Monster cyclone makes landfall in Covid-stricken India AHMEDABAD: A major cyclone packing ferocious winds and threatening a destructive storm made landfall in western ... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
US hits Myanmar ministers, central bank chief with sanctions WASHINGTON: The US Treasury slapped sanctions on 16 senior Myanmar officials and family members Monday, citing their... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
Boost for European fighter jet as Paris, Berlin, Madrid seal deal PARIS: France, Germany and Spain said Monday that they had reached agreement on the next phase of their plans to... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
Israeli aggression in Palestine: Governor raises issue with EU officials, UK MPs LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar held a telephonic conversation with the vice-president European... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:37am
Corona positivity rate surges to 10.93pc in Punjab LAHORE: The corona positivity rate in Punjab has surged to 10.93% from 8.34%, as out of 15,543 Covid-19 tests... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:37am
AC seeks reply in seizing of Nawaz’s properties on June 2 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad on Monday sought reply in connection with seizing of properties of... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:37am
PM pays tribute to Begum Nasim Wali ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday paid tribute to veteran politician and leader of Awami National Party... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
PPP office-bearers barred from using office in Punjab LAHORE: Member Federal Executive Council of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Aurang Zeb Burki has said that all the... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Bilawal not being briefed about water properly? ISLAMABAD: The ongoing controversy between the Sindh government and Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on water... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
KMC prepares rain emergency plan: administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Monday said that unpredictable rain can hit Karachi anytime due to... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
UBG office-bearers elected unopposed KARACHI: Zubair Tufail, Zafar Bakhtawari and Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig have been elected unopposed as president,... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Efforts on to ensure rule of law: CJP KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed on Monday said that all efforts were being made to... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
3,600 bikes, 2,000 mobile phones snatched in Ramazan KARACHI: More than 6,000 cases of street crimes were reported in Karachi during Ramazan. The police record shows... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Mehran Plant: Rafhan Maize Products Co temporarily stops production KARACHI: Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited has temporarily stopped production at its Mehran Plant located in... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Rescue operation: Faisal Edhi applies for Palestinian visa ISLAMABAD: Pakistani humanitarian activist Faisal Edhi announced that he has submitted a visa request with the... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Extremely hot weather to hit Karachi today KARACHI: Scorching temperature up to 45 degrees Celsius is likely to hit Karachi today, as ‘Tauktae’ is heading... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Probe into Kashmore massacre continues: Murtaza KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson and Advisor to CM for Law, Environment & Coastal Development Barrister... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Prince Charles launches tree-planting drive for Queen’s jubilee LONDON: Prince Charles on Monday urged the public to mark his mother’s 70th year as queen by planting trees around... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray ‘horrific’: WHO GENEVA: Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Tigray region is facing a horrifying situation with people dying of hunger, health... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Record 1,000 migrants reach Spain’s Ceuta enclave in one day MADRID: Around 1,000 migrants, a third of them minors, managed to reach Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
UNICEF says rich countries can afford to donate Covax jabs GENEVA: Countries belonging to the G7 and the European Union can afford to donate more than 150 million vaccines to... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Chileans elect left-leaning body to draft post-Pinochet constitution SANTIAGO: Chileans leaned left but turned their backs on traditional political parties in electing a 155-member body... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Russia extends Twitter slowdown, warns Facebook, YouTube MOSCOW: Russia said Monday it would continue slowing down Twitter’s operations over illegal content and threatened... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Turkey kills top Kurdish commander: Erdogan ANKARA: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that Turkish forces had killed a top Syrian Kurdish commander... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Left-behind Sanofi closes in on Covid vaccine PARIS: French pharmaceuticals giant Sanofi on Monday reported positive results in trials of its belated Covid-19 ... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Blinken welcomes Danish Arctic military boost COPENHAGEN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday welcomed Denmark’s plans to boost its military presence... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Wife of Belgian envoy to Seoul invokes immunity over assault SEOUL: The wife of Belgium’s ambassador to South Korea will exercise her diplomatic immunity to avoid criminal... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
US recovery could be ‘unprecedented’, says Fed official WASHINGTON: Bringing the US economy back from the brutal downturn caused by Covid-19 will take time, and hiccups ... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
EU, US move to end steel row and point to China BRUSSELS: The EU and US took a step towards a post-Trump trade truce on Monday, agreeing to hold talks to end a... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:36am
Separatist parties agree on new Catalan govt BARCELONA: More than three months after regional elections, Catalonia’s two main separatist parties said Monday... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against Indian variants WASHINGTON: The Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccines should remain highly effective against two coronavirus variants... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
US to send extra 20m vaccine doses abroad WASHINGTON: The United States will release an additional 20 million doses of Covid vaccines abroad, bringing the... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
UK eases lockdown as Asia outbreaks fuel concern LONDON/NEW DELHI: Britons hugged their loved ones and streamed into pubs, gyms and other indoor venues on Monday as... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
Gates left Microsoft board amid probe into relationship WASHINGTON: Bill Gates left the Microsoft board in 2020 as the board pursued an investigation into the... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
Dubai allows sports and music events, with vaccine DUBAI: Dubai said Monday it now allowed people to attend sports events and concerts, if they have been vaccinated... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2021 WASHINGTON: Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Florida, after fellow contestant Miss Myanmar used ... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
CDWP approves four uplift projects ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved as many as four development projects at cost of... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Withdrawal of 10 to 15 WHTs pledged ISLAMABAD: The government has pledged to do away with as many as 10 to 15 withholding taxes in the budget 2021-22,... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
BoI shows dismal performance: AGP ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has shown serious concern over the performance of the Board of... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am
Portfolios of some key federal secretaries changed ISLAMABAD: In a major reshuffle, the federal government Monday changed portfolios of some key federal secretaries.... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Maryam’s role akin to Indian politicians who caused Covid crisis: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said it was unfortunate that... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Shehbaz moves LHC seeking implementation of court order LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz ... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Shehbaz’s name placed on ECL ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Monday announced placing leader of the opposition in the National... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Shehbaz Sharif: Govt moves SC against LHC order ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday urged the Supreme Court to suspend the operation of the Lahore High ... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
PML-N leader for launching movement against ‘corrupt govt’ LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah has asked all the opposition parties to... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Afghan peace process: EU envoy, COAS discuss developments RAWALPINDI: Androulla Kaminara, Ambassador of European Union called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army ... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Covid-19 claims 74 more lives across country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday reported 3,232 new Covid-19 cases and 74 deaths, taking the national cases tally to... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Palestinian envoy lauds Pakistan for its unwavering support ISLAMABAD: Palestinian Ambassador Ahmed Jawad Rabaei has expressed his gratitude for Pakistan’s unwavering support... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Humanitarian services in UK: British PM honours four Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: British Prime Minister Borris Johnson has honoured the ‘One Million Meals’ campaign founded by four... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Qureshi leaves for Turkey ISLAMABAD: On the special instructions of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, on... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Holidaying for the longest time ever “Same o same o.” “How can you possibly say that!? We holidayed for the longest time ever in this country’s... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Fazl, Shehbaz summon PDM meeting in last week of May ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) President, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Sindh rulers behind theft of agricultural water: Haleem KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice president and Leader of Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Forex reserves up by $168m KARACHI: The country’s liquid foreign exchange reserves rose by $168 million during last week ended May 7, 2021,... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Rawalpindi Ring Road Project: Minister rejects allegation of links with housing societies ISLAMABAD: Federal Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Monday categorically refuted the allegation of having any... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Work on Allama Iqbal SEZ in full swing: Asim ISLAMABAD: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) on Monday said... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Affordability main cause of smoking at young age: research ISLAMABAD: The affordability is found to be the main facilitator for smoking, especially at a younger age, and this... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:37am
Allegations by leadership: ‘Strong’ demarche conveyed to Afghan envoy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made a “strong” demarche with Afghan envoy over the “irresponsible” and... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:37am
Anti-polio drive in Faisalabad from June 7 FAISALABAD: The next Anti Polio Campaign in Faisalabad district would continue from June 7 to 11 in the district and... Updated 18 May, 2021 09:37am
‘Production of oxygen through electrolysis process explored’: Covid unit at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital closed, CM told KARACHI: Sindh chief minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday endorsed the decision taken by the National Command and... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Letters India a failed state? Unfortunately, India is a threat to the region not because of its military belligerence but its woeful mishandling ... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Conspiracy epidemic, born in US, spreads in Europe “It’s not a virus, it’s a tool to use power,” says Monique Lustig in the Netherlands, while in Germany,... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Betrayal of the Palestinians The current round of violence in Palestine was triggered by the Israeli security forces trying to quell protests... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
State of provincial finances The four provincial governments combined play an important role in the public finances of the country. They account... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Buzdar vows to develop Punjab’s every city, town LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed his resolve to develop every city and town of the... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Businesses to remain shut on Saturdays, Sundays KARACHI: After a span of nine days, public transport and business activities have been resumed with strict adherence... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Tarin’s plan falls short of needed reform approach — II The 1990s’ world was mostly a neoliberal world with the Washington Consensus-styled policies such as small... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
‘Digital transformation opening up doors of opportunities’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman PTA Major General Amir Azeem Bajwa (retired) has said in his message that World... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
APAT withdraws protest call LAHORE: The traders’ community in Punjab has withdrawn their call for protest demonstrations in Islamabad after ... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Phutti arrival begins amid post-holiday session KARACHI: After the Eid holidays the partial arrivals of Phutti for the season 2021-22 has started in the cotton... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Major Gulf markets gain; Qatar falls DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday as financial shares rose, while the Qatari index... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Australian shares up, NZ down SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares ended higher on Monday, aided by gains in heavyweight gold stocks on the... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Stocks European stocks slip AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks dipped on Monday after staging a sharp recovery late last week, as underwhelming... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Stocks China stocks climb SHANGHAI: China shares closed at more than two-month highs on Monday, as sustained gains in consumer and healthcare... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Monday’s early trade: Tech stocks push top US indexes down NEW YORK: Technology stocks pulled Wall Street’s main indexes lower on Monday, as signs of inflationary pressures... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Japanese shares drop TOKYO: Japanese shares reversed course to settle lower on Monday, as worries over the slow pace of the domestic... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Banks, industrial stocks drag FTSE down LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 edged lower on Monday, dragged by banks and industrial stocks, while shares of Diploma... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Traders to stage protest against Israel’s aggression ISLAMABAD: Central body of All Pakistan Traders Organisation announced to stage a protest, on Friday, against lethal... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Business activities resume across KP PESHAWAR: Business and commercial activities here on Monday resumed across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as lockdown imposed to... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 17, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 18, 2021).... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (May 17, 2021).... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
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 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Rates.BR Index PSX jumps 621.64 points: BRIndex100 rallies KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend, after long Eid holidays, due to MSCI announcement... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Cotton & Texile Cotton ticks up NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures edged up from an over one-month trough on Monday, with a weaker dollar offsetting... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Energy Oil climbs on economic recovery hopes despite fresh Asian restrictions • US gasoline prices climb even as Colonial reopens after hack NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday,... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures rise TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Monday as investors hunt for bargains after a sharp drop last week and ahead... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Commodities Palm oil retreats from record high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell 1% on Monday, retreating from last session’s record high, as trade... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Commodities Paris wheat falls HAMBURG: European wheat futures fell on Monday, pressured by improved crop weather in Europe and the United States... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Commodities Raw sugar, arabica coffee move higher LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE were slightly higher on Monday with the market consolidating after a steep fall ... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Commodities Gold prices up in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Monday to their highest level in more than three months, as a dip in ... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Commodities Gold climbs in Europe AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Gold prices climbed to their highest in more than three months on Monday, driven by weaker US... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans, wheat and corn down CHICAGO: US soyabean, corn and wheat future were mostly lower on Monday, with improving weather for crop development... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold scales 3-1/2 month peak NEW YORK: Gold prices climbed on Monday to their highest in more than three months, with the precious metal ... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices steady MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices for the old crop were mostly stable last week, supported by a stronger rouble ... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
Commodities Ukraine grain export prices rise KYIV: Ukrainian wheat export prices have risen $5 a tonne over the past week thanks to global upward trend, the... Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion