World AIDS Day on Dec 1 ISLAMABAD: World AIDS Day will be observed on Thursday (December 1) across the globe including Pakistan to show... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:27am
World Toilet Day observed in Mardan PESHAWAR: Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Mardan, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) and ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:27am
ATP chief calls for joint strategy to overcome economic crisis PESHAWAR: The Chairman of Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) Muhammad Faiq Shah has emphasized the need of framing a joint... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:24am
Special anti-polio drive in nine Punjab districts starts today LAHORE: A special anti-polio campaign aimed to inoculate 6.3 million children up to the age of five years is going ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:14am
Soneri Bank employees take part in tree plantation drive KARACHI: Marketing and Green Banking Departments organised a plantation drive for Soneri Bank employees in... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:09am
Sustainable engineering plays key role in construction sector, says administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Spokesperson Sindh Government and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:06am
JI vows to continue struggle for rights of Karachiites KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said his party also represents ‘rights... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:04am
Elahi promises to get newspaper dues cleared in one month KARACHI: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has assured to clear the dues of newspapers in one month,... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:03am
PIDE hosts 36th AGM, conference of PSDE PESHAWAR: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a three-day 36th AGM and Conference of the... Published 28 Nov, 2022 07:02am
Faisal Edhi voices concern over rising rate of illiteracy KARACHI: Chairman Edhi Foundation, Faisal Edhi has emphasizing on the need of education, he said that illiteracy ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:59am
Industry Austrian delegation visits NESPAK offices LAHORE: A delegation comprising personnel of Austria-based companies led by Johannies Brunner, Commercial Counsellor... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:56am
Commodities Prices of important kitchen items continue to rise PESHAWAR: A continuous upward trend in prices of important kitchen items, like live chicken/meat, farms, vegetables,... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:53am
KE announces winners of ‘innovation challenge’ KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) announced the winners for the first 7/11+ Innovation Challenge in partnership with... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:51am
Industry HCCI chief calls for early clearance of soybean oilseed from port HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Adeel Ahmed Siddiqui has urged Prime Minister... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:48am
Pakistan receives first batch of high-speed rail coaches from China KARACHI: Pakistan Railways on Sunday received the first 46 out of 230 new high-speed passenger coaches from China.... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 10:57am
Letters Pak-US relationship Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Ishaq Dar has stated the obvious. According to him, attracting the... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:39am
In drought-hit Iraq, a dam threatens to swallow farmland Jamil al-Juburi, 53, has never left his village in northern Iraq, where his family has worked the land for... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:34am
There’s a need for belt-tightening measures To market participants’ surprise, SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) has increased the policy rate by one percent (100... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:18am
Growth takes the cake! Several economic team leaders throughout the world rely on data manipulation to show a performance that is at odds... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:13am
Powerless local govts EDITORIAL: Grassroots empowerment, widely recognised as integral to equitable socio-economic development, is all the... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:09am
MPS makes grim but unsurprising reading EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the policy rate by 100 basis points to 16 percent, reflecting... Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:09am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 27, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (November 28, 2022).... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Informal economy workers: GIZ, KP-TEVTA join hands to bridge skills gap PESHAWAR: Technical Vocational Education and training (TVET) Sector Support Programme, funded by the European Union,... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Huraira’s fourth century of the season put Northern in strong position in QA Trophy final LAHORE: Mohammad Huraira’s fourth century of the season and Umar Amin’s unbeaten 79 put Northern in a position ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
FG/Din Polo win title of Aibak Polo Cup 2022 LAHORE: FG/Din Polo outpaced Newage Cables/Master Paints by 9-5 to win the title of the two-week Coca-Cola Aibak ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
French ‘eco-adventurer’ runs 100 marathons for climate PARIS: A 30-year-old Frenchman is running 100 marathons in as many days to raise awareness of the carbon footprint... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Japan stumble gives Germany fresh World Cup hope DOHA: Costa Rica snatched a dramatic late winner against Japan on Sunday to blow their World Cup group wide open and... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Belgium played with ‘fear of losing’, admits Martinez DOHA: Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said his players were weighed down by a “fear of losing” in their shock... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Political foes Iran, US ready for World Cup battle DOHA: Twenty-four years after their first World Cup meeting billed as the “Mother of all football matches”, Iran... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov achieve childhood dream with first Davis Cup title MÁLAGA: Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov fulfilled a childhood dream on Sunday as they sealed tennis... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
SAARC felicitates new COAS, Chairman CJCSC LAHORE: President SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik Sunday felicitated the newly appointed... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
USAID to provide wheat seed, fertilizer to flood-affected farmers PESHAWAR: USAID’s Economic Recovery and Development Activity (USAID-ERDA) and Agriculture, Livestock, and... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Punjab govt to set up film production studio, pledges Elahi LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has assured the film industry of considering a proposal to set... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Twitter aims to diversify beyond advertising, but can it be done? SAN FRANCISCO: Is it a pipe dream or a possibility? Elon Musk wants to meaningfully diversify Twitter’s revenue... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Qatari World Cup streaming service partly inaccessible in Saudi RIYADH: The official streaming platform of the World Cup is inaccessible in much of Saudi Arabia, subscribers told... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Middle East Iraqi PM says fraction of stolen $2.5bn retrieved BAGHDAD: Iraq has recovered “part” of $2.5 billion in public funds fraudulently withdrawn from a government... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Cuba holds local elections as opposition deplores pressure HAVANA: Cubans are voting Sunday in municipal elections amid a grave economic crisis that could weaken turnout and... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Bolsonaro attends first public event since election loss RESENDE: Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday attended his first public event since losing reelection... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Middle East Iran arrests Khamenei’s niece after condemning regime: brother PARIS: Iranian authorities have arrested a niece of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after she recorded a video... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Breakthrough in Venezuela talks spurs US to ease embargo MEXICO CITY: The government of Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan opposition broke a political stalemate Saturday ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Europe Snow to blanket Kyiv from Sunday as power still in short supply KYIV: Heavy snowfall was expected in Kyiv starting on Sunday, with temperatures dropping below freezing day and... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Musk says user signups at all-time high, touts features of ‘everything app’ BENGALURU: Twitter Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk has said that new user signups to the social media platform are at... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Asia Kim vows North Korea to have world’s most powerful nuclear force SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country aimed to have the world’s most powerful nuclear force as ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Middle East Thousands protest Turkish strikes on Kurdish groups in Syria QAMISHLI: Thousands of Kurds protested on Sunday in the Syrian city of Qamishli against days of deadly Turkish... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Smuggling bid foiled at Torkham PESHAWAR: Customs authorities on Sunday foiled a bid of smuggling of suiting fabric/ cloth in import consignment at... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Foreign Office issues statement: World is urged to take notice of BJP’s involvement in Gujarat riots ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed grave concerns on Sunday over confirmation of direct involvement of Bharatiya Janata... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Stocks JGB yields rise SINGAPORE: Japanese government bonds (JGB) yields rose on Friday, with yields on super-long bonds at nearly two-week... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Murad raises questions about journalist’s murder PESHAWAR: Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Murad Saeed has raised important... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Students from newly merged districts undergo training PESHAWAR: Four-day training on “Harnessing Youth for Peace” was held at FATA University for 26 students selected... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Speakers underline need for awareness about breast cancer FAISALABAD: A healthy mother is the guarantor of the society; this was expressed by the President Faisalabad Women... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
PM calls for joint research, pooling of resources with Turkiye to face emerging threats ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that in wake of the common challenges and emerging threats facing both... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Army chief inaugurates healthcare projects of Fauji Foundation ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited and inaugurated various healthcare... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Elahi says he will quit assembly as soon as IK asks him to LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has claimed that whenever Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Sharjeel announces affordable, environment-friendly electric taxi service for Karachi KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that a modern,... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 11:48am
Accounts of KP home dept: AGP detects loss of over Rs1.46bn PESHAWAR: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected a loss amounting to Rs.1466.311 million in five cases ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
NUST holds seminar to discuss environmental impact of community investments ISLAMABAD: The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in collaboration with Coca-Cola Pakistan held a... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Sixth convocation of Gandhara University held PESHAWAR: The 6th Convocation of Gandhara University was held here at a local hotel in which Chief Justice of... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
MoU inked for setting up medical, dental colleges PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar, and Peshawar General Hospital (PGH), Peshawar signed a... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
PPP’s 55th foundation day celebrated LAHORE: A large number of Pakistan Peoples Party workers attended the cake cutting ceremony at Bangash House,... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Imran has become ‘irrelevant’ to political system: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
LEAs lauded for ensuring law and order during political party’s gathering ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police Islamabad (IGP) Dr Akbar Nasir Khan lauded the role of law enforcement... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Experts, political parties question record addition of voters to IIOJK’s final list ISLAMABAD: After the final electoral rolls of the Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) were ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Bureaucracy undergoes another shake-up ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reshuffled top bureaucracy once again and issued order for new postings and... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Fazl takes a dig at Imran, terming him ‘a conspiracy’ KOHISTAN: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) supremo, Maulana Fazlur... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Rashid eyes fresh polls in April if PTI quits assemblies RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) chairman and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Sunday ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Opposition parties anxious to avoid KP assembly’s dissolution PESHAWAR: The opposition parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly have summoned an emergency session to discuss ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Federal minister visits Pak-Afghan border ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi visited... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Minister attends meeting in Spain, highlights damages caused by floods ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Chairperson BISP Shazia Atta Marri has... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Punjab govt condemns Swati’s arrest LAHORE: Punjab government spokesperson Musarat Jamsheed Cheema has condemned the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
PTI condemns arrest of Swati ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday condemned the arrest of party senator Azam Swati for the second... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 21 to... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Companies Disney seeks old magic in return of ex-CEO PARIS: In a dramatic twist worthy of a “Star Wars” spin-off, Disney ditched CEO Bob Chapek and brought back Bob... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Companies UK’s Compass, world’s largest caterer, sees profits triple LONDON: Britain’s Compass, the world’s largest caterer, on Monday said annual profits had tripled as companies... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Energy Uniper rescue to cost Germany an extra 25 bn euros FRANKFURT: Troubled gas giant Uniper on Wednesday said the German government would need to spend an additional 25... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Companies Lufthansa launches hiring drive as recovery gathers pace FRANKFURT: Lufthansa on Monday launched a drive to hire 20,000 employees, as the German airline giant recovers... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Industry Spain’s high-speed rail competition heats up with new entrant MADRID: Spain’s high-speed rail market is heating up with a new operator starting passenger services on Friday,... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Money & Banking China’s yuan weakens as Covid surge revives economic growth concerns HONG KONG: China’s yuan weakened on Friday, as a continuous surge in Covid cases has rekindled traders’ concern... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Money & Banking Indian banks set to tap bond market to lock rates, fund credit MUMBAI: Indian banks are set to step up fund raising through bonds in next few weeks to take advantage of a recent... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Money & Banking Sterling set for third straight weekly gain, but vulnerable LONDON: Sterling was slightly lower on Friday but still set for its third consecutive weekly gain against a ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Stocks US Treasury prices rise modestly in low liquidity trading session NEW YORK: US Treasury prices rose marginally on Friday amid low liquidity after falling early in the day in reaction... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Money & Banking Dollar edges up in range-bound holiday markets NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher across the board on Friday in a quiet session following the US Thanksgiving ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Stocks Wall St Week Ahead: Stocks typically rally in December, investors have some caution this year NEW YORK: Investors hoping for the year-end to bring stock market gains after a punishing year have history on their... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Stocks Nasdaq ends down as investors eye Black Friday sales, China infections NEW YORK: The Nasdaq closed lower on Friday with pressure from Apple Inc in a subdued holiday-shortened trading... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
‘Forgotten’ Afghan stories highlighted in two new films from Netflix, Nat Geo LOS ANGELES: The world’s focus has shifted to the war in Ukraine, but two major new documentaries aim to throw the... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: KCA decreases spot rate by Rs700, closes it at Rs 16,500/maund KARACHI: Overall bearish trend prevails in cotton prices. After fluctuation bearish trend prevails in international... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Bilateral, transit trade: Local, Afghan traders call for effective liaison for smooth operations PESHAWAR: Businessmen from Pakistan and Afghanistan have laid stressed on keeping effective liaison and coordination... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Energy Meter reading: Fesco chief explains benefits of AMR use FAISALABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Engr. Bashir Ahmad has said ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
BMP urges govt to ‘rescue’ economy, as currency crisis deepens LAHORE: The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry has asked the... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Rates PKR remains largely stable KARACHI: The rupee remained largely stable during the previous week, depreciating 0.34% against the US dollar in the... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Jordan to receive $845 million in aid from United States AMMAN: The United States will provide Jordan with more than $845 million in annual financial support, officials in... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Zero-Covid policy: hundreds of people take to the streets SHANGHAI: Hundreds of people took to the streets in China’s major cities on Sunday to protest against the... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
ICCI concerned at 100bps hike in key policy rate ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has shown great concerns over the 100bps hike in ... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 09:33am
FIA stops Dawar from travelling to Tajikistan ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and National Democratic Movement (NDM)... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 09:33am
Assets of Bajwa, family: ISPR terms ‘misleading figures’ a ‘nefarious campaign’ ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday termed the “misleading and exaggerated” figures... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 09:36am
FTO accuses tractor company of concealing sales transactions ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has discovered that a leading tractor manufacturing company used... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 09:37am
Resignations from assemblies: Zardari, Dar discuss scenarios in case PTI acts on its ‘threat’ ISLAMABAD: Former president of the country and co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held a meeting with... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 08:31pm
Tehran protests after US football body posts modified Iran flag TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation protested Sunday against US Soccer’s removal of the word Allah from the... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 03:01pm
Rescuers search for missing after deadly landslide on Italian island CASAMICCIOLA TERME, (Italy): Italian rescuers were searching for a dozen missing people on the southern island of... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 09:40am
Rates Stocks witness mixed trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed mixed trend during the outgoing week ended on November 25, 2022 as... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Rates Futures spread declines by 1151bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 1151bps to 9.33 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading ... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
