Energy EU countries seek legal option to stop Russian LNG imports BRUSSELS: European Union countries agreed on Tuesday to seek a legal option to stop Russian companies sending... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:17am
Prince Harry says tabloid’s journalists are ‘criminals’ LONDON: Britain’s Prince Harry has accused Buckingham Palace in court documents of withholding information from ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:16am
China to crack down on malicious online comments damaging reputation of businesses BEIJING: China’s cyberspace regulator vowed on Tuesday to clamp down on malicious online comments that damage the... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:15am
Hong Kong loses lustre as retail units go vacant and big brands look to China HONG KONG: Hong Kong, one of the world’s top luxury shopping destinations, is losing its lustre as high-end retail... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:13am
UK’s Guardian apologises for founders’ slavery links LONDON: The owner of British newspaper The Guardian apologised Tuesday for the role of its founders in transatlantic... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:11am
Britain eyes shake-up in listing rules to attract more company flotations LONDON: Britain’s financial watchdog said on Wednesday it will consult on streamlining its company listing rules ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:06am
Half of bottled water sales enough to provide safe tap water to all: UN report OTTAWA: Half of the money spent globally on bottled water — sales of which have exploded in recent decades —... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:03am
J&J bows out of RSV vaccine race after scrapping trial BENGALURU: Johnson & Johnson said it will discontinue the late-stage study of its experimental respiratory... Published 30 Mar, 2023 08:01am
What’s behind bitcoin’s latest surge? LONDON: At the turn of the year, bitcoin was in the grip of a bleak midwinter, down and out after a 2022 defined by... Published 30 Mar, 2023 07:56am
Europe Ukraine’s grain exports exceed 5m tonnes in March KYIV: Ukraine’s grain exports have reached 5.1 million tonnes so far in March compared to 1.4 million tonnes in... Published 30 Mar, 2023 07:52am
Volkswagen holding company avoids ‘dieselgate’ lawsuit FRANKFURT: A German court ruled Wednesday the holding company that controls Volkswagen does not have to face a... Published 30 Mar, 2023 07:51am
Germany unveils immigration reform plan to tackle labour shortages BERLIN: Germany on Wednesday unveiled draft reforms on immigration, skills training and promoting immigration from... Published 30 Mar, 2023 07:48am
UK unveils plans to house asylum seekers in military bases LONDON: The UK plans to temporarily house asylum seekers in disused military bases and could use ferries and barges... Published 30 Mar, 2023 07:47am
ITA Airways posts 486m euro net loss in 2022 ROME: ITA Airways on Tuesday posted a 2022 loss of around 486 million euros ($526.97 million) due to lingering... Published 30 Mar, 2023 07:44am
Saudi agrees to partner with SCO RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has agreed to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a “dialogue partner”, state... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Biden aims to lift democracies with more funds WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced new funding to bolster democracies around the world amid... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
UN votes to ask world court to rule on national climate obligations WASHINGTON: The United Nations General Assembly voted on Wednesday to pass a resolution asking the world’s top... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
South Asia BD journalist charged over high food cost article DHAKA: Bangladesh police on Wednesday charged a reporter from a leading newspaper for producing “false news”... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Middle East Lebanon airport expansion sparks transparency concerns BEIRUT: Civil society organisations and lawmakers in crisis-hit Lebanon have raised concerns over the awarding of a... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
USA US VP unveils $1bn initiative for African women’s empowerment ACCRA: The United States Vice President Kamala Harris announced a more than $1 billion initiative to improve... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
New city honouring Turkmenistan’s leader to cost $5bn ASHGABAT: Turkmenistan will spend nearly five billion dollars to build a city named in honour of strongman ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
WHO says medium-risk adults don’t need extra Covid jabs GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is no longer recommending additional Covid-19 vaccine booster... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
2022 was most dangerous year for journalists in Mexico: advocacy group MEXICO CITY: Last year was the most violent on record for journalists in Mexico, the free-speech group Article 19... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Hundreds of thousands lost their jobs in Turkey-Syria quake: UN GENEVA: Hundreds of thousands of workers in Turkey and Syria have lost their livelihoods due to the earthquake, the... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Spanish PM seeks international image with China visit MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins Thursday a visit to China he hopes will show Spain has gained... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
France increases age limit, fines for e-scooters PARIS: France increased the minimum age for using an electric scooter from 12 to 14 on Wednesday ahead of a weekend... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Scrapping food VAT not enough to tackle cost of living crisis LISBON: As prices soar in one of western Europe’s poorest nations, many Portuguese say the government is failing ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
South Asia Russia in talks with India to develop Northern Sea shipping route MELBOURNE Russia and India are looking at expanding the use of the Northern Sea shipping route that passes through... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Japan PM Kishida sets eye on wage rises as focus of ‘new capitalism’ TOKYO: Japan will draw up a plan in June on “new capitalism”, focusing on wage increases, innovation and... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
USA US charges Sam Bankman-Fried for bribing Chinese officials NEW YORK: US officials alleged that former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried authorized bribes of at least $40 million to... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Kenyans must obey rule of law, president says after protests NAIROBI: President William Ruto on Tuesday said all Kenyans must obey the law a day after anti-government protests... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
UN nuclear boss seeks breakthrough to protect Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant DNIPRO: The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday his attempt to broker a deal to protect Ukraine’s... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Europe Climate change could cost Germany almost one trillion euros by 2050 BERLIN: More frequent extreme weather events as a result of climate change could cost Germany close to one trillion... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Tropical deforestation significantly reduces rainfall: study PARIS: From the Amazon to the evergreen forests of Africa and Southeast Asia, large-scale deforestation threatens... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
US to be ‘global leader’ in energy transition: Energy Secretary HOUSTON: Pointing to key Biden administration policies to mitigate climate change, Energy Secretary Jennifer ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
US backs special tribunal on Russia ‘aggression’ against Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday threw support behind a special international tribunal to try Russia for... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Europe UK Labour bars Corbyn from standing as its candidate at next election LONDON: Britain’s main opposition Labour Party blocked its former leader Jeremy Corbyn on Tuesday from standing as... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
US slaps sanctions on Syria’s Assad’s cousins over captagon drug WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two cousins of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Naya Nazimabad Bankers Cup: Real Time Islamabad qualifies for quarter finals KARACHI: Real Time Islamabad has qualified for the quarter finals of Naya Nazimabad Bankers Cup Ramadan Cricket... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Pakistan reiterates commitment to SCO’s objectives ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO)... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Europe East Europe govts urge tech firms to fight disinformation PRAGUE: Ukraine and seven other central and eastern European nations have called on the world’s top tech firms to... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Europe Airlines urge measures to curb French air traffic disruptions BRUSSELS: European airline leaders called on Wednesday for measures to prevent chronic French air traffic control... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Exhibition of historic relics of Sindh held HYDERABAD: An exhibition on Relics and Artifacts from the historical sites of Sindh Sehwan, Bhanbhore and Mansurah... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Suo motu jurisdiction: PBC hails govt for passing bill ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) appreciated the federal government for passing the bill by the National... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
OGDCL to donate 100 ambulances across country KARACHI: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) is the largest exploration & production company in... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Polio drive: 17.41m children vaccinated in first phase LAHORE: Over 17.41 million children under the age of five in Sindh and Punjab were vaccinated during the first phase... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rs600m smuggled foreign items seized PESHAWAR: Customs authorities have seized smuggled various foreign items worth Rs600 million during various... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
President has ‘options’ to deal with judicial reforms bill: Babar Awan LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Babar Awan has said that President Dr Arif Alvi could return ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Turkish envoy lauds humanitarian assistance of Pak govt, bodies ISLAMABAD: Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Mehmet Pacaci, on Wednesday, lauded the humanitarian assistance of the... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Senate body slams manner adopted for excuting non-bailable warrant against IK ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Wednesday expressed annoyance over the way adopted by the... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Barkhan tragedy: JI senator urges SC to provide justice to victim’s family ISLAMABAD: Senator Mushtaq Ahmed of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, Wednesday, urged the Supreme Court (SC) of... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Imran’s lawyer tells IHC: State cannot compel anyone on DNA test ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s lawyer told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Kharif season: Water availability in Tarbela Dam 5pc below normal LAHORE: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has informed the Indus ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Body on youths’ character-building to evolve plan: Punjab governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that a plan of action will be evolved in the light of the... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Free flour supply centres in Punjab open at 6am LAHORE: On the directions of the caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, free flour supply centres were opened... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Cryptoverse: New bitcoin NFTs on a multi-million roll BENGALURU: Imagine digitally inscribing 3D images of objects such as multi-colored spheres onto a tiny fragment of... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Europe Cancer-causing compounds found in everyday food: EU agency PARIS: Cancer-causing chemical compounds called nitrosamines have been detected in a range of everyday foods and... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Europe IAEA warns of ‘increasing’ military activity near Ukraine nuclear plant ENERGODAR: The chief of the UN atomic watchdog said Wednesday he was working on a security plan for the... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Europe Bern signals it’s ready to return to EU talks GENEVA: Bern signalled Wednesday readiness to resume talks with the EU towards a cooperation agreement, after... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Mutual Funds Indian mutual funds see debt inflows before tax tweak kicks in MUMBAI: Indian mutual funds are seeing a spurt in inflows into debt-oriented schemes ahead of a change in the... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Meta, Google defend Brazilian law on Internet platform responsibility for content BRASILIA: Meta Platforms Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google defended before the Supreme Court on Tuesday a Brazilian ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Amazon targets 2024 launch of first Kuiper internet satellites WASHINGTON: Amazon.com plans to launch its first internet satellites to space in the first half of 2024 and offer... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 29, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (March 30, 2023)... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
PTI’s Leghari objects to legislation ISLAMABAD: The newly-elected member National Assembly of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Mohsin Leghari on Wednesday... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Justice Musarrat Hilali to become first female PHC CJ KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday appointed Justice Musarrat Hilali as the first female chief justice of... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Special Assistant to PM Irfan Qadir resigns ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Affairs Irfan Qadir Wednesday... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Twitter blocks Pakistan govt’s account for viewing in India BENGALURU: Twitter has blocked the Pakistan government’s account from being viewed in India in response to a legal... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
PM hails EU ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hailed the removal of Pakistan from the European Union’s ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Judge threatening case: IK’s exemption plea rejected, non-bailable arrest warrants issued ISLAMABAD: A local court Wednesday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s exemption plea ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
PTA, Unicef team up to promote safe online environment for kids ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the United Nations International Children’s Fund... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Japan funds solar panels installation project at school in KP ISLAMABAD: A grassroots grant assistance project for installation of solar panels at school in Village Shewa,... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
BBSUL staff protests, demands restoration of Hajj Scheme KARACHI: The non-teaching staff of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari (BBSUL) staged protest demonstration... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
List of high-risk countries ‘EU removal will ease financial transactions’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the European Union’s decision to remove Pakistan from the list of high-risk countries... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Preparing for the ‘petroyuan’? I wonder how long a certain Zoltar Pozsar, New York-based economist and investment research director at Credit ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
We don’t yet know what lies in store for us–I The Muslims of the subcontinent of India got an independent state for themselves in 1947. Unfortunately, however, ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Letters Alvi snubbed by ECP As per Constitution, President Arif Alvi is Head of the State and “shall represent the unity of the Republic”.... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Pakistan, Malaysia vow to increase cooperation across multiple domains ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to increase cooperation across multiple domains including bilateral... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Karachi-bound PIA flight diverted to Lahore: Passengers stuck in Lahore for five days ISLAMABAD: Several passengers are stuck in Lahore for the past five days after a Karachi-bound Pakistan ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
JI for fairness in census process KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Wednesday warned the government of ‘public anger’ if the megacity’s... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
PKI calls for agriculture emergency to fight food inflation KARACHI: President Pakistan Kisan Ittehad (PKI) Khalid Mahmood Khokhar has urged the federal government to impose an... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Pakistan wants diplomatic solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict, says Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said that Pakistan values its relations with both... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A living kaleidoscope? “Tuesday was an eye opener.” “Indeed the observations in the apex court…” “Hey easy does it. This is not... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Stocks Wall Street climbs as bank fears ease NEW YORK: Wall Street indexes rose on Wednesday as worries about stress in the banking sector eased, with some ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Stocks Gulf stocks end mixed as investors remain cautious DUBAI: Gulf stock markets ended mixed on Wednesday in a sign investor confidence remains fragile, as they chose to... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Stocks Alibaba split-up plan boosts HK stock market SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks surged on Wednesday, boosted by a jump in Alibaba’s shares following the internet... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Stocks Banks boost European stocks as UBS climbs after naming of CEO PARIS: European shares rose on Wednesday supported by gains in banking stocks, including UBS, which rose after ... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Stocks Indian shares rise on monthly expiry day BENGALURU: Indian shares rose on Wednesday as easing worries about the global banking turmoil brought back... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 29, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 29, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 29, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 29, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 29, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 29, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,455.9018... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 29, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am