Companies PIA reports revenue shortfall for 2021 KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reported a revenue shortfall for 2021 as compared to 2020,... Published 29 May, 2022 06:48am
Industry Goods transporters increase fares by 30pc in Sindh KARACHI: Following the massive hike in petroleum prices, the Goods Transporters Association Sindh has increased ... Published 29 May, 2022 06:48am
Court issues notice to NAB in reference against Hafeez Sheikh KARACHI: Accountability Court Karachi on Saturday issued notice to the NAB prosecutor in a graft reference against... Published 29 May, 2022 06:48am
Balochistan govt launches ‘Kissan Cards’ for sustainable food production QUETTA: The Balochistan government has formally launched ‘Kissan Cards’ to provide maximum relief to the farmers... Updated 29 May, 2022 09:44am
Pak/UK Season Perspective programme: British Council hosts art expo for schoolchildren KARACHI: As part of Commonwealth Connections (CWC), the “Pakistan/UK Season 2022 Perspective” programme is a... Updated 29 May, 2022 09:41am
Industry Investment of $25m in PKR: IFC to invest in fashion retailer to create jobs, promote gender equality KARACHI: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing in Pakistan’s top fashion retailer to create... Published 29 May, 2022 06:48am
Industry SECP amends Modaraba Regulations 2021 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has allowed the modaraba... Published 29 May, 2022 06:48am
Grains US wheat rises as traders cover shorts ahead of holiday CHICAGO: US wheat futures rose on Friday on a short-covering bounce as investors unwound bearish bets ahead of a... Published 29 May, 2022 06:48am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil drops on uncertainty KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Friday due to uncertainty over exports from top producer Indonesia,... Published 29 May, 2022 06:48am
Energy US natgas futures drop as output rises, demand slips NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 5% to a one-week low on Friday on rising output and forecasts for less... Published 29 May, 2022 06:48am
Commodities Raw sugar steadies LONDON: Raw sugar on ICE steadied on Friday but remained vulnerable to losses after hitting two-week lows in the... Published 29 May, 2022 06:48am
Youm-e-Takbir: Pakistan reiterates SRR proposal Foreign Office says tests demonstrated Pakistan's desire to preserve strategic balance in South Asia Updated 29 May, 2022 09:12am
PM underlines need for unity to attain economic sovereignty Premier says the country would have to move ahead with the same spirit as manifested on Youm-e-Takbir to attain self-dependence Updated 29 May, 2022 09:15am
FO submits report on Dr Aafia to IHC Report states Siddiqui has access to a telephone and complete freedom to communicate with her family members Updated 29 May, 2022 09:18am
Money laundering case: Indictment of PM Shehbaz, son delayed till June 4 LAHORE: A special court (Central) on Saturday delayed the indictment of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son... Published 29 May, 2022 06:32am
Provoking people against govt: IHC grants protective bail to Fawad, brother ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted protective bail to PTI leader and former information minister ... Published 29 May, 2022 06:32am
Commandant of FC calls on interior minister ISLAMABAD: Commandant Frontier Constabulary (FC) Salahuddin Mehsud called on Minister for Interior Minister Rana ... Published 29 May, 2022 06:32am
PBC condemns police action against lawyers ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has strongly condemned the police brutality against lawyers of Lahore on... Published 29 May, 2022 06:32am
CM Murad asks for early completion of healthcare schemes KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the Works and Services Department to expedite work on... Published 29 May, 2022 06:32am
Energy Increase in petroleum product prices to hit economy hard: analyst KARACHI: With the removal of fuel price cap and subsidy by government on petroleum by raising its price by Rs 30 per... Published 29 May, 2022 06:32am
Govt cannot be ‘threatened’: Elections will be held in Aug 2023: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday announced that elections will... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Seminar held at PIIA: Future of Indian Muslims bleak, far from satisfactory: speakers KARACHI: “The future of Indian Muslims seems to be bleak and far from the right course as the Hindu extremists are... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Youm-e-Takbir marked with zeal, fervour LAHORE: With the theme: ‘Na Jhukay thay Na Jhuken gay’, Youm-e-Takbir, commemorating historic nuclear tests at... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
LHC sets aside notifications for delimitations for LB polls LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has set aside the notifications issued for delimitations made by the delimitation... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Monkeypox threat: Punjab govt set to provide training to hospital staff LAHORE: The Punjab government is all set to impart training to the hospital staff in the public sector amid growing... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Hamza approves ban on holding rallies in Greater Iqbal Park LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz has approved a ban on holding rallies in the Greater Iqbal Park and said... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Three killed over coal mine dispute in Kohat PESHAWAR: Three persons were killed and three got injured over a coal mine dispute at Posti Khel Dara Adam Khel area... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Punjab to receive spells of light rainfall from June: PMD LAHORE: Central Punjab would receive almost continuous spells of light rainfall from the mid of June till... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Illegal punishment to Yasin Malik: Punjab ex-governor assures Mushaal of approaching international court LAHORE: Slamming life imprisonment to Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik in a false case, former Governor Punjab Chaudhry... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Europe Fire engulfs superyacht in British marina LONDON: Fire ripped through a superyacht in southwest England on Saturday, sending thick plumes of black smoke into... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Russian ex-president Medvedev calls for tougher ‘foreign agent’ law MOSCOW: Former president Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday called for Russia to toughen its laws on “foreign agents”... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Middle East Iran says crew of two seized Greek tankers not detained and on board DUBAI: Iran’s state maritime body said on Saturday the crew of two Greek tankers seized by Revolutionary Guards on... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Europe Ukraine receives Harpoon missiles and howitzers, says defence minister KYIV: Ukraine has started receiving Harpoon anti-ship missiles from Denmark and self-propelled howitzers from the... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Disease experts call on WHO, governments for more action on monkeypox GENEVA: Some prominent infectious disease experts are pushing for faster action from global health authorities to... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Europe Spain adding missiles, troops to NATO Latvia mission MADRID: Spain is sending a battery of surface-to-air missiles and around 100 troops to the NATO forward presence... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Europe Moscow-led Ukrainian Orthodox Church breaks ties with Russia KYIV: A branch of Ukraine’s Orthodox Church that remained loyal to Moscow after a 2019 schism has said it will... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Chelsea reach final agreement for sale of club to Boehly-led consortium LONDON: Chelsea said on Saturday that a final agreement had been struck to sell the Premier League club to a... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Cardinal Angelo Sodano dies at 94 VATICAN CITY: Cardinal Angelo Sodano, a controversial Vatican power broker for more than a quarter of a century who... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Russia steps up battle for eastern Ukraine KRAMATORSK, (Ukraine): Russia pressed its onslaught on eastern Ukraine Saturday, saying it had captured the ... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Africa More than a dozen civilians killed in DR Congo massacre BENI, (DR Congo): More than 12 civilians were killed by members of a notorious rebel group in eastern Democratic... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Middle East Building collapse: Iranian police fire shots, teargas to disperse protesters DUBAI: Iranian police used tear gas and fired shots in the air to disperse another night of protests over a deadly... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Africa Rwanda says troops kidnapped as feud with DR Congo widens KIGALI: Rwanda on Saturday said two of its soldiers were being held captive by rebels in the Democratic Republic of... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Middle East Iran unveils underground drone base TEHRAN: Iranian state television on Saturday broadcast footage of an air force base for drones under the Zagros... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 21, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (May 22, 2022).... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
PM ready to sign ‘charter of economy’: finance minister KARACHI: Dr Miftah Ismail, Finance Minister, and Shaukat Tarin, former Finance Minister are agreed on forming a... Updated 29 May, 2022 11:01am
Potential sectors evading taxes: Finance Bill may introduce ‘windfall levy’ FBR will collect 'Windfall Levy' from sectors earning extraordinary profits during the last few years Updated 29 May, 2022 04:52pm
PDCs: ECC approves Rs62.27bn for energy ministry ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs62.27 billion for the Ministry of... Updated 29 May, 2022 08:43am
Pakistan-India water talks tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Delegations of Pakistan and India will meet in New Delhi on May 30 to hold talks over water disputes... Updated 29 May, 2022 08:44am
Sri Lanka gets Russian oil to ease shortages COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka took delivery Saturday of Russian oil — which could soon be subject to a European... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
SC slots: Justice Isa for following principle of seniority ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice for Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial was asked to elevate the High Court chief justices for ... Updated 29 May, 2022 09:07am
Collection of taxes, duties: IR field offices to observe extended work hours on Monday, Tuesday ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Saturday issued instructions to all Inland Revenue field offices to... Updated 29 May, 2022 09:08am
UN report highlights again threat to Pakistan posed by Afghan-based TTP terrorists UNITED NATIONS: A new United Nations report has once again highlighted the threat posed to Pakistan by the... Updated 29 May, 2022 09:08am
NAB chairman’s slot: Former SC judge termed strong contender ISLAMABAD: Justice Maqbool Baqar – an ex-judge of the Supreme Court – has emerged as the favourite candidate for... Updated 29 May, 2022 09:09am
Imran says will move court over ‘violence’ against party workers PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Saturday said that he will never accept what he dubbed... Updated 29 May, 2022 09:10am
Samoa signs China agreement amid South Pacific push APIA, (Samoa): Samoa signed a bilateral agreement with China on Saturday, promising “greater collaboration” as... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
26 people missing after ferry sinks in Indonesia JAKARTA: Twenty-six people were missing Saturday after a ferry ran out of fuel and sank in bad weather off the coast... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Indian troops martyr two youth in IIOJK OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of state... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Over 30 die in stampede at Nigeria church event ABUJA: More than 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in southern Nigeria during an overcrowded church... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Perennial hostage: the electorate Democracy, conceptually challenges, basic human intelligence and wisdom. The power of majority can alter facts.... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
HSBC clients query bank on climate, one to review engagement HSBC is facing queries from customers about its commitment to fight climate change after a senior banker downplayed... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
India seen facing wider coal shortages, worsening power outage risks India is expected to face a wider coal shortage during the quarter ending September over expectations of higher ... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Letters May 25 2022 May 25 2022 will always be marked as a highly important day in the history of this country. It was on this day that... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Around 22.8m kids are out of school in Pakistan: WB ISLAMABAD: Around 22.8 million children between the ages of five and 16 in Pakistan – 44 percent of the total... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
KP govt gives financial assistance to 273 from minorities PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to CM on Minority Affairs, Khyber Pakhtun-khwa, Wazir Zada here Saturday handed over... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Alvi urges freelancers to hone up skills ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the global information and technology business embodied huge... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Energy Liquidity crunch: KE seeks urgent payment of Rs25bn from TDS receivables ISLAMABAD: The cash strapped K-Electric (KE) has sought payment of Rs 25 billion urgently out of its Tariff... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Commodities Gold prices plunge sharply KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday recorded a slump in the local market, traders said. The precious metal was traded... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
‘Job creation the only way to stabilise economy’ KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) chairman Altaf Shakoor has said that job creation is the only way to ... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Car-lifting, snatching on the rise in ICT ISLAMABAD: The metropolis is facing an increase in the number of car-lifting, snatching incidents as 37 people have... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Secretary seeks ways to reorganise planning ministry ISLAMABAD: Secretary of the Ministry for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Syed Zafar Ali Shah on... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures climb SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday to a two-week high, as a stronger Tokyo stock market and easing of... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Grains EU wheat higher with Chicago before US holiday PARIS: Euronext wheat rose on Friday to extend a rebound from a two-week low, supported by a rally in Chicago as... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Commodities Indonesia to allocate about 1m tonnes of palm oil for export JAKARTA: Indonesia will allocate about 1 million tonnes of palm oil for export, prioritising companies that have ... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate gains more Rs1000 amid lean business LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (May 28, 2022).... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items witness increasing trend ISLAMABAD: Following an increase in petrol and high-speed diesel prices, the prices of essential kitchen items... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Cannes set to pick Palme d’Or from ‘wildly divisive’ entries CANNES, (France): The 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival draws to a close on Saturday with one of the tightest... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, May 29, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS 07:00... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
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 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (May 21, 2022)... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
MoF lists macroeconomic imbalances: Higher growth may not be sustainable Ministry of Finance says primary contributors to increasing inflation are surge in international commodity prices and massive exchange rate depreciation Updated 29 May, 2022 04:06pm
IMF staff-level agreement: Miftah expects it in June, explains its criticality ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has stated that a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary... Updated 29 May, 2022 11:01am
Systemic discrimination EDITORIAL: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has unveiled its fact-finding report on “Unequal... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Talks with TTP EDITORIAL: In what looked like a case of one step forward and two steps back, talks between Pakistan and the ... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Industry Insurance distribution, payments systems: SECP event discusses technology-enabled solutions ISLAMABAD: The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) organized a roundtable on the role of... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Industry 3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan Exhibition begins at Lahore Expo LAHORE: FAKT Exhibitions, Pakistan’s leading exhibitions organising company is all set to organise 16th edition of... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Money & Banking Collection of govt receipts, duties, taxes: Certain branches to observe extended hours on 30th, 31st: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced opening of concerned branches for collection of government... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Taxes FBR directs 18 PCS, IRS officers to declare assets ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed around 18 senior officers of grades BS-19-20 of Pakistan... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Companies EBM wins top awards KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading FMCG Company, English Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt) Ltd (EBM), has been honoured by the... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Companies Over 28 Pakistani companies win GDEIB awards in various categories ISLAMABAD: Over 28 Pakistani organisations and companies won the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Industry OMEGA: Revealing the true character of inspiring women KARACHI: Captured in a new series of black and white portraits and videos, the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA is revealing... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Industry Weak economy can’t afford politics of confrontation: Zahid Hussain KARACHI: Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan and President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Money & Banking Soneri Bank, ABL Asset Management Company sign agreement KARACHI: Soneri Bank Limited and ABL Asset Management Company Limited have signed a landmark agreement for... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Industry FPCCI panel warns govt of worsening power sector circular debt LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman Mian Anjum... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Industry Siemens Mobility wins $8.7bn high-speed rail deal in Egypt BERLIN: Egypt has signed a contract with industrial manufacturing company Siemens’ rail and traffic unit and its... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am