South Asia Food poisoning at Foxconn’s India unit triggers protest CHENNAI: Indian police detained scores of people for blocking highways in a protest against food poisoning incident... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Asia Thailand sends refugees back to Myanmar as clashes continue MAE SOT, (Thailand): Thailand has sent over 600 Myanmar refugees who fled fighting between the military and ethnic... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
NATO will not let Russia dictate its military posture, Germany says RUKLA, (Lithuania): NATO will discuss Russia’s security proposals but it will not let Moscow dictate the... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Middle East Iran says inspecting new IAEA cameras for nuclear site TEHRAN: Iran said Sunday the technical inspection of new surveillance cameras for the Karaj nuclear facility had... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Kremlin convinced WHO will approve Sputnik V vaccine within months MOSCOW: The Kremlin is convinced that the World Health Organization (WHO) will recognise Russia’s flagship Sputnik... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Europe Dutch streets deserted as snap Christmas Covid lockdown starts AMSTERDAM: Dutch urban centres were largely deserted on Sunday as the country began a snap lockdown that, aimed at... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
‘I want real change’: Chile votes in polarized presidential election SANTIAGO: Chileans headed to the polls on Sunday to vote in the Andean nation’s most divisive presidential ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
South Asia Hundreds queue for passports in bid to leave Afghanistan KABUL: Hundreds of people braved sub-zero temperatures in Afghanistan’s capital to queue outside the passport... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Europe France backs gender quotas in corporate top management PARIS: France on Thursday adopted a law forcing large companies to raise the number of women in top management... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
China’s high-flying drone giant DJI in US cross-hairs SHANGHAI: Chinese drone-maker DJI is easily the highest-profile company targeted in a new round of US economic... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
USA Melania Trump launches own NFT platform WASHINGTON: Former US first lady Melania Trump on Thursday launched her own NFT platform, the latest public figure ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
EU lawmakers back rules to curb Big Tech STRASBOURG: The European Parliament on Wednesday approved its proposal for major EU legislation to impose... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
USA Bernie Sanders hails Kellogg’s strike for tackling US ‘corporate greed’ BATTLE CREEK, (United States): Progressive US Senator Bernie Sanders on Friday cheered striking Kellogg’s workers... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Shibli Faraz survives assassination bid PESHAWAR: Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz here Sunday survived in a militant attack near... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
EU warns UK against picking Brexit hardliner to replace Frost DUBLIN: A European Commissioner said on Sunday that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s refusal to compromise ... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:33am
Protest against coup: Hundreds of thousands march to Sudan KHARTOUM: Hundreds of thousands of people marched to the presidential palace in Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Sunday... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Malaysian emergency services, volunteers rescue 21,000 from flooding KUALA LUMPUR: Hard-pressed Malaysian emergency services, reinforced by civilian volunteers, on Sunday rescued 21,000... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
FBR and NUST ink MoU ISLAMABAD: Building further on its outreach and awareness drive to maximize tax compliance, FBR is engaging with... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Poor security situation: LG polls in Baka Khel postponed ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Sunday postponed the local government elections in Khyber... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Participants of rally urge OIC to pay attention to IIOJK situation MUZAFFARABAD: A rally was organized under the aegis of Pasban-e-Hurriyat, a migrant of Kashmir organization, here on... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
LB polls in KP marred by clashes, allegations PESHAWAR: Amid rigging allegations, the local government elections, conducted in the first phase in 17 districts of... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Experts concerned over rise in incidence of kidney diseases LAHORE: Post Graduate Medical Institute Principal Prof Dr Sardar Muhammad Al-Freed Zafar has said that the ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Christmas celebrations: LEAs directed to beef up security in Punjab LAHORE: With a few days left for Christmas celebrations across the country, the Punjab Home Department has issued a... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Punjab’s six more divisions to get Sehat Insaf Card from Jan 1 LAHORE: The Punjab government is planning to distribute ‘Naya Pakistan Sehat Insaf Card Programme’ among the... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Public issues: ATP chief proposes constitution of joint board PESHAWAR: Chairman, Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) Muhammad Faiq Shah has said his party has become a country-wide ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
IGP orders tight security on Christmas LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has directed to beef up security on the occasion of... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
PM Imran termed ‘Ambassador of Peace’ LAHORE: Terming Prime Minister Imran Khan as “Ambassador of Peace” Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Call for setting up state-of-the-art ‘Stroke Centre’ in Lahore LAHORE: Expressing concern over surge in cases of stroke, Neuro-radiologist and Head of first Acute Stroke Centre... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Faisalabad DC describes exporters as ‘economic soldiers’ FAISALABAD: Industrial sector of Faisalabad has infused a new spirit of dynamism and the district administration is... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Steps to improve taxpayers’ facilitation through early redressal of issues discussed PESHAWAR: Meeting of advisory committee to the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) was held at office of the Federal Tax... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Traders oppose removal of Section 25-A from Customs Act PESHAWAR: Local traders have opposed the recent amendment in the Custom Act to delete Section 25-A, restoring powers... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
PSP holds demo against LG law KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party on Sunday held a protest demonstration against the Sindh Local Government (Amendment)... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Couple among three killed in accident KARACHI: Three people, including a woman, were killed while a girl was injured in an accident in Punjab Chowrangi... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Covid-19 claims 3 more lives, infects 237 others KARACHI: At least 3 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,652 and 237 new cases... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Pak-Oman bilateral naval exercise ‘THAMAR AL TAYYIB 2021’ conducted KARACHI: Pakistan Navy and Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) participated in bilateral naval Exercise THAMAR AL TAYYIB 2021... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
JI stages big protest rally against controversial LG law KARACHI: Tens of thousands of people in Karachi marched on MA Jinnah Road from the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Martin Dow Group pledges two bone marrow transplant rooms at SKMCH in Karachi ISLAMABAD: Chairman Martin Dow Group Ali Akhai and Group MD & CEO, Javed Ghulam Mohammad called on Prime ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Power shutdown notice SIALKOT: The electricity supply from the following feeders will remain suspended on account of repair, maintenance ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Zardari visits Bhuttos’ shrines GARHI KHUDA BUK-HSH: Former President and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari Sunday ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Bykea ride made safer with customers’ life insurance KARACHI: Considering the high rate of motorbike accidents and the road safety situation in the country, the widely... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Investigators inspect Shershah explosion site KARACHI: Officials of secret agencies inspected the site of the Saturday’s powerful blast at Shershah that claimed... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Fake police encounter: four policemen held KARACHI: Another police encounter proved ‘fake’ as the claims of police of killing a street criminal in... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
‘Winter delights’ in great demand ISLAMABAD: With a sudden dip in temperatures, eateries selling ‘winter delights’ in restaurants, markets and... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
CS pays surprise visit to hospitals LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal paid a surprise visit to DHQ Hospital, Allied Hospital Faisalabad ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Asia More than 90 dead in Philippines typhoon MANILA: More than 90 people have been killed in the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, official... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Europe Swiss extradite Kremlin-linked Russian businessman to US ZURICH: Kremlin-linked Russian businessman Vladislav Klyushin was extradited from Switzerland to the United States ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Apple seeks dismissal of India apps market antitrust case, cites tiny market share NEW DELHI: Apple Inc has asked India’s antitrust watchdog to throw out a case alleging abuse of market power in ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Companies Security startup Forter readies IPO NEW YORK: Forter Ltd is preparing an initial public offering next year that could value the US online fraud... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Industry Laos opens scenic railway built on a mountain of Chinese debt BANGKOK: Laos opened a new $6 billion rail link with China to much fanfare this month, but analysts warn the party... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
220,000 commuters use BRT service on daily basis PESHAWAR: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a flagship project of the PTI government is providing quality transport service ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Drama, film and media industry: Pakistan, Malaysia agree to enhance cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to enhance cooperation in drama, film and media industry. The... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Covid-hit Chelsea held by Wolves as Man City top Christmas charts LONDON: Covid-hit Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Wolves on Sunday after the Premier League rejected their... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
England on brink of 2nd Test defeat as Root falls in final over ADELAIDE: Joe Root fell in the final over of the fourth day Sunday to leave England in deep trouble at 82 for four... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Lahore Open Polo Championship: Barry’s/BN 2 lift trophy LAHORE: Barry’s/ BN 2 lifted the Brighto Paints Lahore Open Polo Championship 2021 trophy after defeating Remounts... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
KP govt to organise annual snow sports festival in Malakand PESHAWAR: The provincial government has announced to organise the Annual Snow Sports Festival-2022 at different... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Murray says clear-thinking key on road back to top ABU DHABI: Andy Murray believes he is playing with more “clarity” and has a better idea of how he needs to... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Ami Qin lifts first KPGA Soni Wali Cup Ladies Golf Cup PESHAWAR: Promising Ami Qin, who recently made a Hole-in-One in the National Golf Championship, clinched the trophy... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Ronaldo says he is buying first club Cruzeiro RIO DE JANEIRO: Former Brazil striker Ronaldo said on Saturday that he was buying Cruzeiro, the club where he made... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
SCCI, CGPA sign MoU PESHAWAR: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Analysis of vitamin A in edible oil: KP food authority gets devices PESHAWAR: Nutrition International Wednesday provided devices to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (December 19, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (December 20, 2021).... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Fund set up for beleaguered Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The 17th extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 02:12pm
Purchase of forex by individuals: SBP fixes $100,000 per person per year maximum limit KARACHI: The State Bank Pakistan (SBP) has fixed a maximum limit of $100,000 (or equivalent in other foreign... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:14am
FTO orders probe into minimum tax computational formula issue ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Muhammad Asif Jah has ordered an investigation into the matter of minimum... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:15am
Fuel Component Adjustment: CPPA-G seeks Rs4.33 hike in Discos’ tariffs for Nov ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought an increase of Rs 4.33 per unit in... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:17am
Warsak Canal system: Centre refuses to release more funds for remodeling ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has refused to release more funds for remodelling of Warsak Canal System in... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:18am
UAE ends cinema censorship, introduces 21+ rating DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced Sunday it will no longer censor cinematic releases, introducing a 21 and... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:18am
PM warns of ‘grave consequences’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday warned that the any silence and delay from international community... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:20am
Afghan govt urged to abide by UN, OIC principles ISLAMABAD: The extraordinary session of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers on... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:20am
OIC for immediate, unified action ISLAMABAD: In order to avert the looming threat of humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the Muslim world leaders on... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:33am
Rates Bullish trend witnessed KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing week ended on December 17, on the... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates Futures spread declines by 70bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 70bps to 6.55 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading activities... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Manchin gives thumbs down to Biden’s $1.75trn investment bill WASHINGTON: US Senator Joe Manchin, a moderate Democrat who is key to President Joe Biden’s hopes of passing a... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:33am
4 dead, 8 injured in polls-related violence in KP PESHAWAR: At least four people killed and eight other injured in different polls violence incidents throughout ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Man beaten to death in India for attempted ‘sacrilege’ at Sikh shrine NEW DELHI: A man was beaten to death in India for allegedly trying to commit an act of sacrilege at the Golden... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates PKR continues to depreciate against $ KARACHI: The rupee continued to depreciate against the US dollar last week, although the fall was less dramatic than... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
OIC SG calls on PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has suggested that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) could take a... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
‘Tareen gives Imran Rs3.5m every month’, claims Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb has lashed out at Imran... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Afghan issue could create a difficult situation for world: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain said that the issue of Afghanistan ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
US diplomat meets Afghan FM ISLAMABAD: The US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with acting... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Saudi FM calls on PM Khan ISLAMABAD: Appreciating the Saudi initiative to convene the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Pakistan, Indonesia discuss women MPs’ cooperation ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the Foreign Minister of Indonesia, Retno Marsudi, on... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Qureshi reiterates commitment to peace, stability in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s abiding commitment to peace and stability ... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Call for devising policy for management of mini-micro hydel stations PESHAWAR: The Policy Board of the Provincial Energy Development Organisation (PEDO) has directed devising an uniform... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Anti-smuggling measures at borders: FBR chief decides to beef up manpower ISLAMABAD: Dr Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division has decided to enhance the manpower of... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Bilawal resents ‘rigging’ in KP LG elections ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has expressed resentment over reports of... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
PM meets Malaysian FM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan was committed to deepen the bilateral ties with Malaysia through... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rates remain stable amidst cautious buying KARACHI: The rates of cotton remained stable, overall. The production of cotton has increased by 2.2 million bales.... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Policy rate: ‘boldest’ hike in Asia Dr Reza Baqir, Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), during his interview to Bloomberg on 17 December stated that... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
VIP ‘criminals’ 7 stars. C-Suite. Executive rooms. No, we are not talking about Royal Hyatt or Royal Crown hotels, we are talking... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Russia ready to ‘fight’ for space tourism supremacy After a decade-long hiatus, Russia is relaunching an ambitious bid for dominion over the world’s budding space... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Vaccination resistance where least expected EDITORIAL: Coronavirus has exposed an awkward divide in Western societies along arch-conservative and liberal lines... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Moment of reckoning Allegations of corruption in the lower judiciary, currently gracing the headlines, are hardly the only headaches... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Letters PTI versus Wajih The allegations levelled by a former chief justice of a high court and former member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Sino-Pak animation film ‘Allahyar, Legend of Markhor’ screened in Beijing BEIJING: Pakistan-China first co-produced animation film ‘Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor’ was screened here... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 12:26pm
Commodities Prices of essential food items show mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities including live chicken/meat, farm eggs, flour, sugar,... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Richard Rogers, British architect behind Pompidou Centre, dies aged 88 LONDON: British architect Richard Rogers, known for designing some of the world’s most famous buildings including... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Narrowing market breadth may be worrying signal for stocks NEW YORK: Investors are scrutinizing the stock market’s narrowing breadth and other signs of ebbing risk appetite,... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks Weaker sterling boosts FTSE 100; HSBC slips LONDON: UK’s exporter-heavy FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday, helped by a weaker pound, but posted a weekly loss as... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks TSX posts weekly decline TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index edged slightly lower on Friday, adding to this week’s decline, as oil prices... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Failure to clear power sector receivables: Fearing credit loss, CPPA-G seeks extension of IFRS-9 exemption