Poland refuses to pay for Russian gas in rubles WARSAW: Poland’s state energy company on Thursday said it would not pay for Russian gas in rubles, becoming the... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Biodiversity loss threatens economic stability: central banks report PARIS: Central banks have underestimated the significant threat posed by biodiversity loss, a new report said... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Energy Germany bets on tax relief, cheaper trains to combat energy crisis BERLIN: Germany’s government unveiled a slew of measures Thursday to ease the burden of soaring petrol and heating... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
USA Double lung transplant saves US man with terminal cancer WASHINGTON: US doctors announced Thursday they had successfully performed a double lung transplant on a patient with... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
G7 allies seek to halt Russian gold transactions BRUSSELS/ LONDON: The G7 group of advanced economies and the European Union pledged to block transactions involving... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Dubai ruler abused ex-wife to ‘exorbitant degree’, UK court rules LONDON: The ruler of Dubai abused his ex-wife on an extraordinary scale, a UK judge ruled on Thursday, ending a... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Europe Ukraine war a new blow for poor countries: UN GENEVA: The war in Ukraine has sent commodity prices soaring, creating fresh shock waves across poorer countries... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Europe Zelensky calls for worldwide protests against Russia’s war KYIV: Ukraine’s president made an impassioned plea for global street protests against Russia’s bloody month-old... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
HRW asks Ethiopia to probe Tigray ‘war crime’ ADDIS ABABA: Human Rights Watch on Thursday urged Ethiopia to probe an airstrike on a school in the war-torn Tigray... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Jamaica ‘moving on’, prime minister tells Prince William KINGSTON, (Jamaica): Jamaica is “moving on” and embracing its destiny as an independent country, its leader told... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Asia ‘China’s Fauci’ calls for protecting ‘normal life’ in Omicron fight SHANGHAI: A top doctor in China’s pandemic fight who came under pressure last year for questioning the country’s... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Asia South Korea’s disgraced ex-president Park leaves hospital after prison release SEOUL: South Korea’s ex-president Park Geun-hye left hospital on Thursday, three months after she was released ... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Malta votes in shadow of Ukraine, corruption scandals VALLETTA: Malta votes Saturday in elections expected to result in a landslide victory for the current government,... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Europe Uncertainty, relief as millionaire flies Ukrainians to Switzerland ZURICH: Clutching her baby to her breast, Alona Shevchenko’s eyes well up with tears as the plane lifts off from... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Europe Ukraine says destroyed Russian naval vessel in Azov Sea KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday said it had struck a Russian naval transport vessel docked in the Azov Sea near the... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Queen Elizabeth II may miss opening of parliament LONDON: The UK government on Thursday said the traditional State Opening of Parliament will take place in May,... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Asia North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’: South’s military SEOUL: North Korea fired an “unidentified projectile” Thursday, the South’s military said, the latest in a... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Drones, thermal scanners scour China Eastern crash site WUZHOU: Recovery teams deployed drones and thermal imaging equipment Thursday across a mountainous area where a ... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Openers keep Pakistan’s hopes alive against Australia LAHORE: Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique produced third half-century stand of the three-match... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
BAP seems divided over no-trust vote ISLAMABAD: The Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), an ally of ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the centre, seemed... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
PTI govt is in contact with its coalition partners: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said the government was in contact with the coalition... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
‘March 27 power show’ will turn out to be ‘decisive moment’: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that the no-confidence motion through which the opposition... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
PDM says PM’s, his cabinet colleagues’ names ‘must’ be placed on ECL ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has said that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and his cabinet... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Request for sit-in turned down: PDM told to hold day-long rally only ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has turned down Pakistan Democratic Movement... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
PM set to address Mansehra rally despite ECP warning ISLAMABAD: Despite the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) having barred Prime Minister Imran Khan from visiting... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
PM’s speech was not in spirit of ‘bloc politics’, FO explains ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday explained that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speech to the recently-concluded... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
QWP chief says nation to hear ‘good news’ soon PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Thursday said the nation would hear the good... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Country witnessing ‘unprecedented’ economic turmoil: PML-N ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader and former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Thursday... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
‘PM will defeat no-trust motion’: There’s possibility of early elections: Rashid LAHORE: Announcing that Prime Minister Imran Khan would defeat the opposition’s no-trust motion, Interior Minister... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Tarrar urges SC to take notice of ‘contemptuous’ statement of Fawad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Azam Nazir Tarrar has urged the Supreme Court to take notice... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
No Covid-19 death for second consecutive day in country ISLAMABAD: The country for the second day did not report any Covid-19 deaths, the first time since April 1, 2020,... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
No-trust motion: PPP accepts ‘key’ MQM demands ahead of vote ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has accepted the demands of the key ally of the ruling Pakistan... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Pakistan, Turkey agree to enhance trade and defence ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey emphasised to enhance cooperation and bilateral relations in the areas of trade,... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Fawad takes exception to SCBA’s ‘attitude’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry took strong exception to the “attitude” of... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
AGH, Zonergy Solar ink MoU KARACHI: Altamash Hospital has joined hands with Zonergy Solar Development Pakistan, one of the leading... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
TPL RMC secures Rs18.35bn funds KARACHI: TPL Properties Limited has announced that TPL REIT Management Company Limited (TPL RMC), a wholly owned... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Sindh Assembly session again put off KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly session, which was scheduled for Mar 24, 2022, will now be held on April 6, 2022,... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Leading Pakistani food companies participate in ‘IFE London’ KARACHI: Number of Pakistani food and drinks companies are participating in the International Food & Drinks ... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
KW&SB CEO will be appointed from private sector: Word Bank study KARACHI: There will now be a CEO from private sector appointed at Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB). The... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Privilege Club signs MoU with Overseas Pakistani Commission ISLAMABAD: Privilege Club @Pearl-Continental Hotels has started a great initiative to facilitate Pakistani expats by... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Telenor partners with Novo Nordisk to raise health awareness ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has partnered with Novo Nordisk to raise health awareness across rural Pakistan. Under... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Annual convocation of Wah Medical College held RAWALPINDI: 10th annual convocation of Wah Medical College (WMC) held at College auditorium. Prof Dr Javed Akram,... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
DUHS to develop vaccine for lumpy skin disease KARACHI: Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) in collaboration with Sindh Livestock Department has announced... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
North Korea fires new ICBM in largest test since 2017 SEOUL: North Korea fired what could be its largest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday, Tokyo and Seoul... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
China calls NATO claims of backing Russia ‘disinformation’ BEIJING: Beijing on Thursday accused the NATO chief of “spreading disinformation” with claims that China has... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
ACCA organises ‘Pakistan Leadership Conversation 2022’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s performance battling the Covid-19 epidemic was much better than other countries as it not only... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
‘Governor Awards’ conferred on 42 personalities LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar conferred ‘Governor Awards’ to 42 personalities who have shown... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
30pc less than normal snowfall witnessed: Temperature likely to rise in April, May LAHORE: About 30 percent less than normal snowfall has been witnessed during the current season therefore the... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Capital Police launch online complaint management system ISLAMABAD: The capital police have launched an online complaint management system to facilitate the masses at their... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Four soldiers martyred in North Waziristan RAWALPINDI: Four soldiers of Pakistan Army were martyred in gun battle with terrorists in North Waziristan, Inter... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
14-year-old foster girl ‘burned to death’: IGP takes notice LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rao Sardar Ali Khan on Thursday took notice of the alleged burning... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Aeon & Trisl again set benchmark by consecutively winning top position KARACHI: Aeon & Trisl, is a multinational real estate brokerage firm with headquarter in Dubai, UAE and regional... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Scope of multifaceted Pakistan-Qatar relations discussed ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Qatar’s Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Affairs... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
PIA to commence direct flights to Sydney by April 22 KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is going to commence its direct non-stop flight operations to Sydney,... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 24, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (March 25, 2022).... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
All PPP MNAs attend meeting at Zardari’s House ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party-Parliamentarians (PPP-P) President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Pakistan... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
PTI issued NOC to hold its rally on 27th at Parade Ground ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has issued no-objection certificate (NOC) to ... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
‘Anti-inflation march’: PML-N leader says protest plan delayed due to NA session ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary-information Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday said that the... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
ECP urged to hear foreign funding case on daily basis ISLAMABAD: Petitioner against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in foreign funding case Akbar Sher Babar alleged on... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Joint opposition has a ‘real majority’: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has claimed that the joint-opposition is satisfied and it has a ‘real... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The excessive cricketing jargon “If you play cricket you can clean bowl your opponent and perhaps you would not need an umpire if it is an... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
FATF & real estate reforms The real estate sector is an attractive sector for money launderers. They conceal their illegitimate earnings,... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
A brewing commodity crisis and developing countries The United Nations has warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukr-aine could trigger a global famine as Moscow’s Black... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
India’s Russian arms explain ‘shaky’ Ukraine stance When 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a recent border clash with China, the military hardware New Delhi sent to... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Letters There’s need to protect, preserve PSDP It was during the recent weeks that Prime Minister Imran Khan unveiled an incentives’ package for promotion of... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Stocks Moscow stock market partially reopens after month-long closure MOSCOW: The Moscow Stock Exchange resumed trading of some shares Thursday, the second stage in a phased re-opening... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Stocks China, HK stocks fall on geopolitical tensions, hawkish Fed SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Thursday on worries about aggressive rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve and... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Stocks European shares fall as Ukraine worries deepen LONDON: European shares fell on Thursday, as the war in Ukraine entered its second month and Western countries... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Stocks Wall St rises as investors buy beaten-down chipmakers, tech stocks NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Thursday, as investors bought beaten-down chipmakers and megacap... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Stocks Banks weigh on Indian shares; Zee Entertainment soars BENGALURU: Indian shares ended marginally lower on Thursday, pulled down by heavyweight bank stocks, while... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Stocks FTSE 100 up 0.1pc LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Thursday, aided by healthcare and consumer staple stocks, although... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
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 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
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Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (March 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,190.2526 Bid... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 24, 2022). ========================... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
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Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (March 24, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (March 24, 2022).... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Rates PSX roars back KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday remained depressed during the first half of the trading session due to... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Grains Raw sugar hits two-week high as Brazil’s real, oil firm LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit a two-week high on Thursday as Brazil’s real currency continued to firm and... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Energy Palm oil tumbles as crude prices fall JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures dropped on Thursday after oil prices fell, making palm a less attractive option... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Grains CBOT wheat falls for third straight day CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Friday, their third straight day of declines, after some... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Energy EU leaders plan energy security boost, brush off Russian rouble demand BRUSSELS: European Union leaders are set to agree at a two-day summit starting on Thursday to jointly buy gas as ... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Energy US refiners turn to Middle East for fuel oil after Russia import ban HOUSTON: US refiners have begun snapping up fuel oil cargoes from the Middle East this month after US President Joe... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Energy PESCO chief spells out reasons behind ‘poor’ show ISLAMAABD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) Abdul Jabbar Khan has said that... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
Energy Asia’s naphtha margin plunges NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha markets weakened on Thursday after inventories at the key trading hub of Singapore... Published 25 Mar, 2022 05:47am
