Europe ‘Nord Stream 2 does not currently comply with EU rules’ FRANKFURT: The controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline cannot be certified currently because it does not comply with... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Middle East Four killed in shooting at Palestinian camp in Lebanon CAIRO/GAZA: Four people were killed and others were injured in a shooting on Sunday in the Palestinian camp of Burj... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Amazon driver died in bathroom sheltering from tornado with colleagues EDWARDSVILLE, Ill: Amazon cargo driver Austin J. McEwen, 26, was an only child who loved to listen to rapper Mac... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Britain, Denmark, Belgium: Israel imposing travel ban over Omicron spread OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel on Sunday announced it was adding Britain, Denmark and Belgium to its “red” list of... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Putin and Biden agree to hold more talks despite disagreements MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have agreed to hold more talks amid... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Europe New Caledonia rejects independence from France in third referendum NOUMEA: Residents of the Pacific territory of New Caledonia voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to remain part of France... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Israeli leader begins first visit to UAE as Iran tensions surge OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday and will... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Europe Angry French fishermen threaten British imports LILLE, (France): Fishermen in northern France have threatened to disrupt British imports in a bid to increase... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Africa S Africa pays tribute to last apartheid leader De Klerk CAPE TOWN: South Africa on Sunday paid an official tribute to FW de Klerk, the final president of white rule, who... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
G7 issues strong warnings on Iran and Russia LIVERPOOL: The G7 on Sunday said time was running out for Iran to agree a deal to curb its nuclear ambitions, and... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Europe Assange suffered ‘mini-stroke’ in prison LONDON: WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange had a mini-stroke during his battle to avoid extradition from Britain to... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Europe’s battle to curb Big Tech PARIS: US tech giants Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft have been accused of not paying enough taxes,... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Salah spoils Gerrard’s Liverpool return LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah scored the only goal as Liverpool spoiled Steven Gerrard’s return to Anfield as Aston... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
PCB, Arif Habib Group to collaborate for drop-in pitches LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Arif Habib Group Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Confident Pakistan face Covid-hit West Indies in T20s KARACHI: High-flying Pakistan start as favourites against a Covid-hit West Indies team in the first of three ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Three jockeys in hospital, two horses die in Hong Kong big race fall HONG KONG: Three jockeys were taken to hospital and two horses died after a horror fall marred the Group One Hong... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Boxing: Donaire defends WBC title with body shot KO of Gaballo LOS ANGELES: Nonito Donaire showed that age is a just a number, knocking Reymart Gaballo out in the fourth round ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
‘Khelo Jaan Sey Nahe Shaan Sey’ organized KARACHI: K-Electric in collaboration with Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Wapda and Athletics Federation of Pakistan ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Ufone 4G Football Cup: DFA Chitral clinches title ISLAMABAD: DFA Chitral has clinched the title of Ufone 4G Football Cup Khyber Pakhtunkwa by downing DFA Mardan in ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Khyber clichés second position in body building competitions PESHAWAR, Dec 12: District Khyber received second position in body building competitions in Integrated District... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Light rain, snowfall likely in upper KP, GB ISLAMABAD: A westerly wave approaching the upper parts of the country would bring light rain with snowfall in upper... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Bonfire competitions held as Chawmoss continues to attract tourists PESHAWAR: The Kalasha winter festival -Chawmoss is being celebrated with religious zeal and zest as the children... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
AIOU all set to establish regional office in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is all set to open up its full-fledged regional office in... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Two-day Bam-e-Dunya film festival concludes ISLAMABAD: A two-day ‘Bam-e-Dunya’ Film Festival concluded in Gilgit aiming to promote responsible mountain... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
USA US Covid-19 deaths reach 800,000 as Delta ravaged in 2021 NEW YORK: The United States on Sunday reached 800,000 coronavirus-related deaths, according to a Reuters tally, as... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
USA Chris Wallace leaving Fox News for CNN+ streaming service NEW YORK: Veteran television journalist Chris Wallace announced on Sunday that he is leaving Fox News after about 18... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Six HBL PSL franchises finalise their squads LAHORE: The six HBL Pakistan Super League franchises on Sunday finalised their squads in quest to lift the ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
ECB’s de Guindos catches Covid-19 before policy meeting FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank’s vice-president Luis de Guindos has tested positive for COVID-19 and is... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
SNGPL to launch campaign against use of compressors RAWALPINDI: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), Rawalpindi Region would launch a campaign to check the use ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
PAF pays homage to 1971 war martyrs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday paid tribute to Flight Lieutenant Samad Ali Chingizi Shaheed (Martyr),... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
‘Woman smuggler’ arrested, cannabis recovered PESHAWAR: The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department in an successful operation arrested two drug... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Gunmen kill policeman guarding polio vaccinators PESHAWAR: Gunmen shot dead a policeman guarding a polio vaccination team in von Sunday in the second such killing in... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Newly appointed instructors welcomed at LGH LAHORE: Principal, College of Nursing, Lahore General Hospital Ms. Hamida Sarwar has said that instructors play an... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
KP Health Department, DAI Fleming Fund sign MoU PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DAI Fleming Fund... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Sharif brothers ‘polluted’ national politics: SACM LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) and Spokesman Punjab government Hasaan Khawar has said Sharif... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
OIC-CFM moot: MoFA asked to rationalize expenses ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to rationalize expenditures for the... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Violation of kite flying act: Punjab police arrest 17,882 suspects in 2021 LAHORE: The Punjab police claimed on Sunday that police teams from across Punjab arrested a total of 17,882 suspects... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
PM to announce ‘big’ package for Balochistan: Fawad LAHORE: Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has said that Prime Minister (PM) will... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Practical steps taken for ‘air ambulance’ project: Buzdar LAHORE: After the Cabinet Standing Committee on Finance and Development approved the inclusion of ‘air ambulance... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
South Korea embassy, UoP organise moot on Afghanistan, regional peace PESHAWAR: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the University of Peshawar (UoP) jointly organised a seminar on... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
LUMS commemorates its long association with industry partners LAHORE: On the occasion of its 35th anniversary, LUMS University acknowledged the leadership of its founding members... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Welfare-based industrialisation to yield positive results: minister PESHAWAR: KP Minister for Labour, Culture and Parliamentary Affairs, Shaukat Yousafzai has said that... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
LG elections in 17 districts of KP: campaigns gathering pace PESHAWAR: Campaign for local bodies’ polls in 17 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is full swing and besides holding... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
PPP leader Marri criticises Fawad, Farrukh KARACHI: Central Information Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party-Parliament rains) (PPP-P) and member of the ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
‘Karachi Green Marathon’ to be organised: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh government Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday announced to hold... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Two killed, 4 injured in dumper-rickshaw collision KARACHI: At least two people were killed and four others injured in collision between an over speeding dumper and a... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
2 more Covid patients die; 140 new cases reported KARACHI: At least two more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,638 in Sindh, while ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Wife, brother-in-law involved in killing of SBC secy: CTD KARACHI: Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) incharge Raja Umar Khattab Sunday revealed that the wife and... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Bachelor, Masters degree programmes: SU advices candidates to upload their credentials HYDERABAD: Following the announcement of intermediate examination results by all the boards of intermediate and... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Pakistan Learning Festival from 14th KARACHI: The Children’s Literature Festival (CLF), now rebranded as the Pakistan Learning Festival (PLF) due to an... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Sindh CM blames Centre for triggering ‘hurricane of inflation’ LARKANA: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said Sunday that the present federal government has come up with a... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Role of academia in China-Pakistan ties highlighted BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque has highlighted the role of the academia in China-Pakistan... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Mega corruption white collar crime cases top priority: NAB chief ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal on Sunday said that NAB gave ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Qureshi urges nation to stay united against conspiring forces MULTAN: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday urged the nation to stand united to thwart the... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
PIA regrets ISLAMABAD: Spokesman for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Abdullah Khan Sunday regretted over the inconvenience... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Freezing winter nights increase demand of ‘fish’ ISLAMABAD: As snow draped the lofty mountains of northern parts and caused a dip in mercury, the demand of ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Transport sector: NCOC issues instructions for obligatory vaccine regime ISLAMABAD: As per directions of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) a special drive for implementation... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Three dealers fined for selling fertilizer at exorbitant rates MUZAFFARGARH: The district administration imposed fine on three fertilizer dealers for selling fertilizer on high... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Benefits of reforms to reach masses ‘soon’: Farrukh FAISALABAD: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said that people will soon start... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Spot on Ronaldo fires Man Utd to victory at Norwich NORWICH: Ralf Rangnick questioned Manchester United’s body language after Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty clinched a... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
‘Virtual Pakistan Export Gallery’ organised KARACHI: Inauguration ceremony of “Virtual Pakistan Export Gallery” was organized by the Trade Development... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Two POs killed in police encounter PESHAWAR: Two proclaimed offenders (POs) have been killed in an encounter with police here Sunday in the ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Customs seizes smuggled goods at Torkham border PESHAWAR: Customs Appraisement Department Peshawar has confiscated smuggled foreign items, worth millions of rupees... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
IT ministry launches Rs11.5bn projects to facilitate 4.4m people ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) Board approved 10 projects worth approximately Rs 11.5 billion to ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (December 12, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (December 13, 2021).... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Rates Range bound trend witnessed KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed range bound trend during the outgoing week ended on December 10, ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Rates Futures spread increases by 1240bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 1240bps to 7.25 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Rates PKR records new low against $ KARACHI: Pakistan’s rupee recorded a new low against USD in the inter-bank last week, falling below 180 in... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
‘False’ cases framed against Shehbaz, others: Marryiam ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (N) spokesperson Marryiam Aurangzeb Sunday strongly criticized Prime Minister ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
JI, PSP discuss ‘controversial’ LG bill LAHORE: A delegation of the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP), led by its Chairman Mustafa Kamal, visited the ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
China, Pakistan start joint technical education programme LAHORE: Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) in collaboration with TANG Chinese... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Murree declared a no-smoking zone RAWALPINDI: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rawalpindi Muhammad Ali has directed the authorities concerned to make Murree a... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
IIOJK: APHC concerned at rise in incidence of ethnic cleansing ISLAMABAD: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in IIOJK has expressed concern over the upsurge in ethnic... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Earthquake hits Swat, Saidu Sharif areas ISLAMABAD: A 3.8-magnitude earthquake hit Swat, Saidu Sharif and surrounding areas on Sunday afternoon, causing area... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Deceased policyholders’ families: President directs SLIC to make payment ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi rejected four separate representations, filed by the State Life Insurance... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
WSSP directed to prepare water, sanitation plan PESHAWAR: KP Minister for Local Government and Rural Development (LG&RD), Faisal Amin Gandapur has directed ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
First lady for efforts to make country clean, green LAHORE: First Lady Samina Alvi Sunday stressed the need for collective efforts to make the country clean and green ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
KP traders reject fresh increase in power tariff PESHAWAR: Local traders have rejected the increase in power tariffs by Rs4.74 per unit, terming the government... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
President summons NA session on 22nd ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi summoned the session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 22 at 4 p.m... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Pak-Iran railway track fully functional: report ISLAMABAD: The railway track between Pakistan and Iran is fully functional where an average ten freight trains... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Official underscores need for ‘safer’ highways FAISALABAD: The safer highways are the prime responsibility of Punjab Highway Patrolling Police. Incharge Posts... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
‘New era of industrial development will begin’ FAISALABAD: With the full cooperation of the federal and Punjab governments, a new era of industrial development ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Cotton rate remains stable amid low trading volume KARACHI: The rate of cotton remained stable. Trading volume remained low. There were disagreement between the... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Charter of economy: a non-starter The concept of ‘charter of the economy’ was first floated by Ishaq Dar in 2015 as he faced growing criticism for... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Ashamed What has happened in Sialkot is simply beyond words. It is a ruthless, human-less example of using, abusing, and... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Young Arabs swipe to fintech as saving, investing takes off Being raised in the Middle East with a lack of savings and investment culture, many young Arabs are turning to ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Letters Challenges of price hike, rising inflation The challenges of price hike and rising inflation appear to be formidable. The government is still clueless insofar... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Commodities Prices of essential food items remain high in retail markets PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/meat, sugar, vegetables, cooking oil/ghee,... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Energy Activist group targets Exxon with shareholder climate resolution LONDON: Climate activist group Follow This targeted Exxon Mobil Corp with a shareholder resolution urging it to... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Stocks US inflation surge whiplashes stocks LONDON: US and European stocks initially advanced on Friday despite data showing that US inflation rose to a near... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Stocks Stocks dip in Asia ahead of US inflation figures HONG KONG: Asian markets dropped on Friday, following a weak lead from Wall Street and as investors awaited a key US... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors await faster taper, inflation view at Fed meeting NEW YORK: Investors are bracing for the last Federal Reserve meeting of the year, with market participants hungry to... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Stocks US yields little changed after CPI data NEW YORK: US Treasury yields were little changed in choppy trading on Friday after an inflation reading was largely... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Stocks European stocks, dollar flat before US inflation LONDON: European stocks and the dollar steadied Friday, as traders awaited key US inflation data for fresh clues on... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses end higher, Dubai rises for eighth session DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Sunday, buoyed by a rise in oil prices due to easing concerns over ... Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am
PM takes note of fishermen’s lingering woes Says he will be taking strong action against illegal fishing by trawlers Updated 13 Dec, 2021 03:54pm
SBP to launch Asaan Mobile Account today KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will launch a new initiative, Asaan Mobile Account (AMA) today (Monday).... Updated 13 Dec, 2021 03:54pm
Tarin to hold meeting with SME policy stakeholders today ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin would be holding a meeting with all the... Updated 13 Dec, 2021 03:53pm
New Gwadar airport approved at 550pc higher cost ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has approved New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) with over 550 per cent higher... Updated 13 Dec, 2021 03:53pm
17pc ST on cell phones valuing above $200 on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to impose a standard rate of 17 percent sales tax on import of mobile phones... Updated 13 Dec, 2021 03:52pm
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer