World Palestinian ministry says Israeli forces kill teeenager in Jenin RAMALLAH: The Palestinian health ministry said an Israeli strike killed a teenage boy on Saturday in the occupied... Published 01 Feb, 2025 11:11pm
Pakistan Army Chief vows to hunt down terrorists after soldiers martyred in Balochistan COAS says militants will be defeated by the resilience of armed forces, according to the military's media wing Published 01 Feb, 2025 09:16pm
World Five Arab foreign ministers reject forced displacement of Palestinians CAIRO: Top diplomats from Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar rejected any forcible... Published 01 Feb, 2025 08:26pm
World Indian troops kill eight Maoist rebels RAIPUR: Indian commandos shot dead at least eight Maoist rebels in the dense jungles of central India on Saturday,... Published 01 Feb, 2025 07:11pm
World India’s defence budget heavily weighted to manpower costs NEW DELHI: India on Saturday proposed defence spending of 6.81 trillion rupees ($78.70 billion) for the 2025-26... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:15pm
Pakistan Naqvi says no contact from US for PTI founder Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi clarified on Saturday that no communication from the United States concerning... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:08pm
World Russia says advancing towards flashpoint Ukrainian city KYIV: Russia said on Saturday it had captured a village flanking the eastern flashpoint city of Toretsk in Ukraine... Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:52pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says 50 patients left through Rafah crossing to Egypt GAZA CITY: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said 50 Palestinian patients went through the Rafah crossing to... Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:19pm
Markets Gold price per tola hits new record high in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan continued their record-setting streak, hitting a fresh high on Saturday, in line with their... Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:05pm
Markets FBR successfully thwarts attempt to manipulate newly launched FCAS Federal tax collecting authority says criminal case has also been lodged against the culprits Updated 01 Feb, 2025 06:44pm
Pakistan Old India, Pakistan rivalry drives South Asia diplomatic reshuffle NEW DELHI: Old rivalries between India and Pakistan are driving a shift in regional ties, with New Delhi courting... Published 01 Feb, 2025 03:57pm
Pakistan 18 soldiers martyred in Kalat operation: ISPR Says 12 terrorists killed after attempt to establish road blocks thwarted by own troops Updated 01 Feb, 2025 05:47pm
World Small medevac plane crashes in Philadelphia with child, 5 others on board A medevac plane crashed soon after takeoff in Philadelphia on Friday with a child and five others on board, the air... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 05:54pm
Sports Sri Lanka facing worst-ever Test defeat, trail Australia by 414 GALLE: Sri Lanka were staring down the barrel of their worst-ever Test defeat Saturday after Australia enforced the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 01:46pm
World Russian air attack kills three in Ukraine KYIV: Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least three civilians and... Published 01 Feb, 2025 01:10pm
World India’s Modi to seek to boost growth, ease cost of living in budget NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces the challenges of reviving growth and giving relief to a middle... Published 01 Feb, 2025 12:13pm
World Three Israeli hostages released in latest Gaza exchange Negotiations are due to start by Tuesday on agreements for the release of the remaining hostages Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:52pm
Markets China home prices, sales slip further in January, report shows China’s sales of new housing and prices for existing residential units both continued to decline in January, a... Published 01 Feb, 2025 10:46am
Markets Indian shares muted as budget tax relief offsets capex concerns Indian shares ended little changed on Saturday as investors were whipsawed by a smaller-than-expected hike in... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 08:42pm
Business & Finance Philippine central bank sees at least 50 bps cut in policy rates in 2025 BAGUIO: The Philippine central bank could cut its key policy rate by at least at least 50 basis points this year to... Published 01 Feb, 2025 10:42am
Business & Finance India’s Punjab National Bank eyes $1.96 billion bad loan recovery in FY25, CEO says MUMBAI: Punjab National Bank (PNB), India’s second largest state-run lender by assets, aims to recover bad loans... Published 01 Feb, 2025 10:39am
Sports Naqvi optimistic about winning Champions Trophy LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed optimism that Team Pakistan will win the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance PDWP approves 2 schemes worth over Rs13bn LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) for the fiscal 2024-25 on Friday approved two development... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan PFA seals tea production unit LAHORE: In a major crackdown against food safety violations on Friday, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) sealed a tea... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan SECP clarifies ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) late Friday night clarified that the reports of... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
World Norway seizes Russian-crewed ship over suspected cable damage OSLO: Norwegian police said on Friday they had seized a Norwegian-owned ship at Latvia’s request over its ... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Journalists protest against PECA ISLAMABAD: The journalist community on Friday staged a protest demonstration against the controversial Prevention of... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Print Rates of DOC, chicken and eggs decline after CCP intervenes ISLAMABAD: In a significant move aimed at curbing anti-competitive practices in poultry sector, the Competition... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:17am
Print Judge transfer issue: five IHC judges write letter to CJP, 3 CJs ISLAMABAD: Five judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday wrote a letter to chief justice of Pakistan and the... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:03am
Print Review of tax laws bill: NA panel cancels 3rd meeting due to FBR chairman’s absence ISLAMABAD: The sub-committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance cancelled its third meeting at... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:54pm
Print Increase in sugar price: Millers, distributors asked to stop overcharging ISLAMABAD: Following an increase of Rs 900 per 50-kg bag, or Rs 18 per kg, in refined sugar prices, the Ministry of... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 04:00pm
Business & Finance SPI-based inflation down 0.36pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended January 30, 2025, decreased by 0.36... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan ‘Social Media Protection Authority’ on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday announced it would be establishing a Social Media Protection Authority under the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Print NA panel approves raise in salaries of MPs ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Finance Committee approved an increase in the salaries of MNAs and senators,... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 03:59pm
Business & Finance Petrol price hiked by Re1, diesel’s by Rs7 ISLAMABAD: High-speed diesel (HSD) and petrol rates have been increased up to Rs 7 per litre on Friday for the next... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance Trump will impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs today WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will impose tariffs Saturday on the three largest US trading partners — Canada,... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Print Real estate: PBC urges PM to order crackdown on ‘black money’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to tackle the issue of black... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:53pm
Print Disclosures made to PSX: row deepens among indirect KE shareholders ISLAMABAD: The row among the indirect shareholders of K-Electric Limited through KES Power appears to be... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 04:00pm
Print Rs84bn shortfall in Jan collection ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 872 billion during the month of January... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 04:00pm
Print Non-Iranian origin containers: MoC grants one-time waiver of EIF ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has granted a one-time waiver for non-Iranian origin containers, allowing them... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:53pm
Print Jiang, PM discuss economy, security ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zedong called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday and... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 03:59pm
Business & Finance EU rep outlines key conditions for GSP+ trade benefits ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Olof Skoog, EU Special Representative for Human Rights (EUSR), emphasized Friday that the ... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Print Govt decides to develop SEZ on PSM land Includes the creation of a comprehensive and tailored land lease model, which will offer options for sale, land lease, or licensing, based on the investor’s preferences Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:52pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 31, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (February 01, 2025)... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan 2.9m Afghan nationals residing, Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) was informed on Friday that... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance FD unveils commemorative coins issuance policy ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division unveiled policy regarding issuance of commemorative coins, while admitting that the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance Rate cut to catalyse real estate growth: Eighteen CEO ISLAMABAD: Following the recent announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to reduce the policy rate to 12... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Markets KE removes over 1,000 illegal connections KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) conducted an anti-power theft drive in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, alongside a facilitation... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 07:07am
Pakistan Production order row with govt: ‘Protesting’ chairman Senate leads delegation to Ireland, Austria ISLAMABAD: Days after skipping Senate meetings reportedly over production order row with the government, Chairman... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan ‘Severe financial distress hinders NHA’s ability to invest in operations’ ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has been in severe financial distress with outstanding loan... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Markets Effective today: LPG price raised by Rs3.68 ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has hiked the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance FPCCI plans to raise Pakistan-Iran trade target to $10bn LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has announced ambitious plans to... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Punjab CM inaugurates country’s first e-bus service LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Friday formally launched Pakistan’s first electric bus service.... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan ‘Papers not filed to answer notice’: Higher tribunal upholds stance of tax dept LAHORE: A show-cause notice by the tax department has survived the test on the ground that a tribunal cannot base... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan LHC asks: how many buses has school education dept purchased? LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday ordered the school education department to submit a report on how many buses... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Anti-polio drive in Punjab to begin on Monday LAHORE: The anti-polio drive will begin in Punjab from February 3, in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad and the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan MoU inked to establish ‘Technical Resource Centre’ in Attock LAHORE: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony chaired by Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan CBD Punjab, TDCP join hands for 20th Int’l Cholistan Jeep Rally LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) has entered a strategic partnership with... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Sports 15-member squad for ICC Champions Trophy announced LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025,... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan CI-UAF celebrates Chinese New Year FAISALABAD: The Confucius Institute (CI) at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad celebrated Chinese New Year... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance Banks asked to promote climate- resilient, tech-based agri financing KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has advised banks to promote climate resilient and... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Formation of National Minority Commission supported KARACHI: During the discussion, Anthony Naveed, Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, acknowledged that challenges... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Shalimar Express: Three coaches derail; inquiry ordered LAHORE: Three coaches of the Shalimar Express, travelling from Lahore to Karachi, derailed near Shahdara Railway... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Security forces kill 10 terrorists in IBOs ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed ten terrorists in various operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 30 and 31.... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance Rs4bn ‘malfeasance’: PALPA demands forensic audit of PIA Pension Trust KARACHI: Pakistan Airline Pilots Association (PALPA) has demanded a complete forensic audit of the PIA Pension... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly passes two amendment bills amid strong protest KARACHI: Opposition rattled the Sindh Assembly on Friday with a strong protest against legislations on judiciary and... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance IT cos urge govt to introduce satellite internet services KARACHI: IT exporting companies have urged the government to expedite the launch of satellite internet services by... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan JI stages sit-ins across Karachi against power load-shedding KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami - Karachi staged sit-in protests at 14 major locations across the city on Friday, demanding... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Deputy HC of Kenya meets TDAP secretary KARACHI: Deputy High Commissioner of Kenya Daniel Nganda and Bonface Njoroge Njuguna, Commercial Attaché met with... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance German team explores investment scope in energy sector KARACHI: A German delegation met Sindh Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Editorials ‘Maha’ stampede EDITORIAL: The Kumbh Mela, held every three years in one of the four cities in the India’s most populous state, UP,... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Editorials Debt and poverty EDITORIAL: Surely, neither the government nor the people needed yet another research report to tell them that... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Editorials The case for corporate farming EDITORIAL: The recent steps towards corporatising agriculture in the country, with the government leasing unused... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan PTI rejects PM’s offer of parliamentary panel ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday rejected the formation of a parliamentary panel proposed by ... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Where trials of ‘civilians’ will be held if Sec 2(1) (d) of Army Act is removed, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned if Section 2 (1)(d) of Army Act, 1952 is removed then where the trials of... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Kurram AC injured in firing incident ISLAMABAD: Another senior officer of the district administration fallen victim to miscreants, as Kurram Assistant... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan 14 kanal of state land recovered LAHORE: In an operation against the illegal occupation of state land, the Lahore district administration recovered ... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance CCP, SECP hold productive meeting ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan ... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Corruption is sub-registrar offices: Sindh govt takes action KARACHI: Acting on the findings of an enquiry report submitted by the Chief Minister's Inspection Team (CMIT), the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan ICCD secy gen highlights significance of Sustainable Tourism Forum KARACHI: Yousef Khalawi, Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), highlighted ... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan IHC stops FBR from taking action against sealed eatery ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has stopped the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from taking action against ... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Higher educational institutions: KP CM launches scholarships for students PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur launched scholarships under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan LDA seals 136 properties LAHORE: In an operation against commercial fee defaulters and illegal commercial buildings, the Lahore Development... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Minister terms Pakistan-China relationship exemplary bond ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar reaffirmed the deep-rooted and time-tested ... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan MNFS&R seeks FAO’s guidance in formulating policy on food security ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) has sought the Food and Agriculture... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Complaint cells of CMs: NA body suggests PMDU to integrate PCP with portals ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs recommended the Prime Minister’s Delivery... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Govt raises petrol price by Re1, HSD’s by Rs7 per litre New prices come into effect from Feb 1, 2025 Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:41pm
World Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen Saturday: sources close to discussions JERUSALEM: Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt is to reopen Saturday following a fourth exchange of hostages and... Published 31 Jan, 2025 10:27pm
Pakistan Journalists across country observe Black Day, hold protests against PECA amendments PFUJ warns of expansion of its nationwide protests against the law Updated 31 Jan, 2025 10:46pm
Markets Wall St advances on Apple gains, in-line inflation reading Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Friday, driven by gains in Apple following its strong sales forecast and a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 08:54pm
Pakistan Ten terrorists killed in KP operations: ISPR Pakistan security forces killed ten terrorists in various operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the military’s... Published 31 Jan, 2025 08:25pm
Sports Pakistan announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025 Fakhar, Saud, Faheem, and Khushdil return to squad Saim Ayub misses out due to ankle injury Updated 31 Jan, 2025 07:28pm
Markets Mashreq Bank lifts Dubai, Abu Dhabi edges up Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, with Dubai leading the charge, driven by gains in... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:55pm
Sports PM Shehbaz to inaugurate revamped Gaddafi Stadium on Feb 7: Naqvi Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the revamped Gaddafi Stadium on February 7, Pakistan Cricket Board... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:52pm
Markets India’s FX reserves halt 7-week losing spree as rupee pressure eases MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves halted a seven-week losing streak and rose to $629.56 billion as of Jan.... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:48pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares gain for the fifth month in a row Sri Lankan shares advanced for the fifth consecutive month on Friday, with a rise in information technology stocks... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:45pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices down amid low demand during Lunar New Year holiday LONDON: Asian spot liquefied naturalgas (LNG) prices fell this week amid low demand during the Lunar New Year... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:41pm
World Sri Lanka records highest deflation in 65 years COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s consumer prices fell by 4.0 percent in January, the highest deflation rate since July 1960,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:35pm
World Russia says captured another Ukrainian village MOSCOW: Russia’s army on Friday said it had captured another village in eastern Ukraine, where its forces are... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:31pm
World EU restarts Rafah border crossing mission, says foreign policy chief Kallas BRUSSELS: The European Union has restarted its civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:27pm