PSL: Foreign cricketers feel at home KARACHI: Foreign cricketers have shown their excitement to be in Pakistan for HBL PSL 7. The upcoming HBL PSL 7,... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PM congratulates cricket stars ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday congratulated cricket stars Shaheen Afridi, Muhammad Rizwan, Babar... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup: Bismah Maroof back as Pakistan captain for World Cup LAHORE: Bismah Maroof will lead the national side in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand as the... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Facebook trumpets massive new supercomputer PARIS: Facebook’s parent company Meta announced on Monday it was launching one of the world’s most powerful... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Boeing invests $450m in flying taxi developer Wisk PARIS: Boeing Co is investing a further $450 million in Wisk Aero to support development of future pilotless flying... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Covid tests to end for arrivals into England: PM LONDON: The UK government is set to drop compulsory coronavirus tests for those arriving in England, Prime Minister... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
NATO strengthens east European flank as Russia denounces ‘hysteria’ MOSCOW/BRUSSELS: NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Communist Party expels 3 senior Chinese officials for corruption BEIJING: Three senior Chinese officials — including a former top banking regulator — have been expelled from the... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
One killed, three wounded in German campus shooting HEIDELBERG, (Germany): A gunman stormed a lecture hall at Heidelberg University in southwestern Germany on Monday,... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Iran nuclear deal unlikely without release of US prisoners: Malley VIENNA: The United States is unlikely to strike an agreement with Iran to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal unless... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Tehran says ‘possible’ to agree on US-Iran prisoners, nuclear deal TEHRAN: Tehran on Monday said it is “possible” to reach an agreement on the two issues of Iran-US prisoners’... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PM’s advisor Shahzad Akbar quits govt ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Shahzad Akbar, on Monday, resigned from his... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
LHC reconstitutes administration committee LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti on Monday reconstituted a seven member... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PAC may discuss NAB chief’s appearance ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will likely to discuss the appearance of the National Accountability... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Lahore blast: Abu Dhabi crown prince speaks to PM, offers condolences ISLAMABAD: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohamed Bin Zayed,... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Country reports 7,195 fresh Covid-19 cases ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Monday, reported 7,195 new Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 12.53 percent, taking the... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Country’s economy: Hamza hits out at PM, Punjab CM LAHORE: Opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz said on Monday that time is ripe for holding the... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PPP’s Khursheed Shah: SC releases written order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) failed to show that the properties ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
‘Threat’ of terrorism on March 23: PDM urged to reschedule its planned protest ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid asked the opposition’s Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to reschedule... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PM greets Justice Ayesha Malik ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday felicitated Justice Ayesha Malik, on becoming the first-ever women judge... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Wafaqi Mohtasib says he ‘disposed of’ 106,732 complaints during 2021 ISLAMABAD: Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi said, Monday the office has received 110,398 complaints and disposed... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Senate video scandal: ECP gives PTI MNA last chance to submit reply ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday has given the last chance to the Pakistan... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
‘When local govt elections will be held,’ SHC asks Sindh govt’s counsel KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday directed the provincial government to submit reply within four weeks... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Qureshi for enhancing trade ties with Turkmenistan ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasised the need to enhance trade and economic ties between... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
IG inaugurates ‘Command and Control Centre’ ISLAMABAD: Inspector General Inam Ghani visited the National Highways and Motorways Police, Northern Region and... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Shujaat gives PM a piece of good advice? LAHORE: PML-Q president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that for the first time, he is telling Prime Minister ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Climate change: Telenor Research releases its top 5 ‘Tech Trends’ Islamabad: Telenor Research released its top 5 Tech Trends for the year 2022, which focus on how technology and... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PTA clarifies ISLAMABAD: In the wake of recent increase in taxes/duties for the registration of cellular mobile devices and... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Farrukh hits out at Sharif family for ‘maligning’ judiciary ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Monday criticised the Sharif family... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Hearing of case against Farzana Raja adjourned ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, adjourned the Benazir Income Support Programme (BSIP) case against... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Police facing no political pressure or intervention: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that police have been given complete freedom to work;... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Scope of Auditor General of Pakistan’s powers: Govt sends ‘observations’ of RAs to body for final decision ISLAMABAD: The federal government has sent “observations” of Regulatory Authorities (RAs) on audit powers to a... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PPP launches anti-govt drive KARACHI/ HYDERABAD/ SUKKUR: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Monday held a ‘Tractor March’ against the federal... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Work on collapsed sewerage line outside JPMC ordered by Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday ordered immediate restoration of sewerage line... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Gulistan-e-Johar: SHC orders demolition of KDA Officers’ Sports Complex KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has ordered more demolition in Karachi. On Monday, it instructed the Karachi... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PSO, Pakistan Railways sign MoU KARACHI: The country’s leading energy company, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) further strengthens its strategic... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Business leader describes govt’s growth claim as ‘misplaced optimism’ KARACHI: National Business Group chairman Pakistan and Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) president... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PTI leader accuses Sindh govt of usurping rights of agricultural community KARACHI: Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh Monday said that PPP Sindh government who ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Egypt, Pakistan achieved economic growth despite Covid-19: Muzammil ISLAMABAD: Spokes-person Finance Ministry Muzammil Aslam on Monday said that Egypt and Pakistan were among those... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
56 colleges to be built in KP over the next 3 years PESHAWAR: As many as 56 colleges including 28 boys and 28 girls colleges would be completed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
AC acquits 5 co-suspects in PPDCL case LAHORE: An accountability court on Monday acquitted five co-suspects in the corruption reference of Punjab Power... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Shibli says opposition poses no threat to govt ISLAMABAD: Minister for Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday said the government was not scared ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Gilgit-Shandoor Road: Ningxia Communications wins contract BEIJING: Ningxia Communications Construction Co. Ltd has won the construction contract of Package-2 of... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
22 new roads to be built in Central, West districts: Murtaza KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday said that 22 new roads would be constructed in... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Kamyab Jawan Programme: Rs2.5bn disbursed in South Punjab: SAPM Dar MULTAN: Special Assistant to Prime Minister for youth affairs, Usman Dar Monday said that a huge sum of Rs 2500... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Immediate steps discussed to improve quality of higher education LAHORE: A delegation of FAPUASA (Punjab Chapter), PUASA and ASA GCU called on Dr Tariq Banuri, Chairman Higher... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Dr Irum Saba inducted into Salaam Takaful Ltd’s Shariah Board KARACHI: Salaam Takaful Limited, the first Shariah Compliant Insurtech and the largest dedicated general takaful... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Cervical cancer preventable, highly treatable: expert LAHORE: Terming early detection and treatment of cervical cancer vital, Consultant in Clinical & Radiation... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Kashmiris to observe India’s Republic Day as ‘black day’ MIRPUR (AJK): Jammu & Kashmir population dwelling both sides of the line of control including AJK, IIOJK and ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PPP Punjab starts 2nd phase of ‘Tractor Trolley March’ LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Punjab carried out the second phase of tractor trolley march in five... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
‘Imran’s political journey has flourished manifold’: SACM LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab and Spokesperson to the Punjab government Hasaan Khawar ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Money & Banking ‘UBL has joined forces with Visa to drive fintech enablement in Pakistan’ KARACHI: In what is a first for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, and third in the CEMEA (Central and... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
AEO education expo in Lahore attracts hundreds of students LAHORE: With world gradually moving back to normal, it is heartening to see that the international borders of top... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PNS Tughril, SeaKing helicopters inducted into PN fleet KARACHI: The induction ceremony of PNS Tughril, first of four Type 054-A/P, multi-role frigates and 10x SeaKing... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Pakistan to participate in LEAP Riyadh technology event KARACHI: Pakistan is on its way to represent the finest of its technology sector at the LEAP Riyadh technology ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
KP CS launches anti-polio drive in 19 districts PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Shahzad Khan Bangash on Monday launched anti-polio drive in 19... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Strongly condemn the assassination of Hasnain Shah: Farrukh Habib ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Monday strongly condemned the... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
FBR seeks to improve its public image ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is searching for a new slogan for improving its public image and... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
WCO: two officers nominated ISLAMABAD: Chief Collector Customs Appraisement (South), Karachi has nominated two officers of customs for World... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 24, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 25, 2022).... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Journalist shot dead outside Lahore’s press club LAHORE: Unknown armed assailants shot dead a senior journalist of a private TV channel in the broad daylight outside... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Ghulam Noor Rabbani Khar passes away LAHORE: Former provincial minister Ghulam Noor Rabbani Khar died of kidney failure on Monday. He was brother of... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Smart lockdown imposed on various localities of Peshawar PESHAWAR: District administration Peshawar has imposed smart lockdown on various localities to control the spread of... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Qureshi for enhancing trade with Sri Lanka ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasized the need for making all efforts to enhance bilateral... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Amendments in rules on the cards: Govt decides to purge parliamentary panels of ‘vested interests’ ISLAMABAD: The Government has reportedly decided to remove all those members of Standing Committees of National... Updated 25 Jan, 2022 02:29pm
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The PM’s ‘threat’ to opposition “So what did you think of The Khan’s performance on Sunday?” “Well he must have been prepared and by that ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
A digital dollar is years away as Fed kicks issue to Congress While the Federal Reserve’s paper on potentially adopting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) will advance... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
The long arm of the establishment? The trial in London of a Pakistani man, Gohir Khan, on charges of being hired to assassinate exiled Pakistani ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Punjab: regional development There has been a move recently towards the creation of the Province of South Punjab. This will, of course, require a... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Letters A senior citizen’s ordeal—III With deep regret, I must state that despite the Prime Minister’s best intentions, the CPP is not serving the real... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Tokyo stocks reverse losses to end higher TOKYO: Tokyo shares ended higher on Monday with investors seeking bargains as they waited for the Japanese corporate... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Hong Kong shares close lower SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares closed lower on Monday, dragged down by index heavyweight Alibaba following a report ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Indian shares drop for fifth day BENGALURU: Indian shares ended in the red for a fifth straight session on Monday, with metals and IT stocks dragging... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Stocks New energy, machinery stocks lift China shares SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Monday, led by new energy and machinery shares, after the country’s central... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Dubai sees biggest fall in over a month after Houthi attack intercepted DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, in line with global shares, while the Dubai index saw... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Nasdaq dives 3pc, S&P 500 on course to confirm a correction NEW YORK: US stock indexes dropped on Monday, with the S&P 500 on course to confirm a correction as the prospect... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Stocks British stocks slump in equity rout, Unilever, Vodafone gain LONDON: Britain’s midcap stock index slumped to a 10-month low on Monday as rising concerns over Russia and ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
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 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,206.0176 Bid... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ========================... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ========================... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (January 24, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (January 24, 2022).... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Rates Stock market rangebound KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday, the first day of the roll-over week, witnessed a rangebound activity due... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Energy Imported gas: govt encouraging companies to build onshore underground storage facilities ISLAMABAD: The federal government is encouraging the state-owned gas companies as well as private companies to build... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Energy Centrica’s British Gas to take on customers of failed Together Energy Retail LONDON: Centrica’s British Gas has been appointed to take on the customers of failed supplier Together Energy... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Energy US oil CEOs offer opposing views on crude output growth HOUSTON: The chiefs of major US oil companies Occidental Petroleum Corp and ConocoPhillips offered differing ... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Energy Oil falls 3pc as Fed rate hike talk spooks risk markets NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about 3% on Monday, hit by investor concerns over the possibility of quicker than expected... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Energy Peru eyes sanctions over Repsol oil spill LIMA: Peru’s Prime Minister Mirtha Vásquez said on Monday the government was looking at sanctioning a major local... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
Commodities Palm eases from record high on profit-taking JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell from a record high on Monday on profit-taking while buyers monitor export... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:03am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer