Asia China stages ‘strike drills’ around Taiwan, citing provocation BEIJING: China’s military said it had conducted “strike drills” in the sea and airspace around Taiwan on ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:59am
South Asia Three foreign NGOs stop Afghanistan operations KABUL: Three foreign aid groups, including Save the Children, announced on Sunday they were suspending their... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:49am
Energy Soaring energy costs push UK public borrowing to November record LONDON: British public borrowing unexpectedly jumped last month to hit its highest for any November on record,... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:45am
Energy Russia overtakes KSA as China’s top crude supplier in Nov SINGAPORE: China’s crude oil imports from Russia rose 17% in November from a year earlier, as Chinese refiners... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:31am
South Asia Nepal’s ‘fierce’ ex-guerrilla chief becomes PM again KATHMANDU: A former Maoist guerrilla who led a decade-long insurgency against Nepal’s Hindu monarchy was on Sunday... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:31am
Oman sees 2023 budget deficit at 3pc of GDP DUBAI: Oman is forecasting a 1.3 billion rial ($3.39 billion) deficit in its 2023 budget, or 3% of gross domestic... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:24am
Commodities Prices of main food items high despite cut in POL rates PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities — including vegetables, pulses, sugar, edible oil/ ghee, flour, ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:15am
Energy Energy projects to earn Rs10bn per annum for KP: secretary PESHAWAR: The Secretary Energy & Power KP Nisar Ahmad Khan has said that the timely completion of ongoing energy... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:14am
Deadly blizzard leaves US in deep freeze on Christmas NEW YORK: A fearsome winter storm continued to pummel parts of the United States with blizzard conditions Saturday... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (December 25, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (December 26, 2022).... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
President pays tribute to soldier martyred in Zhob ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday paid tribute to sepoy Haq Nawaz who embraced martyrdom in an exchange of... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Keel-laying & steel-cutting ceremony of Hangor-class submarines held KARACHI: The indigenous submarine development project at Pakistan achieved another mega milestone, wherein, the Keel... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Middle East 27 injured in Cairo stadium collapse, says health ministry CAIRO: At least 27 people were injured on Saturday when part of a sports stadium south of Cairo collapsed during a... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
12th Engro SGA President Cup concludes KARACHI: Final round of the 12th Engro SGA President Cup 2022 was played on Sunday at Defence Authority Golf Club.... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
FG/Din Polo clinches Lahore Open trophy LAHORE: FG/Din Polo clinched the Coca-Cola Lahore Open Polo Championship 2022 trophy after outpacing Diamond... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Conte not happy about quick Premier League restart LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte is “not really happy” that the Premier League will resume just... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Arteta wants Arsenal to seize title chance as Premier League returns LONDON: Mikel Arteta has urged leaders Arsenal to carry on from where they left off by winning their first Premier... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Boland keeps place for Australia as South Africa mull batting shake-up MELBOURNE: Australian seamer Scott Boland was Sunday confirmed to start the Boxing Day second Test in Melbourne ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
India clinch Mirpur thriller to win series against Bangladesh 2-0 DHAKA: Ravichandran Ashwin and Shreyas Iyer combined to help India prevail in a low-scoring thriller against... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Aisam, Aqeel win doubles exhibition match ISLAMABAD: The seasoned duo of tennis ace Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Pakistan number 1 Aqeel Khan routed young ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
NZ to find its own way to beat Pakistan: Southee KARACHI: Newly appointed New Zealand captain Tim Southee expects Pakistan to bounce back from a 3-0 home Test series... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Team to perform well after learning lessons from England series: Babar KARACHI: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam while accepting failure in the series against England, on Sunday said that... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
SABS organises urban town planning- oriented project display HYDERABAD: Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritages Jamshoro organized two days... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
CM inaugurates BoK’s new HQs PESHAWAR: Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan inaugurated the Bank of Khyber (BoK) headquarter state of... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Google to appeal India antitrust ruling on Android BENGALURU: Alphabet’s Google said on Friday it will appeal the Indian antitrust watchdog’s ruling that ordered... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Meta to settle Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m BOSTON: Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc has agreed to pay $725 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Middle East Iran’s Guards arrest UK-Iranian dual nationals over protests DUBAI: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards arrested seven people with links to Britain on Sunday, including some who held... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Europe Six dead after bus plunges off bridge into river in Spain MADRID: Six people died and two were injured after a passenger bus careened off a bridge and plunged into an... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Over 800 students, professionals join GDG-IBA moot KARACHI: Google Developers Group Kolachi in collaboration with IBA organised an event at IBA City Campus Karachi, in... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
South Asia Maldives former president Yameen gets 11-year jail term MALE: The Maldives criminal court on Sunday sentenced former president Abdulla Yameen to 11 years in prison and ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Asia China’s Zhejiang has 1m daily Covid cases, expected to double BEIJING: China’s Zhejiang, a big industrial province near Shanghai, is battling around a million new daily ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Europe Around 10 people buried VIENNA: Around 10 people were buried in an avalanche in the Lech/Zuers free skiing area in western Austria on ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Twitter restores suicide prevention feature NEW YORK: Twitter Inc has restored a feature that promotes suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
World suffering from ‘famine of peace’: Pope VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts in his Christmas message on... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Europe Russia ready to negotiate with all parties over Ukraine: Putin MOSCOW: Russia is ready to negotiate with all parties involved in the war in Ukraine but Kyiv and its Western ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Unity, discipline needed to meet challenges: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that on the Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s 146th... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (December 19 to... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Stocks Indian shares log worst week in six months BENGALURU: Indian shares posted their worst week in six months as robust US economic data revived concerns of ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Stocks Tokyo shares close lower TOKYO: Tokyo shares closed lower on Friday, after Wall Street stocks tumbled, with more positive economic data... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Energy Oil rises $3/bbl after Russia signals output cut due to price cap NEW YORK: Oil prices settled about $3 per barrel higher on Friday for a second straight week of gains after Moscow... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Stocks European shares end the week before Christmas higher PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 was subdued on Friday in thin pre-holiday trading after a turbulent week where hopes of... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Stocks China stocks close lower as Covid woes weigh SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Friday, as soaring COVID cases disrupted economic activity and dented investor... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Stocks Wall Steet Week Ahead: Investors look for ‘Santa rally’ after grim year in US stocks NEW YORK: Bruised investors are hoping a so-called Santa Claus rally can soften the pain of a tough year in US ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Stocks US stocks close higher as investors eye data for rate prospects NEW YORK: The S&P 500 closed higher on Friday, in a light trading day ahead of a long weekend, as investors... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Bakhtawar Cadet College Faryal attends parents’ day events, inaugurates hostel building KARACHI: The Central President of PPP Women’s Department and MPA Faryal Talpur participated as a special guest in... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Letters The increasing threat of foreign debt default A wave of uneasiness characterized by deep concerns pervades the country because of growing political instability... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Colombia’s oil theft soars, leaving trail of environmental harm In a clearing of Colombia’s Pacific jungle, the dense canopy encircles an area of desolation left by a clandestine... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Social engineering The phrase ‘social engineering’ is basically about changing or influencing a person’s thinking, attitude, and... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Economic pain: an illusion of choice Pakistan is facing an illusion of false choices in managing its ongoing economic crisis. It can either return to the... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Caution: not make privatisation appear better than it is Privatisation has kept its relevance as a policy option in this country to this day – as a means to not only cut... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rates stable amid low trading volume KARACHI: Cotton prices remained stable amid low trading volume. However, it is expected that soon business ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Pak-NZ cricket matches: Police finalise security arrangements KARACHI: Police on Sunday said it has evolved a comprehensive foolproof security plan in connection with the cricket... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Four months on, many villages of Johi still submerged in floodwater KARAHI: Over four months have passed, but the already vulnerable dwellers of Sindh’s Dadu district are still... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Elahi, Syed Noor for revival of film industry LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Ch Pervaiz Elahi has announced to establish latest ever production studio for the... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
TEVTA may start evening classes to double its enrolment: COO FAISALABAD: Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) is contemplating to start evening ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
NA 105 constituency: Fesco officials promise to resolve issues faced by consumers FAISALABAD: Chairman Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Board of Directors (BOD) Malik Tahseen Awan and ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Iesco issues power suspension schedule for Monday ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Sunday issued a power suspension programme for Monday for... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
118 personnel of KP Police martyred in 2022: report PESHAWAR: As many as 118 personnel of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police martyred and 117 injured in the line of their duties... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
CM plans to establish sports endowment fund worth Rs2bn LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi made a big decision for the promotion of sports in the province... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
President visits Quaid’s mausoleum, pays tribute to him KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday visited the mausoleum of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Second phase of Insaf Rozgar Scheme launched in KP PESHAWAR: Second phase of the Insaf Rozgar Scheme, having total cost of Rs700 million, has been launched in Khyber... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Confirmation of resignations: PTI lawmakers to be called individually, in person: NA speaker ISLAMABAD: The speaker National Assembly has once again stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of the... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
PR retrieves 961 acres of land from land grabbers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has retrieved as many as 961 acres of its land worth Rs19, 603 million during various... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Bilawal bore expenses of his official trips abroad, says FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has made 20 foreign trips after assuming the portfolio on April... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Girl killed in Faisalabad firing incident FAISALABAD: A minor girl was killed during aerial firing in a Mehndi function, whereas the Satiana police on special... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam: President, PM urge nation to follow Jinnah’s teachings ISLAMABAD: As the nation celebrated 146th birthday of Quaid-e-Azam on Sunday President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
ICCI holds ceremony to celebrate Christmas with Christians ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the merry... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Strong economy can ensure country’s security: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has stated that by becoming economically strong, the defence and security of the... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
PPP all set to observe 15th death anniversary of Benazir RAWALPINDI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Rawalpindi Chapter has finalized arrangements to observe the 15th death... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Vote of confidence: Fawad claims of having required numbers LAHORE: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Sunday they had requisite numbers for the vote... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
IED blast in Balochistan: Captain, four other army personnel embrace martyrdom ISLAMABAD: Based on credible intelligence, a clearance operation had been under way in Kahan area of Balochistan... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
PM extends greetings to Christian community ISLAMABAD; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s has extended greetings to the Christian community of Pakistan and the... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Terrorist killed, soldier martyred in Zhob operation ISLAMABAD: A terrorist was killed and a soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire with militants during an... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
PM announces Martyrs’ Package for policeman ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif issued formal orders to give Martyrs’ Package to Syed Adeel... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Rates Futures spread down 362bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 362bps to 12.47 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Rates Stocks under stress KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under lot of stress during the outgoing week ended on December 23, 2022... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Taxes ATIR under shock: LTO Islamabad treats an airline as a ‘Kiryana shop’ ISLAMABAD: Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad is shocked that the Large Tax Office (LTO) Islamabad... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Industry ‘Pakistan Trade House’ in Kyrgyzstan to help promote trade: envoy ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan Ulanbek Totuiaev on Sunday underlined the importance of the opening... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Companies BHP to face £10bn damages trial in UK over Brazil dam collapse LONDON: Global mining firm BHP must stand trial in the UK to face an estimated £10 billion ($12 billion) damages... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Companies Wells Fargo to pay $3.7bn fine for ‘widespread mismanagement’ WASHINGTON: The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hit Wells Fargo & Co with the watchdog’s largest ever... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Companies Credit Agricole tightens Banco BPM ties via bancassurance deal ROME/PARIS: Credit Agricole on Friday struck a long-term bancassurance partnership with Italy’s Banco BPM,... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
JPMorgan sets 2030 emissions targets for polluting industries LONDON: JPMorgan said on Thursday it had set targets to cut emissions tied to its finance and dealmaking in the iron... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Money & Banking US dollar may rise further vs yen despite BOJ move: Goldman NEW YORK: The Bank of Japan, which widened the trading band for 10-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) on Tuesday,... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Commodities Palm oil logs second weekly drop on weak demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Friday to hit a 10-day closing low, and logged a second... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Commodities Copper edges higher on hopes for better 2023 demand LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Friday as low inventories and hopes for economic recovery next year offset a... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Money & Banking US dollar weakens NEW YORK: The dollar slid against most currencies in choppy, thin trading on Friday as data signaled that the US... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Money & Banking Private debt markets face reality check as companies grapple with recession LONDON: Stellar growth in private debt markets over the past decade looks set to face a reality check as a looming... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
SC to the rescue of abused wives EDITORIAL: The Supreme Court has delivered a momentous judgment, establishing the right of a woman to seek... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
SBP’s annual report EDITORIAL: The State of the Economy Report published by the State Bank of Pakistan acknowledged the growth rate for... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Industry FWCCI urges businesses led by women to go for digital marketing FAISALABAD: Digital Marketing is vital for business growth, women led business should fully adopt this important ... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Business & Economy Instability, ‘pause’ in IMF programme deepening economic crisis: BMP LAHORE: As the central bank has lowered its projected GDP growth from the previously announced range of 3-4 percent... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Industry New security feature added to LCCI documents LAHORE: In order to increase service quality and ensure document security, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Business & Economy PMO seeks report on proposed changes in net-metering regulations ISLAMABABD: The Prime Minister Office (PMO) has sought report from Power Division on the concerns of Federation of... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
PKR again manages to show stability KARACHI: The rupee again showed stability in the inter-bank market, depreciating just 0.3% to settle at 225.64... Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:29am
UK also issues travel advisory for its citizens ISLAMABAD: Following the US Embassy security alert, advising Americans citizens against visiting Marriott hotel in... Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:28am
Security beefed up in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police or (Capital Territory Police) has put security on high alert in the city. Spokesperson ... Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:27am
US embassy ‘prohibits’ Americans from visiting upscale hotel ISLAMABAD: The United States has prohibited American citizens from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel due to... Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:29am
15 injured in five separate grenade blasts in Balochistan Karachi: At least 15 people were injured in five separate grenade blasts in Balochistan on Sunday, according to Aaj... Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:30am
Bloomberg has no interest in acquiring Dow Jones or Washington Post NEW YORK: Bloomberg L.P. has no interest in acquiring either Dow Jones or the Washington Post, a Bloomberg L.P.... Updated 26 Dec, 2022 10:27am
Reko Diq project exempted from privatisation? ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Board has exempted Reko Diq Project from privatisation under the amendment made in... Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:33am
