Taxmen found involved in 'unique' scam Federal Tax Ombudsman Dr Asif Mahmood Jah unearths scam involving tax officials who sought accountholders' information through issuance of fake/forged notices Updated 01 Nov, 2021 09:40am
Digital mode of payment: 40-day grace period granted to corporate sector ends ISLAMABAD: The 40 days grace period granted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to the corporate sector for... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 09:40am
Govt-TLP standoff ends ISLAMABAD: Federal government, Sunday, announced it had reached an agreement with Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) ... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 09:39am
Weekly review: Investor sentiment remains optimistic at PSX KARACHI: Investor sentiment remained optimistic at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) during the previous week backed... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 10:43am
Delayed tariff petitions: Nepra seeks action against Discos ISLAMABAD: Chairman, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Tauseef. H. Farooqi has asked Secretary... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 09:36am
JI chief blames ruling elite for country's woes LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has held the ruling elite responsible for the country's problems,... Published 01 Nov, 2021 06:26am
Cyber attack: Affected parts repaired: bank KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) said on Sunday that it has countered the threats, erupted after the cyber... Published 01 Nov, 2021 06:26am
Over 6,000 candidates appear in SU entrance test HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh continued conduct of pre-entry test on the next consecutive day on Sunday for... Published 01 Nov, 2021 06:24am
PM to chair PTI core body's meeting today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened an important meeting of the Core Committee of the ruling party-... Published 01 Nov, 2021 06:17am
Commodities Sharp increase in prices of essential food items witnessed PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities have sharply risen up in the retail market, according to a survey... Published 01 Nov, 2021 06:15am
Biden talks F-16s, raises human rights in meeting with Erdogan ROME: US President Joe Biden told Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan his request for F-16 fighter jets had to go... Published 01 Nov, 2021 06:11am
Fed set to begin stimulus taper amid sticky inflation WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve is set to begin removing a major plank of the stimulus policies it rolled out last... Published 01 Nov, 2021 06:09am
Energy KSA posts third quarter budget surplus, first in over 2 years DUBAI: Saudi Arabia recorded a budget surplus of 6.7 billion riyals ($1.79 billion) in the third quarter this year,... Published 01 Nov, 2021 06:07am
Energy Saudi Aramco Q3 profits soar 158pc on higher oil prices RIYADH: Saudi Aramco's earnings rose 158 percent year-on-year in the third quarter on higher oil prices and volumes... Published 01 Nov, 2021 06:04am
US flies bomber over Middle East in show of force to Iran WASHINGTON: A US Air Force bomber escorted by fighter jets from allies including Israel has flown over key waterways... Published 01 Nov, 2021 06:02am
Taliban mark COP26 with call for green projects to resume KABUL: Afghanistan's new Taliban regime urged international donors to resume full support for green projects in the... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:56am
Asia Japan's Kishida hangs onto control after his LDP battered in election TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling coalition will stay in power but his party suffered steep... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:51am
Easing fishing row: Britain, France again at loggerheads ROME: Britain and France clashed again over a post-Brexit fishing row on Sunday, with London calling on Paris to... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:49am
French climbers missing KATHMANDU: At least three French climbers were missing after an avalanche hit the area they were in near Nepal's... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:46am
Blinken meets Wang WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday in Rome and raised... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:42am
Iran says Biden can issue 'executive order' if serious about returning to N- deal DUBAI: Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday that if the United States was serious about rejoining Tehran's 2015... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:31am
UN warns Libya TRIPOLI: The UN mission in Libya has urged leaders to stick to the December 24 timeline for presidential and... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:30am
G20 offers little new on climate ROME: Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies agreed on a final statement on Sunday that urged "meaningful and... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 09:35am
Stocks Online learning firm Udemy valued at $3.7bn in tepid market debut NEW YORK: Online learning company Udemy Inc , which has grown rapidly over the past year due to a surge in demand ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:24am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Stocks approach historically strong period NEW YORK: Investors are weighing whether momentum from the stock market's record-breaking rally will continue in the... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:22am
Stocks US yields mixed amid rate policy uncertainty NEW YORK: US Treasury yields were mixed on Friday, with some maturities pulling back from highs, as selling eased... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Japan's 10-year bond yields track US Treasury peers higher TOKYO: Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yields rose on Friday, tracking US Treasury yields higher, while... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses in red; Aramco's Q3 profit surges DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday, with the Saudi index extending losses for a third... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:16am
Stocks Inflation concerns and tech miss weigh on stocks LONDON: US and European stock markets mostly retreated on Friday, dragged down by disappointing earnings from Apple... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:14am
Imran has given 'historic' package for AJK development: AJK PM MIRPUR (AJK): Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi said that Prime Minister of ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
MEPCO awards punishments to eight employees MULTAN: Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) administration has issued orders to award punishments to eight... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Nawaz to address PDM meeting LAHORE: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, President Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an anti-government alliance, has... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
TLP: envoy expulsion demand bartered for ban withdrawal? ISLAMABAD: Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) is said to have agreed to withdraw from its demand regarding the... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 10:21am
Buzdar says it's time to end petty political point-scoring LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has condemned the negative politics of PDM in such crucial... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Ex-chief of Air Staff Sohail joins Nutshell Group as CE Strategic Engagements ISLAMABAD: Nutshell Group is pleased to announce that former Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
385 fresh positive dengue cases reported in Lahore LAHORE: After the Covid-19 pandemic, the threat of dengue virus is ballooning to an alarming level, especially in ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
KPRA conducts workshop for TMAs of Hazara PESHAWAR: To increase tax compliance and build capacity of government departments in tax collection and withholding,... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Petrol dealers seek increase in profit margins PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Petroleum and Cartage Dealers Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has demanded the government ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Govt urged to replace paper stamps with QR code printed polypropylene bags ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Polypropylene Woven Sack Manufacturers Association (PPWSMA) has urged the government to replace... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Allottees of industrial estates asked to clear dues PESHAWAR: The Management of Small Industries Development Board (SIDB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has warned the allottees of... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Ashrafi visits injured police personnel at Mayo Hospital LAHORE: Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Ahad Khattak joins PPP NOWSHERA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faces another blow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) as Ahad Khattak along with... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
APSUP says has conveyed to HEC its reservations on new undergraduate, PhD policies ISLAMABAD: Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP) has welcomed the rejection of new... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Industry Wide-ranging cooperation on the cards: Russia shows interest in PSM revival ISLAMABAD: While showing concern at the slow pace of implementation of previous pacts, Russia has shown an interest... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 10:24am
There will be no commercial activities, wedding ceremonies on CAA lands from today KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) offices on Sunday been notified to prevent wedding ceremonies on its... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Sindh senior citizens' welfare law awaits implementation KARACHI: Speakers at a media sensitization workshop lashed out at the Sindh government for not implementing the ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
'Dacoit' shot dead by lawyer in Clifton KARACHI: A lawyer in Karachi shot dead a dacoit in Karachi while two accomplices of the slain robber managed to flee... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
PSP chief Kamal pays tribute to people of G-B KARACHI: Felicitating the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on their Independence Day, Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Covid-19 claims one more life; 213 fresh cases reported KARACHI: At least one more patient of Corona virus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,568 and 213 new cases... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry: Concern expressed over rising prices of essential items, joblessness HYDERABAD: Vice President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry Masroor Iqbal while commenting on ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
PMIC wins Pakistan Banking Award KARACHI: Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company Limited (PMIC) has been honoured with the "Best contribution by a... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Two killed in Panjgur motorcycle bomb blast PANJGUR: Two people were killed and three others injured when a bomb planted in motorcycle ripped through the... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
The rupee slide A misconception doing the rounds in the media is that the rupee is market based with demand and supply determining... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Why Afghanistan matters even more Exit and forget. Escape and regret. These are the two modes and moods many countries are conducting themselves... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Global democracy under attack despite Biden push US President Joe Biden has vowed a major push to promote democracy worldwide. But since he took office, democracy ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Letters Qarz kee peetay thay mai (I used to drink on borrowed money)... Around 200 years ago, legendary Urdu-Persian poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib had to appear before a judge to answer... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Violation of PEPA' 97, HWM rules: EPA serves notices to 66 hospitals ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has served strict notices to 66 public and private... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
PHMEA welcomes Dawood's decision of reducing yarn import duty FAISALABAD: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA)'s Zonal Chairman, Mian Kashif Zia... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Middle East UAE urges citizens to leave Lebanon 'as soon as possible' DUBAI: The UAE on Sunday called on its citizens in Lebanon to immediately return home, a day after recalling its... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Raiwind Tableeghi Ijtima: Lahore police to deploy over 2,000 cops LAHORE: The Lahore police have decided to deploy more than 2,000 police personnel in the city for the upcoming ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Bilawal felicitates people of GB on their independence day KARACHI: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has felicitated the people of ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
KP CM announces development package for Swabi PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has said that the PTI government was inherited a devastated economy and due... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Afghanistan beat Namibia by 62 runs in T20 World Cup ABU DHABI: Afghanistan gained their second victory of the T20 World Cup group stage on Sunday as they thrashed... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Boult stars as New Zealand thrash India in T20 World Cup DUBAI: Trent Boult led an inspired bowling attack as New Zealand thrashed Twenty20 World Cup favourites India by... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Biggar, Rees-Zammit set to boost Wales against Boks CARDIFF, (United Kingdom): Dan Biggar and Louis Rees-Zammit are set to return to the Wales squad for their match... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Leeds beat Norwich to exit Premier League drop zone LONDON: Leeds recorded just their second Premier League victory of the season on Sunday, beating Norwich 2-1 to ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Correa double breaks Udinese resistance as Inter win MILAN: Joaquin Correa scored twice in the space of eight second-half minutes to earn Inter Milan a comfortable 2-0... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
England's Rashid vows no let-up in intensity against Lankans DUBAI: England have been tipped as a contender to win the Twenty20 World Cup after their three crushing wins in the... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Zverev beats Tiafoe to take Vienna title VIENNA: Alexander Zverev beat American qualifier Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 6-4 in the final of the Vienna ATP tournament ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Bangladesh's Shakib ruled out of T20 World Cup DHAKA: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup with a hamstring injury,... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Cilic wins in Saint Petersburg for 20th career title SAINT PETERSBURG: Former US Open champion Marin Cilic defeated American Taylor Fritz 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 6-4 on Sunday ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Twin cities: barricades removed ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) removed barricades from different parts of Rawalpindi and... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Ministry plans to remove illegal occupants from govt quarters ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Housing and Works is planning to vacate government quarters in the Federal capital from... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Govt disburses Rs22bn under Kamyab Jawan Programme: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Usman Dar said on Sunday that federal... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
FWO - Leading in Nation building Prologue TEXT: Frontier Works Organization (FWO) started its historic journey from 31 October 1966 with the... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
FWO AND FAIZAN STEEL A TRIBUTE TO FWO A RELATION AS STRONG AS STEEL TEXT: Frontier Works Organization (FWO), a military organization that strives to create a bright Pakistan through... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (October 31, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (November 01, 2021).... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Rates Futures spread increases by 5,944bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 5944 basis points (bps) to 61.51 points during the outgoing week compared ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Rates PKR goes through quite a see-saw movement KARACHI: PKR went through quite a see-saw movement during last week. During first two days of trading, it went down... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Cotton, Phutti rates scale fresh record high KARACHI: The rate of cotton Rs16000, Phutti Rs8000 and the spot rate Rs15400 reached at historic high. Central ... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 10:38am
More disturbing inflation data EDITORIAL: Inflation continues to bedevil the Pakistani residents three years into the tenure of the Khan... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 09:16am
FSC on vani EDITORIAL: It is an age-old ugly custom common in rural areas of Pakistan where girls, often minor, are given in... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Money & Banking Cryptocurrency ether hits all time high of $4,400 HONG KONG: Ether, the world's second largest cryptocurrency, hit an all-time high on Friday, a little over a week... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Stocks S Korea 10-yr t-bond yield rises to highest in over 3 years SEOUL: South Korea's 10-year treasury bond yield rose to its highest in more than three years, driven up by rising... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Stocks Chipmaker GlobalFoundries valued at $26bn in lackluster Nasdaq debut NEW YORK: Shares of GlobalFoundries Inc, which is owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co,... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Stocks UK T-bill auction sees highest yield since April 2020 LONDON: A weekly auction of British government six-month Treasury bills - a form of short-term debt - saw the ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Companies Nokia shrugs off chip problems to lift profit HELSINKI: Finnish telecoms network equipment maker Nokia said Thursday that it was able to boost its profits in the... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Money & Banking Bank of Japan lowers annual growth estimate on Covid pressures TOKYO: The Bank of Japan revised down its annual growth forecast on Thursday and maintained its ultra-loose monetary... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Companies Starbucks profits up despite China hit due to Covid-19 NEW YORK: Starbucks reported a jump in quarterly earnings Thursday following higher sales in the United States and... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Companies Huawei reports 32pc revenue plunge in first three quarters SHANGHAI: Chinese telecom giant Huawei said Friday its revenue plunged by a third in the first three quarters of the... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Companies Daimler quarterly profits up despite chip crisis BERLIN: German luxury automaker Daimler on Friday reported a strong profit boost in the third quarter despite a ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Industry Malaysia to require firms to have female directors KUALA LUMPUR: Companies listed in Malaysia will be required to have at least one female director on their boards... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Companies Air France-KLM narrows losses after 'good summer' PARIS: Air France-KLM said Friday that it narrowed its losses substantially in the third quarter thanks to ... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Companies Sinopec's Jan-Sept net profit soars nearly 150pc SINGAPORE: Top Asian refiner Sinopec Corp posted a 149% rise in net income in the first nine months of the year, a... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Energy SPL, PAPCO to develop advanced pipeline to transport gasoline KARACHI: Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) has entered into a 10 year agreement with Pak-Arab Pipeline Company Limited... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Industry Pakistan to benefit from $3trn ASEAN economy: Vietnam envoy ISLAMABAD: Vietnam Ambassador to Pakistan, Nguyen Tien Phong on Sunday said that Pakistan has huge trade and... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, November 01, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPPAIN 06:55... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 25 to... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
'Saudi Vision 2030' provides opportunities to Pakistan: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said owing to their complementarities in the socioeconomic fundamentals, Saudi... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 09:35am
Algeria regrets 'biased' UN text on W.Sahara ALGIERS: Algeria on Sunday expressed "profound regret" at what it called an unbalanced UNSC resolution calling on ... Updated 01 Nov, 2021 09:34am