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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Agreements with IPPs: DFIs underscore need for amendments DFls are in the process of coordinating proposals for amendments to be made to the financing agreements and are sharing these with the IPPs to which they lend Updated 28 Nov, 2022 10:55am
Regulatory, financial issues: KE seeks intervention of Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has sought intervention at the highest level for resolution of its regulatory and... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 11:14am
Delegation to visit Russia for talks on oil, says Dar ISLAMABAD: A delegation led by State Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik will fly to Russia to discuss an agreement... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 09:39am
PTI’s Swati arrested again ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Azam... Updated 28 Nov, 2022 09:30am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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