3000 nomination papers submitted for Sindh LG elections: ECP KARACHI: As many as 3,000 nomination papers have been submitted for first phase of local government elections in the... Published 16 May, 2022 06:59am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Bullish trend prevails in cotton market KARACHI: The chances of increasing the production of cotton brighten with better availability of water for the ... Published 16 May, 2022 06:59am
Covid-19 pandemic: China’s handling set high standards for world: Bilawal BEIJING: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that China’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic by adopting a... Published 16 May, 2022 06:59am
Customs seizes Qatari riyals at Peshawar airport ISLAMABAD: Continuing with its ongoing incessant operations against currency smuggling, Pakistan Customs seized... Published 16 May, 2022 06:59am
Global food crisis: Bilawal likely to participate in US-convened meeting UNITED NATIONS: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is expected to be in New York this week to lead Pakistan’s... Published 16 May, 2022 06:59am
Five youths ‘kidnapped’ near Iranian border ISLAMABAD: More than five Pakistani youths have been kidnapped when they were crossing Iranian border to go to... Published 16 May, 2022 06:59am
Taxes PKI opposes 17pc sales tax on tractors LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has strongly opposed the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) SRO-563 issued... Published 16 May, 2022 06:59am
Industry FPCCI, Industries Dept, KP-EZDMC join hands PESHAWAR: Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Industries Department and Khyber... Published 16 May, 2022 06:59am
Industry President inaugurates Zindigi Future Fest 2022 ISLAMABAD: Zindigi Future Fest, Pakistan’s largest tech conference and expo, powered by JS Bank was inaugurated by... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Rashid seeks NSC meeting to elect interim prime minister ISLAMABAD: Former interior minister Sheikh Rashid on Sunday demanded to hold the National Security Council meeting ... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Murad questions new conspiracy theory of Imran KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday said that when the former prime minister Imran Khan has... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Hyderabad Division: Construction of district information offices reviewed HYDERABAD: Secretary of Information Department Sindh Abdul Rasheed Solangi has said that completion of construction... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
32,453 applicants to perform Hajj under govt scheme ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that 32,453 applicants would perform Hajj under ... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
UET, Green Wend join hands to develop cost-effective energy projects PESHAWAR: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, and Green Wend Energy, a private company... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Nawaz telephones coalition leaders ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif telephoned the... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
CS pays surprise visit to Kasur district LAHORE: Chief Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal on Sunday paid a surprise visit to Kasur district as part of measures to... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Efforts on to facilitate consumers, reduce losses, says KE KARACHI: As part of its effort to offer maximum convenience to its consumers and ensure uninterrupted power supply ... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
11 agri, livestock projects worth Rs45bn okayed for KP: minister PESHAWAR: Provincial Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Mohibullah Khan has said that 11 projects in the... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Bilawal says ‘conspiracy’ against Imran was hatched in Bilawal House KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said Imran Khan was saying the White... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Alvi lauds GIKI’s contribution in promotion of higher education PESHAWAR: Prof Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid, Rector Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and ... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Commodities Prices of essential food items on higher side, shows survey PESHAWAR: A mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities —— including live chicken/meat, flour, pulses,... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Taxes GST concession on tractors: Farmers not happy with new SRO ISLAMABAD: The country’s farming community has strongly reacted to the government decision for not extending GST... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Industry PSQCA asks three cement makers not to use Kraft paper sacks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Standard & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has directed three cement manufactures not to... Published 16 May, 2022 06:36am
Afzal Shigri elected AFIGP president ISLAMABAD: The general body of Association of Former Inspectors General of Police (AFIGP) has elected its executive... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Sana offers probe into purported plot to assassinate Imran LONDON: Giving his reaction over PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s statement regarding threat to his life, Interior... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
‘Get justice for me if I’m killed’: Imran KARACHI: PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday reiterated that his life was under threat and that he had recorded a ... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Malaysian tourists enjoy trip to Swat valley on bikes PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has marvelous tourist and heritage sites and the people are very hospitable and... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Tarin claims PTI govt never promised IMF to end subsidy ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister Shaukat Tarin has criticised the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Sharjeel condemns Miranshah suicide attack KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon has vehemently condemned a suicide attack in Miranshah.... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
PTI seeks special security for Imran ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has sought special security protocol for former Prime Minister Imran Khan,... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
PM condemns suicide attack in N. Waziristan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday strongly condemned the suicide blast in Miranshah, North... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
The political battlefield Last week, crucial economic and political decisions took place in London. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Tech titans curb hiring in a ‘challenging macro environment’ From e-commerce colossus Amazon to social networking star Facebook, US tech firms that once grew with abandon have... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Africa Somali politicians choose new president unruffled by explosions MOGADISHU: Somali politicians voted on Sunday for a new president despite explosions near the fortified airport... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Battle rages for Ukrainian region of Donbas RUSKA LOZOVA, (Ukraine): Russia pummelled positions in the east of Ukraine on Sunday, its defence ministry said, as... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Shanghai aims to reopen more Covid-shut businesses, Beijing battles on SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Shanghai will gradually begin reopening businesses such as shopping malls and hair salons in... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Middle East World leaders pay respects in UAE after death of pro-West president DUBAI: World leaders descended on the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to offer condolences to new leader Sheikh... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Middle East Lebanon holds first parliament election since financial collapse, blast BEIRUT: Lebanese voted on Sunday in the first parliamentary election since the country’s economic collapse, with... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Thousands in Tunisia protest against president, demand democratic return TUNIS: Thousands of Tunisians protested on Sunday against President Kais Saied, demanding a return to the normal... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Middle East Palestinians mourn Israel’s creation amid outcry over funeral raid OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Palestinians rallied Sunday to mark the “Nakba,” or catastrophe, 74 years after Israel’s... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Europe Germany’s conservatives on track to win key state vote BERLIN: Germany’s conservative CDU party was on track to win a regional election in North Rhine-Westphalia on... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Flamboyant Australia cricketer dies in car crash SYDNEY: Australian cricket was reeling Sunday after swashbuckling former all-rounder Andrew Symonds was killed in a... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Europe Swiss back ‘Netflix’ law and steer clear of ‘Frontexit’ GENEVA: Swiss voters on Sunday backed making streaming services contribute towards Swiss film-making, and supported... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Google making smartwatch in ‘ambient’ computing push SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Wednesday said it is strapping a smartwatch onto its Pixel hardware line as part of an... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Man City comeback keeps title in their hands, Tottenham into top four LONDON: Manchester City came from 2-0 down to salvage a vital point in a 2-2 draw at West Ham to keep the Premier... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Memorable Symonds moments: From explosive batting to ‘monkeygate’ SYDNEY: Andrew Symonds, who has died aged 46, was widely considered one of the most skilled all-rounders Australian... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Mathews steers Sri Lanka to 258-4 in Bangladesh Test CHITTAGONG: Former captain Angelo Mathews hit an unbeaten 114 to help Sri Lanka finish strongly on the opening day ... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
1118 women cricketers participate in trials organised by 6 cricket bodies LAHORE: As many as 1,118 young girls and women participated in the trials organised in five of the six Cricket... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Swiatek retains Italian Open to claim a fifth straight title ROME: Iga Swiatek swept to victory at the Italian Open on Sunday, beating Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 to retain the title ... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Leicester maul Watford in Hodgson’s final home game WATFORD: Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes scored two goals each as Leicester City thrashed relegated Watford 5-1 at... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Cycling: Australian Hindley pips Carapaz to win Giro stage nine BLOCKHAUS: Australian Jai Hindley of Bora–Hansgrohe came through a packed group of riders to win stage nine of the... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Cholera epidemic: Emergency relief measures underway in Dera Bugti: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that emergency relief measures were underway for ... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 15, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (May 16, 2022).... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
PTI govt procured $52bn loans; $36.05bn was repaid In contrast, PML-N retired $27.07b in five years with borrowings clocking in at $49.76 billion Updated 16 May, 2022 11:17am
Kohala power plant: Chinese firm reluctant to accord approval ISLAMABAD: China Export & Credit Insurance, Sinosure, is reportedly reluctant to accord approval to 1124-MW... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:40am
No raise in POL products’ prices for now: govt ISLAMABAD: The government has decided not to increase the petroleum prices at this point in time but did not rule... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:40am
Pakistan one step from Sri Lanka: Umar ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Finance Minister and Planning and Development Asad Umar of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:52am
Two Sikh shopkeepers shot dead in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Two members of a minority community were killed in firing by motorcycle riders on Saturday in Sarband, a... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:42am
Rates PSX remains under severe selling pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under severe selling pressure during the outgoing week ended on May 13,... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Rates Futures spread declines 1126bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 1126bps to 1.83 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Life insurance, health insurance from July 1: Punjab govt urged to restore ST exemption ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has strongly recommended the Punjab government... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:55am
Discos now ‘over-billing’ foreign firms too ISLAMABAD: Power Distribution Companies (Discos) are reportedly not only involved in over-billing Pakistani ... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:49am
Death of Sheikh Khalifa: PM offers condolence to UAE President ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offered condolences to President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al ... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:37am
Sweden, Finland take ‘historic’ steps toward NATO membership HELSINKI: Finland officially announced its intention to join NATO on Sunday as Sweden’s ruling party said it ... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:37am
NY state supermarket: Gunman kills 10 in live-streamed racial attack BUFFALO, (N.Y): An 18-year-old white gunman shot 10 people to death and wounded three on Saturday at a grocery store... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:37am
Three kids, three soldiers martyred in NW suicide blast ISLAMABAD: A suicide bomber martyred three children and three soldiers in an attack on a military vehicle in restive... Updated 16 May, 2022 09:36am
Rates PKR loses 3.1pc KARACHI: A disastrous week for the rupee saw it lose 3.1 percent against the US dollar in the inter-bank market, ... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
The IMF surcharge is unfair Pakistan is one of 14 countries adversely affected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans which trigger... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
FSC order on riba EDITORIAL: The Federal Shariat Court declared the prohibition of riba complete and absolute in all its forms and... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Cold blooded killing of a journalist EDITORIAL: Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh was a familiar face on the region’s TV screens as she covered... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Letters We’re one step from Sri Lanka It’s heartening to note that remittances from workers abroad in month of April 2022 have registered a historic... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Energy Iran considering gas exports to Europe TEHRAN: Iran is considering the possibility of exporting gas to Europe, an oil ministry official said Sunday against... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Stocks European stocks mark positive end to volatile week LONDON: European shares rose on Friday, closing higher for the first time in five weeks, as a bout of bargain ... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
When stocks and bonds tumble together, investors look for alternatives NEW YORK: Wall Street equities have had the worst start to a year since 1939, while the bond slump is the steepest... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Signs of market bottom elude investors after step selloff NEW YORK: Investors are studying an array of indicators for clues on how much further a brutal slide in U.S. stocks... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Stocks London stocks clock weekly gains LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 rallied on Friday to erase weekly losses, aided by gains in defensive stocks, although... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Stocks Saudi bourse rebounds; Aramco’s profit soars 82pc in Q1 DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market rebounded on Sunday, after a sharp decline in the previous session, while the... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Bonfire of bitcoin: Why crypto assets are tumbling LONDON: The lightning uptake of crypto assets like bitcoin had swelled a volatile sector to a valuation of roughly... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Energy Saudi Aramco says Q1 profits jump 82pc as oil prices surge RIYADH: Saudi Aramco on Sunday posted an 82-percent jump in first quarter profits, buoyed by a global surge in oil... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Energy FESCO striving to resolve consumers’ complaints: CEO FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) is striving hard for immediate redressal of consumers’... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Energy PESCO notifies power suspension PESHAWAR: Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has notified power suspension from various grid stations due to... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, May 16, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPAIN 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (May 09 to 13,... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Industry FPCCI says economic conditions have never been worse LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has said that... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Industry Chinese investors offered incentives in footwear industry BEIJING: The labour cost of Pakistan’s footwear industry is almost one-fourth of that of China, which can be a big... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Industry ‘Invest in Pakistan conference’ to be held in US KARACHI: WANZ Group organized a reception in honour of top leadership academia, businessmen and elite of the IT... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Money & Banking BoP partners with Mastercard LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BoP), one of the country’s leading financial institutions, with network of 664 ... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
MENA Aviation industry’s scars run deep, but have started to heal after pandemic Experts at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market event highlight lessons learnt from Covid Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Industry India’s Reliance to acquire dozens of brands in $6.5bn consumer goods play MUMBAI: India’s biggest retailer Reliance will acquire dozens of small grocery and non-food brands as it targets... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Money & Banking Sterling steadies but declines against dollar LONDON: Britain’s pound steadied against the dollar on Friday, although it was set for a fourth consecutive week ... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Money & Banking Rouble weakens after hitting 5-year high vs euro MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened on Friday after rallying past 63 per dollar in Moscow for the first time since... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Money & Banking Euro falls back towards 2017 lows on Russian energy crisis LONDON: The euro hovered near its weakest point since early 2017 on Friday after Russian sanctions led to ... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Industry Adani to become India’s second-biggest cement maker with $10.5bn Holcim deal NEW DELHI: India’s Adani Group acquired a controlling stake in Holcim AG’s cement businesses in India in a $10.5... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Money & Banking Ex-Goldman CEO says recession possibility is ‘very high risk factor’ WASHINGTON: Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein said on Sunday he believes the economy is at risk of possibly... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Companies Nissan reports first full-year net profit in three years TOKYO: Nissan reported a positive full-year net profit for the first time in three years on Thursday, citing... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Companies Honda yearly earnings solid despite chip crunch TOKYO: Japanese auto giant Honda said Friday net profit rose 7.6 percent in the financial year to March, benefiting... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Money & Banking SoftBank reports record loss as tech shares tank TOKYO: Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group on Thursday logged a record annual net loss after a bruising year... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Companies Toshiba in early talks with 10 potential buyout ‘partners’ TOKYO: Troubled conglomerate Toshiba said Friday it has been approached by 10 potential investors as it weighs going... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Money & Banking Governor SBP assumes charge of Chairman of ACU Board ISLAMABAD: Dr Murtaza Syed, Governor (Acting) State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), assumed the charge of Chairman of the... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am
Money & Banking Govt urged to focus on forex reserve management LAHORE: The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has... Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am