Turkiye, Syria: SAU sets up camp for quake victims HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University has set up a camp to help earthquake victims in Turkiye and Syria, the camp... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:41am
Teachers, students in KP: US offers skill development package PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Industries and Technical Education Adnan Jalil called on ... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:39am
ILMA varsity, DHA sign MoU for scholarships KARACHI: The ILMA University and the Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, have signed a memorandum of understanding... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:36am
Anti-polio drive concludes in five Punjab districts LAHORE: Vaccination of children against polio continued on last day of the polio eradication drive in remaining two... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:34am
Tributes paid to renowned artist Zia Mohyeddin, poet Amjad Islam Amjad KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi on Sunday organised a prestigious ceremony in memory of renowned... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:32am
Energy China’s CNPC set to seal big Qatari LNG deal SINGAPORE/LONDON: China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) is close to finalising a deal to buy liquefied natural gas... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:30am
Turkiye winds down quake rescue as US pledges fresh aid ANTAKYA: Turkey on Sunday said rescue efforts following last week’s devastating earthquake had ended in all but ... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:28am
Asia Daughter of Thaksin banking on nostalgia to win Thailand election AMNAT CHAROEN, (Thailand): Touting her billionaire family’s legacy of populism and massive election victories,... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:25am
Middle East Israeli strike kills 15 in Syrian capital BEIRUT: An Israeli air strike on Syria’s capital Damascus killed 15 people early Sunday and badly damaged a... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:19am
Middle East Arab states need new approach towards Syria, says Saudi FM DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said consensus was building in the Arab world that isolating Syria was not... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:16am
Europe Ukraine war expected to cost Germany 160bn euros by year-end BERLIN: The Ukraine war will have cost the German economy around 160 billion euros ($171 billion), or some 4% of its... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:12am
Companies Air France-KLM ‘turns the page’ on Covid as profit returns PARIS: Air France-KLM said Friday that it had bounced back from two years of massive losses due to Covid-19 travel... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:08am
Energy India’s Russian oil imports surge to a record in Jan NEW DELHI: India’s Russian oil imports climbed to a record 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in January, up 9.2%... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:06am
China to craft policies to boost consumer spending on housing BEIJING: Chinese authorities said on Thursday they will craft policies aimed at stimulating spending on housing and... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:04am
Japan GDP rebounds less than expected in fourth quarter TOKYO: Japan’s economy expanded just 0.2 percent in the last quarter of 2022, a smaller rebound than expected... Published 20 Feb, 2023 07:01am
Companies ordered to take corrective measures: Mobile operators don’t meet key performance indicators: survey ISLAMABAD: The Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have missed most of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) mentioned... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:58am
Commodities Prices of essential items witness sharp increase PESHAWAR: A steep increase in prices of live chicken/meat, pulses, black tea, vegetables, edible oil/ghee, sweet/... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:53am
ANC hails ‘encouraging’ summit ousting of Israel diplomat JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s governing ANC party on Sunday welcomed the “encouraging” expulsion of a senior... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Balochistan CM lauds efforts of Dr Rubaba, law dept’s officials QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizeno on Sunday congratulated the Parliamentary Secretary Law... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
PUC celebrating 33 years of foundation with 10-day campaign ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sunday said the council was... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Bilawal meets European counterparts in bid to enhance ties MUNICH: Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday met his counterpart from Norway Anniken... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
PPP finalises strategy for political activities PESHAWAR: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter has finalises strategy regarding political... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Three-day literature festival concludes ISLAMABAD: A three-day ‘Pakistan Mother Languages Literature Festival’ concluded here on Sunday as it has become... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Tessori, Punjab governor for unity to thwart ‘enemy designs’ LAHORE: Sindh Governor, Kamran Khan Tessori, met Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman here Sunday and discussed... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Social media management Social Champ launches Champ AI Suite LAHORE: As the world gears up for technological disruption, social media is increasingly becoming vital for... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
ICCI chief, DIG discuss steps to improve security situation ISLAMABAD: Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) leading a ... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
KP govt to consider free registration of vehicles of up to 3000CC: minister PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Labour, Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Haji Manzoor Khan... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
CJMP chairperson vows to tackle impunity for crimes against journalists KARACHI: Former Justice Rasheed A Rizvi has said the Commission for the Protection of Journalists and Other Media... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Political system incapable of solving country’s problems: former PM KARACHI: Former prime minister and senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi ... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
NICVD denies reports about stoppage of free treatment KARACHI: NICVD denies all the allegations that any kind of treatment provided free at NICVD has been stopped. NICVD... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
‘Facilitator’ of Karachi attack arrested KARACHI: In a significant progress in the investigation into Friday’s attack at KPO – the office of the... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Friendly, hostile insects related to agriculture: SAU organises unique exhibition, painting competitions HYDERABAD: The Sindh Agriculture University SAU organized unique Exhibition and painting competitions on friend and... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Peek Freans launches ‘Gluco Kahani’ book at KLF KARACHI: During an interactive and engaging session at the ongoing Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) Peek Freans... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Zindigi sponsors Pakistan Youth Festival KARACHI: Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, proudly sponsored the seven-day Pakistan Youth Festival hosted by The Art... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
South Asia How secret London talks led to Air India’s gigantic plane order BENGALURU/PARIS: Air India’s record aircraft deal has put the Tata Group-owned airline in the league of aspiring... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Social scientists hail massive hike in cigarette prices ISLAMABAD: Prof Dr Muhammad Zaman of the Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, professors of Punjab University, and... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
HPTP should be handed over to PKLI: PM LAHORE: in order to provide better and free medical treatment to the poor segment of the country at Pakistan Kidney... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
India retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy after another three-day romp NEW DELHI: India hammered Australia inside three days for the second time in a fortnight to retain the... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
PSL-8: Multan Sultans defeat Islamabad United by 52 runs MULTAN: Multan Sultans made 190 and then bowled out Islamabad United for 138 runs to win their third match in... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
BN Polo wins Jinnah Gold Polo Cup LAHORE: Team BN Polo defeated Master Paints 6-5½ in the thrilling final to win the title of the Jinnah Gold Polo ... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Messi snatches dramatic win for PSG after Neymar stretchered off PARIS: Lionel Messi scored a 95th-minute free-kick to give Paris Saint-Germain a 4-3 win over Lille in an... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Matthews stars as Pakistan fall short at T20 World Cup PAARL (South Africa): West Indies captain Hayley Matthews inspired her team to a three-run win against Pakistan in a... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
British billionaire challenges Qatar banker in race to buy Man Utd LONDON: The race to take control of Manchester United intensified Saturday as British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Karachi Kings beat Lahore Qalandars by 67 runs KARACHI: Karachi Kings won their first match in Pakistan Super League (PSL 8) by 67 runs against their rivals Lahore... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Professor shot dead by university guard PESHAWAR: A professor of Islamia College University, Peshawar was killed allegedly on Sunday by a guard of the... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Action taken against fertilizer hoarders LAHORE: Under directions of Secretary Agriculture Punjab Wasif Khurshid, action is being taken against dealers who... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (February 19, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (February 20, 2023).... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Dasu hydropower project: Course of Indus River diverted Dasu will become the project with highest annual energy generation in Pakistan i.e., 21 billion units per annum on average Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:56am
Russian oil and gas will start reaching this year: govt LAHORE: Minister of State for Petroleum Division Dr Musadiq Masood Malik has said under the Pak-Russia agreement,... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:52am
CASA-1000: WB, USAID withdraw funding ISLAMABAD: The Central Asia-South Asia-1000 (CASA-1000) is reportedly facing a delay of two years as the World Bank... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:51am
Turkiye and Syria: PM for dispatching relief assistance through NDMA LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that for the purpose of coordination, all relief assistance to... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:52am
Rates PSX witnesses bearish trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing week ended on February 17, 2023 due to... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Rates Futures spread down 110bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 110bps to 14.02 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
IEA warns of tighter energy supply next winter BERLIN: International Energy Agency (IEA) head Fatih Birol has warned of possible energy shortages next winter as... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:52am
Determination of tariff, PPA: KAPCO seeks ‘Consent Letter’ from CPPA-G ISLAMABAD: Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) has sought Consent Letter from Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:55am
Measures proposed to boost protection of important installations ISLAMABAD: The country’s security agencies are said to have opined that the threat dynamics are changing with each... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:53am
Consultation meeting at Presidency: ECP to take decision today ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold an official session on Monday to decide whether to accept... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:53am
Audio leaks: Imran urges judiciary to take notice LAHORE Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has urged the judiciary to... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:54am
US says China mulling weapons for Russia in Ukraine war WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that China was considering providing weapons to Russia... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:35am
US general warns China ‘biggest threat’ in space MUNICH, (Germany): Space has “fundamentally changed” in a just a few years due to a growing arms race, a US... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:54am
Rashid urges President to either announce election date or resign LAHORE: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid on Sunday urged President Arif... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Rates PKR appreciates 2.45pc against USD KARACHI: The rupee appreciated 2.45% during the previous week, reportedly helped by realisation of export proceeds... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Maryam fires broadside at superior judiciary RAWALPINDI: Senior Vice President Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz said on Sunday that the country... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
IK making mockery of judiciary: minister ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Sindh minister flays Rashid over remarks against Zardari KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that Sheikh Rashid is a black spot on the vibrant city... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
KP CM convenes meeting over security situation PESHAWAR: Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Azam Khan has convened an important meeting on ... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
PTI to defend sanctity of judiciary at any cost: Imran LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Sunday said the PTI and its workers would defend the... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
JI calls for shifting burden of taxes to privileged class KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded of those in the corridors of... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
IMF bailout alone cannot put economy back on track, says BMP LAHORE: As the annual inflation rate has hit the new high of 38.42 percent for the previous week the Federation of... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Energy Need stressed for exploring chances of importing fuel from neighbouring countries ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to Federal Tax Ombudsman Meher Kashif Younis Sunday urged the need for exploring the... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Energy Fesco stopping power supply to defaulting depts. FAISALABAD: Different government departments have pending arrears of Rs.1828 million of Faisalabad Electric Supply... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Energy Iesco issues final notice to govt institutions for payment of dues ISLAMABAD: Iesco has issue final notice to government and semi-government defaulting departments for payment of ... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate decreased by Rs2,000/maund KARACHI: A significant reduction of Rs 2,000 per maund in the rate of cotton. Spot rate also reduced by Rs 2,000 per... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Who has cost Pakistan more? The blame game for the prevailing deep economic crisis continues with only one out of the three national parties,... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
A great social and political upheaval is coming? There are two extremely discomforting economic phenomena unfolding simultaneously in Pakistan – one is dangerously... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
How India’s scandal-hit Adani Group hushes critics Independent Indian journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta is being sued by tycoon Gautam Adani’s business empire in six... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
They seem more content, less bitter? EDITORIAL: Social and economic disparity was always high in Pakistan but now it is growing to a dangerous level. The... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Empty words EDITORIAL: While house demolitions, other structures, and destruction of olive groves in occupied Palestinian lands... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Letters Khawaja Asif puts the cat among the pigeons Country’s defence minister and veteran politician Khawaja Asif deserves praise for telling the tough truth.... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
UK inflation rate falls more than expected to 10.1pc LONDON: British consumer price inflation fell by more than expected to 10.1% in January from December’s 10.5% and... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Retailers’ results may be next test for rally in US stocks NEW YORK: Earnings results from major retailers in the coming weeks will test the strength of the US stock market... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Stocks Wall Street drops as investors fret about interest rates US markets closed today for Presidents’ Day Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Stocks China, HK stocks fall as US data cloud China’s recovery hopes BEIJING: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, dragged by some tech stocks, as upbeat US economic data revived... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Commodities Copper heads for weekly gain on hopes for Chinese demand LONDON: Copper fell on Friday as expectations of higher US interest rates strengthened the dollar, but prices... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Energy Oil settles down $2/bbl, ends week lower on Fed worries NEW YORK: Oil settled down $2 a barrel on Friday and ended the week markedly lower, as traders worried that future ... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Stocks Indian shares decline on Fed worries BENGALURU: Indian shares fell on Friday, tracking Wall Street, after a fresh slate of US economic data underscored... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Commodities Palm oil gains for second week on weaker ringgit JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures hit their highest close in more than six weeks on Friday and posted a second... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
US firms face more pain as likely ‘earnings recession’ looms NEW YORK: US companies’ earnings woes are likely to extend beyond the weak fourth quarter, as a booming labor... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (February 13 to... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Industry PCMEA calls for new strategy to promote handwoven carpets LAHORE: The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Sunday stressed the need for devising... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Taxes FBR ordered to return recovered pay order to taxpayer ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to de-attach the bank account... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Industry PBF wants wheat support price in Punjab to be increased to Rs3900 per maund LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) on Sunday demanded that Punjab government may revise the wheat support... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Industry PAJCCI calls for expediting Pak-Afghan trade as per commitments PESHAWAR: Director Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi has demanded early... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Taxes KPRA holds workshop to promote ‘tax culture’ PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) organised a capacity building workshop for the officials of... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Industry KP-TMA assails sharp hike in energy prices PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textile Mills Association (KP-TMA) has expressed concern over manifold increase in... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Money & Banking Dollar hits six-week high as traders ramp up Fed bets NEW YORK: The dollar hit a six-week high against a basket of currencies on Friday as traders ramp up bets that the... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Companies Swiss Re 2022 net profit down FRANKFURT: Reinsurance company Swiss Re said on Friday that net profit for 2022 fell 67% as it faced claims from... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Companies Nissan, Renault plan India reboot with $600m investment in new models NEW DELHI/TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co and Renault SA will invest $600 million to make six new models in India, one of... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Companies Ford to cut 3,800 jobs, mostly in Germany and UK PARIS: US automaker Ford said Tuesday it would cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, mostly in Britain and Germany, as... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Companies Carrefour predicts more profit despite high inflation PARIS: Europe’s largest food retailer Carrefour is confident on its 2023 outlook after reporting record free cash... Published 20 Feb, 2023 06:26am