World Syria’s Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power DAMASCUS: Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
World Man who burned Holy Quran shot dead in Sweden; five arrested STOCKHOLM: An Iraqi refugee in Sweden who repeatedly burned the Holy Quran in 2023, sparking outrage in Muslim... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance ECB cuts rate again as eurozone falters, with eye on Trump FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank made a fresh interest rate cut Thursday as inflation eases and the eurozone... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Editorials Foreign policy review EDITORIAL: Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi while speaking at the inaugural session of ‘the Dialogue on Economy’ hosted by... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Editorials PECA: A tool for reform or repression? EDITORIAL: The widespread frustration and anger among the country’s media bodies, rights activists and the public... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance Investment in Pakistan: Azeri team to arrive next month BAKU: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan along with a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Appointment of judges in SC: JCP reschedules meeting ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) rescheduled the meeting for the appointment of judges in the... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Navy rescues eight fishermen ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy conducted successful rescue operation in the Arabian Sea. According to the military’s... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Shareholders: CDCSR introduces ‘WhatsApp e-voting’ platform KARACHI: CDC Share Registrar Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Depository Company of Pakistan... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan NUST tops Pakistan’s university rankings in multiple disciplines ISLAMABAD: Building on its reputation as a world-class higher education institution, the National University of... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Speakers seek strategies for cotton revival LAHORE: To address Pakistan’s ongoing cotton crisis and explore strategies for its revival, Better Cotton (BC) and... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan ‘Khelta Punjab Games’ 2025: Punjab CM to give away e-bikes to 2,200 winners LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced free e-bikes for 2200 players who won divisional level... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Prime Minister’s Youth Scheme: SBP chief announces expansion in credit limit MULTAN: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said that the country’s foreign currency reserves had... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan All major universities protest against ‘anti-education’ policies LAHORE: On the call of FAPUASA Pakistan all universities across Pakistan observed Black Day and recorded their... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Sports Champions Trophy returns to Lahore after international tour LAHORE: The ICC Champions Trophy returned to Lahore after completing its international tour. The trophy had remained... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Maryam, EU team discuss promotion of human rights, democracy LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met a delegation led by the European Union Special Representative... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan NA body defers consideration of 3 legislative proposals ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Karachi police chief says there has been reduction in land-grab cases KARACHI: Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho claimed a reduction in land grabbing incidents. It may be mentioned... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan MQM criticises PPP for reviving its ‘dead politics’: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has strongly reacted to Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui’s statement,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Bars warn against appointment of ‘outsider’ as IHC CJ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) and the Islamabad Bar Association (IBA) have jointly... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Parliamentary Forum on Energy & Economy: NA Speaker vows to convey recommendations ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has vowed that he would do whatever was in his power to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Senate body takes note of LPG bowser explosion ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Cabinet Secretariat took severe notice of LPG bowser explosion in Multan and... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance 300,000 tons of palm oil stuck at PQ: Cooking oil, ghee shortage likely: FPCCI KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has warned of a potential cooking oil... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Pakistan examining US aid pause decision: FO ISLAMABAD: Taking notice of President Donald Trump’s decision to pause assistance for 90 days, Foreign Office (FO)... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance Petrol, HSD prices likely to rise again ISLAMABAD: In the first fortnight of February, petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) rates are expected to rise... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print Trust deed, REIT Scheme: SECP to streamline registration procedure ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to streamline procedure for... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Protest against PECA: JAC backs PFUJ KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee Thursday announced its support for the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance Forex reserves decline by $137m WoW KARACHI: The country’s total foreign reserves declined by $137 million during the last week due to external debt... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print New dams to add 10 MAF of water to reserves in 4-5 years: Wapda chief ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt. General Sajjad Ghani (retd), Thursday revealed... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print Jul-Dec FY25: FBR chairman explains what actually caused revenue shortfall ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has disclosed that the FBR has suffered a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan PTI’s JC formation demand: PM says he’s for parliamentary committee only ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the government was ready to form a parliamentary committee... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print Dec: winter package leads to 1.5pc hike in power consumption ISLAMABAD: The government’s three-month Winter Incentive Package has led to a 1.5% increase in electricity... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print CPPs, industrial consumers: PD directs Discos and KE to ink SLA ISLAMABAD: Power Division has directed power Distribution Companies (Discos) and K-Electric to sign Service Level... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print Stake in Reko Diq project: KSA, Pakistan still ironing out key deal details ISLAMABAD: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Pakistan have yet to finalize several details of the deal on 15 percent... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print IMF mission likely to arrive by March ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to reach Pakistan by end of February or early... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print Over 1,010 vehicles: FBR halts process of procurement ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has halted the process of procurement of... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance Jul-Dec inflation plunges to 7.2pc YoY ISLAMABAD: Inflation during the first six months of FY2024-25 (July-December) declined to 7.2 percent compared to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print PBC commends Faceless Customs Assessment system ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), a key advocacy forum for enhancing general business environment in... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print Anti-PIA statement: Cabinet orders inquiry against ex-minister ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Thursday ordered an inquiry against Ghulam Sarwar Khan – the ex-minister of the... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print Indigenous gas sale in RLNG areas: SNGPL urges PD to review policy of allowing third parties ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has asked the Petroleum Division that the policy of ... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
World Scottish court rules against two new North Sea oil and gas fields LONDON: A Scottish court on Thursday ruled against the development of two oil and gas fields in the North Sea in a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Gwadar development hit by a snag ISLAMABAD: A brewing dispute between the Balochistan government and the New Modern Shipyard project under the Gwadar... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 30, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (January 31, 2025)... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan NA body demands relevant authorities implement minimum wage law ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production, on Thursday, while expressing... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Journalists to launch protest movement against PECA Karachi: Political leaders, civil society members, and journalist organizations have unanimously rejected the... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Major among two martyred, six terrorists killed RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army Major and a sepoy embraced martyrdom, while six Khawarij were gunned down by security... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Reforms initiated at Federal Insurance Ombudsman Secretariat KARACHI: Under the directives of Federal Insurance Ombudsman Mumtaz Ali Shah, a series of reform measures have been... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan IHC summons AGP in missing persons’ cases ISLAMABAD: A larger bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday summoned the attorney general of Pakistan to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Civilians trial by military courts ‘How govts of Punjab, KP aggrieved by SC judgement’ ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel questioned how the governments of the Punjab and Balochistan are aggrieved ... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: Passports of Malik Riaz, Shehzad Akbar and others blocked ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has blocked the passport of property tycoon Malik Riaz, former special assistant... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan SC (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024: SC urged to declare law ultra vires of constitution ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to declare SC (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024 as a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan 56 suspended legislators yet to file wealth statements with ECP ISLAMABAD: The legislative memberships of 56 lawmakers remain suspended over not filing their annual wealth... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
World UN says UNRWA aid agency will continue work in all Palestinian territories UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations said Thursday its humanitarian relief agency UNRWA would continue working in all... Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:01am
Pakistan PFUJ to observe black day tomorrow with protests against PECA amendments The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) announced on Thursday that it would observe a nationwide “Black... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:28pm
World Hamas confirms death of its military chief Mohammed Deif GAZA CITY: Hamas confirmed on Thursday the death of its military chief Mohammed Deif, accused by Israel of being one... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:15pm
Pakistan Committee to probe ex-minister Sarwar’s statement in 2020 regarding pilot licences The federal cabinet on Thursday approved formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate a statement made by... Published 30 Jan, 2025 10:45pm
Business & Finance Senate panel questions ‘effectiveness’ of training programmes for FBR officers Revenue shortfall of Rs384 billion recorded in first half FY25, Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue informed Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:50pm
Pakistan Shaban moon sighted in Pakistan, Shab-e-Barat on Feb 13 The Shaban moon has been sighted in Pakistan, and the first Shaban 1446 Hijri will fall on Friday, January 31, the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:14pm
Pakistan Pakistan evacuates citizens from conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo The Foreign Office confirmed on Thursday that approximately 150 Pakistani nationals were stranded in Goma, located... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:56pm
Markets Gulf markets end mixed as investors eye earnings Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday ahead of more corporate earnings, with the Dubai index ending four... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:14pm
Life & Style Netflix unveils ‘Squid Game’ season 3 premiere date and preview footage The popular South Korean drama “Squid Game” will return to Netflix on June 27 for a third and final season, the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:09pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease $76mn, now stand at $11.37bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $76 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:42pm
Markets Asia rice: Muted demand and rising supply keep Indian, Thai rates steady Prices of rice shipped from top exporter India were steady at an 18-month low while Thai rates were also unchanged... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:33pm
World Israel delays prisoner release after chaotic hostage handover CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Hamas handed over three Israelis and five Thai hostages in Gaza on Thursday, but Israel delayed the... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:16pm
World Dow to cut 1,500 jobs as part of $1bn cost-saving plan after Q4 miss Dow missed fourth-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, and said it will lay off 1,500 employees as a part of its $1... Published 30 Jan, 2025 05:52pm
World India opposition lawmaker arrested on rape charges A lawmaker from India’s opposition Congress party was arrested on Thursday on charges of rape and assault, news... Published 30 Jan, 2025 05:45pm
Markets Gold price per tola surpasses Rs290,000 for first time in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan hit record high on Thursday, in line with their increase in the international rates. In the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 05:22pm
Markets State-owned firms lead India’s benchmark indexes higher India’s benchmark indexes advanced on Thursday, as state-owned companies gained on expectations of a government... Published 30 Jan, 2025 05:21pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares close largely unchanged CSE All-Share index dipped 0.01% to 17,115.21 Published 30 Jan, 2025 05:16pm
Markets Copper, aluminium edge higher as market awaits tariff details LONDON: Copper and aluminium prices crept higher on Thursday as investors waited to see whether U.S. President... Published 30 Jan, 2025 05:14pm
Life & Style What to watch this February: ‘The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan’ The long and dreary month of January has come to an end, ushering in a new calendar of films and television series... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 05:17pm
Pakistan ‘It takes two to tango’: govt still ready to hold talks with PTI, says PM Shehbaz Blames Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for failure in talks Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:54pm
Markets Sterling treads water as markets look to Bank of England LONDON: The pound was little changed on Thursday as markets were focused on a raft of major central bank meetings... Published 30 Jan, 2025 03:59pm
Markets Kenyan shilling flat on lull in foreign exchange demand The shilling traded at 129.00/129.50 per dollar Published 30 Jan, 2025 03:55pm
Markets Shell annual profit drops to $16bn as oil prices fall LONDON: British energy giant Shell on Thursday announced a 17-percent drop in annual net profit owing to weaker oil... Published 30 Jan, 2025 03:52pm
World Iran says ready for nuclear talks if West is ‘serious’ TEHRAN: Iran is ready to discuss its nuclear programme if Western countries show they are “serious”, the foreign... Published 30 Jan, 2025 03:50pm
World Dubai airport sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024 DUBAI: A record 92.3 million passengers travelled through Dubai’s international airport last year, its operator said... Published 30 Jan, 2025 03:00pm
Life & Style Beatles’ Grammy nod spotlights music industry’s AI debates This is the group's fifth chance in the category Published 30 Jan, 2025 02:52pm
Business & Finance Bank Alfalah reports Rs39.9bn profit in 2024 Bank Alfalah saw its consolidated profit jump to Rs39.9 billion during 2024, which is over 10% higher than its... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 05:20pm
Markets Gold in tight range with focus on Trump policies, inflation data Gold traded in a relatively narrow price range on Thursday as investors focused on US President Donald Trump’s... Published 30 Jan, 2025 01:41pm
World India IT minister praises DeepSeek’s low-cost AI, compares it with own investment approach India’s IT minister has praised Chinese startup DeepSeek for shaking up the sector with its low-cost AI assistant,... Published 30 Jan, 2025 01:36pm
Business & Finance IMF’s managing director to visit Ethiopia for talks with authorities NAIROBI: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Ethiopia next week for talks... Published 30 Jan, 2025 01:31pm
Business & Finance Policy measures successfully curbing inflation: Finance Division The Finance Division has said that policy interventions and administrative actions have successfully controlled... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:55pm
Business & Finance ECB to cut rates again, keep door open to further easing FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is all but certain to cut interest rates on Thursday and is likely to keep open... Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:56pm
World ‘We’re all having to catch up’: NATO scrambles for drones that can survive the Arctic COPENHAGEN: In 2023, Mads Petersen, owner of Greenland-based startup Arctic Unmanned, sat in a car to keep warm... Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:51pm
Pakistan Six terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR Two soldiers also martyred Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:59pm
Business & Finance Brazil central bank hikes rates by 100 bps, confirms same in March BRASILIA: Brazil’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points for the second straight... Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:28pm
Business & Finance India’s Tata Motors hits 14-month low as Q3 results spark demand concerns for JLR Indian carmaker Tata Motors’ shares plummeted about 9% to a 14-month low on Thursday, after its third-quarter... Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:23pm
Business & Finance Wizz Air cuts annual profit forecast on rising costs European low-cost airline Wizz Air cut its annual net income forecast for the second time in six months on Thursday,... Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:20pm
Sports Sri Lanka lose quick three after Australia declare on 654-6 GALLE: Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja’s first double century and a ton on debut by... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 07:01pm
Markets Court approves Bank Makramah’s Rs10bn settlement with Omni Group In a significant breakthrough for Bank Makramah Limited (BML), a court has accepted a settlement application for the... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:57pm
Business & Finance Bank of England readies rate cut and could hint at more to come The Bank of England looks likely to cut interest rates next week, when it could also nudge investors to expect... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:59am
Markets Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 278.97 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:24pm
Technology Telecom giant Nokia says net profit rose 89% in 2024 HELSINKI: Finnish telecommunications equipment giant Nokia reported on Thursday an 89 percent rise in net profit for... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:48am
Business & Finance Sanofi meets estimates for fourth-quarter profit, plans 5 billion euros in buybacks French drugmaker Sanofi reported a fourth-quarter profit that came in-line with analysts’ estimates on Thursday, and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:43am
Business & Finance Deutsche Bank posts weaker-than-expected profit and ditches 2025 cost target FRANKFURT: Deutsche Bank on Thursday posted a bigger-than-expected drop in fourth quarter and 2024 full-year profit... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:41am
Sports No. 1 seed Anna Kalinskaya advances in Singapore Top seed Anna Kalinskaya of Russia had to battle in the second set before eliminating Switzerland’s Simona Waltert... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:35am
Sports Man City’s Kelly demands move ahead of women’s Euros MANCHESTER: England winger Chloe Kelly wants a move away from Manchester City as she seeks to play her way into... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:33am
Sports Sydney to host another World Cup final in 2027 SYDNEY: Sydney will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup final, 24 years after England upset the Wallabies at the harbour... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:30am
Sports Arteta impressed with Arsenal teenager Nwaneri after win at Girona Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on midfielder Ethan Nwaneri after the 17-year-old produced another fine... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:25am