Putin felt minor side effects from COVID-19 vaccine MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday he had experienced minor side effects from the coronavirus... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny asks for painkiller injections MOSCOW: Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny asked for help from a public commission to get access to painkiller... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Bernie Sanders joins union drive as clashes with Amazon intensify BIRMINGHAM: Senator Bernie Sanders joined the drive Friday to unionize Amazon workers in Alabama as clashes... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Top court upholds Canada’s federal carbon tax OTTAWA: The Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday upheld a national carbon tax that is the centrepiece of Prime... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Optimism but concern as megaship still stuck in Suez SUEZ, (Egypt): Hope rose Sunday that salvage efforts could free a mammoth container ship that has blocked the Suez... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:52am
Europe Swiss town votes on whether to be German or French GENEVA: Residents in a small town in northwestern Switzerland voted in a referendum Sunday on whether to be remain... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:49am
Middle East Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi rigged boats, drones DUBAI: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen’s Houthi forces has destroyed two explosive-laden boats that the... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:45am
USA New York state announces deal to legalize recreational marijuana NEW YORK: Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York state lawmakers formally agreed in late-night talks on a deal to... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:26am
Australia ends pandemic wage subsidy SYDNEY: Australia on Sunday ended a pandemic wage subsidy scheme despite official warnings that up to 150,000 people... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:23am
Europe Relief in Gibraltar as face masks come off outside GIBRALTAR: Gibraltarians heaved a sigh of relief on Sunday when finally they were allowed to move around their... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:21am
Putin urges Russians to get vaccinated MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called on his fellow citizens to get inoculated against the... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:18am
French Covid jabs will catch up with Britain ‘in a few weeks’: Macron PARIS: France will have caught up with Britain on the number of people vaccinated against Covid-19 “in a few... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:16am
One dead, 5 wounded in Vancouver library knife attack VANCOUVER: An attacker armed with a knife stabbed and killed one woman and wounded another five people at a library... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:12am
USA Pandemic fuels travel boom — in virtual reality WASHINGTON: Jem Jenkins Jones was stuck at home in Wales for much of the past year amid pandemic lockdowns but... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Europe French Socialist reignites row over ‘non-white’ meetings PARIS: A black French politician came under fire on Sunday for saying that whites should "keep quiet" if allowed ... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Africa Sudan, rebel faction sign deal on peace talks JUBA: Sudan's government signed an agreement with a rebel faction on Sunday to guide future peace negotiations as ... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Asia World Press Photo opens in Hong Kong after being nixed over security fears HONG KONG: An exhibition of World Press Photo winners opened at a different venue in Hong Kong Sunday after a local... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Qureshi holds telephonic conversation with Saudi FM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday held telephonic conversation with the Saudi Foreign ... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Fazl, Maryam suspend political activities ISLAMABAD: Two top opposition leaders; Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman and Pakistan... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
India turned into slaughterhouse for minorities: governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has termed the massacre of 323 Kashmiris during the 600 days of... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Global climate change: Pakistan provides world a solution: PM’s aide ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam has said that Pakistan has... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Violation of Covid-19 SOPs: Managers of 11 wedding halls arrested PESHAWAR: At least 11 wedding halls managers were arrested over violation of the coronavirus Standard Operation... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Smart lockdown imposed in nine localities of Peshawar PESHAWAR: Keeping in view the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the provincial capital, the local... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Qureshi to attend Dushanbe conference ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will lead the Pakistan delegation at the 9th Heart of... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Citizens violating SOPs in markets, public transport RAWALPINDI: The third wave of coronavirus has hit hard as the number of confirmed cases of the deadly virus across... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Virtual edition of 12th KLF concludes KARACHI: The third and final day of the 12th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), which is being held virtually and... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Sindh reports 282 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: Fortunately no death stemming from Coronavirus reported, however 282 new cases emerged when 9,140 tests ... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Spain win against Georgia TBILISI: Dani Olmo’s injury-time strike gave Spain a 2-1 win in Georgia on Sunday as the 2010 world champions... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Kane ends England goal drought to sink Albania TIRANA: Harry Kane ended his six-game England goal drought as he inspired a 2-0 win in Albania in Sunday’s World... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Portugal controversially denied in World Cup qualifying, Belgium held PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo was controversially denied an injury-time winner as Portugal blew a two-goal lead to be ... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
India seal ODI series win against England PUNE: India beat England by seven runs on Sunday to clinch the one-day series 2-1 despite a courageous unbeaten 95... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Dembele scores, Mbappe misses penalty as France beat Kazakhstan NUR-SULTAN, (Kazakhstan): Ousmane Dembele scored the opening goal as holders France beat Kazakhstan 2-0 away on... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Osaka into Miami last 16 by walkover as Stojanovic withdraws MIAMI: Japan’s Naomi Osaka advanced into the fourth round of the WTA and ATP Miami Open by walkover on Sunday ... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Qatar human rights protests spread across World Cup qualifiers PARIS: Denmark on Sunday joined Norway and other European national teams in a growing movement protesting against ... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:06am
New Zealand cruise in first Bangladesh T20 HAMILTON: An unbeaten 92 from Devon Conway and a four-wicket burst from Ish Sodhi ensured New Zealand romped to... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:05am
Hamilton wins thrilling season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix SAKHIR, (Bahrain): Lewis Hamilton produced another stunning demonstration of his supreme racing talent on Sunday to... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:01am
South Africa eliminated from Cup of Nations JOHANNESBURG: South Africa failed to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 2-0 to Sudan Sunday in ... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:00am
Post-Covid-19 era: Pakistan to be first world cricket side to play in Zimbabwe LAHORE: Pakistan will become the first men’s international cricket side to play in Zimbabwe in the post-Covid-19... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:57am
Asia Beijing enveloped in hazardous sandstorm BEIJING: The Chinese capital Beijing woke on Sunday morning shrouded in thick dust carrying extremely high levels of... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:34am
Asia Philippines deploys air force jet over Chinese ships MANILA: A Philippine air force jet is conducting daily patrols over Chinese fishing vessels parked near a disputed... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:33am
Africa Ex-Madagascar leader Didier Ratsiraka dies ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar’s longtime former leader Didier Ratsiraka, a naval officer and instigator of a socialist... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:29am
Asia Japan to issue digital vaccine passport TOKYO: Japan is set to issue digital health certificates to citizens who have been vaccinated against COVID-19,... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:21am
Sanctuary for stray dogs set up in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Dr Inam Abdul Ghani, a volunteer from Islamabad, has come forward to provide shelter and medical care to... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
PTA decides to amend cellular mobile network QoS regulations ISLAMABAD: With growing concerns on quality of service parameters including call drop, call quality, and data... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Offender arrested ISLAMABAD: Police arrested a proclaimed offender in Bharakahu who held two minor kids hostage and demanded to call... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:26am
Educational institutions in Islamabad closed till April 11 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad administration on Sunday announced the closure of all private and government educational... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:29am
Public gathering at graveyards banned ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICTA) has banned any kind of public gathering in graveyards ... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:32am
PIN takes initiative for treatment of Parkinson’s patients LAHORE: Punjab Institute of Neurosciences has taken a good initiative for the treatment of Parkinson’s patients... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:35am
Principals selection at public sector colleges: HEC Punjab develops policy framework LAHORE: Higher Education Department Punjab has developed a policy framework to select suitable candidates for the... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:39am
Covid-19 continuously wrecking havoc in Punjab: Firdous LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that coronavirus is... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:40am
Accident kills five in Sheikhupura SHEIKHUPURA: In a severe accident between a bus and a trailer as many as five persons including woman and children... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust appeals for Zakat donations LAHORE: Chief Medical Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust Dr Muhammed Aasim... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
‘PPP ready to hold peaceful long march, protest against govt’ KARACHI: As the war of words between the two main opposition parties intensified, it was the Pakistan Peoples Party... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Intel to spend $20bn on US chip plants as CEO challenges Asia dominance SAN FRANCISCO: Intel Corp will greatly expand its advanced chip manufacturing capacity as the new chief executive... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
PDA chalks out action plan for mega projects’ completion PESHAWAR: Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) has chalked out roadmap for ongoing mega development projects along... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Railways rejects rumours about downsizing RAWALPINDI: The authorities of Pakistan Railways have rejected the rumours about downsizing saying, no employee of... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (March 28, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (March 29, 2021).... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Rates.BR Index PSX remains positive: BRIndex100 gains 73.75 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed positive trend during the outgoing week ended on March 26, on the back of... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread increases by 1161bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 1161bps to 12.45 percent on the last day of outgoing wee. Trading... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Killing of youths sparks protests in Jani Khel PESHAWAR/DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Thousands of protesters broke through a police blockade in Jani Khel on Sunday as they... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Housing finance: PM asks banks to take pro active approach ISLAMABAD: Boom in construction sector would bring economic stability in the country by generating employment... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
MoMA to challenge GST on CDC imposed by Sindh govt ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) is to challenge General Sales Tax (GST) on Channel Development Cess... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
BD violence spreads after Modi’s visit, attacks on Hindu temples, train COX'S BAZAR: Hundreds of members of a hardline Islamist group attacked Hindu temples and a train in eastern... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Troops fire at funeral as Myanmar mourns bloodiest day since coup RANGON: Myanmar security forces opened fire on Sunday, witnesses said, at people gathered for the funeral of one of... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Pro-IS network behind Indonesian cathedral suicide bombing JAKARTA: The suicide bombing at an Indonesian cathedral on Palm Sunday was carried out by two members of a... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
UK ministers reject Sanjeev Gupta’s bailout plea: FT LONDON: British ministers have rejected a request from mining magnate Sanjeev Gupta for a 170 million pound ... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
No military solution to Afghan conflict: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Sunday said there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan. “We have... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
UK conglomerate sued over rape allegations by Malawi tea workers LONDON: A UK-based conglomerate and a plantation owner in Malawi which supplies some of Britain's biggest tea brands... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
July-December 2020: 21.08pc increase in domestic debt servicing cost witnessed ISLAMABAD: There was an increase of 21.08 percent in domestic debt servicing cost during the first six months... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
PM wishes Hindu community happy Holi ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday wished the Hindu community a very happy Holi. In a tweet he said,... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Letters An ambivalent approach to Covid-19 challenge How alarming it is that Covid-19 positivity rate in Punjab remained over 14 percent for the third consecutive day on... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Urgent need for research Ministry of Finance uploaded the Monthly Economic Update and Outlook (Update) February 2021 on its website, and as... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Security without humanity “Shocking how little has been done to avert an entirely predictable catastrophic moral failure,” said Director... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Goldman Sachs dustup hits nerve as pandemic blurs work-life line A revolt by junior Goldman Sachs’ bankers over work weeks that can stretch to as long as 105 hours has inspired... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
HEC chairman slot: ‘Professionals be included in selection body’ LAHORE: The Secretary Punjab University Academic Staff Association Dr. Amjad Magsi along with Vice Presidents Dr.... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Extension in schools’ vacations: NEC rejects govt’s decision PESHAWAR: The National Education Council (NEC), a group of private educational institutions, has rejected the... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Energy Over 265 Chinese personnel arrive for CPEC projects BEIJING: As many as 235 personnel from PowerChina International Group Limited (PowerChina) and 31 workers from other... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Prices witness significant decline KARACHI: The prices of cotton in local market witnessed a significant decline of Rs 300 per maund under the ... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Energy US govt to expand biofuels forecasts as renewable diesel sector grows CHICAGO/NEW YORK: The US departments of agriculture and energy plan to change two closely watched monthly reports to... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Didi leans towards NY for IPO, eyes valuation of at least $100bn HONG KONG: China’s top ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing is leaning toward picking New York over Hong Kong for its... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Stocks Cboe stock exchange expands into Asia to broaden market data LONDON: Cboe Global Markets Inc said on Thursday it was expanding into Asia by acquiring share trading platforms in... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Stocks Major Gulf markets gain as Suez Canal jam continues DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, as investors shrugged off the Suez Canal jam on hopes... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Robinhood aims to allow users to buy into IPOs NEW YORK: Robinhood Markets Inc is building a platform to “democratize” initial public offerings (IPOs),... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Stocks Emerging stocks funds now lead declines this year: Lipper BENGALURU: Hammered by the fallout from a surge in US government bond yields, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: Investors look to utilities to weather any market rout NEW YORK: Investors looking for ways to protect themselves from a potential market downturn and rising inflation ... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Energy Energy firms seize on carbon tech, environmental goals to build new businesses HOUSTON: Major energy companies are turning their carbon sequestration technologies and projects into business... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
China tightens scrutiny over credit rating industry BEIJING: China moved to tighten scrutiny over its credit rating business on Sunday, issuing draft rules aimed at... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 07:09am
Cotton & Textile Soft loans: PCGA constitutes task force body MULTAN: Chairman Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA), Dr Jassu Mal, has constituted a task force committee to... Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:28am
Prices of grocery items up ahead of Ramazan PESHAWAR: A steep increase in prices of chicken meat, sugar, flour, vegetables, fruits and other grocery items was... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Cineworld dives into huge loss LONDON: Cinema chain Cineworld on Thursday said it fell into a big loss last year because its movie theatres were... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Louvre puts entire collection online PARIS: The Louvre museum in Paris said Friday it has put nearly half a million items from its collection online for... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Aaj TV - Monday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Rates.Banks Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JULY TO DEC 2020) KARACHI: Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Rates.The Rupee Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
PM makes passionate plea; curbs toughened ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Sunday the third peak of coronavirus is far more intense and deadlier that... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Sell-off process of PSEs by PC: Hafeez incensed by ‘delaying tactics’ ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has reportedly grilled Privatisation Commission (PC) for using... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Sugar crisis probe: FIA summons 40 satta players LAHORE: A few days after registration of FIRs against some prominent sugar barons and satta-agents (speculative... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Discos’ sell-off: tread the path with care EDITORIAL: Nothing is more important than fixing the energy circular debt problem in Pakistan. Increasing tariff... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
The in-person meeting PM could do without EDITORIAL: It is hard to believe but true. Prime Minister Imran Khan held a meeting with his media team inside his... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Industry Record coal loading for Yousufwala freight trains KARACHI: Pakistan Railways Karachi on Sunday claimed to have loaded an unprecedented number of 392 wagons of coal in... Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
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