Companies Mercedes Benz targets increased luxury and profits FRANKFURT: German carmaker Mercedes-Benz said Thursday it would focus more on high luxury vehicles in the hope of... Published 23 May, 2022 08:14am
Industry Property expo in Peshawar attracts a large number of people PESHAWAR: AAA Associates hosted its two-day property expo in Peshawar which brought amazing investment opportunities... Published 23 May, 2022 08:14am
Summer rain turns Islamabad weather pleasant ISLAMABAD: Dust-thunderstorm-rain lashed the federal capital on Sunday night as per the forecast of weather experts... Published 23 May, 2022 08:14am
Ten more filtration plants being inaugurated this week: Sarwar Foundation LAHORE: Sarwar Foundation has installed 10 more filtration plants in rural areas to provide clean drinking water to... Published 23 May, 2022 08:14am
South Asia Bangladesh floods recede but millions still marooned SUNAMGANJ, (Bangladesh): North-east Bangladesh’s worst floods in nearly 20 years began receding on Sunday, but... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Europe France sees no EU entry for Ukraine before ‘15 or 20 years’ PARIS: A bid by Ukraine to join the European Union would not be finalised for “15 or 20 years,” France’s ... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Europe Pounded by Russian offensive in the east, Ukraine rules out concessions KYIV: Ukraine ruled out a ceasefire or any territorial concessions to Moscow as Russia stepped up its attack in the... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Middle East Revolutionary Guards say colonel killed in Tehran DUBAI: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that one of its officers, Colonel Sayad Khodai, was killed in a... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Companies Air France-KLM inks deal with cargo giant CMA CGM PARIS: Air France-KLM said Wednesday that it had signed a freight alliance with shipping giant CMA CGM, which will... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Taxes Hazara region: KPRA registers over 200 service providers PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has registered over 200 service providers in Hazara region... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Energy RLNG supply to improve power supply, help overcome crisis: minister FAISALABAD: Work is in full swing on emergency basis for rehabilitation of the power sector and to cope with the... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Industry Uber bolsters platform for post-pandemic life SAN FRANCISCO: Uber said Monday it is revving up to be a “go anywhere and get anything” service, testing ... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Most automakers fall short on climate goals PARIS: Only two of the world’s 12 top automakers plan to make enough electric vehicles by 2030 to stay in step ... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Industry Manufacturers getting to grips with airless tyres COLMAR-BERG, (Luxembourg): Airless tyres that never go flat or need to be inflated: It’s a decades-long dream that... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Companies Google’s Russian subsidiary to file for bankruptcy MOSCOW: The Russian subsidiary of US tech giant Google said Thursday it will file for bankruptcy after authorities... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Companies Vodafone calls up surging annual profit LONDON: British telecoms giant Vodafone on Tuesday logged surging annual net profit on rising sales and sliding tax,... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Companies Hyundai to build $5.5bn electric vehicle plant in US WASHINGTON: South Korean automaker Hyundai will build a $5.5 billion electric vehicle and battery plant in the... Published 23 May, 2022 08:02am
Grains China makes 10bn yuan available to subsidise grain growers BEIJING: China’s central government has made available 10 billion yuan ($1.49 billion) for “one-off” subsidies... Published 23 May, 2022 07:19am
Middle East Arab MP returns to Israel coalition after briefly quitting OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A left-wing Arab-Israeli lawmaker who quit the governing coalition last week, citing grievances... Published 23 May, 2022 07:19am
Middle East Hamas warns against ‘flag march’ in occupied east Jerusalem GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh warned Sunday against a planned march by Jewish... Published 23 May, 2022 07:19am
PTI’s long march termed bid to sabotage talks with IMF ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday termed PTI chairman Imran Khan’s... Published 23 May, 2022 07:11am
Commodities Prices of kitchen items increase in Peshawar PESHAWAR: A considerable increase in the prices of important kitchen items, including chicken/ meat, cooking oil/... Published 23 May, 2022 07:11am
Industry Farm sector cost of production increased during PTI govt: PBF LAHORE: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Vice President Ahmad Jawad on Sunday claimed that the farm sector cost of... Published 23 May, 2022 07:11am
Siraj announces drive against interest, inflation ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Emir Sirajul Haq on Sunday announced launching of a countryside movement... Published 23 May, 2022 07:11am
Over 7.28m children to be vaccinated in KP PESHAWAR: In order to vaccinate over 7.28 million eligible children, a week-long anti-polio campaign will formally... Published 23 May, 2022 07:11am
Taxes ST post-refund audit has limited scope: AT ISLAMABAD: Appellate Tribunal (AT) in a landmark judgment has held that sales tax post-refund audit has limited ... Published 23 May, 2022 07:11am
Stocks Saudi billionaire prince to sell 16.87pc of firm to sovereign fund RIYADH: A Saudi billionaire detained in a 2017 anti-graft crackdown is to sell a 16.87-percent stake of his company... Published 23 May, 2022 07:11am
Stocks Saudi Arabia’s Alwaleed sells $1.5bn stake in Kingdom Holding to PIF DUBAI: Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s powerful sovereign... Published 23 May, 2022 07:11am
Industry India considering spending additional $26bn to fight inflation NEW DELHI: The Indian government is considering spending an additional 2 trillion rupees ($26 billion) in the ... Published 23 May, 2022 07:11am
Three people dead: Fire in Koh-e-Suleman range forces KP govt to declare emergency PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Sunday declared an emergency in view of a fire raging in the... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
KP govt finalises master plan for New Peshawar Valley project PESHAWAR: A comprehensive master plan for the mega housing project ‘New Peshawar Valley’ of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Int’l Day to ‘End Obstetric Fistula’ today LAHORE: Since millions of women are suffering and living with fistula, a devastating childbirth injury, in silence... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Havelian fake police encounter: Court orders arrest of six policemen HAVELIAN: Additional Sessions Judge Havelian on Sunday issued arrest warrants against six police personnel, ... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Teenaged girl abducted at gunpoint in Lahore LAHORE: A teenage girl was abducted at gunpoint near Lahore’s Shadbagh area, police said on Sunday. According to... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
LHC sets aside NESPAK employees’ termination letters LAHORE: The Lahore High Court accepted identical petitions of Muhammad Tahir Nawaz and other employees of National... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Forest ranges of Balochistan: Fire-related activities banned QUETTA: Balochistan government has imposed a ban on fire camping, barbecue and related activities in some forest... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Alvi urges private firms to allow maximum jobs to women Karachi: President Dr Arif Alvi has asked both local and multinational private sector companies to provide maximum... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Water shortage in Sindh barrages reaches alarming level: minister KARACHI: The Sindh government has expressed grave concern over water scarcity in the province. Provincial Minister... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Demo held for SPSC’s restoration LARKANA: The candidates, who passed Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) examination for the posts of veterinary... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
AAIB preparing final report on PIA crash of 2020 ISLAMABAD: A spokesperson for the Aviation Division on Sunday said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB)... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
CPO dismisses 2 police officials FAISALABAD: City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has dismissed two police officials on charge of abuse of... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Operation against wheat hoarders in Sindh launched KARACHI: The provincial food department, on the directive of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, has launched... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Taxes PTC contributed Rs133bn tax revenues in 2021 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) has contributed Rs133 billion tax revenues during 2021. A research report... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Bilawal, Khar to attend WEF annual meeting ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will participate in the annual meeting of World Economic Forum... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Energy KP’s Energy & Power Department stands first in fund utilization PESHAWAR: Energy and Power Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stood first by utilising 98 percent released funds during... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Industry ‘UK businessman ready to invest in KP’s marble, granite sector’ PESHAWAR: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Mohmand Chamber of Commerce and... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Industry 3rd Pakistan Tea Convention: Discovering new possibilities for tea industry KARACHI: Pakistan Tea Association held the 3rd Pakistan Tea Convention at the Marriot Hotel, Karachi. The event was... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Review: Ginning to start next month as partial arrival of cotton begins KARACHI: Partial arrival of the new season cotton crop has been reported. Some ginning factories will be partially... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Stocks Capital market: Investors show confidence as all IPOs oversubscribed ISLAMABAD: Pakistani capital market has witnessed 10 Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), eight equity and two debt... Published 23 May, 2022 06:55am
Stephens backs move to strip Wimbledon of ranking points PARIS: Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens said she supports the decision to strip Wimbledon of ranking points ... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Rates PSX closes on negative note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under selling pressure during the outgoing week ended on May 20, 2022 and... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Rates Futures spread surges 343bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 343bps to 5.26 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Rates The woeful PKR slide KARACHI: Marred by political and economic uncertainty, the Pakistani rupee during the outgoing week declined 3.95%... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Economy needs a rate cut Last week, the cut-off yield of PIBs and T/bills was mostly lower. It moved down by about 15 basis points to 50 ... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
ANF seizes 19,200 intoxicating tablets, over 138kg narcotics RAWALPINDI: The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Pakistan in different operations, recovered over 19,200 intoxicating... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Mushaal fears India will execute Yasin through dubious trial ISLAMABAD: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of the Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik, on Sunday urged the international... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
PM directs CDA to put out fire at Margalla Hills ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday took notice of the eruption of fire at the Margalla Hills and... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
APHC calls for shutdown tomorrow in IIOJK OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Appointment of Punjab governor: PM sends second summary to President ISLAMABAD: Amid deepening constitutional crisis in Punjab, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly sent a ... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
300 dead in 51 terrorist attacks this year ISLAMABAD: Terror incidents have increased across the country with 300 fatalities – 96 civilians and 104 security... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
March not to enter captial without consent of coalition partners: Sana BAHAWALPUR: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has threatened that he would not let the participants of the PTI’s... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Dialogue on social cohesion between Afghan DPs, host community held PESHAWAR: Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (CAR-KP) with support of Solution Strategy for... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
‘PSQCA not following allocation of regional quotas for vacant posts’ KARACHI: In the absence of its regular director general, Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), ... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sheikh Rashid follower of establishment as well as IK “Catch 22 for all.” “All I want to say is non status quo individuals are not going to follow the status quo... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Damned if Shehbaz does and damned if... Shehbaz Sharif won two more votes than the required 172 to become the country’s Prime Minister on 11 April and has... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Govt still clueless There is total confusion and indecisiveness. When the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was formed the government,... Updated 23 May, 2022 09:50am
Reclaiming our future The Asia-Pacific region is at a crossroads today — to further breakdown or breakthrough to a greener, better, ... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Letters ‘Country needs fresh elections’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled ‘Country needs fresh elections’ carried by the newspaper ... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: As bear market looms, battered Wall St seeks elusive ‘Fed put’ NEW YORK: The Federal Reserve’s determination to raise interest rates until it squashes the highest inflation in... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Stocks Saudi, Egypt fall as markets reopen after weekend; Qatar edges up DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market fell for a second consecutive session on Sunday, under pressure from lower... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Stocks FTSE 100 rebounds LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 rebounded on Friday as a move by China to support its economy lifted sentiment at the end of... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Stocks Toronto index rises TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Friday as energy stocks gained and global sentiment improved after ... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Stocks Vietnam sacks head of the country’s main stock exchange over ‘wrongdoing’ HANOI: Vietnam has fired general director of its main Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the government said on... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Stocks US yields slide for third day NEW YORK: US Treasury yields fell for a third straight session on Friday, as investors remained concerned about... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Stocks China rate cut boosts Asian, European stocks NEW YORK: Asian and European stocks rebounded Friday on China’s interest rate cut, but US equities gyrated amid... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
PCB introduces divisional cricket structure LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduced initiatives to further boost and develop cricket at pathways... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Rahul to lead India as Kohli, Sharma rested for S Africa T20 series NEW DELHI: K L Rahul will lead India in the absence of top stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma next month in five... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
World Cup police brace for huge crowds in Qatar’s capital DOHA: Controlling hundreds of thousands of football fans in Qatar’s capital will be the biggest security challenge... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Man City’s De Bruyne voted Premier League Player of the season LONDON: Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was named the Premier League’s Player of the season on ... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
‘Maybe it was good to lose,’ says Jabeur after French Open shock PARIS: Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur suffered a shock French Open first round exit on Sunday but admitted: “Maybe it was... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Man City, Liverpool set for judgement day in title race MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City side to grasp the chance at greatness by claiming a fourth... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Daraz organises women bike rally LAHORE: Over 50 women raced their two-wheelers and rolled out on Sunday in an all-women biker’s rally organised by... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Commodities Pakistani mangoes set to enter Chinese market next week BEIJING: The first consignment of Pakistani mangoes of present season will be transported by air cargo service in... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
ATP chief for formation of ‘Board of Wisdom and Honesty’ PESHAWAR: Chairman, Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) Muhammad Faiq Shah has called upon all stakeholders, which would be... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Arts AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, May 23, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPAIN 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (May 16 to 20,... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 22, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (May 23, 2022).... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
CPEC under renewed Sino-Pak focus Pakistan and China agree to work together to make optimum use of phase-II of China–Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) Updated 23 May, 2022 09:58am
‘Long march’ to Islamabad on 25th PESHAWAR: After a series of public rallies to build momentum for a month, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Updated 23 May, 2022 09:59am
Tarin underscores need for ‘interim’ setup to deal with myriad economic challenges KARACHI: Former Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin has said that the economic performance of PTI government was much... Updated 23 May, 2022 10:01am
World Bank’s RISE-II: Pakistan told it can lose funding if prior actions not completed ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) has warned the government that Pakistan will lose a part of FY 23 funds from... Updated 23 May, 2022 09:55am
FBR eyes new taxation steps with a view to achieving Rs7,255bn target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will propose new taxation measures of over Rs 300-350 billion to... Updated 23 May, 2022 10:02am
Session postponed to June 6: Punjab PA rejects no-trust motion against Speaker LAHORE: A no-confidence motion tabled by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) against Punjab Assembly Speaker... Updated 23 May, 2022 10:06am
FBR asked to disclose all amnesty scheme-related details ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to disclose... Updated 23 May, 2022 09:53am
Track-and-trace system: FBR to issue new deadline to tobacco sector ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will issue a new deadline beyond May 20, 2022 for the documented... Updated 23 May, 2022 10:06am
First baby formula shipment arrives in US from Europe WASHINGTON: A military cargo plane carrying the first shipment of infant formula from Europe to help address a... Updated 23 May, 2022 09:53am
Efforts to douse Balochistan’s forest fire continue: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army on Sunday continued its efforts to douse a fire in a Pine Forest near Shergali in district... Updated 23 May, 2022 10:03am
Biden warns of potentially ‘consequential’ monkeypox spread SEOUL: Monkeypox has caught the attention of US President Joe Biden, who said Sunday that people should be on guard... Updated 23 May, 2022 09:53am
Industry Pak-US trade: Brooklyn Chamber to extend cooperation ISLAMABAD: Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will extend all-out cooperation to promote bilateral trade between the US ... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
Import compression EDITORIAL: The economy was and is still feared to get into a tailspin due to government’s inaction on crucial... Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer