Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 48,651 tonnes of cargo comprising 25,751 tonnes of import cargo and 22,900... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (April 23, 2022).... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:56am
Cotton & Textile Trading activity recovers on cotton market LAHORE: Little business activity was witnessed on local cotton market on Saturday while the official spot Rate... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:56am
‘Imported govt’ taking credit for projects initiated by PTI govt: Umar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar Saturday said instead of concentrating on its... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:56am
‘Provision of excellent services to customers is our top priority’: Fesco FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Engineer Bashir Ahmed said ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:56am
PML-N, PPP agree to work jointly for democracy LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Saturday agreed to continue to work... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
Power loadshedding: Musaddiq blames PTI govt’s policies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Senator Musaddiq Malik has blamed Imran Khan’s... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
‘Imran wasn’t ousted by the White House but by Bilawal House’: Kundi ISLAMABAD: Secretary Information Pakistan People’s Party Faisal Karim Kundi while reacting to former prime ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
Marriyum says govt has not yet decided to remove incumbent SBP governor ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday said the government has not yet... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
‘Letter conspiracy’ was hatched in Bani Gala, says Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government’s Spokesman and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
Commodities Asia Gold: India discounts ease slightly on price reprieve BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Physical gold dealers in India reduced discounts this week as demand picked up slightly after... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
Commodities Raw sugar slides LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE slid to a three-week low on Friday, weighed by a drop in crude oil prices and an... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
Commodities Soyoil surges CHICAGO: US soyoil futures surged to all-time highs on Friday after Indonesia blocked exports of palm oil, a... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
Commodities Japan rubber futures slump SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures tumbled on Friday, tracking a weaker Shanghai market, while rising domestic core... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
Grains Argentina’s wheat crop may dip BUENOS AIRES: Argentine wheat production could fall 25% in the country’s central producing region during the... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
Energy US natgas futures head for weekly dip NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell on Friday en route to their first weekly dip in six, with the pullback from... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:47am
Truss Bridge on Indus River inaugurated DASU: To facilitate the construction of Dasu Hydro Power Project (DHPP), the making of Trus bridge for transporting... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Partial solar eclipse to be observed next week KARACHI: Some parts of the world are likely to see the year’s first partial solar eclipse midnight between April ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Two ‘muggers’ crushed to death KARACHI: A man on Saturday killed two muggers after over-running them with his vehicle at Super Highway in Karachi ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Power outages badly affecting businesses, says PDP chief KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) chairman Altaf Shakoor while expressing concern over power load shedding... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Climate action support: Jazz signs ‘commitment’ with GSMA KARACHI: Jazz, on the occasion of World Earth Day, has committed to be a Net zero emitter of carbon by 2050. While... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Pakistan reports 82 fresh Covid-19 cases, one death in 24 hours LAHORE: Pakistan has reported one death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Pakistan condemns killing of Kashmiris by Indian forces in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the unabated killing spree being perpetrated by the Indian occupation forces... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
DG RDA visits one-window operation centre RAWALPINDI: The Director General (DG) Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Capt (R) Tahir Zafar Abbasi on Saturday... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Dr Amjad Saqib nominated for Nobel Peace Prize LAHORE: Founder of Pakistan’s largest interest-free microfinance programme Akhuwat, Dr Amjad Saqib, has been... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:47pm
Sugar Rs70/kg in Ramazan bazaars across province LAHORE Following the direction of the Prime Minister to give maximum relief to people during the holy month of... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
AG restrained from representing govt of Punjab in courts LAHORE: The Law and Parliament affair Department has restraint Advocate General Punjab from representing the... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Punjab Governor Omar Cheema hospitalized LAHORE: Punjab Governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema has been admitted to Services Hospital Lahore following complaints of... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
AJK PM calls on President Sultan MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan called on President Barrister Sultan... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Unlawful communication of official info: Alvi rejects appeal of NAB official ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has rejected the appeal of a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) official to set... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Supremacy of constitution critical to strengthening democratic institutions: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that democratic institutions in Pakistan could be... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Bahraini FM felicitates Hina on phone ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar on Saturday received a telephone call from... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Islamabad witnesses rise in crime ISLAMABAD: The city witnessed a rise in cases of car lifting, snatching of motorbikes and mobile phones during the... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Lahore-bound dead chicken meat seized LAHORE: During a raid, Renala Khurd livestock team has seized 40 maunds meat of dead hens being dispatched to Lahore... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Youm-e-Ali observed in Karachi with religious fervour KARACHI: The main procession of Youm-e-Ali (AS), the martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali (AS), after emerging from Nishtar... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Companies Trade compliance solution: Soneri Bank joins hands with S&P Global KARACHI: Soneri Bank Limited (SNBL) has signed an agreement with internationally renowned company M/s S&P Global... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Industry Business leader underscores need for generating clean energy KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Energy Expert opposes planned curbs on fuel, power subsidies KARACHI: The demand for withdrawal of fuel subsidy and increase in power tariff is “catastrophic and damaging” ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Middle East Israel closes crossing to Gazans after new rocket attacks OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said it will close its only crossing from the Gaza Strip for workers on Sunday in ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Europe France braces for Le Pen-Macron election showdown PARIS: France on Saturday prepared to choose between centrist President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Europe Russia investigates media report on presence of British SAS special forces in Ukraine LONDON: Russia’s top state investigative body said on Saturday it was looking into a Russian media report alleging... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
South Asia Loyalists turn on Sri Lanka PM COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s beleaguered prime minister came under increased pressure to step down on Saturday, as staunch... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Blinken calls on Iran to release detained American WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Iran on Saturday to release an American citizen he said has... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Asia Japan intensifies search for missing tour boat with 26 on board TOKYO: Japan’s coast guard used aircraft and patrol boats on Saturday to search for a tour boat with 26 people on... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Republican official claimed a ‘chip’ in voting machines used to steal election from Trump NEW YORK: A local Republican Party leader in North Carolina threatened to get a county elections director fired or... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Development of Balochistan among top priorities: PM QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that the development of Balochistan province was... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Bilawal expresses concern ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed his deep concern over the... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
‘Foreign conspiracy’: Marriyum says there’s no need for probe commission ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday said there was no need for... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Commodities Prices of essential items show declining trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a declining trend during this week past as compared... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
PTI files petition against ECP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court seeking an order against... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Punjab CM-elect Hamza Shehbaz: swearing-in ceremony hangs in the balance LAHORE: Despite making necessary arrangements here at the Governor’s House, the oath-taking ceremony of Hamza... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Bilawal to take oath as foreign minister soon: Kaira LONDON: Senior Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira on Saturday confirmed that party chairman... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Maryam steps up criticism of Imran LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PMLN) vice-president Maryam Nawaz has said that Imran Khan is attacking... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
LHC order: Summary under the consideration of President ISLAMABAD: The summary received from the Prime Minister’s Office on 23rd April 2022 regarding order of the Lahore... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Nurses asked to sharpen their professional skills LAHORE: Director General Nursing Punjab Kausar Tasneem has asked the young nurses to set the goal of specialization... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Up for grabs: Karachi Politics makes strange bed fellows. This is adapted from a line in the play, ‘The Tempest’ by William ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Goldman, JPMorgan among banks left holding Russian stocks by sanctions switch A decision last month by FTSE Russell and MSCI to remove Russian stocks from their indexes has left some of the... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Energy-hungry bitcoin moves into sights of US environmental movement When China banned bitcoin mining last year, it launched a US cryptocurrency goldrush, with states such as New York,... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Letters Country’ economy: no grounds for complacency According to media reports, the PML(N)-led coalition government is mulling curbing subsidies on fuel and power in... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
‘World Immunization Week’ in Khyber district begins today PESHAWAR: Like elsewhere in the World, Immunization week from April 24 to April 30, 2022 will be celebrated in ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
World Earth Day: Experts discuss climate change fears HYDERABAD: During a seminar, on the occasion of World Earth Day organized by the Faculty of Agricultural ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
High-level panel to probe escape of under-trial MPA PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Information and Public Relation Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif on Saturday said that the... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
UBG Patron-in-Chief congratulates Naveed Qamar KARACHI: Patron-in Chief S M Muneer and President United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail expects Naveed Qamar ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Landlord ‘tortures boy to death’ MUZAFFARGARH: A 10th class student was allegedly tortured to death by a landlord, who, according to the victim’s... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Provision of drinking water: Daraz partners with UNDP Pakistan KARACHI: Daraz has partnered with UNDP Pakistan to provide clean drinking water to an estimated 14,000 households in... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Violation of food safety standards: PFA stops production of five cafes, imposes hefty fines on four restaurants LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has stopped the production of five famous cafes and imposed hefty fines on... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
German CG hosts ‘Breaking of the Fast’ event KARACHI: A beautiful example of interfaith harmony was witnessed in a symbolic event of “Breaking of the Fast” ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Isra University, USEFP hold workshop on faculty development HYDERABAD: Isra University conducted one-day workshop for the faculty development in collaboration with of United... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Earth Day: Meta marks ways to connect and take action KARACHI: This Earth Day, global social media company Meta is announcing simple, yet impactful ways that people can... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
SSGC emergency maintenance shutdown notice KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced that gas supply in SITE and adjoining areas will be suspended... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Groundbreaking of ‘premium commercial project’ held at GT Road ISLAMABAD: A well-known real estate company, the ZEM Builders, held a groundbreaking ceremony of one of its premium... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Energy EU says pay for Russian gas in euros BRUSSELS: EU companies may be able to work around Russia’s demand to receive gas payments in roubles without... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Africa Nigerian bar bomb injures 11, second blast in days KANO, (Nigeria): Explosives planted at a bar in northeast Nigeria injured 11 people, police said Saturday, the ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Africa S Africa’s deadly floods shine spotlight on housing crisis DURBAN: Thulisile Ntobela, once lived in an apartment, but when her rent went up 25 percent, the unemployed mother ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, April 24, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS BULLETIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS BULLETIN 06:55... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (April 23, 2022).... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Saturday (April 23, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Saturday (April ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (April ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 23, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (April 24, 2022).... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Event hosted by Atlantic Council: Miftah explains govt’s approach to economy Finance minister says govt aims to bring about economic and fiscal stability Updated 24 Apr, 2022 02:11pm
Missing persons: PM Shehbaz vows to overcome grim challenge QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the issue of missing persons would be resolved in accordance ... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 04:42pm
Names of PM, Zardari, others removed from ECL ISLAMABAD: The government has removed the names of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, former President Asif Ali Zardari,... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 04:42pm
Constituencies of NA, PAs: Preliminary delimitations to be finalised by Aug 3: ECP ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Saturday said that the delimitation committees will complete ... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:08am
Govt likely to curb fuel subsidies ISLAMABAD: Present government may withdraw the subsidy on petrol entirely by raising its price by Rs 21 per litre... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:09am
PLL awards four spot cargoes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has awarded four spot cargoes of which three are for May 2022 and one spot... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:10am
Jul-Mar ICT export remittances up 29.26pc to $1.948bn YoY ISLAMABAD: ICT export remittances including telecommunication, computer and information services during the first... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:10am
FBR to present draft IR Code to minister for approval ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will present the draft of the Inland Revenue Code to Finance Minister... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:12am
Reliance calls off $3.4bn retail deal with India’s Future Group MUMBAI: India’s top retailer Reliance on Saturday called off its $3.4 billion deal with Future Group, saying it... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:12am
‘Threat’ letter: Imran again urges SC to hold probe thru open hearing ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman on Saturday once again urged the Supreme Court of Pakistan to ... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:14am
Accountability law can be annulled thru a simple majority in parliament ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999 can be abolished through a simple majority of the members of... Updated 24 Apr, 2022 09:15am
March C/A deficit increases 98pc to $1.028bn MoM KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account deficit has increased to $1.028 billion in the month of March 2022 as compared... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
EU agrees deal to tame internet ‘Wild West’ BRUSSELS: The European Union early Saturday finalised new legislation to require Big Tech to remove harmful content,... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
PM summons taskforce’s meeting: Country reports first polio case in 15 months ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a meeting of the National Anti-Polio Task Force tomorrow... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Modaraba Regulations, 2021: SECP to impose penalty on each Modaraba company in case of violation ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to impose a penalty of Rs 100,000 ... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Three soldiers martyred in another attack from Afghanistan RAWALPINDI: Three Pakistani soldiers were martyred as terrorists opened fire on Pakistani troops from across the... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
So much for PMDA EDITORIAL: That Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb put anything and everything to do with the controversial... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
What’s possible beyond exchange of greetings? EDITORIAL: The truth or correctness of good wishes exchanged between prime ministers of India and Pakistan on... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Industry FPCCI panel calls for steps aimed at dealing with power load-shedding challenge LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has called for... Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion