Experts concerned at ‘extinction’ of bees in Sindh HYDERABAD: Agricultural experts and researchers have expressed their concern about the extinction of bees in many... Published 22 May, 2023 07:32am
PAF pays tribute to M M Alam ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force Directorate General of Public Relations on Sunday released a special promo while... Published 22 May, 2023 07:29am
Margalla Hills Trail-4 inferno doused successfully ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) staff along with the Capital Development Authority (CDA)... Published 22 May, 2023 07:27am
‘Grand operation’ in Katcha area: police makes progress LAHORE: The police’s grand operation in Katcha area continued for the 43rd day with vigorous operations in which... Published 22 May, 2023 07:25am
Karachi chief quits PTI, says will continue to serve country individually KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi chapter president Aftab Siddiqui has quit the party and politics. In... Published 22 May, 2023 07:21am
Use of AI can help improve policing standards: PDP KARACHI: Use of artificial intelligence (AI) is imperative for better policing to control crime and ensure better... Published 22 May, 2023 07:17am
Sindh governor says IK enjoys no support KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori said on Sunday that several leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 22 May, 2023 07:15am
Kashmir: Sharjeel praises Bilawal KARACHI: Accusing the last PTI government of compromising on the Kashmir issue, Sindh Minister for Information and... Published 22 May, 2023 07:13am
Recovery of body: CCPO Lahore seeks report LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana has sought a report from SP Iqbal Town about the... Published 22 May, 2023 07:11am
PIA’s first Hajj flight leaves from Karachi KARACHI: PIA Spokesman said that PIA’s first pre Hajj flights departed from Karachi early Sunday morning followed... Published 22 May, 2023 07:09am
Chinese embassy celebrates 72nd anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties ISLAMABAD: On the 72nd anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, the Chinese... Published 22 May, 2023 07:07am
PPP decides to strengthen party at grass-roots level PESHAWAR: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Peshawar Division has decided strengthening of the party at gross-root... Published 22 May, 2023 07:06am
Man City celebrate title glory with win over Chelsea LONDON: Manchester City celebrated their Premier League title triumph with a 1-0 win against Chelsea before Ilkay... Published 22 May, 2023 07:04am
Leeds in relegation peril after West Ham defeat, Brighton seal Euro place LONDON: Leeds slipped closer to relegation from the Premier League after a 3-1 defeat against West Ham in their... Published 22 May, 2023 06:59am
Rome winner Rybakina sets sights on Roland Garros ROME: Elena Rybakina won the Italian Open on Saturday and promptly turned her attention to Roland Garros and the... Published 22 May, 2023 06:55am
Cricket chiefs scrap controversial ‘soft signals’ LONDON: Cricket chiefs on Monday announced they are scrapping the contentious “soft signal” rule and making... Published 22 May, 2023 06:54am
Gill ton trumps Kohli’s 101 as Bangalore knocked out of IPL BENGALURU: Shubman Gill hit an unbeaten 104 to trump Virat Kohli’s record century as holders Gujarat Titans ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:52am
Green ton keeps Mumbai afloat in IPL play-off race MUMBAI: Australia’s Cameron Green hit his first-ever T20 century to lead the Mumbai Indians to a crushing... Published 22 May, 2023 06:48am
Medvedev wins maiden clay court title at Italian Open ROME: Daniil Medvedev beat Holger Rune 7-5, 7-5 to win the Italian Open on Sunday, his first trophy in a clay court... Published 22 May, 2023 06:42am
Murray pulls out of French Open PARIS: Former world number one Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open. The 36-year-old, who has made just ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:41am
PCB confirms 3 appointments to men’s selection body LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made three appointments to the national men’s selection committee,... Published 22 May, 2023 06:35am
Five Iranian border guards killed in Sistan-Baluchistan TEHRAN: Five Iranian border guards were killed Sunday during clashes with an armed group in the restive southeastern... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Israel far-right minister visits Al-Aqsa compound OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Contemptuous remarks: ECP issues notices to IK, others ISLAMAABD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued notices to the Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
No new courts being created for May 9 trials: Asif LAHORE: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Sunday that no new military courts were being created for... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Two soldiers martyred in Tank RAWALPINDI: Two soldiers of the Pakistan Army have embraced martyrdom in an intense exchange of fire while... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Direct flights between Baku, Sialkot to begin soon: Ambassador PESHAWAR: Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov has said that direct flights between Baku and ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Mushaal urges G20 countries to boycott summit in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of Peace and Culture Organization, Mushaal Hussein Mullick has urged the G20 countries to... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
PMD predicts rise in temperature in next two days ISLAMABAD: Day temperatures are likely to remain 03-05°C above normal in most plain areas during the next one to ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Usman Tarakai too quits PTI PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) former Member of National Assembly (MNA) from Swabi Usman Tarakai announced... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
MoHR, NCSW, UNFPA, Rozan jointly organise conference KARACHI: The Ministry of Human Rights, NCSW, UNFPA and Rozan are jointly organizing a two-day national conference on... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Welfare and social sector in Sindh: Rotary Club, SAU agree to work through JV HYDERABAD: Rotary International Club and Sindh Agriculture University have agreed to work through a joint venture on... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
May 9 violence: KP police arrests 809 suspects PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police on Sunday said overall 809 rioters have been arrested under terrorism... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
PML-Q holds rally to express solidarity with armed forces ISLAMABAD: On the direction of Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain, a rally was held in... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
FO condemns terrorist attack in Iran ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the Sarawan County of Iran on 20 May 2023,... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Health-card facility: Balochistan govt to get NADRA’s services QUETTA: The Balochistan government has inked an agreement with National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
PM accuses IK, former chief justice of causing harm to PKLI LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blamed the PTI chief Imran Khan and a former chief justice for causing ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
72 years of diplomatic ties: Punjab CM visits Chinese Consulate LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi on the eve of 72nd anniversary of Pakistan- China diplomatic... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Kashmir issue: India can no longer hoodwink international community: AJK President MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry and Kashmir-origin British... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Ashrafi says May 9 mayhem miscreants must be brought to justice LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East and Pakistan Ulema Council... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Minister visits CBD Punjab Walton Road project site LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation, Khawaja Saad Rafique, visited the CBD Punjab Walton Road project... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Punjab completes polio eradication campaign LAHORE: Punjab on Sunday wrapped up special polio eradication campaign in its last three remaining districts... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
‘Chelam Josh’ concludes PESHAWAR: The annual religious festival of the Kailash tribe, Chelam Josh, also known as Joshi in the local language... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Rehabilitation work on Quetta-Bostan track in full swing ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is putting maximum efforts to complete the rehabilitation work of a 33.50-kilometer... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Erdogan eyes third decade of rule in historic runoff ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cruises on Sunday into the final week before an historic runoff... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Biden says Republican debt ceiling demands ‘unacceptable’ WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Sunday slammed Republican demands in negotiations to resolve the US debt ceiling... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Africa Battles rage hours after Sudan rivals agree to ceasefire KHARTOUM: Residents of Sudan’s capital again awoke to heavy clashes Sunday morning just hours after rival generals... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Germany, S Korea agree to boost economic, security ties SEOUL: South Korea and Germany agreed to boost economic and security cooperation in the face of persisting global... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Zelensky wins new diplomatic, military support from G7 HIROSHIMA, (Japan): President Volodymyr Zelensky secured more arms, munitions and “unwavering” diplomatic ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
China says US chipmaker Micron failed security review BEIJING: China’s cybersecurity watchdog said Sunday US chipmaker Micron had failed a national security probe and... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
South Asia Modi arrives in Papua New Guinea for Pacific summit PORT MORESBY: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Papua New Guinea Sunday for talks with Pacific island leaders,... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Europe Greece’s ruling Conservatives set for big win, but majority unlikely ATHENS: Greece’s ruling New Democracy party was set for a crushing victory in a parliamentary election on Sunday,... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Middle East Regional rapprochement: Arab League Summit marks milestone: Saudi envoy ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki on Sunday said the Arab League Summit, hosted by the Kingdom... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Europe Ukraine aims to encircle Bakhmut as Russia says it captures city KYIV: Ukraine said on Sunday that its forces were still advancing around the edges of Bakhmut, aiming to encircle ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
‘National Film Production Institute’ inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Minister for information and broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday inaugurated the National Film... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Expert underscores need for dealing with illicit trade challenge LAHORE: Terming inaccurate statistics regarding illicit trade in Pakistan as a significant barrier to making... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 21, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (May 22, 2023).... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates Mixed trend witnessed on PSX KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed mixed trend during the outgoing week ended on May 19, 2023 due to ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates Futures spread up 2193bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 2193bps to 31.79 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
PM accuses PTI of committing anti-state acts LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday asserted that the May 9 rioters, who attacked military installations... Updated 22 May, 2023 08:57am
More than 10,000 workers arrested, claims Imran LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan apprehended on Sunday his arrest, saying that there was ... Updated 22 May, 2023 08:56am
ECC approves Rs1.146bn through TSG for trade missions ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs.1.146 billion through technical... Updated 22 May, 2023 09:07am
Personal data protection bill finalised ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information, Technology and Telecommunication has finalised the “Personal Data Protection... Updated 22 May, 2023 09:00am
Tobacco industry: FBR anticipates Rs200bn collection on FED hike ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has estimated to collect around Rs200 billion from the tobacco... Updated 22 May, 2023 09:09am
APCC meets on June 2 to propose PSDP budget ISLAMABAD: Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) meeting will be held on June 2 to propose public sector... Updated 22 May, 2023 08:59am
G7 leaders outline ‘de-risk, not decouple’ approach to China HIROSHIMA, (Japan): Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and... Updated 22 May, 2023 08:59am
Bilawal arrives in AJK to protest India’s violation of international laws MUZAFFARABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has arrived in... Updated 22 May, 2023 08:59am
FTO asks FBR to conduct ‘withholding audit’ of NHA ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct a withholding... Updated 22 May, 2023 08:58am
Rates PKR declines only marginally KARACHI: The rupee depreciated marginally by 0.26% in the inter-bank market, settling at 285.82 against the US ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Mayorship polls: Ghani says many PTI councillors may not vote for JI candidate KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Labour and Information, Saeed Ghani on Sunday said that the PPP have nine members less ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
‘A strong army is guarantor of a strong Pakistan’: HCSTSI chief HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani stated that... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Govt employees demand ‘relief’ through FY24 budget ISLAMABAD: All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) has demanded of the government to provide relief to the... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Rs400m approved for NFPI, says planning minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Ahsan Iqbal has stated that the government has... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Business leaders express solidarity with army ISLAMABAD: The businessmen of Islamabad Sunday said that the conspiracy to create a divide between the army and the... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
PM meets Sirajul Haq LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Sunday while conversing with chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq said... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Cotton & Textile Achieving cotton output target a must for economic stability: Baligh MULTAN: Governor Punjab, Engineer Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman, said that the agriculture was very important in the... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rates remain stable amid low trading volumes KARACHI: Stability in the rates of cotton was seen previous week. Trading volumes; however, continued to be very ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Let next elected govt present budget Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, unconditionally backed by Nawaz Sharif, the party supremo, as well as by Prime Minister... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
GDP estimates: fudging under way? The economic recession in Pakistan is getting worse. GDP contraction is happening at a much faster pace than was... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Letters What’s in store for this government? A wave of unease and anguish pervades the country. The events of May 9 have only added to the state of uncertainty ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Commodities Kitchen items’ prices show upward trend PESHAWAR: Upward trend in prices of important kitchen items, like live chicken/meat, vegetables, flour, pulses,... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
‘Pakistan paradox’ Argentina is a country that is well known for its football talent and Maradona is a name that most of the people ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Energy QatarEnergy awards $10bn gas contract to Technip Energies, CCC DOHA: State-owned QatarEnergy on Tuesday said it awarded a contract worth around $10 billion to a joint venture of... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Stocks Wall St slips on debt ceiling uncertainty NEW YORK: US stocks closed out the trading week on a soft note on Friday as early gains dissipated after US debt... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Artificial intelligence gives real boost to US stock market NEW YORK: Recent advances in artificial intelligence are fueling optimism over how businesses can operate more... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Commodities Coffee sets 12-year high LONDON: Robusta coffee futures on ICE rose to a fresh 12-year high on Friday, boosted by tight supplies, while sugar... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Stocks Saudi, Qatari markets little changed DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended flat in choppy trade on Sunday after negotiations to raise the US debt... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Stocks China shares edge down on weak sentiment SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Friday as a slew of weak data weighed on investor sentiment. Hong Kong stocks,... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Commodities Copper rebounds on optimism over US debt talks LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Friday on hopes that US politicians will seal a deal to avert a federal debt... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Energy Oil slips as debt talks pause HOUSTON: Oil prices reversed course to fall on Friday after US House Republicans and President Joe Biden’s... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Commodities Palm oil gains on renewed Chinese buying KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Friday, lifted by renewed buying by key importer China, ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Energy Fesco to outsource distribution of bills FAISALABAD: Chairman Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) WAPDA Malik Tahseen Awan has issued orders to... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Cotton & Textile Cotton production target must be achieved, says Punjab CM LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi presided over a high-level meeting at CM Office in which... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (May 15 to 19,... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Letters of credit: Banks asked to facilitate: Export-oriented sectors find favour with Dar Finance minister reiterates government’s resolve to overcome challenges and set the economy towards growth Updated 22 May, 2023 05:34pm
Delayed notifications: Wind energy association not happy with Power Division ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Wind Energy Association is reportedly unhappy with Power Division for delaying notifications of... Updated 22 May, 2023 09:01am
Industry Mines and mineral sector in Khyber district: Study delineates policy reforms, programmes to facilitate SMEs PESHAWAR: A qualitative study of mines and mineral sector in the tribal district Khyber, Khyber Pakhtukhwa has... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Industry ‘China-Pakistan Apiculture Forum’ held in Changsha BEIJING: China-Pakistan Apiculture Forum was held in Changsha, China, days ahead of the World Bee Day which falls on... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
FPCCI vows to hold joint Pak-Afghan trade expo PESHAWAR: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) vowed to organise joint Pak-Afghan Trade... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Industry Ethiopian envoy declared ‘best ambassador’ in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has declared Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am