Middle East Return of Syrian refugees ‘top priority’ in Arab summit AMMAN: Arab foreign ministers meeting in Amman to discuss Syria’s long-running conflict agreed Monday the return ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
US intel says 100,000 Russian dead, wounded in Bakhmut WASHINGTON: More than 20,000 Russian combatants have died and another 80,000 were wounded in five months of fighting... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Scientists use brain scans and AI to ‘decode’ thoughts PARIS: Scientists said Monday they have found a way to use brain scans and artificial intelligence modelling to... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
75th anniversary of Pak-Russian diplomatic ties commemorated ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Russian Federation on Monday commemorated the 75th anniversary of establishment of... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Two Lahore tourists die, 7 missing as jeep plunges into Neelum River LAHORE: Two tourists died, five suffered injuries and another seven went missing after a jeep, coming from the upper... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Fawad claims Asif, Ahsan ‘sabotaging’ talks LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry Monday said PML-N bigwigs Khawaja Asif... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Nano-loans: EZ Wage, RIZQ team up to facilitate working individuals KARACHI: RIZQ, a financial wellness app designed for salaried professionals and freelancers, has announced... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Many political figures join PPP ISLAMABAD: Several political figures of South Punjab from different political parties called on Pakistan People’s... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
LGH doctors save lives of three kids LAHORE: A medical team of the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has saved the lives of three children by removing a ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Minister pays tribute to labourers KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has paid rich tribute to labourers’ movement and said that... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Working class being squeezed by rising food inflation, joblessness: PDP KARACHI: Expressing grave concern over the worsening economic conditions of working classes, Pasban Democratic Party... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Dry, hot weather to prevail in country KARACHI: The Met Office on Monday forecast dry weather for most parts of the country over the next 24 hours. It said... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
PPF confers ‘Press Freedom Award’ on Arshad Sharif KARACHI: The Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) has announced that the 2023 Press Freedom Award has been conferred on... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Saudi Arabia work visa for Pakistanis: Non-generation of e-numbers major impediment KARACHI: Pakistani workforce seeking employment in Saudi Arabia is facing difficulties due to non-generation of... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Labour Day rally: Workers reject govt’s ‘elite-centred’ policies KARACHI: On the occasion of the Labour Day, workers held a big rally here on Monday to reject the government ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Facebook owner Meta touts AI might as digital ads boost outlook NEW YORK: Meta Platforms Inc CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday that AI was helping the company boost traffic to... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Evacuation from Sudan: Pak envoy thanks China for help BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China Moinul Haque has expressed appreciation to China for helping more than 200... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Europe French police battle black-clad ‘anarchists’ during May Day rallies PARIS: French police clashed on Monday with hundreds of black-clad anarchists in Paris and other cities during... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Karabakh dispute: Armenian, Azerbaijani ministers hold talks in US WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Sudan battles risk exodus of 800,000 people: UN KHARTOUM: The United Nations warned on Monday that 800,000 people may flee Sudan as rival military factions battled... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 01, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 02, 2023).... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Perilous state of the working class International Labour Day or May Day is celebrated worldwide on May 1 every year in commemoration of the struggle of... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
IMF projections for 2023-24 The World Economic Outlook issue of April 2023 by the IMF contains detailed macroeconomic [AN1] projections at the... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Europe Clashes erupt at French May Day protests against Macron PARIS: Protesters clashed with security forces across France on Monday as hundreds of thousands of people took to ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Roll-out of new fighter planes, helicopters: PM congratulates Turkish President ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the roll... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Sindh police creating new Katcha (riverine) Police Force LARKANA: The Inspector General (IG) Police Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon on Monday, presided over a high-level meeting to... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Ashrafi underscores need for unity of Muslim Ummah ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Marriyam criticises Khan’s tenure ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said it was Pakistan... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Labour Day observed with renewed commitment to protect workers’ rights ISLAMABAD: International Labour Day was observed across the world, including Pakistan on Monday with a renewed ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
DI Khan operation: TTP top commander killed DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces have successfully carried out an operation in the Daraban area of Dera Ismail ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Six Afghan nationals arrested in combing operation KARACHI: Sindh Rangers and police on Monday arrested six Afghan nationals involved in criminal activities during a... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Population of urban Sindh: MQM-P presents its perspective KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan alleged that the population of urban areas of Sindh was shown less ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Rs1.11bn sought to end Balochistan varsity crisis QUETTA: Joint Action Committee, Balochistan University, Teachers, Officers and Employees Association, on Monday... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Peshawar: Section 144 imposed for three days PESHAWAR: District administration here on Monday imposed section 144 for three days in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
PPP slams JI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), while reacting to the statement of Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Sirajul Haque,... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Labour Day: Female agricultural workers: seminar held HYDERABAD: In commemoration of the international Labour Day, Sindh Community Foundation in collaboration with ... Updated 02 May, 2023 06:29am
Raid at his residence: Shujaat demands action against police LAHORE: Elderly politician and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has slammed... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Storm, rain lash Balochistan QUETTA: Several areas were affected by rain and stormy winds in Balochistan on Monday. It rained heavily in Chaman,... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Maryam slams Imran, describes him as ‘conspirator’ LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President and Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz on Monday blamed... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
CBD Punjab introduces ‘Blue Road’ concept LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) has introduced “Blue Road” concept in... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Govt has failed to protect rights of labourers: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said that the successive governments have desperately failed to... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Letters Collapse of intellectual property offices and system in Pakistan—II There’s a requirement of minimum 5 hearing officers, there’s only one day Registrar is present, which leads to... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
FIR registered against ex-governor GAKKAR: Police on Monday registered a case against former Punjab governor and PTI leader Sarfraz Cheema in Wazirabad... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Qidwai elected as Parish Councillor in Chiseldon Parish ISLAMABAD: Saudi-born Pakistani, who holds Irish citizenship, has been elected as the Parish Councilor in Chiseldon... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
PWF for improving working conditions of workers KARACHI: Ch Muhammad Yaseen, General Secretary of Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) said on this International ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Balochistan flour millers demand supply of wheat QUETTA: Pakistan Flour Mills Association, Balochistan region, on Monday demanded of the authorities to ensure the... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Appointment of 8 NIRC members notified ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued a notification for the appointment of eight members of the National... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
The profundity of AI “Artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to human intelligence (HI)” has become an increasingly hot topic of... Updated 02 May, 2023 06:26am
Energy HCCI rejects water tariff hike HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Adeel Siddiqui has rejected enhancement in... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Energy Power sector needs policy reforms: study ISLAMABAD: The power sector of Pakistan is a mess and requires comprehensive and swift governance and policy ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Indian markets close for holiday NEW DELHI: India’s currency, debt and equity markets will be closed on Monday, May 1, for a public holiday. The... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Japan activist group hails bourse reform as remedy for undervalued stocks TOKYO: A group of investors led by prominent activist shareholder Yoshiaki Murakami said a push by the Tokyo bourse... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Most Gulf markets fall as Fed seen hiking rates BENGALURU: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, weighed down by expectations the Federal Reserve... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Australian shares see best day in over two weeks BENGALURU: Australian shares closed marginally higher on Monday, lifted by energy and healthcare stocks, while... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Canada stock: TSX set to begin week on tepid note TORONTO: Futures for Canada’s main stock index was muted on Monday as investors exercised caution ahead of rate... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei crosses 29,000 as yen weakens on BoJ’s dovish stance TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a more than eight-month high on Monday, topping the key psychological... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks S&P 500, Fed meet in focus NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow edged higher as JPMorgan shares rose after the lender said it will buy most of... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Monday May 01, 2023 Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates Your rupee last quarter KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last quarter. (January 3 to... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 26 to 28,... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
PM seeks to jolt DMAs out of complacency Directs federal and provincial institutions to remain alert in rainy season and use all available resources to help people Updated 02 May, 2023 08:54am
KP CM places key demands before PM ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Muhammad Azam Khan, has placed nearly a dozen key... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:51am
Punjab polls: IK warns of taking to the streets if SC order violated LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has warned the coalition rulers and their ‘handlers’ of... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:52am
Punjab, KP PAs: Plea seeking restoration returned by Registrar ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Registrar Office has returned a plea seeking the restoration of Punjab... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:47am
Hina Khar representing Pakistan at Doha meeting ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar is in Doha for representing Pakistan in the... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:46am
Religious freedom: US panel for blacklisting India WASHINGTON: A US government panel renewed calls Monday to blacklist India over religious freedom, saying that... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:51am
IMF says more vulnerabilities in banking sector may be exposed BEVERLY HILLS, (California): International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday she... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:46am
Govt urged to initiate process of appointing new Nepra chairman ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) Tauseef H Farooqi has urged the Cabinet... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:48am
FED on tobacco products: Govt may get additional revenue of Rs60bn ISLAMABAD: The government has estimated to generate an additional revenue of at least Rs60 billion following raise... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:50am
Court decree case: Reliance only on publication of notice not safe: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has held that without establishing on record the service of notice personally on a... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:49am
Elevation to SC: Justice Isa recommends two names ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa, senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, has recommended the names of Sindh High... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:50am
An illegal and immoral practice EDITORIAL: Audio leaks are increasingly being used as a tool by certain powerful quarters to play politics. During... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
The growth downgrade EDITORIAL: Debt Sustainability Analysis Fiscal Year 2022-23 by Economic Adviser’s Wing and uploaded on the Finance... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Global consumer giants’ bottom lines boosted by price hikes - but will the spending last? NEW YORK: Major global consumer-facing companies like McDonald’s, General Motors and Nestle posted steady... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Soviet and Russian fashion icon Slava Zaitsev dead at 85 MOSCOW: Vyacheslav “Slava” Zaitsev, the couturier behind world-famous Soviet fashion that was often adorned with... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Energy US LNG exports go full steam ahead, sales to Latin America rise HOUSTON: US producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exported at top capacity in April for a second consecutive... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Fed says new refinements of trading process are coming NEW YORK: The Federal Reserve is planning new steps to ensure officials and top staff are complying with financial... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Money & Banking EU sees urgency in bolstering bank resilience after turmoil STOCKHOLM: Recent turmoil in the banking sector barely affected European Union lenders but there remains an urgent... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Money & Banking Chinese banks seize on Russia, oil trade to internationalise yuan SHANGHAI/ SINGAPORE: Chinese banks are ramping up efforts to promote international use of the yuan, and reporting a... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Money & Banking Asian nations to debate Japan’s bid to beef up market safeguards TOKYO: Asian finance leaders gathering in South Korea this week will likely debate ways to beef up safeguards ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Energy Wapda Hydro Union Hazara announces suspension of electricity bills ABBOTTABAD: Wapda Hydro Union Hazara division on Monday announced the suspension of electricity bills in the region... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Taxes FTO orders investigation against FBR Member Tax Policy IR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered to conduct an investigation against Member Policy Inland... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Industry World Business Angels Investment Forum appoints Ayub Khan as ‘Senator for Pakistan’ PESHAWAR: The World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) – an affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Commodities Seed regularity compliance: intervention sought LAHORE: A delegation of Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Seed Association led by its chairman Shahzad Ali Malik will meet... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Industry Global market: handmade carpet industry seeks govt’s support to increase share LAHORE: Chairman of Carpet Training Institute (CTI) Ijazur Rehman has said that due to non-availability of ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Energy Gas/RLNG supply to five export-oriented sectors: PTEA rejects withdrawal of concessionary tariff FAISALABAD: Abrupt policy reversals are wreaking havoc to the economy. Withdrawal of Regionally Competitive Energy... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
PSMA rejects sugar price hike reports LAHORE: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Centre) (PSMA) has categorically rejected a news item appeared in a ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Economy picking up moderately: governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman said on Monday that it is a good sign that the country’s ... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Livestock: minister for increasing production LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Industries, Trade and Energy SM Tanveer has emphasized that the livestock sector is a... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Taxes Family expenses: FTO deattaches taxpayer’s bank account LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jan has directed the tax authorities to de-attach the bank... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Taxes Seizure of un-stamped goods a must for success of track & trace system ISLAMABAD: The successful implementation of the track and trace system is directly linked with the outright seizure... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Money & Banking Dollar steady before Fed meeting, jobs data NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Monday before a busy week for central banks, with the Federal Reserve... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Money & Banking Currencies in limbo awaiting packed week of central banks SYDNEY: Currencies were in limbo on Monday as holidays in most of Asia made for thin trading, while traders braced... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Money & Banking Treasuries: Yields inch up slightly after First Republic asset sale WASHINGTON: US Treasury yields opened higher on Monday after JPMorgan announced that it would buy most of First... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Companies Boeing reports another loss in Q1, but confirms forecast NEW YORK: Boeing reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss Wednesday due to persistent quality control problems... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Companies Samsung Electronics logs worst quarterly earnings in 14 years SEOUL: Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported its worst quarterly profits in 14 years, blaming slowing consumer... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Industry Rising inflation hitting industries hard: UBG KARACHI: Zubair Tufail, President of United Business Group (UBG) and Hanif Gohar Secretary General of UBG Sindh Zone... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Companies ExxonMobil, Chevron report higher profits despite oil price dip NEW YORK: US oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron reported another quarter of heady profits Friday as both companies... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Companies Unilever revenue up on price hikes for consumer goods LONDON: Unilever on Thursday reported higher revenue in the first quarter as high inflation pushed the British... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry