Africa Nigerian state to allow individuals to carry guns MAIDUGURI, (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Zamfara state will start issuing licences to individuals to carry guns to defend... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:48am
Industry UK mulling action for steel industry, despite WTO concerns LONDON: Britain is mulling action to protect its ailing steel industry that could set it on collision course with ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:48am
Europe Thousands protest in Madrid against NATO summit MADRID: Carrying the hammer and sickle flags of the former Soviet Union, thousands protested in Madrid on Sunday... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:48am
Europe Russia steps up missile strikes on Ukraine KYIV/POKROVSK, (Ukraine): Russian missiles hit an apartment block and kindergarten in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:48am
Middle East Saudi crown prince, Iraq PM discuss ‘regional stability’ RIYADH: Iraq’s prime minister met with Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:35am
Money & Banking Central banks must act quickly on inflation, warns BIS ZURICH: Central banks must not let inflation become entrenched, with the threat of stagflation looming over the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:35am
Energy Bankrupt Sri Lanka seeks discounted Russian oil COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Sunday announced sending ministers to Russia and Qatar to try and secure cheap... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:35am
Africa At least 22 young people die in South African tavern CAPE TOWN: South African authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 22 young people found inside a popular... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:35am
Middle East Iran tests Zuljanah satellite launcher for second time DUBAI: Iran has carried out a second test of its Zuljanah satellite launcher, Iranian state TV reported on Sunday, ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:35am
Grains Egypt contracts to buy 180,000 tonnes of wheat from India CAIRO: Egypt has contracted to buy 180,000 tonnes of wheat from India, Supply Minister Aly Moselhy said on Sunday,... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:35am
Sale of sacrificial animals gaining momentum RAWALPINDI: The prices of sacrificial animals, especially of goats and sheep have increased significantly as the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:21am
Commodities Mixed trend in prices of essential food items seen PESHAWAR: A mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities — including vegetables, cooking oil/ ghee, pulses,... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:21am
Money & Banking Traders call for promotion of Islamic banking in KP PESHAWAR: Traders have urged the central bank to play its proactive role in promotion of Islamic banking in Khyber... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:21am
Industry Electric fan exports up 2.33pc to $28.520m in 11 months ISLAMABAD: The exports of electric fan from the country witnessed an increase of 2.33 percent during the eleven... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:21am
IIOJK torture is crime against humanity: president ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday said that torture was a crime against humanity and the situation was... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:21am
Drug trafficking: Bugti, Hamza want joint strategy ISLAMABAD: Minister for Narcotics Control Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti and Chief Minister of Punjab Hamza Shehbaz Sharif... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:21am
Condolence ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of the senior journalist Salman... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:21am
Production of off-season crops: Balochistan govt installs 396 green tunnels QUETTA: Balochistan government has installed as many as 396 green tunnels aimed at enhancing the production of... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:05am
Commodities Country can increase mango exports threefold: PAHF KARACHI: Pakistan has potential to increase mango exports threefold, stated Shaikh Imtiaz Hussain, Chief Executive... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:05am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rates fall as bears rule market KARACHI: Extraordinary bearish trend prevailed in local and international cotton markets. In the last three days the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:05am
Case of changing status of taxpayer: IHC issues notice to CIR at LTO Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to Commissioner Inland Revenue (CIR), Large Taxpayer ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:05am
Aeon & Trisl among top 3 agents of Emaar KARACHI: And Again, Aeon & Trisl Pakistan maintains momentum in Emaar’s by taking third place in the 2022 ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:00am
First phase of LB polls ends peacefully in Tharparkar HYDERABAD: In Tharparkar district, the first phase of local body elections was completed peacefully. Local body... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:00am
Sindh govt rejects Imran’s allegations of harassing PTI candidates KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards Ismail Rahoo while rejecting PTI chief Imran Khan’s ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:00am
Ministers condole with Farooq Sattar, on death of mother KARACHI: Federal ministers Ayaz Sadiq and Khurram Dastagir on Sunday called on former MQM-P leader Dr Farooq Sattar... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:00am
Bilawal to inaugurate People’s Bus Service today KARACHI: Big news for the citizens of Karachi as Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will... Published 27 Jun, 2022 07:00am
Companies Vantage Marketing launches One4 Heights project at Bahria Enclave ISLAMABAD: A leading marketing company of Pakistan, Vantage Marketing organised ground breaking and launch ceremony... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:45am
Khar attends CHOGM ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar led the Pakistan delegation at the Commonwealth... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:45am
KP chief minister orders drive against encroachments on river banks PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mehmood Khan has expressed displeasure over encroachments and illegal construction... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:45am
Industry KSA will invest heavily in Faisalabad, event told FAISALABAD: Saudi Arabia will heavily invest in Faisalabad in addition to providing two million additional jobs to... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:45am
Google agrees to pay for beefed-up Wikipedia service SAN FRANCISCO: Google has agreed to pay for ramped-up Wikipedia services, part of a growing trend for the US tech... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Apple, Android phones targeted by Italian spyware: Google SAN FRANCISCO: An Italy-based firm’s hacking tools were used to spy on Apple and Android smartphones in Italy and... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Djokovic, Nadal lead title chase at all-change Wimbledon LONDON: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal headline the title chase at Wimbledon where eight-time champion Roger... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Can world number 1,204 win Wimbledon? Serena eyes greatest triumph LONDON: Ranked a lowly 1,204 in the world and without a competitive singles match in 12 months, Serena Williams will... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Kyrgios happy to make ‘top 10 players look ordinary’ LONDON: Nick Kyrgios resumes his bittersweet relationship with Wimbledon vowing to continue making “top 10 players... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Leach takes 10 wickets in a Test as England set 296 to sweep New Zealand LEEDS, (United Kingdom): Jack Leach took 10 wickets in a Test for the first time in his career on Sunday as England... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Qatar warns against unauthorised use of World Cup logo on car plates DOHA: Qatar warned the general public Sunday against the use of unauthorised vehicle license plates with the FIFA... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Bale confirms MLS move to Los Angeles FC LOS ANGELES: Wales captain Gareth Bale confirmed his move to Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC on Saturday... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Mayers century helps West Indies dominate Bangladesh in second Test GROS-ISLET: Kyle Mayers’ undiminished appetite for Bangladesh’s bowling took him to a second Test century and... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Motorcycling Bagnaia cruises to Dutch GP win as Quartararo crashes twice ASSEN, (Netherlands): Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati led from start to finish to win the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday for... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Stocks Stocks dive in deep red KARACHI: Bloodshed was witnessed on Pakistan Stock Exchange after the Prime Minister’s announcement of 10 percent... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Stocks Futures spread declines 117bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 117bps to 10.35 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
IMF likely to indicate approval of agreement today ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will likely send the draft of Memorandum of Economic and Financial... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 10:00am
Fawad accuses ECP, others of showing pro-Hamza bias LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former federal information minister Fawad Chaudhry has... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Prince Charles ‘accepted a suitcase with 1m euros’ from ex-Qatari PM LONDON: Charity donations accepted by Britain’s Prince Charles were handled correctly, his office said after a... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Iran top diplomat to visit Turkey ANKARA: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will visit Ankara on Monday after Tehran dismissed as... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Covid-19 Positivity rate in Karachi soars to alarming levels KARACHI: The fresh wave of Covid-19 seems to be hitting Karachi hard as the test-to-positivity ratio in the megacity... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
‘Abraham Accords’ diplomats to gather in Bahrain OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Diplomats from the United States, Israel and four Arab countries will convene in Bahrain Monday,... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Police break up Istanbul Pride march, detain over 200 ISTANBUL: Turkish police on Sunday broke up a banned Pride march in Istanbul, detaining more than 200 demonstrators... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Rates PKR loses its value in four of five sessions KARACHI: The rupee closed last week with a 0.61% gain against the US dollar, but not before it had plummeted to its... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
‘Protection of natural environment essential for survival of humanity’ QUETTA: Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri Sunday said that Balochistan natural environment protection was essential for ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
ICT teachers demand 150pc education allowance ISLAMABAD: Teachers of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) colleges have demanded provision of 150 percent Education... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
KP govt considering using salary, pension funds for overdraft purposes PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is considering using salaries, pensions, non-salary and development... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
42 traders arrested over profiteering SARGODHA: Commissioner Sargodha Irshad Ahmad informed a group of journalists on Sunday that the district... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
PIA resumes Lahore-Kuala Lumpur flight operations ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday resumed Lahore-Kuala Lumpur flight operations after... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
MQM-P threatens to quit govt if PPP does not fulfil promises KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) has threatened the coalition government that it would be... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
International Day Against Drug Abuse observed ISLAMABAD: The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking being marked around the globe on Sunday,... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
USAID, UNDP begin training tehsil councilors PESHAWAR: The US agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
‘Strong media needed in times of conflict’ KARACHI: Social media has erased the line between truth and lies, and this in my view is extreme reporting. Where... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
PM concerned over street crime surge in Punjab LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday, while expressing concern over a rise in street crimes in... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
At Islamabad Zoo: Rs100m allocated for setting up wildlife conservation centre ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs 100 million under Public Service Development Programme (PSDP) for... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
KP’s PDMA develops Monsoon Contingency Plan 2022 PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PDMA KP) in consultation with all... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Obituary KARACHI: It is announced with heavy heart that Bilquees Begam, mother of Mrs. Yasmeen Memon, former Director General... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Leadership’s role crucial for progress, says Alvi KARACHI: The role of leadership is very crucial in challenging times; it is about understanding issues and being... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
‘7 terrorists killed, two soldiers martyred in NW’ RAWALPINDI: Exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists in general area Ghulam Khan KaIle,... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Larkana LB polls: 4,000 policemen, 400 Rangers personnel deployed LARKANA: The authorities deployed 4,000 policemen and 400 Rangers personnel to provide security for local bodies’... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
KMU wants to establish campus in Afghanistan PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar is keen to establish its campus in Afghan capital Kabul. This was... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
International Day against Drug Abuse: Govt vows to continue efforts for creating drug-free society ISLAMABAD: Pakistan joined the international community in observing the “International Day against Drug Abuse and... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Citizens suffer as bakeries, stores closed in Lahore LAHORE: Bakeries and general stores across Lahore city were got closed down by the district administration on Sunday... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
PTI to defeat ‘thieves’ in Punjab, says Imran LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has said that his political... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
A mini-budget or an annexure to budget? For the first time in Pakistan’s chequered history additional revenue measures were annexed to the budget by a... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 06:28am
Taxation power and democracy In the wake of an apparent economic crisis, caused by multiple reasons, particularly a killing self-inflicted... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 06:30am
Healthy planet needs ‘ocean action’ from Asian and Pacific countries As the Second Global Ocean Conference opens today in Lisbon, governments in Asia and the Pacific must seize the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Letters Our situation is not much different from Sri Lanka’s? It was not very long ago that Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said the government would try its level best ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Stocks Wall St Week Ahead: Bruised US stock investors brace for more pain in second half of 2022 NEW YORK: With U.S stocks on track to mark their worst first half of the year in more than 50 years, investors are... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Stocks JP Morgan sees portfolio rebalancing lifting US stocks 7pc NEW YORK: US equities could see a 7% move up next week as investors rebalance their portfolios after a brutal first... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Stocks Indian shares post first weekly gain in three BENGALURU: Indian shares marked their first weekly gain in three on Friday, lifted by sharp gains in automakers and... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Stocks European shares mark strong end to nervous week LONDON: European stocks jumped 2.6% on Friday, pushing them into positive territory for the week as investors ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Stocks Markets rise as recession talk tempers rate hike expectations HONG KONG: Stocks climbed Friday following another rally on Wall Street as investors try to process central bank... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Iran’s next revolution will be female, says Cannes winner PARIS: Iran’s next revolution will be brought on by women taking back the freedoms denied to them in the Islamic... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
PIDE launches research study on housing shortages PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has launched a latest research study titled “The... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Rawal Dam: heavy rain spells to help improve aquatic life in a big way ISLAMABAD: The recent pre-Monsoon rain spells that lashed various parts of the country and dropped mercury... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
FY23 electricity charges: PU to make Rs795m payment LAHORE: The Punjab University will pay Rs 795 million in the head of electricity charges during the year 2022-23.... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (June 20 to 24,... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (June 26, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (June 27, 2022).... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Govt mulling buying energy from Russia Inter-ministerial meeting is expected to be held in Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Monday (today) to discuss different aspects of the proposal Updated 27 Jun, 2022 10:12am
Supertax: Miftah asks ‘why so much consternation?’ ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said that the government has imposed supertax on the factories owned... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 10:09am
CPEC road projects: NHA to settle disputes with Chinese firms ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board has approved to initiate an amicable settlement... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 10:00am
Gen Bajwa awarded ‘King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class’ ISLAMABAD: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Sunday awarded Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 09:57am
PM forms body for mining sector turnaround ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has constituted a 12-member ministerial committee to explore avenues... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 09:58am
Purchases at USC: PM abolishes OTPS ISLAMABAD: Keeping in view the plight of the public, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has abolished the One Time... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 10:02am
PTI criticises govt for taking ‘regressive’ economic steps ISLAMABAD: While lashing out at government for imposing and hiking taxes, former foreign minister Shaukat Tarin... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 10:01am
G7 aims to raise $600bn to ‘counter’ China’s Belt and Road SCHLOSS ELMAU, (Germany): Group of Seven leaders on Sunday pledged to raise $600 billion in private and public funds... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 09:38am
Biden urges G7 to stay together as leaders target Russian gold SCHLOSS ELMAU, (Germany): US President Joe Biden told allies “we have to stay together” against Russia on Sunday... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 09:37am
Sindh LG polls marred by violence: 3 killed SUKKUR/ KANDHKOT/ NAWAB-SHAH: At least three people were killed and scores others injured when violence flared up at... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 09:37am
Taxes Supertax timing nullified benefit of Chinese loan: PIAF LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) newly-elected Chairman Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Industry SIDB chief visits SCCI offices: Authorities urged to avoid taking ‘anti-industry steps’ PESHAWAR: Owners of small factories have urged the provincial government and the authorities concerned to avoid... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Rewriting the finance bill 2022 EDITORIAL: Never before has a finance bill after its presentation in parliament been revised, nay re-written, and... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 06:30am
The woes of tribesmen EDITORIAL: The constitutional merger of seven FATA districts with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in 2018 was celebrated as ... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Money & Banking China’s yuan set for first weekly gain in three SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched up against the dollar on Friday, poised for the first weekly gain in three, as... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion