Industry Musk sued by Twitter investors for delayed disclosure of stake NEW YORK: Billionaire Elon Musk was sued by Twitter Inc investors for delayed disclosure of his stake in the ... Published 27 May, 2022 07:32am
Industry China, Europe car sales dampened by chip shortage, Covid measures SHANGHAI/BERLIN: Car sales in China and Europe remain depressed compared to last year’s levels as semiconductor... Published 27 May, 2022 07:30am
Europe UK PM apologises to cleaners, guards over parties LONDON: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Thursday apologised to Downing Street cleaners and security guards after an... Published 27 May, 2022 07:30am
Middle East Iran urges Biden to ditch Trump strategy for nuclear deal DAVOS: Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday urged US President Joe Biden to lift economic sanctions and abandon his... Published 27 May, 2022 07:30am
Blinken says China strategy is about rules-based order, not ‘new Cold War’ WASHINGTON: The United States does not seek to sever China from the global economy, but wants Beijing to adhere to... Published 27 May, 2022 07:30am
Middle East Iraq makes it illegal to attempt normalising ties with Israel BAGHDAD: Iraq’s parliament approved a law on Thursday that will ban normalizing relations with Israel, at a time... Published 27 May, 2022 07:30am
South Asia Taliban ‘making women invisible’ in Afghanistan: UN expert KABUL: The Taliban government’s restrictions on women are aimed at making them “invisible” in Afghan society, ... Published 27 May, 2022 07:30am
Trump must testify in New York probe, appeals court rules WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump must testify under oath in the New York Attorney General’s civil... Published 27 May, 2022 07:30am
Navy seizes huge cache of drugs in North Arabian Sea KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Ship DEHSHAT in collaboration with PN air units seized approximately 4,500 kg of drugs in... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Move fails to get required support: Attempt to remove Balochistan CM ends in failure QUETTA: A no-confidence motion against Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo was declared ineffective on... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Detained PTI lawmakers set free KARACHI: Following Supreme Court (SC) orders, the detained Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers were released... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Another heat wave forecast for central, upper Sindh KARACHI: Another heat wave is likely to grip central and upper Sindh from Friday (today), with temperatures rising ... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Mango production to fall by 50pc due to heat wave, water shortage KARACHI: Mango production is expected to decline by around 50% this year, as the crop has been severely hit by... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
US-Pakistan relationship: Ambassador Masood highlights role of American Pakistanis KARACHI: The Invest in Pakistan Conference was held in the Plug n’Play Centre at the Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale,... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Cnergyico wins 16th occupational safety, health & wellbeing award KARACHI: Cnergyico Pk Limited (formerly Byco Petroleum), Pakistan’s largest vertically-integrated oil refining... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
At UN, Pakistan slams India’s repression in IIOJK UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Wednesday drew UN Security Council’s attention to the life sentence handed down to... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Money & Banking Gold finance customers: JS Bank inks pact with Almas Jewellers KARACHI: JS Bank, one of the fastest-growing banks in Pakistan, has signed an agreement with Almas Jewellers, one of... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Children in rural areas: ChildLife Foundation provides 100,000 free telemedicine consultations KARACHI: In partnership with the government, ChildLife Foundation has successfully provided 100,000 free ... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
ABAD gives certificates to trained engineers KARACHI: Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has awarded certificates to fresh Diploma... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Industry New Pak-Afghan border crossings: PAJCCI recommends steps for trade facilitation KARACHI: Pakistan Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) Chairman Zubair Motiwala on Thursday... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Engro Energy Ltd to provide funds: MoU signed for setting up dialysis centre in Shikarpur KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh on Thursday said the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Forex reserves down $11m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves decreased by $11 million during last week.... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Commodities Syngenta partners with HBL to nurture, transform agriculture KARACHI: Syngenta Pakistan Limited, a globally leading agriculture company specializing in crop protection,... Published 27 May, 2022 07:04am
Russia ready to help overcome food crisis if West lifts sanctions MOSCOW: Moscow is ready to make a “significant contribution” to averting a looming food crisis if the West lifts... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Israel tells US it was behind killing of Iranian colonel: NYT NEW YORK: Israel has told the United States it was responsible for the killing of an Iranian Revolutionary Guards... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
South Asia Barking mad: Indian stadium closes early ‘so official can walk dog’ NEW DELHI: Delhi authorities on Thursday ordered all sports facilities to stay open until 10:00 pm after a media... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
South Asia IIOJK sees upsurge in violence, tense after Yasin convicted OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Indian security forces have martyred six freedom fighters IIOJK in the past 24 hours while... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
PTI welcomes PM’s offer for talks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer of constituting a... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
IBCC revises conversion formula for IB students KARACHI: The Equivalence Committee of the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has revised the conversion ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Issue of depleting groundwater highlighted at UN moot LAHORE: Dr Khalid Mahmood, Co-PI of Remote Sensing, GIS and Climatic Research Lab (RSGCRL), National Centre of GIS... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
UN delegation meets Miftah ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Julien Harneis, called on Federal Minister for... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Important persons in govt: No institution interfering in cases, SC told ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) informed the apex court that no institution, including the Ministry of... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
ICA of ex-chief judge of GB: IHC issues notices to AGP ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday issued notices to the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) in... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
‘Long march’ eclipsed Yasin Malik issue, says Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, while slamming the Pakistan... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
BoP and MNS University of Agriculture Multan join hands MULTAN: The Bank of Punjab and Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Multan (MNSUAM) have entered into a... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
LDA chief for expediting work on Shahkam Chowk flyover LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Chaudhry Muhammad Ali Randhawa has directed relevant... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Nutshell CEO receives award ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder and CEO Nutshell Group, and Founder Corporate Pakistan Group, received the... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Imran Niazi is continuing to disobey orders of SC: Hamza LAHORE: Despite making Pakistan a joke in the whole world, Imran Niazi is not ashamed and it has been established... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Dr Asad’s appointment: LHC suspends single bench’s decision LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice heading a division bench suspended the decision of a single bench ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Six Pakistani peacekeepers honoured posthumously at UN ISLAMABAD: The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was observed at the UN Headquarters in New York on... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Ministry’s social safety initiative aims to create a welfare state: Marri ISLAMABAD: Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Shazia Marri on Thursday said that the international... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Passage of Elections (Amendment) Bill 2022: Govt violates voting rights of overseas Pakistanis: Moonis LAHORE: Reacting to the passage of the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2022, to conduct pilot projects in by-elections... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
PML-N wants to take on PTI politically: Talal Chaudhry LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) said on Thursday that they wanted to face the PTI on political front... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Naval chief visits Command & Staff College, Quetta QUETTA: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited Command & Staff College, Quetta, and... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Salman Sufi made head of PM’s Strategic Reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appointed public policy expert Salman Sufi as head of the Prime... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Speakers for promoting sustainable, eco-friendly textile practices FAISALABAD: Speakers at a seminar called for promoting sustainable and eco-friendly textile practices by encouraging... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
‘Bagh Aman Mela 2022’ concludes in Tirah PESHAWAR: Tirah area of Khyber tribal district which was once considered a symbol of terrorism. Following the... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Police open criminal investigations into four journalists’ affairs NEW YORK: Authorities must immediately drop their investigations into journalists Sami Abraham, Arshad Sharif, Sabir... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Labour, employment, social protection: Pakistan, Azerbaijan sign MoU on cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the fields of labour, employment and... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Iran border markets: Bilawal underscores importance of earliest completion ISLAMABAD: On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari met Iranian Foreign... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Masjid-e-Nabwi incident: IHC extends protective bails of Fawad, Qasim Suri, others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday extended the protective bails to Fawad Chaudhary, Qasim Suri,... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
3rd instalment of licence renewal fee: PTA receives Rs19.39bn from Telenor, Jazz Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received Rs19.39 billion (equivalent to USD 98.49 million)... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Public sector universities: VCs concerned over drastic cut in higher education budget LAHORE: The Vice Chancellors of public sector universities on Thursday showed serious concerns and strong dismay ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Evolving geopolitical developments: Bilawal shares his perspective on economic, social impacts ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has marked his presence at traditional... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
SAARC chamber’s chief assails sentencing of Yasin Malik LAHORE: A veteran leader of the business community on Thursday condemned the life sentence handed down to well-known... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
63rd meeting of SDPI’s Study Group on ICT: Expert speaks about cybersecurity challenges ISLAMABAD: Over the years, Pakistan has survived numerous cyber-attacks from multiple state and non-state actors,... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Big tech ad revenue growth to taper as pandemic bubble pops DALLAS: After unprecedented revenue growth last year, digital platforms including Alphabet Inc, Meta Platforms Inc,... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Polio eradication plan : PTCL, Ufone 4G join hands with National Emergency Centre KARACHI: Under corporate social responsibility, PTCL and Ufone 4G joined hands with the National Emergency Centre,... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Safety awareness: KE’s ‘Roshni Bajis connect with over 380,000 households’ KARACHI: As an extreme heatwave gripped Karachi, KE partnered with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sindh to ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
A lot of milk goes waste due to poor cold chain infrastructure: SAU VC HYDERABAD: Vice Chancellor of the Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Dr Fateh Marri has pointed out that Pakistan is... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 26, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (May 27, 2022)... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
SC bars govt from initiating action against Imran ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday barred the government from initiating action against Pakistan... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
PTI chairman issues 6-day ultimatum after disbanding march ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday gave a six-day... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
PM rejects Imran’s ‘immediate’ election demand ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s “dictation” would not... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Farah Khan case: 4 accused summoned by NAB LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore on Thursday summoned four accused in the assets beyond means... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Proposed additions to CGO: FPCCI supports ‘rent-seeking’ firms ISLAMABAD: Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce (FPCCI) is reportedly supporting some companies that are... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
May 25 will be remembered as black day: Shafqat LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab President and former federal education minister, Shafqat Mahmood, on... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Prime suspect confesses to killing journalist Aziz Memon: police NAUSHAHRO FEROZE: The prime suspect in the murder of journalist Aziz Memon, Mushtaq Sahito, has confessed to killing... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Politics of Imran ‘finished’, says Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz said on Thursday that politics of Imran ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Joint sitting condemns life sentence given to Yasin ISLAMABAD: The joint sitting of the parliament on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution, condemning the life... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
APNS condoles death of Zahida Abbasi’s father ISLAMABAD: Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Govt will complete its term: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday said that the government will... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
‘Azadi March’ in Punjab: At least 3 officers martyred, 100 injured, say police LAHORE: At least three police officers embraced martyrdom while over 100 were severely tortured by the Pakistan... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The front runner is Nawaz Sharif “So what do you reckon?” “I reckon status quo — The Khan hates the coalition government parties…”... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Russia prepares to seize western firms looking to leave Russia is advancing a new law allowing it to take control of the local businesses of western companies that decide ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
The downward spiral of the power sector Pakistan’s power sector is currently reeling from a fuel supply chain crisis capable of leading to an implosion.... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Pakistan and FATF mandate The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released the Report on the State of Effectiveness and Compliance with the ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
History of interest rates in Pakistan The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP’s) monetary policy is normally a hot topic amongst the investment community ... Updated 27 May, 2022 10:39am
Letters This procrastination is extremely dangerous Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that previous government... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Stocks China stocks gain as PM Li hints at more stimulus measures SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Thursday after struggling to find direction for most parts of the session, as... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Indian shares snap three days of losses BENGALURU: Indian shares bucked broader market weakness to end higher on Thursday as investors picked up beaten-down... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Retailers lift European stocks but growth worries persist BENGALURU: European markets rose on Thursday with the retail sector leading the charge as Britain revealed new... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Gulf markets close mixed on growth worries BENGALURU: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday, on persistent concerns over slowing economic growth ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Wall Street surges on upbeat forecasts from retailers, Fed relief NEW YORK: US stock indexes climbed in a broad-based rally on Thursday after upbeat annual forecasts from several... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Stocks FTSE 100 rises as banks gain; windfall tax threatens utilities LONDON: The UK’s top share index rose on Thursday on the back of gains in banks, but shares of utilities slumped... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
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 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (May 26, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 26, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,579.0987... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (May 26, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,197.7045 Bid... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 26, 2022). ======================== ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 26, 2022). ======================== ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (May 26, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (May 26, 2022).... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Rates Stock market turns bullish KARACHI: After a negative opening, Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday turned bullish and closed on strong positive ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Energy Prior actions for PACE-1: WB, Power Div to hold weekly talks ISLAMABAD: World Bank and Power Division are said to hold weekly meetings to achieve prior actions on Programme for... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Energy Oil supply: OMAP chairman praises role of CS LAHORE: Chairman Tariq Wazir Ali and Senior Vice Chairman Tariq Mahmood of OMAP have praised Chief Secretary for... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Energy Shell in talks with Indian consortium to sell Russian LNG plant stake LONDON: Shell is in talks with a consortium of Indian energy companies to sell its stake in a major liquefied ... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
Energy Oil jumps to 2-month high on tight supplies NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-month high on Thursday on signs of tight supply ahead of US summer... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion