Thatta: People block National Highway to protest against water shortage THATTA: Local people blocked the National Highway on Thursday and staged protest against the water shortage in... Published 06 May, 2022 06:29am
Imran is no supporter of democracy: Khuhro LARKANA: If Imran Khan is not power hungry, then he should ask KPK Chief Minister and assembly members to tender... Published 06 May, 2022 06:29am
Kuli Khan Khattak’s Chehlum held PESHAWAR: The Chehlum of Raza Kuli Khan Khattak (1937-2022) former Chairman Biboojee Group of Companies, former... Published 06 May, 2022 06:25am
Murad steps up efforts aimed at attracting investment KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday directed the Sindh investment department to prepare an... Published 06 May, 2022 06:25am
PPP leader Khursheed says cases against PTI leaders must be withdrawn forthwith SUKKUR: Federal Minister for Water Resources and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) central leader Khursheed Shah said... Published 06 May, 2022 06:25am
Experts for promoting evidence-based medicine KARACHI: Millions of patients do not consult any physician or healthcare professional before buying prescription... Published 06 May, 2022 06:25am
PDM terms Mazari’s letter to UN ‘interference in Pakistan’s affairs’ QUETTA: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) spokesperson Hafiz Hamdullah on Thursday responded to Pakistan... Published 06 May, 2022 06:25am
Two men drown in river while taking selfie HEAD KHANKI: Two men drowned while taking selfie at Head Khanki on Wednesday. They were busy taking selfies in an... Published 06 May, 2022 06:25am
Sharjeel seeks water distribution as per 1991 Accord KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday appealed to the federal government to take ... Published 06 May, 2022 06:25am
Intending pilgrims: Hajj operators urged to refrain from collecting money in advance ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Thursday urged the private tour operators and... Published 06 May, 2022 06:11am
DRAP received ‘bribe’ to register ‘globally-banned paracetamol’, claims PYPA ISLAMABAD: While drawing attention to the serious shortage of fever and painkiller tablets, paracetamol in the... Published 06 May, 2022 06:11am
Maryam set to address public meetings from today LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to counter PTI narrative on political front and has devised... Published 06 May, 2022 06:11am
Governor offers Eid prayers at Badshahi Mosque, meets people LAHORE: Punjab Governor Omer Sarfraz Cheema remained quite busy throughout Tuesday, the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr... Published 06 May, 2022 06:11am
PM, MNA Barjees discuss political situation LAHORE: Member National Assembly Barjees Tahir called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Thursday and ... Published 06 May, 2022 06:11am
Prisoner dies in hospital’s ‘jail ward’ LARKANA: An elderly prisoner died of diabetes and asthma in Jail Ward of Chandka Medical College Hospital Larkana... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
Pakistan: Saudi businessman to get full govt cooperation: PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured all-out cooperation to Saudi businessman Sami Malik for bringing... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
KU blast: Pakistani top leadership show solidarity with China: foreign ministry BEIJING: Pakistani top leadership’s show of solidarity with China over killing of Chinese citizens in Karachi once... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
Govt striving to improve country’s economy: Hamza LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz has said the government is wholeheartedly working to improve the... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
‘Crisis-hit’ Punjab ‘taken hostage’ by force: governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema on Thursday said that the crisis-hit Punjab province has been taken... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
Namak Mandi’s cuisines attract huge crowds PESHAWAR: Known as city of hospitality, Peshawar’s famous food street Namak Mandi has attracted food lovers where... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
IGP commends force for ensuring foolproof security LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rao Sardar Ali Khan has commended the police force for ensuring... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
Eid celebrated in Faisalabad in peaceful manner FAISALABAD: Eidul Fitr was celebrated in Faisalabad district with traditional enthusiasm. The district ... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
Prices of petrol and diesel: Former minister accuses Miftah of creating ambiguity LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former Federal Energy Minister Hammad Azhar has said that... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
Rich tributes paid to Sehrai on first martyrdom anniversary ISLAMABAD: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, APHC leaders and organizations have paid glowing tributes... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
Eid holidays: WSSC Mardan disposes of 680 tons of waste PESHAWAR: The Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Mardan disposed of 680 tons of waste during the three ... Published 06 May, 2022 06:03am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: There’s no party of principle “Alexis de Tocqueville said there are many men of principle in both parties in America but there is no party of... Published 06 May, 2022 05:27am
South Asia IIOJK gets redrawn constituencies ahead of elections NEW DELHI: India published on Thursday a new list of redrawn political constituencies for Indian Illegally Occupied... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
South Asia Heavy rain and floods in Afghanistan kill 22, destroy hundreds of homes KABUL: Heavy rain and flooding has killed 22 people, destroyed hundreds of homes and damaged crops in Afghanistan,... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Misuse of blasphemy law cannot be permitted: Ashrafi ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Maulana Hafiz Tahir... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Sherry accuses Imran of setting new record of media restrictions KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) vice-president Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday accused Imran Khan of ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Alvi visits late MQM-P MNA’s house KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday visited the house of deceased Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Shehbaz Gill: PM orders probe into motorway accident ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday ordered a probe into an accident that took place on... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Veteran politician Shujaat rejects rumours about PML-Q GUJRAT: PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat on Wednesday said that those who are circulating rumours regarding rifts... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Tourists arrive in scenic valleys of northern KP in droves NATHIAGALI: The scenic valleys in Northern Khyber Pakthunkhwa have attracted an influx of tourists during Eidul Fitr... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
PTI wants cordial ties with US but on ‘equal footing’: Gill ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill has said that the party wanted to establish cordial... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
SC to take up IK’s petition, Presidential reference on 9th ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will take up Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s petition and the Presidential Reference... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
‘Karachi rights movement’ to enter ‘decisive’ phase very soon: JI leader KARACHI: The Karachi chapter of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced its decision to take its ongoing ‘Karachi... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
MENA Dubai’s ‘aftercare’ for investors to keep FDI momentum going: experts Dubai, already among the top cities in the world in terms of pulling in foreign direct investment (FDI), is ... Updated 06 May, 2022 09:31pm
Right to unionise must be recognised for all workers: ILO GENEVA: More unions and collective bargaining are vital to help countries recover from the pandemic and to overcome... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Asia Beijing nervously returns to work as China doubles down on ‘zero-Covid’ policy BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Beijing residents tentatively returned to work on Thursday after a muted five-day Labour Day... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Fighting traps civilians in Ukraine plant as Putin urges defenders to disarm ZAPORIZHZHIA, (Ukraine): Scores of Ukrainian civilians including women and children were trapped on Thursday in... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Europe More than 6bn euros collected at Ukraine donors’ conference WARSAW: More than six billion euros ($6.3 billion) were collected at a Ukraine donors’ conference in Warsaw, ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Middle East New clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Calm returned to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Thursday afternoon following... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
South Asia Sri Lanka police tear gas student protesters outside parliament COLOMBO: Police fired tear gas on students attempting to storm Sri Lanka’s parliament Thursday as the protesters... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Three killed in central Israel attack ELAD: At least three people were killed in an attack in the central Israeli city of Elad as the Jewish state marked... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Punjab govt initiates inquiry against Commissioner PESSI LAHORE. Punjab government has started facts finding inquiry against Commissioner, Punjab Employees Social Security... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Vettel mulls life after F1 after slow start to season MIAMI: Sebastian Vettel isn’t prepared to settle for second best as he contemplates the final chapter of his... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Rublev eases past Evans to reach last eight in Madrid MADRID: Sixth seed Andrey Rublev reached the seventh Masters 1000 quarter-final of his career with a 7-6(9/7), 7-5... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
‘Emotional’ Jabeur into maiden WTA 1000 final in Madrid MADRID: Eighth seed Ons Jabeur advanced to the biggest final of her career with an impressive 6-2, 6-3 victory over... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Conte urges Spurs to be ‘brave’ against fearsome Liverpool LONDON: Antonio Conte has urged Tottenham to be “brave” when they face quadruple-chasing Liverpool in the ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Essex cricket club fined £50,000 after racist remark LONDON: English county cricket club Essex have been fined £50,000 ($61,500) and reprimanded following a racist... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Man City suffer most painful Champions League meltdown in Madrid MANCHESTER: Manchester City have become accustomed to Champions League heartache, but the manner of their latest... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Eid holidays: 10,000 provided medical facilities at LGH free of charge LAHORE: More than 10,000 patients were provided free medical facilities under the Punjab government’s policy at ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
DELSYS drive to tackle CO2 emissions KARACHI: Efforts have been launched to reduce carbon emission in Pakistan by private and corporate sector-in... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
PESD responds to 1,496 RTCs during Eid holidays LAHORE: The Punjab Emergency Service Department responded to 1496 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in Punjab on Eid ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Pakistan Movement paintings in Punjab PA: Jimmy Engineer says hurt by damage LAHORE: Historic Pakistan Movement paintings have also been very badly damaged during the tragic happenings and... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Govt committed to freedom of press, speech: Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the incumbent government is fully committed to freedom of the ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 05, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (May 06, 2022)... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Punjab governor writes letter to COAS over ‘crisis’ LAHORE: Punjab Governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema has written a letter to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
US mulling reviving security cooperation with Pakistan WASHINGTON: The United States has said that Washington is mulling to revive security cooperation with Pakistan.... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Flood-hit Afghans: PM orders dispatch of relief goods ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday expressed solidarity with the people of Afghanistan facing loss of... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Pakistan urges UN to help counter Islamophobia UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the United Nations to take steps to counter the growing phenomenon of... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Sindh prepares amended draft of Local Government Act KARACHI: A preliminary draft of amendments in the Sindh Local Government Act has been prepared, it has been learnt ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
PM, CM offer Eid prayers at Raiwind: PM says govt will overcome all economic challenges LAHORE: Terming the current economic challenges as critical, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Battered bulls hope Fed pain in rearview mirror after Powell maps out hikes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave investors a glimmer of hope that the central bank is unlikely to become ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Rising inflation and remedial actions The evolving global and local geopolitical landscape is posing serious economic challenges for the new government in... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Towards petroleum pricing and subsidies Petroleum prices have been maintained at status quo, but as it appears that it may not be possible to maintain the... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
2020-21: Overstatement of employment The labour force survey for 2020-21 has been released recently by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Despite... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Letters Politics has its own course It’s widely believed, and rightly so, that law has its own course. But the current dynamics of politics in ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Energy New pipeline links Baltics to European gas network JAUNIUNAI, (Lithuania): Poland and the Baltic states Thursday inaugurated a new gas pipeline that links the... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities Dry weather to boost Argentina soybean harvest in coming days LONDON: Most of Argentina’s farming areas will have little to no rainfall over the next seven days, the Buenos... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities EnBW fully prepared for Russian coal ban, says CEO FRANKFURT: German utility EnBW, whose VNG unit is one of the country’s largest importers of Russian gas, is fully... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities Copper falls as dollar climbs to near 20-year high LONDON: Copper prices fell on Thursday as the dollar surged to its highest level since 2002 after disappointing... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Energy Oil steadies near $110/bbl; strong dollar offsets supply worry NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Thursday, under pressure from a stronger dollar and a drop in global stock markets... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities Asia Coffee: Domestic prices rise in Vietnam HANOI: Coffee prices in Vietnam edged up this week on higher demand and tighter supplies as farmers ran down their... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities Palm drops nearly 5pc on profit-booking, weaker exports KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slumped on Thursday, easing from a record closing high in the previous ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities Iron ore futures rise on optimism over China central bank support SHANGHAI: Chinese iron ore and steel futures rose on Thursday after the country’s central bank said it would take... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities Strong demand from Asia, Africa lift Indian prices HANOI: Export prices of rice from India rose this week on increasing demand from Asia and Africa, while dwindling... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities Raw sugar edges up; robusta coffee hits five-week peak LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Thursday, boosted by broad-based gains in many financial markets after the... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities Gold rises 1pc as less hawkish Fed calms nerves LONDON: Gold prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, a day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell allayed investor... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Chicago wheat hits 2-week high CHICAGO: Chicago wheat climbed for a second session on Thursday, underpinned by hot and dry weather across India ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold retreats NEW YORK: Gold prices fell on Thursday, giving up some gains from a more than 1% rise, as a bounce in the dollar... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Energy Conoco posts a 5-fold profit leap, raises shareholder returns HOUSTON: US oil producer ConocoPhillips on Thursday reported a five-fold increase in profit from a year-ago that... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Energy Shell posts record quarterly profit, lifted by energy price surge LONDON: Shell on Thursday reported a record first-quarter profit of $9.13 billion, boosted by higher oil and gas... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Stocks NYSE-owner ICE profit rises on high trading volume NEW YORK: New York Stock Exchange-owner Intercontinental Exchange posted a rise in first-quarter profit on Thursday,... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Royal Caribbean misses revenue estimates as Omicron, Ukraine crisis hamper demand BENGALURU: Royal Caribbean Group on Thursday missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue, as a resurgence in... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Indian shares muted as realty offsets IT, metal gains BENGALURU: Indian shares closed on a flat note on Thursday, giving up gains from earlier in the session, as the rise... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Stocks European stocks’ relief rally fades, growth concerns rise PARIS: European stocks fell for the second straight session on Thursday, with most major sectors handing back ... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Australia shares rise on commodities, tech boost after Fed softens stance SYDNEY: Australian shares climbed on Thursday, with commodity and technology stocks leading gains, tracking US peers... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Sliding pound supports FTSE 100 after BoE flags recession risk LONDON: Britain’s blue-chip index closed slightly higher on Thursday, supported by strong earnings from energy... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Wall St slumps as bets of big rate hikes grow despite Fed view NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main index fell sharply on Thursday in a broad-based selloff as the Federal Reserve’s... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Shanghai stocks end higher as cenbank vows further policy support; Hong Kong falls SHANGHAI: Shanghai shares ended higher in a holiday-shortened week on Thursday, led by consumers stocks, after the... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (May 05, 2022).... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 06 May, 2022 05:03am
KSA urged not to withdraw its deposits: Miftah Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s economic team misguided the nation on talks with IMF Updated 06 May, 2022 09:59am
Addition of over Rs500bn to power circular debt: WB holds previous govt, Nepra responsible According to World Bank, power sector has long been a drag on the economy, providing unreliable service and contributing to large fiscal deficits Updated 06 May, 2022 12:57pm
Salaried class: FTO tells FBR to bring down tax slabs, thresholds in FY23 budget ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has strongly recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bring down... Updated 06 May, 2022 10:06am
POL products’ prices will not be raised: finance minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Thursday declared that the government will try its utmost not... Updated 06 May, 2022 10:04am
Dr Murtaza appointed SBP’s acting governor KARACHI: The federal government has appointed Dr Murtaza Syed as acting governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)... Updated 06 May, 2022 10:06am