China urges nations to build 'Great Wall of Immunity' against coronavirus BEIJING: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community on Saturday to build a "Great Wall of... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Russia sets another Covid record as world battles Delta variant MOSCOW: Russia reported its fifth record for daily Covid-19 deaths in a row on Saturday, as countries around the... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Ethiopian rights body demands security of civilians ‘a priority’ ADDIS ABABA: The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission on Saturday called for urgent measures to ensure “the safety ... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Woes deepen at Vodafone’s India unit MUMBAI: Woes are deepening for Vodafone’s India unit as it seeks more time to pay mobile network fees levied by ... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Didi says it stores all China user and roads data in China HONG KONG/BEIJING: China’s ride hailing giant Didi Global Inc stores all China user and roads data at servers in... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Middle East Egypt opens strategic Mediterranean naval base MARSA MATROUH, (Egypt): Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday opened a strategic naval base on the... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Regime shelling kills 9 civilians in NW Syria IBLIN, (Syria): Seven children were among nine civilians killed by Syrian regime artillery fire Saturday in the... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Europe Cyprus seeks Israel, EU help to fight wildfire LARNACA, (Cyprus): Cyprus on Saturday requested emergency assistance of planes from Israel and the EU to fight a... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Six die in crash of private plane in Haiti PORT-AU-PRINCE: Six people were killed when a private airplane crashed south of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince,... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
43 missing off Tunisia after migrant boat sinks TUNIS: At least 43 people were missing off the southeastern coast of Tunisia after a boat carrying more than 120... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Europe In Poland, ex-EU chief Tusk returns to opposition role WARSAW: Former EU chief Donald Tusk returned to frontline politics against Poland’s governing right-wing populists... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Canadian military on alert as wildfires rage OTTAWA: The Canadian military was on standby Saturday to help evacuate towns and fight more than 170 wildfires ... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
‘Central Asia through Afghanistan will be potential hub of trade’ KARACHI: Vice President of Pakistan Businesses Forum, Ahmad Jawad said Central Asia through Afghanistan will be the... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
PML-N condemns FIA notice sent to Hamza Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: The PML-N Secretary Information, Marriyum Aurangzeb, has strongly condemned the FIA notice sent to Hamza... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
KP PPP to observe black day tomorrow against imposition of martial law PESHAWAR: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter has announced the observance of black day on... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
PML-N condemns baton-charging on students ISLAMABAD: PML-N Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb, while strongly condemning the baton-charging on students,... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Inflation, unemployment broken all records under PTI rule: JI KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday said that inflation and... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Bilawal will get nothing from US visit: Shahbaz Gill KARACHI: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill on Saturday said that... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
France's Le Pen seeks to regain momentum after poll setback PERPIGNAN, (France): French far-right leader Marine Le Pen Saturday hosted a two-day party congress seeking to find... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Africa UN-backed Libya talks fail to reach consensus on elections GENEVA: UN-sponsored talks aimed at paving the way for elections in Libya in late December failed to find common... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Former French PM Fillon joins Russian oil company board MOSCOW: Former French prime minister Francois Fillon has been named to the board of Russian state oil company... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
USA Eleven arrested in armed militia group stand off with police near Boston ATLANTA: Eleven heavily armed, self-professed militia members were arrested near Boston Saturday, ending an ... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Russian warplanes practice bombing enemy ships in Black Sea drills MOSCOW: Russian warplanes practiced bombing enemy ships in the Black Sea during training exercises, Russia said on... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Europe Senior cardinal, 9 others, face Vatican fraud trial VATICAN CITY: An influential Cardinal and nine others will be tried over alleged financial wrongdoing linked to the... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Asia Two feared dead, 20 missing in Japan landslides over rains TOKYO: At least two people were feared dead on Saturday after landslides triggered by heavy rains hit the central... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users NEW YORK: Social media platforms Facebook and Instagram were down for thousands of users on Saturday, according to... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Asia Thousands of S Korean workers rally in coronavirus-hit Seoul SEOUL: Thousands of South Korean workers staged a rally in downtown Seoul to demand better conditions, video images... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Dr Essa Lab holds free medical camp at KPC KARACHI: A free medical camp, which was organized by Dr Esa Laboratories for the journalists' fraternity concluded ... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Customs JIAP collects Rs54.109bn during FY 2020-21 KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate Jinnah International Airport, Karachi has collected Rs54.109 billion during... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Empowering reserved representation in LG system demanded LAHORE: Speakers at a convention "empowering local minorities' representation' called for electing the local bodies... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Robbers, burglars, thieves strike 50 places in capital last week ISLAMABAD: Robbers, burglars, and thieves struck at 50 different places in the capital and made off with cash and... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Climate experts laud govt's launch of green bond projects ISLAMABAD: Climate experts have lauded the government's initiatives of Green Financing through launch of green bond... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Pakistanis going abroad will get Moderna vaccine ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar on Saturday said that Pakistanis going abroad will be given the... Updated 04 Jul, 2021 08:56pm
Medical students protest against National Licensing Exam LAHORE: Hundreds of students of the prestigious medical institution participated in the protest. All associations of... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Pakistan will not allow any drone strikes in country: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan, on Saturday said Pakistan will not allow any country to use its... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Electricity tariff: 'Relief by govt will reduce financial hardships' KARACHI: Economic & Financial Analyst Ateeq Ur Rehman has said that Pakistan has highly taxed electricity... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Rizwan keen to show best performance in series against England LAHORE: Wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has said that he has worked hard on his batting and wicket keeping and... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
GSMA conveys concerns to Tarin over new levy on voice call ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) has conveyed serious concerns to Finance Minister... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Transfers and postings being ‘sold’ in Punjab, alleges PML-N leader LAHORE: Raising serious reservations over governance in PTI-led Punjab government, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
CPG to host ‘Safe Karachi Conference’ today KARACHI: Corporate Pakistan Group (CPG) will host ‘Safe Karachi Conference’ today (Sunday) with an objective to... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Interest-free loans to small farmers wouldn’t end role of middleman: PKI ISLAMABAD: The farmers’ associations on Saturday said that provision of interest free loans to small farmers... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Girl Guides Association, UoL announce internship programme LAHORE: The Girl Guides Association Punjab and University of Lahore (UoL) have announced to launch a six-month... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Punjab witnessing gradual decline in Covid-19 infection rate LAHORE: The province of Punjab is witnessing a gradual decline in Covid-19 infection rate, as out of total 16973... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Pakistan's Kashmir policy has weakened over course of time: Abdul Basit KARACHI: Pakistan's former ambassador Abdul Basit on Saturday said that he is not optimistic about the prospects of... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Basharat for improving liaison between law enforcement agencies, cabinet body LAHORE: Punjab Law and Cooperatives Minister Raja Basharat has said that law enforcing agencies should improve their... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Ijaz-ul-Haq, CM discuss political situation LAHORE: Former federal minister Ijaz ul Haq, MNA, called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar here Saturday... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Money trail of Rs25bn: FIA serves show-cause notice on Hamza to submit documentation in 30 days LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency has on Saturday served a show-cause notice to Punjab Assembly Opposition... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Africa Two soldiers jailed for deadly E Guinea army camp blast MALABO, (Equatorial Guinea): Two Equatorial Guinea soldiers were handed lengthy prison sentences after being found... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Middle East Saudi debt management centre names acting CEO DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Centre has named Hani al-Medaini as its acting chief executive, it... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Broadcom settles US antitrust case on chip market SAN FRANCISCO: US regulators on Friday announced an antitrust settlement with Silicon Valley chip maker Broadcom,... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 3, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (July 4, 2021).... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
‘Profit on debt’ CDNS to charge 30pc WHT on persons not appearing in ATL ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) will charge 30 percent withholding tax on “profit on... Updated 04 Jul, 2021 09:42am
Tractor subsidy scheme: NAB takes notice of ACE probe ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sindh has taken the notice of an “unlawful” probe initiated by... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
PECO affairs have put govt in a bind ISLAMABAD: The seemingly controversial affairs of Pakistan Engineering Company (PECO) are said to have put the... Updated 04 Jul, 2021 09:43am
PM to review progress of CPEC-related projects tomorrow KECH: Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPEC) Asim Saleem Bajwa has said that Prime Minister ... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Road infrastructure to address grievances of Balochistan: CPEC authority chief ISLAMABAD: Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa (R) said... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Rs12.65bn claims of exporters disbursed in FY21 ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs (Exports), Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi, has disbursed Rs 12.65 billion... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Allocations for development projects: Govt releases 1.31pc more in FY21 ISLAMABAD: The Federal government has released 1.31 percent more for various development projects in 2020-21 against... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Kamyab Pakistan Programme to be launched in ‘next few days’ ISLAMABAD: The federal government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday decided to launch the ‘Kamyab... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Pak-Afghan border: Fencing being reinstalled at Zero Point ISLAMABAD: Afghan Taliban's purported return to patrol the border areas in Paktia province with Pakistan is said to... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Taliban gain nine more districts in two Afghan provinces KABUL: The Taliban have taken control of nine districts in two Afghan provinces, as the militants intensify their... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Maryam Nawaz won't participate in PDM's Swat rally: Ameer Muqam ISLAMABAD: The erstwhile Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leaders held responsible for alienating the ANP and PPP... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
NAB seeks Interpol's help to bring back Zardari's 'front man' ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi has decided to approach Interpol besides utilizing all... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Appointments in NTDC: Notices issued to SAPM, NTDC chief ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Power... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
TikTok back in Pakistan after court revokes ban KARACHI: TikTok was running again in Pakistan Saturday after a provincial court lifted suspension of the popular... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Tensions in Indian armed forces after Gen Rawat ridiculed air force NEW DELHI: Tensions escalated between Indian armed forces over the creation of four new integrated theatre commands,... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
LNG-based general industries, other sectors: Gas supply yet to be restored ISLAMABAD: Gas supply to LNG-based general industries, fertilizer plants and CNG stations in various regions of the... Updated 04 Jul, 2021 09:40am
Saeed Ghani's message to NAB: 'I dare you to arrest me' ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) senior leader and Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani on Saturday... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Israeli officials claim cargo ship possibly attacked OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/DUBAI: Israeli defence officials were checking whether Iranian forces were behind a possible... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Seven Pakistanis die in Canada house fire OTTAWA: Seven Pakistanis including four young children were killed Friday night when a fire ripped through a home in... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Saudi Arabia suspends UAE flights due to virus variant RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has suspended flights to three countries, including the neighbouring United Arab Emirates, to... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Letters Local govts and democratic state - I I may kindly be permitted to avail your precious space to point out an amazing situation in relation to the... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Auto policy: the balancing act A new auto policy is in the offing. Expected price reductions in local and imported cars are making rounds on the... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
An eyewitness account: Riding out the storm The past midnight announcement at the Islamabad international airport on Saturday, June 26 informed the passengers ... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Amazon, Tata say Indian govt e-commerce rules will hit businesses Amazon.com Inc and India's Tata Group warned government officials on Saturday that plans for tougher rules for ... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items witness increasing trend ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend during this week past as compared... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
PDMA urges DCs to take measures during torrential rains LAHORE: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued alert to all the Deputy Commissioners of 36... Updated 04 Jul, 2021 11:19pm
‘Resumption of coal-handling at KPT damaging for environment’ LAHORE: A civil society organization (Citizens for Environment) has urged the government not to give in to coal... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Stocks SECP approves amendments to NCCPL Regulations ISLAMABAD: In another significant development, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Al-Khidmat Karachi sets up 12 rain emergency centres KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has all set to serve the masses in case of any emergency during the upcoming monsoon... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Anti-encroachment drive: Sindh govt approaches SC for rehabilitation of affectees KARACHI: The Sindh government on Saturday approached the Supreme Court (SC) to provide Rs30 billion from the funds... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
MQM-P holds rally for giving Karachi due share, demands new province in Sindh KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Saturday invited the political parties of Karachi to join ... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan announces divorce MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan announced Saturday that he is splitting with his wife of 15 years, film-maker... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Commodities Brazil corn export season kicks off timidly SAO PAULO: Brazil’s corn export season kicked off this month, albeit slowly, with the number of ships expected to... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Commodities Corn futures retreat on profit-taking, still end up 12pc for week • Traders adjust position before US holiday weekend Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains unwavering KARACHI: The local cotton market on Saturday remained stable and volume remained satisfactory. Cotton Analyst ... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Commodities Chile’s Antofagasta inks copper ore supply deals with China smelters SHANGHAI: Chilean miner Antofagasta PLC has signed contracts to supply Chinese copper smelters with copper... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Commodities Raw sugar gains 6.9pc in week NEW YORK/LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose again on Friday to close the week with strong gains, with investors... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Energy OPEC+ agrees new oil deal but without UAE agreement LONDON: OPEC+ agreed on Friday to add more oil to the market from August and extend the duration of their pact on... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Energy White House worried about high oil prices; sees enough production capacity WASHINGTON: The White House said on Friday it is concerned about the impact of rising oil prices on US consumers but... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 3, 2021).... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (July 3, 2021) Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
EAC underscores need for speeding up sell-off process Stresses need to complete transaction of LNG-based power plants in current financial year Updated 04 Jul, 2021 09:33am
Trade deficit widened by 34.10pc ISLAMABAD: The country’s trade deficit widened by 34.10 percent to $31.057 billion during the fiscal year... Published 04 Jul, 2021 03:41am
RDA fetches $1.5bn inflows in nine months KARACHI: Roshan Digital Account (RDA) has fetched foreign inflows amounted to $1.5 billion during the nine months.... Updated 04 Jul, 2021 09:41am
‘Forced’ load-shedding has been done away with: govt ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday claimed that ‘forced’ load-shedding has been done away with after gradual... Updated 04 Jul, 2021 09:40am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion
CCP issues report on state of competition in power sector: Discos asked to strengthen MIRAD for better business planning