Murder of sisters: CM seeks report from IGP LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz has taken notice of the murder of two sisters in the jurisdiction of... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
PFA imposes fines on 371 ice factories for failing to meet safety, hygiene standards LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has stopped the production of 13 ice factories and imposed hefty fines on ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
3rd Pakistan Tea Convention & International Tea Day Message from S.M Shahnawaz Azam, The founder and CEO of M/s Ahbaab Impex Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
Third tea convention: a perspective TEXT: Since 2000 after the culmination of the Second Tea Convention we have tried to continue having more, but due ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
ekaterra – Regenerative power of plants Text: ekaterra, the tea division of Unilever, is the biggest tea business globally, with world-class purpose-driven... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
Voter registration centres to remain open till June 19 ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided that voter registration centres will remain open... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items increase further ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a further increase during this week past as compared... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
Depleting water resources termed major threat to country ISLAMABAD: Speakers declared depleting water resources and outdated infrastructure as main causes of loss of water... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
Martyrdom of Kashmiri leaders Mirwaiz Farooq, Abdul Ghani Lone observed ISLAMABAD: The government and people of Pakistan observed the anniversary of martyrdom of Kashmiri leaders Shaheed... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
Bagh Aman Mela opens tomorrow KARACHI: The Bagh Aman Mela is being organized in the Tirah Valley, Khyber district from May 23 to 26. The opening... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
BARD Foundation establishes DESCON Endowment Fund at GIKI KARACHI: Bilquis & Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023: German Consulate, Special Olympics Pakistan hold fundraising event KARACHI: The German Consulate in Karachi in collaboration with Special Olympics Pakistan organised a fundraising... Published 22 May, 2022 06:54am
Anti-polio campaign inaugurated in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: As many as 1.38 million children up-to age of five years would be administered polio drops during the... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Not even Imran can pacify party activists if govt arrests him: Umar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary-general Asad Umar on Saturday made it clear to the government... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Crime Review: Street crime on the rise in federal capital ISLAMABAD: Street crime has increased in the federal capital as over 35 cases of snatching cash, valuables and ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
FBR chief, 2 other officers promoted to BS-22 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday promoted three BS-21 officers of the Inland Revenue ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Pak-China friendship significant among comity of nations: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz in his message on the completion of 71 years of Pakistan-China ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Bizenjo calls party meeting today to discuss political situation QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has called the parliamentary party meeting on Sunday (today)... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
‘Westerly wave may trigger rain over upcountry areas’ KARACHI: The ongoing heat wave is likely to persist in areas of central and upper Sindh till May 23, with the ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Sharjeel Inam, Nasir Hussain visit UAE Consulate KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon and Minister for Local... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Economy can be saved only through increase in exports, says CS KARACHI: Sindh Chief Secretary Dr Sohail Rajput has said that discussion is under way with the federal government on... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Imports substitution: Removal of GST on solar panels welcomed, local manufacturing demanded KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the announcement of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to remove 17... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Three killed as bus overturns on Mehran Highway SHIKARPUR: At least three Passengers were killed and 20 other injured when a bus overturned on Mehran National... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Defence minister of Turkey meets COAS RAWALPINDI: Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey General Hulusi Akar (retd) Saturday called on... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
KP schools to be closed for summer holidays from June 1 PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced summer vacations in all the private and public sector... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
KP govt to include LBs representatives in anti-dengue drive PESHAWAR: Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mehsud has directed the inclusion of elected representatives of... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Hamza orders release of Shireen Mazari LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz has ordered the Rawalpindi Police to release Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Women’s wing of PTI protests against Shireen Mazari’s arrest LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) women wing held a protest against the arrest of PTI senior party leader and... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
China firmly supports Pakistan in defending national sovereignty, achieving stability, says envoy ISLAMABAD: Chinese Charge d’ Affaires to Pakistan, Ms Pang Chunxue on Saturday said that China always regarded its... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Licence renewal: foodpanda collaborates with traffic police ISLAMABAD: Reinforcing its commitment to continue serving the community, foodpanda Pakistan collaborated with City... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Ahsan says Gwadar completely neglected in last four years LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said that Gwadar, the gateway of China-Pakistan... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Sports for climate: Students, sports personalities join US consulate in beach clean-up KARACHI: United States Deputy Consul General (CG) Matt Ference joined prominent Pakistani athletes and students,... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
BAP leader shot dead in Mastung QUETTA: A leader of Balochistan Awami Party was gunned down in wee hours of the day in Mastung district on ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Citrus orchards: Fight high temperature by retaining moisture in soil: experts MULTAN: Agriculture experts on Saturday said that citrus orchards can survive heat up to 40 Celsius, however, warned... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
CECOS holds annual awards ceremony ISLAMABAD: To recognize the services and performance of its faculty and staff members, the annual awards ceremony of... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Punjab govt forms committee on resource mobilisation LAHORE: The Punjab government has constituted a 21-member committee of experts for examining and finalising resource... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Heatwave conditions likely to subside ahead LAHORE: The Met Office has said that a westerly wave is has entered upper parts of the country which is likely to... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
‘FTO provided relief to over 1,900 taxpayers in five months’ LAHORE: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mehmood Jah has said that his office has provided relief to more than... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
NBP announces Golootlo winners KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has announced the winners of their Golootlo sponsored Debit Card Campaign.... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
WHO team visits Pirkoh, Dera Bugti to witness relief operation DERA BUGTI: A team of World Health Organisation (WHO) officials visited Pirkoh and Dera Bugti to witness the relief... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
WHO promises to beef up response to diarrhoea, cholera cases ISLAMABAD: Country Representative, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Palitha Mahipala has visited the affected... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Middle East Lebanon cabinet passes financial recovery plan during last session BEIRUT: The cabinet of bankrupt Lebanon, at its final session on Friday, passed a financial recovery plan needed to... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Middle East Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen ‘militant’ during clash RAMALLAH, West Bank, May 21 (Reuters) - Israeli forces shot and killed a 17-year-old Palestinian militant in clashes... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Middle East Qatari FM says Iran open for a compromise on nuclear file DOHA: Qatar’s foreign minister said on Saturday in remarks cited by al Jazeera TV that the Iranian leadership... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Erdogan conditions support for Nordic nations’ NATO bids ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said Turkey would not look “positively” on Sweden and... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
South Asia Women TV presenters defy Taliban order to cover faces on air KABUL: Women presenters on Afghanistan’s leading TV channels went on air Saturday without covering their faces,... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Europe Ukraine warns only talks can end war as Russia cuts Finland gas KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday that only a diplomatic breakthrough rather than an... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Albanese claims victory as Australian right falls to climate backlash SYDNEY: Centre-left leader Anthony Albanese claimed victory in Australia’s general election Saturday, as voters... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 21, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (May 22, 2022).... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
IHC orders her immediate release, probe into ‘illegal’ arrest IHC chief justice directs IG police Islamabad to take action against the ICT police officials who arrested the PTI leader Updated 22 May, 2022 09:50am
South Asia Indian govt trims tax on fuel to fight inflation NEW DELHI: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a reduction of taxes on petrol and... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Chinese working in CPEC, non-CPEC projects: Sindh govt, Chinese team agree to evolve foolproof security plan Chinese delegation offered to strengthen provincial police by providing them with important equipment and gadgets used for investigation Updated 22 May, 2022 09:32am
Relationship is based on mutual respect: Aurangzeb Information Minister says CPEC is an example of Pakistan’s economic prosperity Updated 22 May, 2022 09:52am
‘Iron brotherhood’ resolve reiterated ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday reiterated its commitment to further deepen the “iron brotherhood” with China ... Updated 22 May, 2022 09:33am
Categorisation: SECP implementing new regime for brokers Introduction of a robust Trading and Surveillance System at PSX to offer significantly enhanced capacity and better speed Updated 22 May, 2022 10:40am
Insurance sector: New risk-based capital regime from July 1 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will issue a risk-based capital regime from ... Updated 22 May, 2022 09:34am
Court extends interim bails of PM Shehbaz, CM Hamza Case adjoured till May 28 Updated 22 May, 2022 09:53am
PTI dissident Noor Alam set to head PAC ISLAMABAD: Dissident Member of the National Assembly (MNA) of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Noor Alam Khan on ... Updated 22 May, 2022 09:35am
KE urges FD to release budgeted subsidy directly ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has urged the Finance Division to release budgeted subsidy directly to it to ensure... Updated 22 May, 2022 09:35am
26 new Canadians added to list: Russia says 963 Americans including Blinken, Biden banned from entering LONDON: Russia said on Saturday it had so far banned 963 Americans from entering the country - including previously... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Deputy Chairman Planning Commission resigns ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Dr Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan has resigned from his post, it is learnt.... Updated 22 May, 2022 09:36am
9.72m mobile phones manufactured locally in 4 months Local manufacturing plants assemble 2.56 million mobile phone handsets in April 2022 against 0.25 million commercially imported Updated 22 May, 2022 10:43am
Saudi airline hails first flight with all-female crew RIYADH: An airline in Saudi Arabia has completed the country’s first flight with an all-female crew, officials ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Onsite investigations of 105 stock brokers conducted: SECP SECP data reveals onsite supervision is key tool to monitor the activities of brokers to ensure regulatory compliance Updated 22 May, 2022 10:42am
Bilawal for broader, deeper ties with US ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stressed that the United States and Pakistan must move beyond... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
PM orders immediate steps to put out Sherani forest fire LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the federal and provincial agencies should take... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Energy Solar panels import: FPCCI lauds govt’s decision to abolish 17pc GST LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) regional chairman Muhammad Nadeem Qureshi... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Gold hits new record KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday touched a new record high in the local market, traders said. The precious metal was... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Political circus: will this ever end? Perhaps, the immediate answer from any of my compatriots to this interrogative caption is, no. A vehement, no. There... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
China-Pakistan relations: new dimensions On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China both the nations deserve... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
If Fed has to choose, markets could get much uglier If the US Federal Reserve were to take its political cue at face value and focus solely on putting inflation back in... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Letters Country needs fresh elections The unseating of 26 PTI MPAs of Punjab by Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has certainly added to an embittered... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Another year of lead surplus but not for everybody LONDON: The global refined lead market is on course to register a fourth consecutive year of supply surplus,... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Energy US natgas futures drop on rising output, milder forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 5% on Friday as output slowly rises and on forecasts for milder weather... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Paris wheat PARIS: Euronext wheat extended a pullback on Friday from near-record highs earlier this week, pressured by a further... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday, supported by stronger Tokyo equities, although a firmer yen and... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Coffee demand up but not yet percolating at pre-pandemic levels NEW YORK: Demand for coffee in non-producing countries showed a healthy recovery in the first quarter, although ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Light frosts seen in Brazil’s coffee, corn, sugarcane areas SAO PAULO: Some areas of Brazil’s Parana, Sao Paulo and southern highland parts of Minas Gerais regions saw light... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (May 21, 2022).... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Cotton & Textile No business activity seen on cotton market LAHORE: The market remained dull on Saturday. The trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Energy Qatar seeks diversified gas customer base FRANKFURT: Qatar is striving for a diversified set of customers for its natural gas, the Gulf state’s energy... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, May 22, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS 07:00... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (May 21,... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (May 21, 2022)... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (May 21, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
PM Shehbaz highlights dynamism in Sino-Pak ties Premier says iron-clad friendship would withstand tests of time, emerging situations, and enemies’ machinations Updated 22 May, 2022 10:45am
Appointment of Punjab Governor: Alvi asks PM to ‘reconsider’ his advice ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has conveyed to the prime minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to... Updated 22 May, 2022 09:30am
Failure to hold intraparty polls: ECP issues show-cause notice to PM ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a show-cause notice to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif... Updated 22 May, 2022 09:30am
US, S Korea sign pact on supply chains, economic ties US delegation is accompanying President Joe Biden on a five-day trip to Korea and Japan Updated 22 May, 2022 10:41am
Land record scam: PTI leader Mazari arrested in Islamabad Team of Punjab’s anti-corruption department and Islamabad city police arrested Mazari outside her house Updated 22 May, 2022 09:49am
Industry Banning import of luxury items: MoC seeks proposals from stakeholders ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry has sought proposals from business community and general public with respect to recent... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Taxes GST refund to over 9000 cars’ buyers: FTO places comprehensive mechanism for FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has placed a comprehensive mechanism for the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Industry Event discusses issues of tea importers KARACHI: Pakistan Tea Association (PTA) has organized ‘Third Pakistan Tea Convention’ on the eve of ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Industry Industrial machinery: Govt should withdraw decision of increasing import duty, RD: SAI chief KARACHI: Abdul Rashid, President Site Association of Industry (SAI) said that the decision to increase import duty... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Industry ‘Political, economic instability destroying economy’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and president Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Curious case of ‘missing’ water EDITORIAL: It turns out that data provided by the Punjab Irrigation Department regarding water discharge at Taunsa... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
‘If I am assassinated…’ EDITORIAL: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan wants the people to “take revenge” if he is assassinated, as he... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Unfinished war against terrorism EDITORIAL: The two back-to-back bloody incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are a horrific reminder that terrorism ... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Industry PAAPAM chairman calls for halting import of auto parts LAHORE: Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) Chairman Abdur Razaq Gauhar,... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am
Industry SECP releases annual report for FY 2020-21 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released its annual report for the fiscal... Published 22 May, 2022 06:03am