KP chief minister wants speedy progress on mega housing scheme PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed for accelerated progress on the mega housing scheme ‘New... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:45am
Eight shot dead in separate incidents in Waziristan PESHAWAR: Eight people were shot dead in separate targeted killing incidents in the Waziristan districts of Khyber... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:40am
Data centre at ETPB office inaugurated LAHORE: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Mufti Abdul Shakoor has said that present... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:40am
BAP elects Quddus Bizenjo as president QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has been elected unopposed as the President of the... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:40am
Companies Advans Pakistan Microfinance Bank opens new branch in Malir Town KARACHI: Advans Pakistan continues to expand its footprint in Karachi with the opening of their new branch in Malir... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:40am
Economy: the best case scenario The worst case economic scenario has already been shared with the public: be ready for more hikes in electricity and... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:25am
Foreign assets declared under amnesty immune from CVT Capital Value Tax (CVT) was levied by the federal government in 1989 on transactions relating to acquisition of... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:25am
Iran: demand for bread increasing Outside his butchery in the south of Iran’s capital, Ali cuts up a sheep carcass for customers who, like him, have... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:25am
Blaming IMF is easy EDITORIAL: Fuel prices have been raised for the third time, effective 16 June, in exactly three weeks — this time... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:25am
Auction for trees EDITORIAL: They say old trees die on their roots, but not on the campuses of Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:25am
Letters Price hike and rising inflation It is quite unfortunate that the incumbent government is hardly doing anything but blaming its predecessor ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 07:25am
Implementation Agreement: Hubco urges govt not to withdraw IT exemption ISLAMABAD: Hub Power Company (Hubco) has urged the federal government not to withdraw income tax exemption available... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 09:56am
Store workers vote to form first US Apple union SAN FRANCISCO: A majority of employees at a US Apple store have voted to form the tech giant’s first union, in the... Published 20 Jun, 2022 06:54am
Energy Transportation of Thar coal: Railways link project to be initiated soon: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Shaikh on Sunday said that Railways Link project would be started soon to... Published 20 Jun, 2022 06:54am
Sri Lanka troops open fire to contain fuel riots COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s military opened fire to contain rioting at a fuel station, officials said Sunday as... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 09:57am
Russian oligarch sues Credit Suisse over alleged $515m loss GENEVA: Russian oligarch Vitaly Malkin is suing Credit Suisse for the loss of $515 million he claims was the fault ... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 09:55am
Terrorist attacks against Pakistan: India blocks UN listing of Indian national UNITED NATIONS: In a blatant misuse of Its UN Security Council’s membership, India has blocked a proposal to... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 09:58am
To facilitate incoming passengers, FBR decides to amend customs baggage rules ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to amend customs baggage rules for enhancing the baggage... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 10:49am
Balochistan budget to be presented today QUETTA: The Balochistan government would unveil its balanced, relief-oriented and pro-people budget for the upcoming... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 09:57am
FATF development will augur well for economy: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has welcomed what he has described as the Financial Action Task... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 09:58am
Islamabad markets to close by 9pm ISLAMABAD: After Punjab and Sindh, commercial markets will be closed in the federal capital by 9 pm in the wake of... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
NA-240 by-election: ECP summons PO for stealing ballot papers ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned the presiding officer of one of the polling stations ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Fake housing schemes: KP NAB asks citizens to file applications ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has asked the people cheated by illegal housing... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Masses have rejected Imran’s protest call: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that that the people of... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Six BLF terrorists killed: ISPR RAWALPINDI: The security forces have killed six terrorists belonging to the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Flood leaves five dead QUETTA: Five people including women and children died as flash flood triggered by heavy rains in Balochistan swept... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Post-mortem issue: Aamir Liaquat’s wife Bushra seeks fans’ opinion KARACHI: The former first wife of late MNA Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain, Syeda Bushra Iqbal who was against the... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
SIUT honours Dr Jaffer Naqvi KARACHI: Rich tributes were paid to leading physician and nephrologist Dr. Ali Jaffer Naqvi at a memorial meeting... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
MPCL holds ceremony for ambassadorship on inclusive education ISLAMABAD: Mari Petroleum Company Ltd organised an event to designate an Ambassador for its CSR project of Inclusive... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
TEVTA alumni can play vital role in promoting skills: COO LAHORE: Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) alumni can play a vital role in promoting... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
PTI MPA arrested in Karachi KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPA Shabbir Qureshi was arrested by police in Karachi in wee hours of ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Panah congratulated KARACHI: Health experts, civil society, journalists and various schools of thought congratulate Panah on raising... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Workers’ convention: JI kicks off LG polls drive in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter on Sunday held a general workers’ convention at New MA Jinnah Road ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Speakers suggest ways to take country out of crises KARACHI: The Karachi Citizens Forum organized a seminar on Friday, 17th June 2022 on the topic “The Way Out of... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
HSSC exams being held under foolproof arrangements RAWALPINDI: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), Intermediate annual exams 2022 which started in Rawalpindi... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
KP approves budget for 22 public sector universities PESHAWAR: Annual budget for 22 public sector universities, out of 32 universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
PMD alerts authorities to possibility of torrential rains ISLAMABAD: Torrential rains are expected in the country from June 20 (Monday) night to June 22 (Wednesday) as a... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
2 policemen martyred JAFFARABAD: Two policemen were martyred in a shootout with dacoits in Jaffarabad area of Balochistan on Sunday,... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
TikTok, Edkasa and LUMS partner for online education of high school students KARACHI: TikTok has partnered with Edkasa and LUMS to launch a digital learning programme to facilitate online... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Most wanted TTP leader arrested in Karachi KARACHI: Rangers and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in a joint operation on Sunday arrested a major... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Europe Macron battles French left in tight parliament election PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday faced a challenge from a newly formed left-wing alliance in... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Africa UN peacekeeper killed in Mali mine blast BAMAKO: A UN peacekeeper was killed by a mine Sunday in restive northern Mali as he was participating in a patrol,... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
South Asia Monsoon floods kill 42, millions stranded in Bangladesh, India DHAKA/ASSAM, (India): At least 25 people were killed by lightning or landslides over the weekend in Bangladesh while... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Hundreds protest in Tunis against president’s plan for constitution TUNIS: Hundreds of people demonstrated in Tunis on Sunday in a second day of protest against a constitutional... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
South Asia India will start enrolment under new military recruitment plan this month NEW DELHI: Enrolment under India’s new armed services recruitment plan will commence this month, top defence... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Middle East IS claims Kabul Sikh temple attack KABUL: The Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on a Sikh temple in Afghanistan that killed one... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
NATO warns of long Ukraine war as battles in the east grind on KYIV: The war in Ukraine could last for years, the head of NATO said on Sunday, calling for steadfast support from... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Middle East Israeli foreign minister to visit Turkey amid security jitters OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid plans to visit Turkey this week, his office said on Sunday,... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Colombia chooses leftist or business magnate for president in tight race BOGOTA/BUCARAMANGA: Colombians were voting on Sunday to elect their next president, choosing between a leftist ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
South Asia Indian commercial jet makes safe landing after engine fire PATNA, (India): A New Delhi-bound flight carrying 185 passengers made an emergency landing on Sunday in the eastern... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
The battle to build a child-friendly metaverse PARIS: As a young woman straps on her vest and headset and becomes immersed in a virtual world, Mainak Chaudhuri... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Election office in Lahore: ECP orders probe into clash between PTI-PML(N) workers LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has ordered the Lahore police to conduct a detailed inquiry into a... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
West Indies wrap up victory as Shakib admits ‘first session killed us’ NORTH SOUND: Opening batsman John Campbell completed his first Test half-century in the Caribbean as the West Indies... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Scottish teenage talent Ramsay signs for Liverpool LONDON: Calvin Ramsay said the examples of how young players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harvey Elliott have... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Berrettini retains Queen’s title to join elite club LONDON: Italy’s Matteo Berrettini served notice of his intention to mount another strong challenge at Wimbledon... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Geraint Thomas tunes up for Tour de France with Swiss win VADUZ: Britain’s 2018 Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas tuned up for next month’s race with overall victory... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
PCB Pathways Programme: Zeeshan Zameer continues to fight challenges in pursuit of his dream LAHORE: A 19-year-old pacer Zeeshan Zameer had once contemplated quitting cricket owing to the complex situation... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Swimming World Championships: American Huske powers to 100 mtrs butterfly gold BUDAPEST: American Torri Huske nearly broke the women’s 100m butterfly world record at the swimming world... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Doyle makes history becoming first female jockey to win French classic PARIS: Hollie Doyle became the first female jockey to win a French classic race when she rode favourite Nashwa to... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
PPP projects: RMU helps mitigate and manage risks PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has established a Risk Management Unit (RMU) in the Finance ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
There must be no delay in cleaning stormwater drains: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday directed his subordinates to ensure drainage of... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Educational institutions: IGP asks officers to arrest drug peddlers ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan has tasked the officers to tighten noose... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
BC partners with PoliNations, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi Studios Institute ISLAMABAD: British Council is partnering with PoliNations on the Pakistan-UK New Perspectives Season to mark the ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (June 19, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (June 20, 2022).... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Gas tariffs now under govt focus Finance Minister Dr Miftah Ismail directs Petroleum Division to come up with proposals for revision in gas tariffs Updated 20 Jun, 2022 09:59am
Soaring inflation: IK doubles down on anti-govt plan ISLAMABAD: Claiming that inflation in the country has soared to 30 percent, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 09:57am
President refuses to sign electoral reform bill ISLAMABAD: Once again, President Arif Alvi has returned the highly controversial Elections (Amendment) Bill 2022 to... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 10:06am
Stocks PSX witnesses positive trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed positive trend during the outgoing week ended on June 17, 2022 on the ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Stocks Futures spread up 244bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 244bps to 11.52 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Some Trump era China tariffs serve ‘no strategic purpose’: Yellen WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday some tariffs on China inherited from the... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 09:55am
Rates PKR: 3.1pc fall over the course of five sessions KARACHI: The rupee endured another horrendous week, closing at an all-time low of 208.75 against the US dollar after... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
GDA begins work on promotion of tourism in Gwadar GWADAR: Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) has issued notices of interest to formulate a comprehensive strategy for... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Early market closure in Punjab from today LAHORE: In order to cope with the prevailing energy and power crisis in the country, Punjab government has decided ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Taxes 17pc sales tax on import of raw material: PPMA-govt row causes medicines shortage LAHORE: The ongoing tussle between the federal government and the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
MENA UAE’s push to attract talent to get boost with new unemployment insurance Last month, the UAE announced it will introduce a new mandatory unemployment insurance scheme effective January ... Updated 20 Jun, 2022 10:53am
Energy HESCO urged to ensure power supply to markets HYDERABAD: A delegation of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) called on Hyderabad Electric Supply... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Experts call for increasing reliance on indigenous resources for power LAHORE: While the country looking for borrowings from IMF, analysts called for introducing a long-term strategy to... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Energy Protection of consumers’ rights top priority: FESCO chief FAISALABAD: Protection of the consumers rights is top priority of FESCO Board of Directors (BODs), efforts of the... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Energy FCA for May 22: CPPA-G wants Rs8/unit tariff raise for Discos ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought an increase of Rs 8 per unit in Discos’... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Stability in market after fluctuations KARACHI: Stability after fluctuations was seen in local and international cotton markets. There was decline in ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Energy Germany announces steps to boost gas storage as Russia cuts supply FRANKFURT: Germany on Sunday announced its latest steps to boost gas storage levels to prepare for the next winter... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Energy Eni joins giant Qatar gas project after Russian cuts DOHA: Italian company Eni on Sunday joined Qatar Energy’s $28.75 billion project to expand production from the... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Cloudy valuations give investors pause in buying beaten-up US stocks NEW YORK: Whipsawing bond yields, surging oil prices and a Federal Reserve bent on squashing the worst inflation in... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Stocks Inflation, growth woes drive European shares down for third week LONDON: European stocks edged higher on Friday, but posted their third straight week of losses as a slew of interest... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Stocks Saudi leads decline in Gulf bourses on growth worries DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf registered steep losses on Sunday, as investors worried that tighter monetary ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Stocks Stocks waver, oil prices fall on recession fears NEW YORK: Stock markets wobbled and oil prices sank on Friday amid growing fears that inflation-fighting interest... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Money & Banking Euro corporate bonds set for worst weekly loss since March 2020 LONDON: Euro corporate bonds were set on Friday for their biggest weekly total loss since the height of the market... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Money & Banking Treasuries Yields close volatile week near their lows NEW YORK: US Treasury yields held at lower levels on Friday after a volatile week that saw yields hit more than... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Money & Banking Canadian dollar hits 5-week low TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday to extend this week’s decline, as oil... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Money & Banking Australia, NZ dollars jump vs yen, bonds take a beating SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars jumped against the yen on Friday after the Bank of Japan stuck... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Money & Banking Binance boss bullish despite crypto crash PARIS: Cryptocurrencies are here to stay and their dramatic recent crash is just part of an economic cycle, ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Energy Eni faces a sixth daily shortfall of Russian gas supplies ROME: Russia’s Gazprom has said it will only partially meet a request by Italy’s Eni for gas supplies on Monday,... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
YouTube Shorts touts 1.5bn users, taking on TikTok SAN FRANCISCO: YouTube on Wednesday said that more than 1.5 billion people monthly tune into its Shorts video... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Movies & Music K-pop legends and kings of ‘soft power’: South Korea’s BTS SEOUL: Popstars, diplomats, activists: South Korean megastars BTS are like modern day Renaissance men, dominating ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Arts Moon sculptures, NFTs at futuristic Art Basel fair BASEL: The world’s leading contemporary art fair has taken a futuristic turn this year, offering buyers the chance... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Survey shows most global CEOs expect recession WASHINGTON: Most corporate leaders worldwide now expect an economic downturn by the end of next year if not sooner,... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Money & Banking There’s no domestic debt liability on KP govt, says Jhagra PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Finance and Health Taimur Saleem Jhagra while retaliating against... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Cotton & Textile Current spell of rains likely to cause positive impact on cotton yield MULTAN: Director Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) Dr Zahid Mahmood said that the current spell of rain would... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (June 13 to 17,... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Industry Importers’ body calls for removing ban on import of coconuts HYDERABAD: Chairman All Pakistan Fresh Coconut Importers Association Mohammed Akram Ansari in his press statement... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am