Asia Myanmar army says will ‘annihilate’ coup opponents on crackdown anniversary NAYPYIDAW, (Myanmar): Myanmar’s junta will “annihilate” coup opponents, army chief Min Aung Hlaing said Sunday... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:57am
Middle East Coalition air strikes pummel Yemen despite rebel truce RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition launched air strikes Sunday on Yemen hours after Huthi rebels announced a three-day... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:56am
Middle East Yemen faces ‘extremely troubling outlook’, says UNDP chief DOHA: War-torn Yemen faces an “extremely troubling outlook” after a serious escalation between Iran-backed Huthi... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:52am
Macron’s rivals turn up the volume two weeks from vote PARIS: Candidates in France’s looming presidential election are pushing to make themselves heard over the war in... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:52am
US to keep Revolutionary Guards sanctions even with Iran nuclear deal: envoy DOHA: The United States will maintain sanctions on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards even if there is a deal to limit ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:52am
Middle East Iran hits back at US criticism after arms display TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday said it has the “right” to showcase its military equipment, after it was criticised by ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:52am
Europe German SPD wins Saarland vote in boost for Scholz BERLIN: Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) scored a clear victory in a regional election in the state of Saarland on... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:47am
Commodities Russian aluminium billionaire warns of long war in Ukraine LONDON: Russian aluminium tycoon Oleg Deripaska said on Sunday that U.S. President Joe Biden’s speech in Warsaw... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:47am
Middle East Prisoner swap deal includes 16 Saudis, brother of Yemen president: Houthis CAIRO: A prisoner swap deal was agreed by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement and a Saudi-led military coalition... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:47am
Energy Banks break pledges with fossil fuel billions: report PARIS: Big banks continue to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into fossil fuel extraction, contradicting their... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:47am
Companies Toshiba shareholders reject spin-off plan in key vote TOKYO: Toshiba shareholders on Thursday voted against a proposal to split the Japanese conglomerate into two, ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:47am
Companies YouTube offers thousands of free TV episodes — with ads SAN FRANCISCO: YouTube on Wednesday began streaming some 4,000 television episodes from shows like “Hell’s... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:47am
Industry Shareholder group urges Nestle to halt all Russia business ZURICH: Nestle must halt all its activities in Russia, the Actares shareholder organisation said Monday, ramping up... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:35am
Energy Italy’s energy giants calculate new tax on profits MILAN: Italian energy giant Enel estimated Monday that Italy’s recently announced measure to tax windfall profits... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:34am
Russian media accuses YouTube of ‘censorship’ MOSCOW: Russia’s Union of Journalists on Thursday accused YouTube of “censorship” and called for punitive... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:33am
Asia Second black box of crashed China Eastern plane recovered BEIJING: The second black box has been recovered from last week’s deadly China Eastern plane crash, officials said... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:31am
Commodities India leans toward continued import of Russian coking coal NEW DELHI: India is leaning toward continuing to import coking coal from Russia, the steel minister said on Sunday,... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:31am
Middle East At least 6 dead, more missing in Oman rockslides MUSCAT: At least six workers were killed and others missing after rockslides engulfed a quarry in northern Oman on... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:31am
Europe Ukraine says Russia wants to split nation, calls for more arms LVIV, (Ukraine): Russia wants to split Ukraine into two, as happened with North and South Korea, Ukraine’s ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:31am
Middle East Two Israeli police dead in shooting in Israel HADERA, (Israel): Two Israeli police were killed in a “terrorist” attack Sunday in the northern city of Hadera... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:31am
Companies Strong pricing boosts Nike results despite China hit NEW: Strong product pricing helped Nike offset a hit from lower sales in China, enabling the sporting goods giant to... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:31am
Bezos ex MacKenzie Scott donates $275m to Planned Parenthood WASHINGTON: MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated $275 million to Planned... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:31am
Juices, falooda and ice cream: Rising mercury levels increase demand ISLAMABAD: The rising mercury levels are increasing the demand of fresh juices and kulfi, falooda and ice cream... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
SSUET holds 25th convocation KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) organized its 25th Convocation with traditional... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
1900 ‘stallions’ participate in national equestrian show FAISALABAD: One of the world largest three-day national equestrian show set up at the University of Agriculture... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
Commodities Peshawar: prices of essential kitchen items surge PESHAWAR: Prices of essential kitchen items, including live chicken/meat, cooking oil/ghee, flour, sugar, ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
Energy Three-day ‘Solar Pakistan exhibition’ gets under way at Expo Centre LAHORE: Chairman PM Task Force on Housing Zaigham Rizvi, Chairman NEPRA Tausif H. Farooqi, Chief Executive Officer... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
Hunting, sporting arms: SIDB, PHSADC to organise exhibition PESHAWAR: Small Industries Development Board (SIDB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in collaboration with Pakistan Sporting &... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
KP govt facilitating industrialists: SACM PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Industries Abdul Karim Khan has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
Rashid’s press conference: Marri’s rejoinder KARACHI: Central Information Secretary of PPP-P Shazia Atta Marri Sunday while reacting over Federal Interior... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
Ukraine war major threat to global economic order: Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
KDA razes illegal structures in Korangi KARACHI: In the light of the orders of the Supreme Court, the Estate and Enforcement Department Karachi Development... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
CM praises Indus Hospital, vows support to it KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah terming the Indus Hospital & Health Network the provincial... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
TDAP organises training programme in Quetta QUETTA: TDAP successfully organized 5th episode of National Exporters Training Program (NETP) at Quetta in... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
‘SSGC empowers disabled persons by providing them entrepreneurship’ KARACHI: SSGC under its CSR program collaborated with a leading not-for-profit organisation, Association of... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
‘World TB Day’ marked at KMU Peshawar PESHAWAR: To mark World TB Day, a function was jointly organized by TB Control Program Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, health... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
Europe Malta’s government claims third term after elections NAXXAR, (Malta): Malta’s Labour party claimed victory Sunday in general elections, securing a third term in... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
Middle East Israel adding 8,000 Gaza work permits, bringing total to 20,000 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel will issue another 8,000 permits for Gazans to work in the Jewish state, Prime Minister... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
Taxes KPRA likely to collect Rs30bn in remaining period of FY22 PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has collected revenue to the tune of Rs.21 billion during last... Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:13am
Dengue: Cantt authorities directed to utilise all resources RAWALPINDI: The authorities concerned of Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) have been directed to utilize all... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:43am
AIOU: admissions will continue till April 18 ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced to continue the admission for second phase of Spring... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:43am
DC reviews performance of Ramazan bazaars in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, preparations were started to provide... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:43am
Beggars literally ‘invade’ Rawalpindi ahead of Ramazan RAWALPINDI: The professional beggars in Rawalpindi started lining up in the local markets and roadsides before... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:43am
Excise Department seizes huge quantity of narcotics PESHAWAR: Excise Department foiled an attempt to smuggle large quantity of drugs in various operations and recovered... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:41am
Minister urges clerics to help govt deal with social issues ISLAMABAD: Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Minister Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has sought further cooperation of... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:41am
Two die, three hurt in bus-car collision KHANEWAL: Two people were killed and three others were injured in a collision between bus and car at Das Wala Morr... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:41am
Rs8bn ‘Ramazan Package’ approved by Punjab govt LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said that Ramazan package amounting to Rs 8 billion approximately... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:35am
‘Genetic Task Force’ constituted: minister LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that the Genetic Task Force has been constituted for the... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:33am
Bilawal must not make ‘baseless’ allegations against PM’s family: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Sunday claimed that opposition parties would get nothing from the... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:33am
Azerbaijani envoy discusses Kashmir, Afghanistan with governor LAHORE: Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Pakistan Khazar Farhadov Sunday called on Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:30am
Qureshi, EU ambassador discuss bilateral relations ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:30am
Deputy JI chief criticises PM’s ‘flawed’ approach to price hike, other issues LAHORE: Liaqat Baloch, Deputy Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, President of the Standing Committee on Political National... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:30am
Big Tech now regulated like banks, says EU antitrust chief BRUSSELS: Big Tech companies will be regulated like banks, a top EU official said on Friday, as a new landmark... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Women’s empowerment: Alvi explains how art of communication is the language of leadership KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the art of communication is vital to empower the women and put them to... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Industry SIDB KP under focus PESHAWAR: Small Industries Development Board (SIDB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is playing vital role in development of... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Haris Rauf hopes home team to win ODI series against Australia LAHORE: Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Haris Rauf hopes home team’s victory in the ODI series against ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Pakistan ODIs ‘challenging’ for depleted Australia: Zampa LAHORE: Leg-spinner Adam Zampa admitted a depleted Australia face a “difficult challenge” in the one-day... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
KFC announces title sponsorship for Pakistan-Australia ODI series KARACHI: Food retail giant KFC, continuing their strong association with cricket has announced the title sponsorship... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Kyrgios stuns Rublev in 52 minutes at Miami Open MIAMI: Nick Kyrgios stressed Friday he’s at peace with himself after a day where both sides of the Australian’s... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
West Indies clinch series victory over England GRENADA: West Indies clinched the Botham-Richards Trophy with an emphatic 10-wicket victory over England in the... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Resurgent England make World Cup semi-finals, India suffer last-ball exit WELLINGTON: England snatched a late berth in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals with a crushing 100-run victory ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Eriksen relishing return to Copenhagen stadium where he collapsed COPENHAGEN: Christian Eriksen said his goal on his return to the Denmark national side was “just a warmup” for... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Industry Freight sector shows considerable improvement ISLAMABAD: The freight sector has shown considerable improvement through transporting 25,054 tons per day from... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Arrangements finalised to set up ‘Sasta Ramazan Bazaars’ RAWALPINDI: Arrangements have been finalized to set up 16 Ramzan sasta bazaars in district Rawalpindi for providing... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
UHS to set up country’s ‘first’ clinical research department LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) vice-chancellor Prof. Javed Akram has said that the country’s ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Companies Speedmaster chronograph: OMEGA collaborates with Swatch KARACHI: The design partnership, a first for OMEGA and Swatch, follows the popular trend of collaborations between... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Cotton & Textile Legislation process initiated towards establishing ‘PCA’ MULTAN: Federal government has initiated a process of legislation to establish ‘’Pakistan Cotton Authority... Published 28 Mar, 2022 06:21am
Literature and economy — role of commercial organizations Intuitively, the link between literature and the economy is not expressly apparent. Following an analysis of the two... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:34am
Rates PSX witnesses positive trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed positive trend during the outgoing week ended on March 25, 2022 due to... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Rates Futures spread down 363bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 363bps to 4.87 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Nationwide protests if Afghan girls’ schools stay shut: activists KABUL: Women’s rights activists pledged Sunday to launch a wave of protests across Afghanistan if the Taliban fail... Updated 28 Mar, 2022 10:10am
FBR seizes smuggled goods worth Rs450m in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: In a major operation against smugglers, Pakistan Customs (FBR), Quetta seized 11 containers stuffed with... Updated 28 Mar, 2022 10:10am
NFT of Mandela’s arrest warrant auctioned for $130,000 JOHANNESBURG: An NFT version of an arrest warrant for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has raised $130,550 at... Updated 28 Mar, 2022 09:57am
No American policy of regime change in Russia: US WASHINGTON: Top American officials clarified on Sunday that the United States does not have a policy of regime ... Updated 28 Mar, 2022 10:08am
Guinea signs $15bn deal for vast iron ore site CONAKRY: Guinea’s ruling junta has reached a $15 billion deal with Rio Tinto and an Asian-Guinean consortium to... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Prince William says people in ex-colonies must decide monarchy’s role LONDON: Prince William ended a turbulent tour of the Caribbean by starkly admitting this weekend that the region’s... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Rates PKR declines KARACHI: The rupee fell 0.66% during the previous week, losing value in 3 of the 4 sessions while remaining ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Maryam accuses PM of using taxpayers’ money to organise his rallies LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz has said that there will be no clash of... Updated 28 Mar, 2022 12:07pm
Nawaz accepts PML-Q’s condition of chief ministership? ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif has accepted the condition of Pakistan Muslim... Updated 28 Mar, 2022 10:50am
Govt steals the spotlight through its ‘power show’? ISLAMABAD: The grand show of power by the ruling party: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday appeared to have... Updated 28 Mar, 2022 10:04am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Review: Cotton market stable despite global hike in prices KARACHI: The rate of local cotton remained stable while unprecedented increase was witnessed in the rate of cotton ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
SOEs: status quo State-Owned Entities (SOEs) continue to be the recipients of large annual budgeted injections in Pakistan and... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Situation causes us much soul-searching “Do not sell your soul in exchange for anything. This is the only thing that you have brought into this world and... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
New world order? Pandemic and war rattle globalisation Globalisation, which has both fans and detractors alike, is being tested like never before after the one-two punch ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Letters It is impossible that any side will collapse suddenly Not long ago, the PTI government was apparently irked by a particular Supreme Court of Pakistan judgment. It is,... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
IRC health initiative benefits vulnerable women, girls PESHAWAR: Cases of domestic violence across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw a rise in the aftermath of the pandemic-triggered... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Yacht maker Ferretti raises $243m in Hong Kong IPO SYDNEY: Italian luxury yacht maker Ferretti Group has priced its shares at HK$22.88 each, the lower end of its... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors shelter from twin declines in US stocks, bonds NEW YORK: Side-by-side declines in US equity and fixed income markets are pushing investors into cash, commodities... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Indian shares fall at the end of bumpy week BENGALURU: Indian shares slipped on Friday at the end of a turbulent week as investors weighed swings in crude oil... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Energy Oil prices, stocks higher after EU snubs Russia ban NEW YORK: Crude prices were higher Friday and stock markets made decent gains after European countries decided... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses close higher; Egypt extends losses DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday amid strong oil prices, while Egypt’s index tumbled... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, March 28, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPAIN 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (March 21 to 25,... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (March 27, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (March 28, 2022).... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
US-led West seeks to topple PTI govt? PM says ‘foreign-funded conspiracy’ out to oust his govt, claims to have evidence in writing Updated 28 Mar, 2022 04:00pm
Financial crunch: MoF refuses subsidy on phosphatic, potash fertilizers ISLAMABAD: Finance Ministry has refused to increase subsidy on phosphatic and potash fertilizers due to serious... Updated 28 Mar, 2022 04:10pm
Shahzain Bugti quits federal cabinet, joins PDM ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, addressing a press conference along with... Updated 28 Mar, 2022 09:59am
Objections of Sindh rejected: ECNEC approves phase-II of Greater Thal Canal ISLAMABAD: While brushing aside apprehensions of Sindh, Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) has... Updated 28 Mar, 2022 04:09pm
State of limbo EDITORIAL: There is a pervasive aura of political uncertainty in the country today and many an independent economist... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Confronting dengue, again EDITORIAL: Seasonal outbreak of dengue epidemic has become a regular public health hazard in this country since ... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am