Industry SME sector development: minister vows all-out govt effort LAHORE: Makhdoom Syed Murtaza Mahmood, Federal Minister Industries and Production has said that he will play a... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Aerial bundled cable project for 3 KP districts approved PESHAWAR: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), Engineer Jabbar Khan has said that... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Money & Banking Miller Homes ends Europe’s longest junk bond drought since 2009 LONDON: British homebuilder Miller Homes raised 815 million pounds in a bond sale on Friday, a lead manager said, ... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Civilians evacuated from Mariupol; US Speaker Pelosi visits Kyiv KYIV/BEZIMENNE, (Ukraine): Around 50 Ukrainian civilians reached the relative safety of a temporary camp in... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Ukraine asks China to be security guarantor BEIJING: Ukraine’s foreign minister has asked China to provide security guarantees for Kyiv, in a lengthy ... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Pope defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to journalists who have died or been jailed in the line of duty,... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Asia As Beijing tightens Covid curbs, Shanghai sees signs of life BEIJING/SHANGHAI: The Chinese capital Beijing tightened COVID restrictions on Sunday as it battled an outbreak, ... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Energy UK asks North Sea oil and gas sector to set out plan to reinvest profits LONDON: Business minister Kwasi Kwarteng has written to the North Sea oil and gas industry asking it to set out a... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
USA Trump faces biggest test of his ‘king-maker’ clout since leaving White House NEW YORK: The month of May brings Donald Trump the biggest test of his political clout since the end of his... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Energy EU leans towards Russian oil ban by year-end: diplomats BRUSSELS: The European Union is leaning towards a ban on imports of Russian oil by the end of the year, two EU... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Industry India’s jobless rate rises to 7.83pc in April: CMIE NEW DELHI: India’s unemployment rate rose to 7.83% in April from 7.60% in March, data from the Centre for... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Industry Chip consortium to set up $3bn plant in India BENGALURU: International semiconductor consortium ISMC will invest $3 billion in India’s southern Karnataka state... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Industry Suez Canal records record monthly revenue in April CAIRO: Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority announced Sunday an all-time revenue record for April, earning $629 million... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
Companies Google-parent Alphabet sees quarterly profit slip SAN FRANCISCO: Shares in Google’s parent company Alphabet sank Tuesday after the internet giant reported that... Published 02 May, 2022 07:12am
KP Health Department to set up social media monitoring unit PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has decided to set up a Social Media Monitoring Unit to deal with the... Published 02 May, 2022 07:12am
PDMA’s EOC to remain operational during Eid holidays PESHAWAR: The Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) will remain... Published 02 May, 2022 07:12am
Riba: roundtable lauds FSC judgement ISLAMABAD: The much-awaited verdict of the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) on interest-free economy, despite being ... Published 02 May, 2022 07:12am
Minister’s directive to DSs LAHORE Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has directed all Divisional Superintendents to ensure... Published 02 May, 2022 07:12am
Faisalabad officials brief legislators on security plan FAISALABAD: Divisional Commissioner of Faisalabad Zahid Hussain and Regional Police Officer (RPO) Imran Mahmood had... Published 02 May, 2022 07:12am
50 oil tankers gutted NOWSHERA: The massive fire which erupted in Taro Oil Tanker Depot, Nowshera had been brought under control after it... Published 02 May, 2022 07:12am
HWA highlights challenges facing peasants, rural workers HYDERABAD: On International Labour Day, Hari Welfare Association (HWA) said rural workers and peasants constitute... Published 02 May, 2022 07:12am
Eid holidays: KP CS orders foolproof security measures PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Dr Shahzad Khan Bangash on Saturday directed all the deputy... Published 02 May, 2022 07:12am
UHS approves ‘Ehsaas-like’ scholarship for nursing students LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has decided to give scholarships to its nursing students on the... Published 02 May, 2022 07:12am
May Day observed to uphold, protect workers’ rights KARACHI: Labour unions and workers’ associations on the occasion of International Labour Day, Sunday identified... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
Railways urged to take action against stall holders fleecing people KARACHI: Railways Mazdoor Union on Sunday said that the stall holders at railway stations in Karachi and Hyderabad... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
PPP govt committed to giving workers their legitimate rights: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government’s Spokesman and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
President rejects Dr Humayun’s plea against investigation ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi rejected a petition of one Dr Humayun Iqbal requesting to dismiss the order of a ... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
PDP chief calls for introduction of ‘circular debt bonds’ KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has suggested that the government should issue special... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
Companies Cathie Wood’s favorite Teladoc set for worst day on record after slashing profit target NEW YORK: Teladoc Health Inc, which counts Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest as its biggest investor, tanked more than 45%... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
Europe ‘Deepfake’ crimes on the rise, Europol warns THE HAGUE: The use of deepfake technology is gaining ground in the criminal underworld and should be targeted as a... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
Energy Boosted by oil prices, ExxonMobil, Chevron throw cash at investors NEW YORK: ExxonMobil and Chevron reported soaring profits Friday despite lower oil and natural gas volumes as the... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
Money & Banking HSBC profits slide LONDON: HSBC profits slid in the first quarter, the Asia-focused bank announced Tuesday after it was hit by bad ... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
Money & Banking Deutsche Bank profits rise as exposure to Russia trimmed FRANKFURT: Germany’s leading lender Deutsche Bank on Wednesday reported a bump in quarterly profits as it reduced... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
Companies Covid, supply chain: Apple reports solid Q2, but warns of $4-$8bn hit NEW YORK: Apple reported better-than-expected profits Thursday amid continued robust consumer demand, but warned ... Published 02 May, 2022 06:53am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, May 01, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS BULLETIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS BULLETIN 06:55 ... Published 02 May, 2022 06:07am
Sheikh Rashid’s nephew arrested at airport ATTOCK/ISLAMABAD: A local court granted one day’s remand of Sheikh Rashid Shafique to police on Sunday. Police had... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
‘Farah is innocent’, insists Imran ISLAMABAD: Terming the corruption investigation ordered by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against Farah Khan... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Ricardo Alarcon dies HAVANA: Ricardo Alarcon, one of the most powerful men in Cuba under former President Fidel Castro and a key player ... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Rehabilitation of Confucius Institute at KU: Chinese Foundation gives special fund BEIJING: A special fund was given by the Chinese International Education Foundation for rehabilitation of the... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Europe Violence erupts in May Day protests, marchers criticise Macron PARIS: Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in Paris on Sunday... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
USA Republican Hutchinson, at odds with Trump, eyes 2024 US presidential run WASHINGTON: Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said on Sunday he is considering a run for the 2024 Republican US... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Mazari criticises registration of case against party chairman ISLAMABAD: The ex-minister human rights minister Dr Shireen Mazari said on Sunday that she was not surprised by the... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
IK behind Masjid-e-Nabwi incident: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that the sloganeering and... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Masjid-e-Nabwi’s sanctity violated to achieve ‘political objective’: Ashrafi ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Sindh LG polls: ECP to start receiving nomination papers from June 8 ISLAMABAD: The nomination papers for the second phase of local government (LG) elections in Sindh will be submitted... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Bilawal to spend Eid holidays in Dubai DUBAI: Foreign Minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended his stay in... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
PTI supports ‘culture of abusive language’: Punjab CM BAHAWALPUR: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has fascist ... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations: LEAs finalise security plan LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rao Sardar Ali Khan has said that the law enforcement agencies... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
World Press Freedom Day tomorrow ISLAMABAD: World Press Freedom Day will be marked on Tuesday (May 3) across the globe including Pakistan to inform... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
SCO expert group discusses cooperation between museums BEIJING: The members of an expert group held their second meeting, via videoconference, to discuss a draft ... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Sugary drinks, cigarettes: FED hike proposal hailed PESHAWAR: Prominent health professionals and other members of civil society attended a seminar on “Harm of... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
1st May Labour Day: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited TEXT: FFC is the largest Urea Manufacturing Company of Pakistan with 51% market share holding a diverse investment... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 01, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (May 02, 2022).... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
‘Load-shedding has been reduced to zero’, claims ministry ISLAMABAD: As per the promise of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, power load-shedding in the country has been reduced... Updated 02 May, 2022 10:40am
Recovery of dues from CPPA-G: Wapda seeks help of Power Division ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has sought Power Division’s intervention for payment of... Updated 02 May, 2022 10:41am
Tobacco, fertilizer, cement and petroleum products: FBR chief for implementation of track-and-trace system ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Asim Ahmad has directed the Project Director, (Track & Trace... Updated 02 May, 2022 10:31am
April CPI inflation surges 13.4pc YoY Inflation in ten months of the current fiscal year 2021-22 averaged 11.01 percent against 8.62 percent during the same period of last year Updated 02 May, 2022 03:12pm
Joint statement issued: Pakistan, KSA to discuss extending term of $3bn loan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Sunday said they would discuss extending the terms of a $3 billion loan to... Updated 02 May, 2022 10:21am
KP to celebrate Eid today PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced to officially celebrate Eidul Fitr today... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow KARACHI: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Sunday announced that the Shawwal moon has not been sighted, hence... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates PSX remains under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on April 28, 2022 on ... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates Futures spread up 1,484bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 1484bps to 14.84 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Buffett details spending spree, takes jab at Wall Street NEW YORK: The billionaire finance guru Warren Buffett, who complained recently that he did not know where to put his... Updated 02 May, 2022 10:21am
Masjid-e-Nabwi incident: Another case registered against PTI chairman ISLAMABAD: Another case has been registered on Sunday against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and... Updated 02 May, 2022 10:22am
All Blue Capital in $773m bid for Zymeworks NEW YORK: Investment firm All Blue Capital has approached Zymeworks Inc, a developer of antibody therapies for... Updated 02 May, 2022 10:19am
Russia says could seize assets of ‘hostile’ countries MOSCOW: Russia suggested Sunday that it could seize the Russian-based assets of countries it deems hostile in... Updated 02 May, 2022 10:19am
Commodities Indonesian palm oil: Envoy can help ensure resumption of supply? ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs to make a formal request to the Indonesian ambassador to resume supply of palm oil to... Updated 02 May, 2022 05:03pm
Rates PKR largely stable KARACHI: The rupee remained largely stable during the week, ending with a 0.57% gain as the market considered... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Cotton & Textile Weekly review: cotton rates remain stable KARACHI: The rates of cotton remained stable. Unprecedented increase was seen in the rate of New York Cotton. ... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
A weak govt? The new Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led government has taken charge on a weak footing. It is a coalition of... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Estranged federation The federation of Pakistan faces an unprecedented estrangement and discontent from its people in different ... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
From boom to glut: Canada’s housing plan could backfire on Trudeau The Canadian government’s plan to ease runaway housing prices by rapidly ramping up the pace of home construction... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Economy: PTI govt versus PML-N govt The latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on the balance of payments showcases the significant... Updated 02 May, 2022 06:14am
Reviving NAP EDITORIAL: The National Action Plan (NAP) was adopted in the wake of December 2014 carnage at the Army Public School... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Revamping the seed sector EDITORIAL: Experts and economists have long lamented, and rightly so, that one reason we turned from a country that... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Letters A political cul-de-sac Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has urged the masses to march towards... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Commodities Prices of essential items show a rising trend PESHAWAR: A considerable increase in prices of important daily use items, including vegetables, live chicken/ meat,... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Wall Street ends ugly April with more losses, Amazon shares dive NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks concluded a bruising April on an ugly note Friday following disappointing results from... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Rocky stock market faces Fed test with eyes on tightening plans NEW YORK: A volatile stock market faces a critical test next week, when the US Federal Reserve is expected to raise... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Money & Banking US yields rise as 10-year on pace for largest monthly gain since ‘09 NEW YORK: Yields of Treasuries rose slightly on Friday following data that showed monthly inflation surged by the... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Money & Banking Eurozone bond yields set for first weekly drop in 4 weeks LONDON: Euro zone bond yields retreated from earlier highs and were set for their first weekly drop in four weeks as... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close higher on earnings, BoJ easing TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Thursday as investors cheered solid corporate earnings and the Bank of ... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Money & Banking Banks lag bond yield surge as recession worries trump cheap MILAN: Expectations of rising interest rates have failed to lift valuations of European bank shares languishing at... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 25 to 30,... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am
Money & Banking PHFC starts its operations KARACHI: Pakistan Housing Finance Company Limited (PHFC), one of the first Islamic housing finance company has... Published 02 May, 2022 05:46am