Two French Alps avalanches kill seven LYON: Two avalanches in the French Alpine region of Savoie left seven people dead Saturday, prefecture sources ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
UK variant accounts for 70pc of Covid cases in Pakistan: researcher KARACHI: A coronavirus variant first discovered in the United Kingdom now accounts for up to 70% of COVID-19... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Asia Myanmar junta designates shadow govt as a 'terrorist' group YANGON: Myanmar's junta declared Saturday night that a group of ousted lawmakers running a shadow government would... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Trump administration obtained phone records of journalists WASHINGTON: The Trump administration secretly obtained the phone records of Washington Post journalists who reported... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Chinese rocket to tumble back to Earth in uncontrolled re-entry BEIJING: A large segment of a Chinese rocket is expected to make an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth's ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Europe Scottish independence party predicted to fall short of majority EDINBURGH: The Scottish National Party on Saturday appeared likely to fall short of its goal of an absolute majority... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Europe Hitachi trains withdrawn in UK over cracks LONDON: Four UK train operators on Saturday pulled a number of Hitachi high-speed trains from long-distance routes... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Algeria remembers mass killings under French rule ALGIERS: Algeria on Saturday honoured thousands killed by French forces in 1945, as the North African country waits... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Asia Kyrgyz court fines Canadian gold miner 2.5bn euros BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): A court in Kyrgyzstan has fined Canadian-owned miner Koumtor Gold Company more than 2.5... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
India deaths top 4,000 as Macron urges end to vaccine export limits • Pope backs temporary suspension of vaccine patents NEW DELHI/PORTO: New Covid-19 deaths surged past 4,000 for... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Bid to smuggle heroin foiled KARACHI: The Drug Enforcement Cell (DEC) of Pakistan Customs Airport Collectorate on Saturday foiled an attempt to... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Current Covid wave proving to be more acute than 2nd wave: IMF ISLAMABAD: The current wave of Covid-19 in Pakistan is proving to be more acute than the second wave, and the ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Experts for spreading awareness about environmental pollution ISLAMABAD: Experts called upon the need to spread awareness about the damage environmental pollution is causing the... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
PM believes in right to freedom of speech, says Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday said Prime Minister Imran... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Electricity price further increased: PPP slams govt for ‘storm of inflation’ due to IMF strict conditions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said that strict conditions were set by the International Monetary Fund ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Nearly 2774 people vaccinated against corona in F’abad FAISALABAD: As many as 2774 people were vaccinated against corona at Vaccination Centres in the district yesterday,... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
SECP, NIC hold webinar ‘An Overview of Growth Enterprise Board’ ISLAMABAD: While continuing its outreach efforts to promote start-ups and innovative solutions to the financial... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
PTI pushes every Pakistani under Rs 175,000 debt: Bilawal KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has criticized the economic policies of the PTI... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Need stressed for national policy on genetic disorders KARACHI: Sanofi Pakistan announced that a series of Webinars were held to discuss and debate the unmet needs of... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Punjab reports 1,817 fresh virus cases, 60 more fatalities LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of coronavirus as 1,817 new coronavirus cases and 60 more fatalities were... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
PFMA-Punjab warns of flour shortage during Eid holidays LAHORE: Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA-Punjab Zone) has warned of flour shortage during Eid holidays because... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Hamilton claims 100th pole in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying BARCELONA: World champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 100th pole on Saturday after setting the fastest time in... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
‘Happy’ Neymar extends PSG contract to 2025 PARIS: Neymar has signed a contract extension that will see him stay at Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Atletico and Barca draw hands advantage to Real Madrid MADRID: Barcelona and Atletico Madrid knew victory could fire them towards the La Liga title but a 0-0 draw at Camp... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Bayern Munich win ninth Bundesliga title in a row DORTMUND, (Germany): Bayern Munich were handed the Bundesliga champions for the ninth straight season Saturday,... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Spurs top-four hopes hang by a thread after Leeds defeat LEEDS: Leeds beat managerless Tottenham 3-1 on Saturday to put a huge dent in their ambitions of securing a coveted... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Juve women crowned Italian champions for fourth time MILAN: Juventus women sealed a fourth consecutive Serie A title on Saturday after their men’s team’s nine-year... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Real, Barca, Juventus defend Super League in face of UEFA ‘threats’ ROME: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus on Saturday defended the aborted Super League project in the face of... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Hazard apologised to me, the players and the club: Zidane MADRID: Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday Eden Hazard had apologised to him, the players and the club for laughing... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Osimhen double helps lift Napoli second in Serie A MILAN: Victor Osimhen scored twice as Napoli beat Spezia 4-1 to move second in Serie A on Saturday to keep in the... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Zverev sees off Thiem to reach Madrid Open final MADRID: Alexander Zverev produced an impressive display to beat Dominic Thiem in straight sets on Saturday and book... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Abid hits 200 as Pakistan take control of second Test HARARE: Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor paid tribute to Pakistan after the tourists took total control on the second... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
AU banks on Ghana’s Mahama to ease Somalia tensions NAIROBI: The African Union on Saturday named former Ghanaian president John Mahama its High Representative to ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Colombia president seeks to defuse crisis through dialogue BOGOTA: Facing anti-government protests that have spiraled into deadly violence, Colombian President Ivan Duque is... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Protesters demand justice for Mexico metro crash victims MEXICO CITY: Hundreds of protesters gathered in Mexico’s capital on Friday demanding justice for the people killed... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Investors back off view that Fed could raise rates in late 2022 NEW YORK: US investors who had been betting the Fed would raise rates as early as the end of next year abruptly... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Global banks turn hawkish on Brazilian interest rates BRASILIA: Brazilian interest rates are now likely to rise more quickly or more aggressively, according to a clutch ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
China urges UN states not to attend Xinjiang event NEW YORK: China has urged United Nations member states not to attend an event planned next week by Germany, the... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 8, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (May 9, 2021).... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Met office rules out moon sighting on 12th LAHORE: The Met Office has ruled out the possibility of moon sighting on the 12th of May and therefore there is a... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
UNISAME expresses faith in Tarin's comprehension of sector requirements ISLAMABAD: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has expressed full faith on Finance Minister Shaukat... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Federal Capital witnesses 61 incidents of crime against property ISLAMABAD: There were 61 incidents of crime against property in the capital city during the last week, resulting in... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
50pc increase in cigarette price to lead to reduction in demand: PIDE ISLAMABAD: A 50 percent increase in price of cigarettes would lead to the same amount of reduction in tobacco demand... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
MoF issues circular to remove pensioners' hurdles ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued a circular for removal of difficulties faced by those pensioners... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:32am
Energy Asrit-Kedam, Lower Sapat Gha hydropower projects: PEDO approves issuance of NoCs to concerned firms PESHAWAR: The Policy Board of Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) has accorded conditional approval... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
CM blames PDM for creating hurdles in development journey LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that neither incompetent opposition parties have any... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:32am
PSCA receives 1,137,244 irrelevant or hoax calls LAHORE: Punjab safe Cities Authority (PSCA) received 1,886,754 calls on its 15 emergency helpline from all over... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:32am
PR to operate 66 special trains on eve of Eidul Fitr LAHORE: In order to facilitate the passengers on the eve of Eid ul Fitr, the Pakistan Railways has decided to ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:32am
Motiwala, Vohra appreciate SBP gesture KARACHI: Businessmen Group (BMG) chairman Zubair Motiwala and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:32am
Bahria Town-villagers row: CM removes AC, Mukhtiarkar, SHO KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has taken the notice of row between villagers and Behria Town and... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:32am
WWF-Pakistan calls for ban on migratory birds' hunting KARACHI: Pakistan saw a rise in the population of migratory birds across its water bodies over the past two years, ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:32am
Energy Coal gasification, liquefaction projects to harm economy: experts KARACHI: Experts have warned against the harmful economic and environmental impacts of the government's move to... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Energy PSO launches digitally integrated oil terminal KARACHI: The nation's most progressive energy company, Pakistan State Oil (PSO), has once again taken the lead in... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
'Water scarcity should be tackled on a priority basis' KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian Zahid... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:32am
Letters Long holidays can amplify… It is heartening to note that State Bank of Pakistan has decided to open authorized bank branches dealing in foreign... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Kamala Harris walks political tightrope in US border role US vice presidents always yearn for a chance to share the spotlight, but when Kamala Harris got put in charge of the... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
PM’s visit to KSA: joint statement The following is the joint statement on the visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Energy puzzle The macroeconomic focus is clearly transitioning to growth. To make it sustainable, the energy sector puzzle needs ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:47am
Al-Aqsa mosque stormed, worshippers attacked to empty it OCCUPIED JERUS-ALEM: Israel braced for more protests Saturday after clashes at Occupied Jerusalem's flashpoint... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
30 killed, 52 wounded in blast near Afghan girls’ school KABUL: A blast outside a girls' school in an area of the Afghan capital populated largely by the Shiite Hazara... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Pakistan concerned at seizure of uranium in India: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Saturday noted with serious concern the reports about seizure of more than seven kilogram ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Embezzlement of sureties: IHC CJ directs FIA to conduct inquiry ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC), Athar Minallah, directed the Federal Investigation ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Shehbaz barred from flying to UK by FIA officials LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif was not allowed by the immigration authorities... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:31am
Commodities China corn output may rise BEIJING: China’s 2021 corn output is forecast to rise 4.3% from the previous year to 272 million tonnes, a... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Commodities Arabica coffee slips LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE fell on Friday as the market consolidated after hitting a four-year peak in ... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Commodities ICE canola futures break $1,000 barrier WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE nearby canola futures broke through $1,000 per tonne for the first time on Friday, as ... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Energy Asia gasoline crack ends week lower, naphtha gains SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline slipped on Friday and ended the week lower with industry participants weighing signs of... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Commodities EU maize planting progresses after chilly April PARIS: Maize planting in the European Union is in full swing as farmers catch up on a slow start during a chilly... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Commodities Egypt’s GASC seeks soyoil, sunflower oil CAIRO: Egypt’s state grains buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) on Saturday said it was... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Energy US natgas futures rise on cooler forecasts next week CHICAGO: US natural gas futures rose on forecasts for cooler weather and higher heating demand next week than... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (May 8, 2021).... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: No change in present outlook ahead of Eid holidays KARACHI: The sluggish trend remained continued in the local cotton market on Saturday. Market sources told that... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, May 09, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS BULLETIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS BULLETIN 06:55... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (May 8,... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (May 8, 2021).... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (May 8, 2021)... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
KSA, Pakistan agree to expand ‘horizons of cooperation’ • MBS, PM sign agreement on establishment of SPSCC • Agreements addressing the treatment of criminals, and ... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Sec 72 of Cos Act: Cos to have their shares in book-entry form only: SECP ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is planning to make it obligatory for all ... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Govt imposes Eid holiday shutdown as virus cases soar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday began a nine-day shutdown affecting travel and tourist hotspots in a bid to prevent ... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines: Pakistan receives first consignment via COVAX facility: Dr Faisal ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, Dr... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
General elections: Ordinance on voting thru EVMs promulgated ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has promulgated the ‘Elections (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2021’ paving the... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Major US pipeline targeted in cyber attack WASHINGTON: The largest fuel pipeline system in the United States was forced to shut down its entire network after a... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
PIA restructuring plan blocked ISLAMABAD: Secretary Cabinet, Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera has reportedly blocked PIA's restructuring plan prepared by... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Award of 6 exploration blocks to state-run cos: B’stan PA notifies body to take up issue with Centre ISLAMABAD: The Balochistan Assembly has notified a 10-member technical committee to take up the award of six... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Sales Tax regime: SHC strikes down SRO 583(I) 2017 KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has struck down SRO 583(I) 2017 by declaring it illegal and ultra vires of the... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Shab-e-Qadr tonight LAHORE: The faithful will mark the Shab-e-Qadr with traditional religious fervour on Sunday night. Laylatal-Qadr,... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Industry Chinese textile co signs deal with GB govt to train 2,000 workers LAHORE: A Lahore-based Chinese textile company Challenge has signed an agreement with the Gilgit-Baltistan ... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Taxes FBR devises integrated strategy to ensure increase in exports LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has devised an integrated strategy to ensure a significant increase in... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:29am
Industry FPCCI VP condemns inclusion of edible oil in SRO by FBR KARACHI: Nasir Khan, Vice President, The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
Taxes FTO recommendation on Pral, I&I officials stays unimplemented ISLAMABAD: A key recommendation of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) remained unimplemented by the Federal Board of... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
EU and India agree to restart trade talks at 'landmark' summit PORTO, (Portugal): The EU and India agreed Saturday to relaunch long-stalled trade talks in a major push to boost... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
TTP resurgence EDITORIAL: Four FC soldiers were martyred and six others wounded while busy constructing border fence in Zhob... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Widening trade deficit EDITORIAL: It ought to be a matter of some concern that everybody in the government is harping on about exports... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Industry Inclusion of Pakistan in Amazon’s sellers list lauded KARACHI: Faisal Moiz Khan, President North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), while welcoming the... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:29am
Weekly inflation: Significant increase in mutton, beef, chicken prices observed ISLAMABAD: Mutton, beef, and chicken prices have witnessed significant increase during this week past as compared... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
New drone attack targets US forces in Iraq BAGHDAD: A drone packed with explosives hit an Iraqi base housing US troops early Saturday causing damage but no... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
4G signal strength: No CMO achieves 90pc confidence level in Lahore: PTA ISLAMABAD: None of the Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) have achieved the 90 percent confidence level in Lahore with... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Number of 3G, 4G users reaches 98.12m: PTA ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 98.12 million by end-March 2021 compared to 96.26... Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am
Industry Positive growth in LSM lauded: ‘Need to achieve 7pc economic growth to reduce debt, create jobs’ LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman Mian Anjum... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
BMW drives profits sharply higher in Q1 BERLIN: German luxury carmaker BMW said Friday that earnings rose sharply in the first three months of the current... Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer