Weaknesses of education system identified KARACHI: The present education system, especially the examination policy and methods, required urgent corrective... Published 25 Jul, 2022 07:09am
Monsoon rains: Dharejo visits different areas of district in Karachi KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Industries & Commerce and Cooperative Department Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has... Published 25 Jul, 2022 07:09am
Industry Low gas pressure in SITE area decried KARACHI: Industrialists of the SITE industrial area have lamented that their export-oriented businesses have come to... Published 25 Jul, 2022 07:09am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rate jumps after appreciation in dollar value KARACHI: Extraordinary increase in spot rate by Rs 3500 per maund was reported. Ginners and spinners are worried... Published 25 Jul, 2022 07:09am
Ex-CM Raisani’s mother passes away QUETTA: Mother of Aslam Raisani, former CM Balochistan passed away on Sunday. Later, her funeral prayer was ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 07:09am
Hepatitis B, C and D: Call to start awareness campaign on emergency basis LAHORE: Senior Physician of Gastroenterology & Consultant of Lahore General Hospital Dr Israr Ul Haq Toor has... Published 25 Jul, 2022 07:09am
Lawyers condemn behaviour of political parties FAISALABAD: Ch Muhammad Bilal Ashraf Basra President, District Bar Associations Faisalabad has strongly condemned ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:52am
Nobody will be allowed to pressurise judiciary through threats: Marriyum LAHORE: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that no body would be allowed to... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:52am
Five-day training workshop concludes FAISALABAD: A five-day training workshop on Animal Breeding and Genetics organized at the University of Agriculture... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:52am
Full bench of SC should hear PML-N cases, says Talal FAISALABAD: Former state minister Muhammad Talal Chaudhry and central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:52am
Commodities Prices of food items rise sharply in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Prices of daily use items like flour, pulses, cooking oil/ ghee, vegetables and fruits have sharply... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:52am
Tribute paid to martyred policemen LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Lahore DIG Bilal Siddique Kamyana has said that sacrificing life in the line of... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:52am
Leaders urged to create atmosphere of harmony LAHORE: Special Representative to the Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:52am
Joint efforts urged to overcome prevailing crisis PESHAWAR: Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) chairman Muhammad Faiq Shah has termed the proposal of President Dr Arif Alvi for... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Govt wants full court to hear cases related to Article 63-A LAHORE: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar has demanded of the Supreme Court of Pakistan to constitute a larger... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
‘Vague’ judgments playing havoc with lives of masses: APAT LAHORE: All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran (APAT) Central Secretary General Naeem Mir has said that “vague judgments”... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
CM, ministers visit low-lying areas in Karachi KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah along his cabinet members and chief secretary rushed to the... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Flash floods damage 12 houses in Chitral CHITRAL: Flash floods wreaked havoc in different parts of Chitral and adjacent areas on Sunday, causing damages to ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
State institutions stuck in a vortex: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Sunday that state institutions were stuck in... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
PM felicitates newly elected PFUJ office-bearers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated the newly elected office bearers of the... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
KP govt tightens environmental protection law PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has tightened the environmental protection law to impose complete ban... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Punjab impasse: Fazl wants formation of full SC bench ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday called for the formation of a... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Deals with donors may not be fulfilled: PML-N leader ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Javed Latif on Sunday claimed that it seems that... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
NDMA hands over more dewatering pumps to Sindh govt ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday handed over more dewatering pumps to Sindh... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Delegation reaches Washington for Pak-US health dialogue ISLAMABAD: The four-member delegation of Pakistan led by Federal Minister of National Health Services, Regulations,... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
On highways in Faisalabad: Police hold road safety show to improve traffic flow FAISALABAD: Under the direction of SSP Patrolling Police Faisalabad Region Mirza Anjum Kamal, the team of Mobile... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
PU’s academic staff body objects to grant of VC’s charge to retired professor LAHORE: A meeting of the PU-ASA Executive Council held recently at the Committee Room of the University Club. In a... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
PM wishes Biden speedy, complete recovery from Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday wished President of the United States Joe Biden a speedy... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
President grieved over murder of PBC secretary ISLAMABAD: Presi-dent Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the murder of Punjab Bar... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
KPCTA arranges training session for 100 orphans PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) in collaboration with Al-Khidmat Foundation, and... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Elahi terms cabinet formation violation of SC order LAHORE: Reacting to the oath of Punjab Ministers, Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervez Elahi said the ship-sized... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
KPFA seizes over 2500kg of substandard jaggery PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Authority on Sunday seized over 2500 kilogram of substandard jaggery during a raid... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
KMU, BV sign MoU for research collaboration PESHAWAR: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed for mutual research collaboration between the Khyber ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Celebrated chef Zahra Khan opens cafe in London ISLAMABAD Celebrated Pakistani chef Zahra Khan has opened her new trendy café restaurant at one of the most... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Monkeypox cases: Govt decides to enhance surveillance, says Patel ISLAMABAD: Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel on Sunday said that the government decided to increase surveillance... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
US Capitol attack probe to push forward with new witnesses: Cheney WASHINGTON: The panel probing the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the US Capitol plans to push its investigation further in... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Middle East Israeli forces kill two gunmen in West Bank clash, strike boat off Gaza NABLUS, (West Bank): Israeli forces killed two Palestinian fighters in a pre-dawn clash in the occupied West Bank on... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Asia Volcano erupts on western Japanese island of Kyushu, no reports of damage TOKYO: A volcano on Japan’s major western island of Kyushu erupted on Sunday evening, sending black smoke ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
USA Monkeypox outbreak can be contained, White House says WASHINGTON: The White House said Sunday it was confident authorities could “eliminate” monkeypox from the United... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Australia sells India broadcast rights to Disney SYDNEY: Australian cricket chiefs said Sunday they had agreed to sell broadcasting rights in India to Disney Star in... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
South Asia Rights group seeks arrest of former Sri Lanka president Rajapaksa in Singapore COLOMBO: A rights group documenting alleged abuses in Sri Lanka has filed a criminal complaint with Singapore’s... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
China launches second of three space station modules BEIJING: China launched on Sunday the second of three modules needed to complete its new space station, state media... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Scotland cricket board resigns over racism report LONDON: The board of the Scottish cricket federation resigned en masse on Sunday following accusations of... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Biden’s health improving, no close contacts tested positive for Covid-19 WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, is improving in health and none of ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Karachi needs rainwater harvesting system: PDP KARACHI: Water-deficient megacity, Karachi, urgently needs a rainwater harvesting system to store and re-use... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
17 technical training institutes handed over to KP-TEVTA PESHAWAR: The Board of Directors (BoD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Monsoon rains: PM directs provinces to take precautionary steps ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the provincial governments to remain alert in... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Two killed, 5 injured in rain-related incidents in KP PESHAWAR: Two people died and five others were injured in rain-related incidents during last 24 hours in Khyber... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Omar, Yashal hope to make presence felt in US Junior Amateurs KARACHI: Pakistan No.1 Omar Khalid and No. 3 Yashal Shah will feature in the 74th US Junior Amateur Championship, ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (July 24, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (July 25, 2022).... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Country likely to buy Iranian LPG in PKR Issue to be discussed during Pak-Iran Joint Economic Commission in August Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:25am
Export-oriented sectors: Govt has agreed to supply energy without disparity Incentive given for one year, it will expire on June 30, 2023 Updated 25 Jul, 2022 12:20pm
Fed set for another big rate hike with economy on knife’s edge Central bankers make it clear that they are willing to risk recession Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:33am
Punjab political imbroglio: Coalition govt seeks formation of full SC bench Lawyers of all parties to argue in Supreme Court on Article 63-A of the constitution Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:36am
Unencumbered land of motorway: NOC approved for raising funds through Wakala mode Board constitutes committee to check status of NHA’s assets where Sukuk bonds have matured Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:39am
Stocks Investor sentiment remains negative KARACHI: Investors sentiments at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained negative during the outgoing week ended on... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Stocks Futures spread up 1340 bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 1340 basis points (bps) to 26.16 percent on the last day of the outgoing... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
IK says will go to ‘any extent’ in order to expose ‘Sharif-Zardari nexus’ Reiterates party’s call of early free and fair elections to steer country out of the economic and political crisis Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:42am
37-member Punjab Cabinet sworn in LAHORE: The 37-member provincial cabinet of Punjab was sworn in at an oath-taking ceremony held here at the... Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:44am
Heavy rains in Karachi, Hyderabad: holiday declared Two people died from electrocution Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:48am
Pakistanis among over 1,000 migrants arrive in Italy ROME: More than a thousand migrants arrived in Italy within a few hours while hundreds of others, rescued by... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
PM reaffirms country’s commitment to SCO objectives Says prime purpose of entity is growth and prosperity of SCO region Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:51am
Corporate sector: SECP issues new regulatory framework Laws cover foreign firms operating in Pakistan Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:53am
Pakistan not among most vulnerable countries: SBP SBP team engaged with global institutions to overcome adversities in international economic environment Updated 25 Jul, 2022 09:55am
Thousands evacuated as California’s Oak Fire grows quickly NEW YORK: Fueled by extreme heat and tinder dry forests and underbrush, a wildfire just west of Yosemite National... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Rates PKR loses 7.6pc KARACHI: The rupee lost 7.6 percent to the US dollar during the previous week, more than what businesses tend to ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Rashid says little time left to avert economic crisis ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League leader Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Sunday that no one would be able to run the... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
‘PTI pressurising institutions for desired gains’ KARACH: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety and PPPP Central Information Secretary Shazia... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Quetta-Bostan, Quetta-Chaman sections: Railways starts rehabilitation work ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) has started rehabilitation work of 33.50-kilometer track ‘through sleeper... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Energy Power sector: Chinese investors accuse govt of violating agreements ISLAMABAD: Accusing the Government of Pakistan (GoP) of breaching the provisions of agreements, Chinese power sector... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Minister congratulates new office-bearers of PFUJ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday congratulated the newly elected... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Industry Millers object to distribution of flour by trucks PESHAWAR: Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has expressed dismay over the supply of flour... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Industry Insurance companies: SECP issues criteria for CEOs appointment ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the insurance companies to appoint... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Taxes Taxes on power bills ‘KE fully supports business community’ KARACHI: Following the reservations raised by the business community over the implementation of taxes introduced in... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Shehbaz-led narrative needs a revisit Pakistani public today faces a host of economic difficulties that can be laid at the doorstep of those who governed... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Silver lining in sight? The political drama continues. Arguments and moral positions switch in matter of days for politicians and media... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Egypt’s small farms play big role but struggle to survive Egyptian smallholders grow nearly half of the country’s crops, a lifeline role increasingly important after grain... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Punjab impasse: economy is loser EDITORIAL: This circus in Punjab has gone on far too long and needs to be called out for what it is; for the sheer... Updated 25 Jul, 2022 02:58pm
Pakistan Railways: understanding losses EDITORIAL: The debate about turning around SOEs (State-Owned Enterprises), and entities operating in the public... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Grains Lavrov offers reassurance over Russian grain supplies in Cairo visit CAIRO: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offered reassurances over Russian grain supplies to Egypt during a... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead Strong dollar looms over US earnings season NEW YORK: Companies reporting earnings in coming weeks are likely to mention one common factor gouging their ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Money & Banking Russian central bank slashes key rate to 8pc, to study need for more cuts MOSCOW: Russia’s central bank cut its key interest rate by a bigger-than-expected 1.5 percentage points to 8.0% on... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Money & Banking Euro strengthens after ECB hikes faster than flagged NEW YORK: The euro rose against the U.S. dollar in a choppy session on Thursday, after the European Central Bank... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Stocks European shares log best week in two months despite volatility LONDON: European shares notched up their best week in two months on Friday as concerns over an energy supply crunch... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Stocks EU lawmaker proposes market data waiver for smaller bourses LONDON: Smaller stock exchanges in the European Union should be exempt from having to supply market prices to a... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Money & Banking German 2yr bond yield sees biggest drop since 2005 as PMIs fuel recession fears FRANKFURT: German two-year bond yields were set for their biggest daily fall since 2005 on Friday as data showing... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Stocks Saudi bourse snaps five sessions of gains; Qatar rises DUBAI: Saudi Arabian shares edged down on Sunday, snapping five straight sessions of gains, following Friday’s ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
VW’s CEO Diess ousted after tumultuous tenure, Porsche’s Blume to succeed BERLIN: Porsche Chief Executive Oliver Blume will take over from Herbert Diess as CEO of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), the... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
TotalEnergies, CMA CGM agree to cut prices to help French consumers PARIS: French oil major TotalEnergies and shipping giant CMA CGM announced further measures to cut prices on Friday,... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Money & Banking Danske Bank axes dividends again over Estonia case COPENHAGEN: Danske Bank (DANSKE.CO) will not pay 2021 dividends, meant to be paid out each quarter this year, as it... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Rivian CEO eyes expansion into broader range of commercial electric vehicles DETROIT: Rivian Automotive Inc is planning a broader range of electric commercial vehicles in a variety of shapes ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
France’s Eutelsat close to deal for UK satellite operator OneWeb LONDON/PARIS: French satellite company Eutelsat is poised to buy British rival OneWeb in a deal that could be... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Zara founder Ortega’s real estate assets worth $15.5bn in 2021 MADRID: The family office of Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega, founder and main shareholder of fashion group... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Industry Uber admits covering up 2016 hacking, avoids prosecution in US settlement NEW YORK: Uber Technologies Inc on Friday accepted responsibility for covering up a 2016 data breach that affected ... Updated 25 Jul, 2022 07:14am
Rates Your rupee last half year KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last half year. (January 04... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (July 18 to 22,... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Companies Twin cities to get first resort-style housing society soon ISLAMABAD: As a major boost to the federal government’s efforts to lure foreign direct investment (FDI) in the... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Companies German automotive supplier Schaeffler to buy Ewellix for $594m FRANKFURT: German automotive supplier Schaeffler has agreed to buy Sweden’s Ewellix Group from investment company... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Companies Renewables firm Opdenergy makes steady Madrid debut MADRID: Shares in Spanish renewable company Opdenergy traded almost flat on Friday after briefly rising 0.8% on ... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Companies Lithium startup EnergyX gets $450mln investment tied to IPO plans NEW YORK: Private equity firm Global Emerging Markets Group said it plans to invest $450 million in lithium startup... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept