World Medical supplies shortage hampering Myanmar quake response: UN GENEVA: A severe lack of medical supplies is hampering efforts to respond to the deadly earthquake in Myanmar, the... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Six militants killed in intelligence-based operation in Kalat: ISPR Security forces killed six terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kalat District of Balochistan, the... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr confirmed for Sunday in Saudi Arabia, UAE Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated across Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Sunday after religious authorities in both nations... Published about 7 hours ago
World India, US making progress towards trade deal, officials say NEW DELHI: Indian and U.S. officials made progress towards a bilateral trade agreement during several days of talks... Published about 8 hours ago
Business & Finance World Bank approves $300 million loan to help tackle Punjab’s air pollution crisis Funding will support Punjab Clean Air Program to strengthen air quality management systems Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Oman Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong desire to further strengthen... Published about 9 hours ago
Perspectives The unsettling saga of signal-gate In a shocking breach of communication protocols that has sent ripples through national security circles, a recent... Published about 9 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan Airports Authority’s high-rise headquarters approved for Islamabad The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is set to build a Ground + 25-storey headquarters in Blue Area, Islamabad. In... Published about 10 hours ago
Pakistan Fatemi spotlights plight of under-occupation Kashmiris, Palestinians during meeting with UN chief Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Syed Tariq Fatemi met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on... Published about 10 hours ago
World Russia says captured two more Ukraine villages MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday claimed the capture of two villages in eastern and southern Ukraine, pressing ahead with... Published about 10 hours ago
Pakistan No anti-terror decisions without provincial consultation: Naqvi Interior Minister stresses consensus-based counter-terror strategy Updated about 10 hours ago
Pakistan BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal unhurt in blast near Quetta rally Balochistan government spokesperson confirms all protestors safe Updated about 11 hours ago
Business & Finance Pakistan’s Honda Atlas exports first fully assembled vehicles to Japan In a major milestone for the country’s auto sector, Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited, a subsidiary of Honda Motor... Published about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Massive fire continues to rage near oil refinery in Karachi’s Korangi area A massive fire erupted in the wee hours of Saturday near an oil refinery in Karachi’s Korangi area was still burning... Published about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Qatari business delegation to visit Pakistan after Eid A Qatari investment delegation is scheduled to visit Pakistan immediately after Eid, it was learnt on Saturday. The... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Record run continues: gold price per tola hits Rs325,000 in Pakistan Gold continued its record run in local and international markets on Saturday. In Pakistan, gold price per tola... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan India in no position to champion minority rights: FO Calls on India to address its own failures rather than feigning concern for minorities elsewhere Updated about 11 hours ago
World Israeli military admits to shooting at ambulances GAZA CITY: Israel’s military admitted Saturday it had fired on ambulances in the Gaza Strip after identifying them... Published about 16 hours ago
Sports Chapman blasts ton as New Zealand win first Pakistan ODI by 73 runs NAPIER: Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to... Updated about 15 hours ago
World India sends aid flight to quake-hit Myanmar NEW DELHI: An Indian aid flight landed in Myanmar on Saturday, the foreign ministry in New Delhi said, a day after a... Published about 17 hours ago
World Russian drone attack kills four, wounds 21 in Ukraine KYIV, UKRAINE: A Russian drone attack killed at least four people and wounded 21 in the eastern Ukrainian city of... Published about 17 hours ago
Business & Finance China, EU discuss ‘level playing field’ on trade, EU’s Sefcovic says BEIJING: Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met visiting European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros... Published about 17 hours ago
World Myanmar quake toll passes 1,000 as rescuers dig for survivors MANDALAY: The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers... Updated about 11 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (March 28, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (March 29, 2025)... Published a day ago
World Space telescope Gaia sent into ‘retirement’ but legacy endures PARIS: Europe’s Gaia space telescope was powered down and sent into “retirement” on Thursday after a decade... Published a day ago
Pakistan Holy Family Hospital on verge of financial collapse ISLAMABAD: Misman agement and negligence has brought the largest public sector healthcare facility in Rawalpindi, ... Published a day ago
Pakistan Deputy Registrar responsible for fixing cases: IHC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Babar Sattar of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday ruled that the obligation to fix urgent ... Published a day ago
Pakistan Ex-foreign secretary Najmuddin A Sheikh passes away ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced the passing of Najmuddin A Sheikh, a distinguished... Published a day ago
Pakistan Identification parade of 88 PTI workers: ATC approves police plea to fix hearing after Eid holidays ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday approved police plea seeking to fix a hearing regarding the... Published a day ago
Pakistan CDA Board approves developments, reform initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board, under the chairmanship of Muhammad Ali Randhawa, has... Published a day ago
Pakistan Punjab CM holds special meeting on AIDS at Taunsa LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Friday chaired a special meeting to review reasons for the alleged... Published a day ago
Pakistan Targeted killings of labourers a threat to national unity: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that terrorists infiltrating Balochistan and other... Published a day ago
Pakistan Ombudsman disposes of 226,000 complaints FAISALABAD: Secretariat of the Federal Ombudsman disposed of a record 226,000 complaints during this year which also... Published a day ago
Pakistan CM hails police for arresting gang-rape suspects LAHORE: “Incidents of rape against women are absolutely unacceptable,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz... Published a day ago
Pakistan Sindh govt to establish 500 non-formal education centers KARACHI: The Sindh government has signed an agreement to establish 500 non-formal education centers under a... Published a day ago
Business & Finance DRAP issues immediate recall alert for substandard pharma products ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for a number of... Published a day ago
Editorials Reduction in electricity tariff EDITORIAL: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has initiated formal hearings on approval of the... Published a day ago
Editorials Need for national reconciliation EDITORIAL: Speaking at a special session of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security soon after the ... Published a day ago
Pakistan CM orders preparation of NICVD-SICVD merger plan within three months KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting of the National Institute of... Published a day ago
Pakistan Cholistan Canal project opposed: Murad demands PM call CCI meeting to resolve thorny issues KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has strongly opposed the proposed Cholistan Canal project, deeming... Published a day ago
Pakistan JI demands action against illegal constructions KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi has raised serious concerns over the unchecked rise of illegal constructions in the... Published a day ago
Pakistan Balochistan govt determined to curb terrorist activities: ministers QUETTA: Balochistan ministers Mir Zahoor Buledi along with Shoaib Noshairshwani and spokesperson Shahid Rind on... Published a day ago
Pakistan Alkhidmat appeals for zakat, fitrana KARACHI: As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Alkhidmat Karachi has urged the public to contribute their... Published a day ago
Pakistan Two BRT projects: Sharjeeel discusses accident prevention steps, construction progress KARACHI: A high-level meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department, chaired by Senior Minister of Sindh and... Published a day ago
Pakistan Journalist charged with online disinformation granted bail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday approved the post-arrest bail of journalist Waheed Murad in a case registered... Published a day ago
Print Duty-free import of ‘Land Cruiser’ vehicles by FC KP: MoI may scrap proposal after IMF curbs ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) is likely to abandon a proposal for the duty-free import of Toyota Land... Updated about 18 hours ago
Print Afghan Citizen Card holders: Preparations for repatriation completed ISLAMABAD: The government has completed preparations for the repatriation and mapping of Afghan Citizen Card holders... Updated about 19 hours ago
World CPJ joins legal effort in defence of AP’s access to White House NEW YORK: Following the White House’s decision to ban Associated Press (AP) reporters from covering White House... Published a day ago
Print Fatemi urges US to view Pakistan sans any foreign or regional lens WASHINGTON: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi, highlighting the strategic... Updated about 19 hours ago
World Modi to kick off construction of India-Sri Lanka solar plant NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the construction of a long-delayed solar power project... Published a day ago
World India signs $7bn deal for 156 combat helicopters NEW DELHI: India will buy 156 combat helicopters for its air force and army in a deal worth over $7.3 billion, the... Published a day ago
Print IMF’s RSF: Pakistan to get $1.3bn in tranches Country to have access of about $1 billion once approved by the fund Updated about 13 hours ago
Print Retrospective application from Jan 1: Agri tax will be levied from July 1 ISLAMABAD: The agricultural income tax will be applicable retrospectively from January 1, 2025, as all the provinces... Updated about 18 hours ago
Print Chinese market: Govt to launch domestic green Sukuks, Panda Bond ISLAMABAD: The government will launch domestic green Sukuks and Panda Bond in the Chinese market, revealed a... Updated about 18 hours ago
Print Discos & KE: Consumers may get up to Rs4/unit relief in Apr bills ISLAMABAD: Consumers in the power sector are expected to receive relief of up to Rs 4 per unit in their April 2025... Updated about 18 hours ago
Business & Finance Petrol price slashes by Re1 ISLAMABAD: Federal government keeping petroleum levy (PL) at maximum level decided to maintain the price of high... Published a day ago
Print Anti-national narratives on media: Govt decides to launch aggressive response ISLAMABAD: The top federal and provincial leadership on Friday called for collaborative efforts to combat the... Updated about 13 hours ago
Pakistan PM seeks Ulema’s help to deal with terrorism challenge ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would continue to support the people of Palestine and Jammu... Published a day ago
Print Sugar prices: Dar asks PSMA to ensure ‘full compliance’ with deal ISLAMABAD: Expressing satisfaction over the downward trend in sugar prices in the market, Deputy Prime Minister... Updated about 13 hours ago
Print Number of retail payments in single quarter crosses 2bn mark KARACHI: For the first time, number of retail payments in a quarter have crossed 2 billion mark, reaching to 2,143... Updated about 13 hours ago
World Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping urged a gathering of multinational CEOs on Friday to protect global industry... Published a day ago
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 0.15pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended March 27, 2025 decreased by 0.15per cent.... Published a day ago
Pakistan PTI supports Mengal’s protest march ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Friday its support for the upcoming long march against ... Published a day ago
Print Govt plans to lower power costs to boost manufacturing: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Government is planning to lower electricity costs as part of a broader plan to bring relief to... Updated about 11 hours ago
World South Korea’s ‘heartbreaking’ wildfires expose super-aged society ANDONG (South Korea): Walking with a cane, 84-year-old apple farmer Kim Mi-ja surveys the wreckage of her village,... Published a day ago
World Arctic sea ice hits lowest peak in satellite record, says US agency WASHINGTON: This year’s Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, according to data... Published a day ago
World Axis Bank, JP Morgan roll out anytime dollar payments for clients MUMBAI: India’s Axis Bank has partnered with J.P. Morgan to offer real-time US dollar payment capabilities to... Published a day ago
Pakistan Govt reduces petrol price by Re1, keeps diesel price unchanged The new prices come into effect from March 29 Published a day ago
Pakistan FO sets up crisis management cell for Pakistanis living in Myanmar, Thailand The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a crisis management cell to facilitate and assist Pakistani... Published a day ago
Sports PSL 10 tickets to go on sale from 3 April: PCB The tickets for the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 10) will go on sale online from Thursday, 3... Published a day ago
Markets Wheat down 8-9 cents, corn down 3-4, soy down 2-3 CHICAGO: Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of... Published a day ago
Technology Google to pay $100 million to settle advertisers’ class action Google has agreed to pay $100 million in cash to settle a long-running lawsuit claiming it overcharged advertisers... Published a day ago
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices at nearly 6-month low on muted Chinese demand LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were at their lowest level in nearly six months amid muted... Published a day ago
Markets Ex-dividend stocks weigh on UAE markets Stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi retreated on Friday, primarily weighed down by firms trading ex-dividend. Oil... Published a day ago
Markets India’s foreign exchange reserves rise to over four-month high MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for a third consecutive week and stood at a more-than-four-month high... Published a day ago
Sports Root not expecting to be England white-ball captain Former Test skipper Joe Root has ruled himself out of contention for England’s white-ball captaincy, saying the ship... Published a day ago
Sports Sami Ul Hasan steps down as PCB Communications Director Sami Ul Hasan Burney has stepped down as Director of Media and Communications of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB),... Published a day ago
World Israel lands first heavy strike on Beirut suburbs since ceasefire BEIRUT: Israel’s air force conducted a heavy strike on a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on... Published a day ago
Markets Corn and wheat slip to new lows with planting and exports in focus PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures slipped to a new three-week low on Friday on expectations of increased U.S.... Published a day ago
Markets Arabica coffee futures edge up, sugar prices flat LONDON: Arabica coffee futures edged higher on Friday while raw sugar prices were flat with both markets on track... Published a day ago
Sports Sahibzada Farhan joins Islamabad United after stellar National T20 performance Defending champions Islamabad United have picked in-form Sahibzada Farhan in the supplementary category for the 10th... Updated a day ago
Markets Sterling draws strength from UK retail sales GDANSK: The pound briefly rose on Friday after data showed UK retail sales were surprisingly strong in February,... Published a day ago
Markets Russian rouble strengthens less-than-expected on corporate tax payments day MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Friday, receiving limited support from foreign... Published a day ago
World India’s April-February fiscal deficit at 85.8% of full-year target NEW DELHI: India’s fiscal deficit for April-February was 13.47 trillion rupees ($157.62 billion), or 85.8% of the... Published a day ago
World Iran speaker says US bases will be struck if Trump attacks Iran Tehran would strike U.S. bases in the region if Washington follows through on its warning of military consequences... Published a day ago
World Israel warns it will hit Hezbollah building in south Beirut Israel warned on Friday it would attack a building belonging to Hezbollah in a south Beirut suburb and ordered... Published a day ago
Sports Karachi Kings appoint Ravi Bopara as head coach for PSL 10 The Karachi Kings have appointed former English all-rounder Ravi Bopara as the head coach for the 10th edition of... Published a day ago
World EU to invest $1.4 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills BRUSSELS: The European Commission will invest 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in artificial intelligence,... Published a day ago
World Ukraine says mineral deal not final; summary shows US demands more income KYIV/WASHINGTON: The terms of a mineral deal between Ukraine and the U.S. have not yet been finalised, Ukrainian... Published a day ago
Markets Indian stocks fall in last session of fiscal year, with US tariffs in focus India’s benchmark indexes fell on the last trading session of the financial year as investors were cautious ahead of... Published a day ago
Markets IT and financials drag Sri Lankan shares lower CSE All-Share index settled 0.42% lower at 15,814.82 points Published a day ago
Markets LME copper falls with muted risk appetite ahead of bumpy next week LONDON: Copper prices fell in London on Friday on muted risk appetite ahead of next week’s deadline for broad U.S.... Published a day ago
Markets Record run continues, gold price per tola gains Rs2,380 in Pakistan Gold continued its record run in both the local and international markets on Friday. In Pakistan, gold price per... Updated a day ago
Markets Malaysian palm gains for the week on strong physical demand, Dalian oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third straight session on Friday, supported by strong demand ahead... Published a day ago
Life & Style Tomb of unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh discovered Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near... Published a day ago
Technology China’s BYD signs car parts distribution agreement in Italy Chinese electric automaker BYD said on Friday it signed a car parts distribution deal with Italian company Intergea,... Published a day ago
Life & Style Book review: ‘Seat 1C’ tells a tale of survival and aviation inefficency Book examines history of airplane crashes in Pakistan Published a day ago
Markets Pakistan set to unlock $2.3bn under EFF & RSF, says IMF spokesperson Pakistan will gain access to a total of $2.3 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and... Updated a day ago
Sports Flick praises focus of much-changed Barcelona BARCELONA: Undefeated since late December, Barcelona extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 19 games... Published a day ago
Life & Style Pop star Selena’s murderer denied parole in Texas, 30 years after shooting Yolanda Saldivar, the convicted murderer of Latin pop star Selena Quintanilla-Perez, known as the queen of Tejano... Published a day ago