Victory of PTI on July 17 certain: Yasmin LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Punjab President Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that the victory of PTI on... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Governor meets PM: PML-N govt in Punjab to be strengthened in two weeks: Shehbaz LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the PML-N government in Punjab would be further strengthened in two... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
China always stands by Pakistan in difficult times: Zaka Ullah PESHAWAR: Provincial Secretary Information Zaka ullah Khattak on Tuesday said that the friendship between Pakistan... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
July 17 by-elections: Awais Leghari quits minister’s office to convass for party LAHORE: Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari, who is PML-N Secretary General Punjab, has resigned from the office of ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Local delegations call on Rana Sanaullah FAISALABAD: Different delegations called on Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan at his office and discussed their... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Maryam praises prompt disposal of animal waste LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz Sharif has appreciated Punjab Chief ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
LWMC removes 58,000 tons of animal waste LAHORE: The Lahore Waste and Management Company (LWMC) disposed of more than 58,000 tons of animal waste during ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
WSSCA disposes of 848 tons of animal remains ABBOTTABAD: Water and Sanitation Services Company Abbottabad (WSSCA) on Tuesday disposed of 848 metric tons offal ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Resolution of Kashmir issue needed for regional peace, stability, says NA speaker ISLAMABAD: Speaker of National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf and Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani on Tuesday said... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Monsoon rains: Section 144 imposed in Balochistan QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Tuesday imposed Section 144 in the province amid forecasts of more heavy ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
UN says world population to reach 8bn in Nov; Pakistan among countries contributing to fast growth UNITED NATIONS: The global population is projected to reach eight billion on November 15 this year, based on the... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
NTDC ensures uninterrupted power supply during Eid-ul-Azha KARACHI: The Managing Director NTDC Dr. Rana Abdul Jabbar Khan spent a busy day at his office on the last holiday of... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Population growth: Masses need to be sensitised about negative implications: ministers ISLAMABAD: With reference to the World Population Day marked on July 11 across the world including Pakistan,... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Twitter’s case against India crucial to internet’s future: Washington Post ISLAMABAD: Twitter has challenged the Indian government over its orders to take down critical content on the social... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Monsoon exposes fragile infrastructure of megacity KARACHI: Ruthless monsoon rain spells wreaked havoc with already fragile civic infrastructure of Karachi, marring ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Europe Global airlines chief slams new Heathrow restrictions LONDON: The head of a body representing global airlines hit out at new restrictions at London’s Heathrow on... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Europe France to cut nitrites in food after agency confirms cancer risk PARIS: France said on Tuesday it intends to cut the use of nitrites in food after the national health agency... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
South Asia Police attack News First journalists covering Sri Lanka protests NEW YORK: Sri Lankan authorities should thoroughly and transparently investigate the recent police attack on... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Europe Eight candidates in race to become next UK prime minister LONDON: Eight Conservative MPs will vie to become UK prime minister, the party announced Tuesday, with frontrunner... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Europe Hackers posing as Merkel target ECB’s Lagarde FRANKFURT: Unidentified hackers attempted to trick European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde into letting... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Russia seeks Iran drones after losses in Ukraine: White House WASHINGTON: A senior US official said Tuesday that Russia’s plan to acquire hundreds of combat drones from Iran... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
NASA releases next wave of images from James Webb Space Telescope NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER: The James Webb Space Telescope began releasing a new wave of cosmic images on... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
As Covid surges in US, health officials say vaccines remain key WASHINGTON: Faced with a doubling of Covid hospitalizations in recent months, US health authorities reiterated the... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Middle East Israel hopes Biden trip will hail start of Saudi ties JERUSALEM: Israel hopes US President Joe Biden’s Middle East tour will hail the start of diplomatic ties between... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Middle East Israel increases Gaza work permits ahead of Biden visit JERUSALEM: Israel on Tuesday increased the number of work permits for Palestinians in Gaza, part of a series of... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Imran foresees a ‘Sri Lanka-like crisis’ LAYYAH/BHAKKAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief and former premier Imran Khan Tuesday warned of a ‘Sri... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
‘Building back better through localising SDGs’ ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Economic Planning Unit in collaboration with the All-Party... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
PML-N leaders visit Bibi Pak Daman shrine: Devotees to be allowed to enter shrine during Muharram LAHORE: Taking notice of closure of the Bibi Pak Daman shrine, PML-N leaders visited the shrine, to review the... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Over 32,000 vehicles entered Murree during Eid holidays RAWALPINDI: Over 32,000 vehicles entered Murree and 28,128 exited during Eid-ul-Azha holidays, showed the data... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Traders seek govt help to overcome rain-related losses KARACHI: Business community and representatives have urged the government to declare an emergency after human and... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
New spell of rains: PM directs authorities to ‘stay alert’ ISLAMABAD: As monsoon rains wreaked havoc in different parts of the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Shehbaz, Hamza offer Eid prayers at Jati Umra ‘PM will announce cut in POL prices soon’ LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz offered their Eid prayers at Jati Umra... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
PHEC chief highlights importance of global education tourism LAHORE: Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Dr Shahid Munir on Tuesday said that it is fact that... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Urban flooding: Navy’s relief operation continues KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations continue in different towns of... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (July 12, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 13, 2022).... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Stocks Stock market lacks luster KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a lackluster activity with low trading volumes during the outgoing week... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Stocks Futures spread soars to 15.22pc KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 1522bps to 15.22 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
An elusive IMF programme One can say with reasonable confidence that the economic circumstances facing today have no parallel in the history... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Govt has foiled Imran’s conspiracy to turn Pakistan into Sri Lanka: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said the coalition government, led... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
16th death anniversary of Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi observed LAHORE: Renowned Urdu poet, journalist, literary critic, dramatist and short story writer Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi’s ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Railways’ Reservation offices resume working LAHORE: Reservation offices of Pakistan Railways have resumed working as usual across the country here on Tuesday.... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Pakistani kidnapped in Nigeria recovered after three months ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani citizen Dr Abuzar Muhammad Afzal, who was kidnapped in Nigeria on March 28 along with scores... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Nawaz, Zardari ruined country, says Imran LODHRAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Kashmir Martyrs’ Day: Complete shutdown to be observed in IIOJK today OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Complete shutdown will be observed in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Conflicts, climate change: Pakistan calls for emergency plan to help crises-hit developing countries NEW YORK: Pakistan has called for an “emergency plan” to enable the developing countries deal with the adverse... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Bilawal visits Garhi Khuda Bakhsh LARKANA: Foreign Minister and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari visited the mausoleum of the martyrs of Bhutto’s... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Maryam to address public meetings in Jhang district today ISLAMABAD: Minister of Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday announced the schedule of PML-N... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Islamabad police arrest 15 outlaws ISLAMABAD: Islama-bad Capital territory police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested 15 outlaws involved in different... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
India’s efforts to weaken Kashmiris’ spirit of freedom to fail,says Mushaal ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of Peace and Culture Organisation Mushaal Hussein Mullick on Tuesday said fascist Narendra... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Addressing social issues necessary for sustainable development, says president ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that in order to promote sustainable and inclusive socio-economic... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Sanjrani, Toguyeni discuss strategy for enhanced cooperation ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has said Pakistan has outlined a special strategy for enhancing ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Sindh CM asks LG dept to pump out water, restore Korangi Causeway KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed local government department to install small pumps to... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
More rains expected in next 5 days, warns NDMA ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a fresh advisory to remain on high alert for... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Another monsoon system likely to unleash torrential rains from tomorrow KARACHI: Another monsoon weather system is expected to unleash torrential rains over south Punjab, Sindh and... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why has Ayaz Sadiq resigned? “Hear ye hear ye…” “That reminds me of Shakespeare — didn’t he use the phrase hear ye hear ye…”... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
29 die in rain-related incidents in Sindh KARACHI: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh has released details of deaths in rain-related... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Man dies as flash flood hits localities of Tank TANK: Several localities were inundated with water leaving at least one person dead as flash flood hit the outskirts... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
84,000 people visit zoological gardens on Eid LAHORE: On the first two days of Eid-ul-Azha 84,000 people visited various zoological gardens being run by the... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Lesco CEO lauds staff for uninterrupted power supply on Eid days LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) Ch Muhammad Amin has appreciated the... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Minor domestic worker killed for stealing food from refrigerator: police LAHORE: Two underage domestic workers were brutally beaten up in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on Tuesday for... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Eid holidays: Islamabad police fine 1,386 bike riders for stunts ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory Police on Tuesday issued violation tickets to 1,386 motorcyclists and... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Cotton & Textile Bearish trend continues in cotton market KARACHI: Bearish trend continued in cotton market. The rate of cotton affected by rain reached at the lowest level ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Biden seeks to persuade Saudi Arabia to pump more oil as prices soar Joe Biden will make his first visit as US president to Saudi Arabia on Friday, where he will seek to persuade Riyadh... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Oil price rise There are two recent and important developments that are worth discussion. Firstly, petrol prices were increased on... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Runaway inflation The year-to-year rate of inflation in the consumer price index has jumped up to 21.3 percent in in June 2022. This ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Letters Federal minister Ayaz Sadiq resigns According to media reports, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader and former Speaker of the National... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Energy US, IEA urge Asian countries to diversify energy supply chains SYDNEY: The United States and the International Energy Agency on Tuesday urged Asian countries to diversify their... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Energy Brent crude settles below $100/bbl on higher dollar, weak demand outlook HOUSTON: Global benchmark Brent crude tumbled $7 on Tuesday to settle below $100 a barrel for the first time in ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Commodities EU wheat falls further as US data, Ukraine talks weigh PARIS: Euronext wheat fell 3% on Tuesday, pressured by a US government crop report that increased projected supply... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Commodities Palm rises on Indonesia’s biodiesel mandate, lower exports cap gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, as traders weighed top... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Commodities Arabica coffee slides to two-month low, raw sugar eases LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE fell sharply to a two-month low on Tuesday, pressured by weakness of the... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Commodities Gold struggles for traction as rate-hike bets, dollar dim appeal LONDON: Gold steadied on Tuesday after dropping to a nine-month low earlier as investors positioned for US economic... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Grains: Losses deepen CHICAGO: US grain and soybean futures extended losses on Tuesday after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold lowest since Sept 2021 NEW YORK: Gold hit a nine-month low on Tuesday as it reels under pressure from a strong dollar and rate hike bets,... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Stocks Sterling falls to fresh two-year low LONDON: Sterling slipped to a fresh two-year low against the dollar on Tuesday as political uncertainty weighed on... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Stocks FTSE 100 edges up LONDON: UK’s top share index edged up on Tuesday, as gains in defensive sectors outweighed mining and energy ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Stocks European shares rise on aero, luxury stocks boost LONDON: European shares rose on Tuesday led by beaten-down aerospace, luxury and travel stocks, although worries... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Stocks UAE bourses closed higher DUBAI: Stock markets in United Arab Emirates closed higher on Tuesday, as they reopened after Eid holidays, with Abu... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq subdued on recession fears; Boeing lifts Dow NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq struggled for direction on Thursday as worries that Federal Reserve policy... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
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 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Rates YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (June 1 to 30,... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (July 4 to 7,... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Cut in oil prices likely as PM seeks summary Move comes after prices go down significantly in international market Updated 13 Jul, 2022 09:09am
FBR: cost of GST exemption 49.9pc of tax expenditure Larger share of exemptions has been granted at import stage Updated 13 Jul, 2022 09:16am
IPPs shareholders: PPIB urges PD to help reinstate tax on dividends Requests 7.5% levy as full and final liability for investors Updated 13 Jul, 2022 09:20am
WHO warns Covid-19 pandemic ‘nowhere near over’ GENEVA: Fresh surges of Covid infections show the pandemic is nowhere near over, the World Health Organization’s... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
US, Japan agree to tackle currency, economic impact of Ukraine war Both sides say war raised exchange rate volatility, which could adversely affect economic and financial stability Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Sri Lanka president seeks seaborne escape after airport standoff COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s president headed to a naval base Tuesday with a view to fleeing his island by ship following ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
12th Year Book of NBFI, MAP to be unveiled tomorrow Document will be unveiled in an event Updated 13 Jul, 2022 09:24am
Euro strikes dollar parity as eurozone recession fears mount Cut in Russian gas supplies to Europe heighten fears of recession in eurozone. Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Protection against climate change fundamental right of citizens: SC SC says climate change can impair quality of life of people Updated 13 Jul, 2022 09:47am
Statement of accounts: ECP gives political parties a deadline Sets August August 29 as last date for filing accounts for financial year 2021-22 Updated 13 Jul, 2022 09:36am
Post-Hajj flight operation to commence from 15th First flight, carrying over 201 passengers, would land at Lahore on Friday Updated 13 Jul, 2022 09:49am
EU freezes Russian assets worth $13.8bn PRAGUE: The European Union has frozen Russian assets worth $13.8 billion since Russia invaded Ukraine on February ... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
China says SE Asia nations should avoid becoming ‘chess pieces’ China proposes promotion of positive interactions between Beijing and Washington Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
US drone strike kills Islamic State Syria chief: Pentagon Maher al-Agal was killed while riding a motorcycle near Jindayris in Syria Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
US Treasury announces additional $1.7bn aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States Treasury announced Tuesday it will send an additional $1.7 billion in economic aid to... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
EU approves 1bn euros in financial aid to Ukraine BRUSSELS: EU finance ministers Monday approved one billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine, billing it as a first... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Justice Aamer takes oath as acting CJ of IHC ISLAMABAD: Justice Aamer Farooq Tuesday took oath as Acting Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Justice... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Industry Eid-ul-Azha generates economic activity of Rs329bn LAHORE: Despite higher prices of the sacrificial animals Eid-ul-Azha generated an economic activity of around Rs 329... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am