Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 19, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 20, 2024)... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan IK mandates Gohar, Gandapur to engage with ‘establishment’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan Tuesday authorised party... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan 8 soldiers martyred, 7 policemen briefly kidnapped in KP PESHAWAR: Eight soldiers were killed in northwest Pakistan, while seven policemen were briefly kidnapped in separate... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World ‘Hybrid warfare’ suspected after two Baltic Sea cables cut STOCKHOLM: Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours have prompted Nordic and German officials... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World European nations denounce Russian hybrid attacks STOCKHOLM/WARSAW: European governments accused Russia on Tuesday of escalating hybrid attacks on Ukraine’s Western... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World EU nations team up to develop air defence, other weapons BRUSSELS: Groups of European countries agreed on Tuesday to work together to develop missile defence, electronic... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World Thousands of British farmers protest against ‘tractor tax’ on inheritance LONDON: Thousands of farmers protested at Britain’s parliament and some drove tractors through central London on... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World Iran offers to cap sensitive uranium stock to avoid IAEA resolution VIENNA: Iran has offered not to expand its stock of uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, near the roughly 90% of... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan CUI Wah Campus holds Convocation 2024 ISLAMABAD: The Convocation of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Wah Campus was held on Tuesday at Jinnah ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Law & order situation: Bilawal directs KP governor to convene APC KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari directed on Tuesday Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Subpar education standards: Centralised control has hampered progress, says Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal raised serious concern... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Ethiopian envoy lauds Governor Sindh’s initiatives for youth KARACHI: Dr Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan People’s Bus Service: Sharjeel inaugurates Command & Control Centre KARACHI: The Sindh Senior Minister/Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Punjab govt approves ‘CM Dialysis Programme Card’ LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday accorded approval to the first “Chief Minister... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan ‘Baba Guru Nanak International Kabaddi Festival’ held LAHORE: The “Baba Guru Nanak International Kabaddi Festival 2024” was held with great enthusiasm at PMU,... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Key factors behind wheat production boost highlighted FAISALABAD: Adoption of modern agricultural practices, timely sowing, usage of certified seeds, balanced ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan PAD issues allotment letters to 9,253 candidates LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has issued allotment letters to 9,253 successful applicants under ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Schools across Punjab will reopen today LAHORE: In a significant development, the Punjab government on Tuesday announced the reopening of educational... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan CM hosts reception for ‘International Iqbal Conference 2024’ delegates LAHORE: The Punjab government, in collaboration with the ECO Cultural Institute Tehran and Iqbal Academy Pakistan,... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Ruda unfolds concept of eco-revitalisation of Ravi LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda), under the ambit of the Punjab government, unfolded the complete... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan VPN issue: CII summons meeting ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Dr Raghib Naeemi, has called an important... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World G20 leaders turn focus to climate change RIO DE JANEIRO: Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meet on Tuesday to discuss sustainable development and ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Petition challenging extension of COAS’ tenure rejected by apex court ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the extension of the army... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan NA panel tells PSB to devise by-laws within 30 days ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination instructed the Pakistan... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan 137 contractual teachers of FDE regularized ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Federal Ministry of Education has restored the regularisation... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan IK surrounded by ‘opportunists’: Vawda ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Minister and Senator Faisal Vawda on Tuesday accused the United States of exploiting... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Steps being taken to improve quality of education: Governor LAHORE: Terming the youth as the country’s future, Governor Punjab/Chancellor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Trade, investment, & climate action: UK agrees to enhance cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, and climate... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan UK delegation calls on NA speaker ISLAMABAD: The Minister/ Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development, United... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan University Sports Olympiad begins ISLAMABAD: The four-day University Sports Olympiad, a landmark event aimed at promoting sports among youth, is set ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan VC SAU inaugurates modern soil microbiology lab HYDERABAD: A state-of-the-art Soil Microbiology Laboratory was inaugurated at the Department of Soil Science, Sindh... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Wheat flour fortification: SFA, WFP ink MoU KARACHI: Sindh Food Authority (SFA) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have entered into a Memorandum of... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print Military operation in Balochistan approved by NAP apex body ISLAMABAD: The federal apex committee of the National Action Plan (NAP) on Tuesday approved a comprehensive military... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance Modaraba cos: SECP decides to conduct external Shariah audit ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to conduct an external Shariah ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Editorials Unmet expectations or what? EDITORIAL: The PPP and the PML-N have been in a partnership, generally viewed as a coalition of convenience, for ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Editorials Current Account surplus EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s current account surplus for the first four months of the current year was 218 million ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print Sugar mills: PM orders CCTV surveillance ISLAMABAD: In an effort to crackdown on ‘sugar mafia’ ahead of the sugar crushing season, Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print ‘Political discussions by inmates’: IHC issues notices on ICA of Punjab govt ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices in an intra-court appeal (ICA) of Punjab Government banning... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print Govt aims to lower tax rates for formal sectors: MoS ISLAMABAD: Admitting that Pakistan is amongst the countries, which has the highest tax rates, Minister of State for... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print Petroleum Div for selling 100mmcfd gas to third party ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has prepared a summary for the Executive Committee of National Economic Council ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print Azerbaijan invited to join SOE sell-off drive ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatisation and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan held a... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print Rs148bn receivables: SNGPL holds CPPA-G responsible ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Company Limited (SNGPL) holds the Central Power Purchasing Agency– Guaranteed ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print PM calls for shunning ‘politics of agitation’ ISLAMABAD: As the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to hold a protest rally in Islamabad on November... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print IDEAS 2024: Global defence industry leaders gather for cutting-edge expo KARACHI: The 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2024 opened Tuesday at the Karachi Expo... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print Schlumberger selected for tight gas evaluation study ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) had announced an international tender for... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print Govt vows export-led growth ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s resolve to move the economy onto ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print ECC approves ‘winter package’: Eligible consumers to pay Rs26.07/kWh tariff ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a three-month winter... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance Curbs on Iranian border trade affect FBR collection ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered a huge revenue loss on account of restrictions on border... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance $2.8bn KSA investment: PM pleased with implementation of MoUs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over implementation of recently signed... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance UK and India to resume stalled free trade talks LONDON: Britain and India will resume stalled talks to agree a free-trade deal, the two countries said after their... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance Tajik envoy underscores need for restoring Karachi’s glory for investment KARACHI: Ambassador of Tajikistan Sharifzoda Yusuf, while highlighting the glorious history of Karachi which was a... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance Domestic risk retention capacity: SECP recommends establishment of national reinsurance pool ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has strongly recommended establishment of a... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance Why Dubai’s current real estate boom is here to stay Knight Frank official says buying patterns point towards genuine end users rather than speculative investors Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance PTA rules out any link with internet slowdowns with VPNs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday ruled out any connection between recent internet... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World US, Israeli officials will discuss civilian harm in Gaza in early December, State Department says WASHINGTON: Senior U.S. and Israeli officials will hold talks in early December in the first meeting of a new... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:06am
World Yemen’s Houthis say targeted cargo ship in Red Sea SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced Tuesday they had targeted a cargo ship in the Red Sea, while a multinational... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:00am
World Russia’s nuclear threats ‘irresponsible’: EU’s Borrell BRUSSELS: EU top diplomat Josep Borrell accused Russia on Tuesday of issuing “completely irresponsible” nuclear... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:38pm
World Russian invasion toll on environment $71 billion, Ukraine says BAKU: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused $71 billion in environmental damage and led to a surge in greenhouse... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:27pm
World Italy says Hezbollah staged UN base attack it had blamed on Israel ROME: Italy’s defence ministry said Tuesday that the Hezbollah group staged an attack on a UN peacekeeping base in... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:17pm
Pakistan Apex Committee meeting: no other choice but to crush terrorists, says PM Shehbaz Premier says politics of sit-ins not in national interest Committee approves comprehensive military operation against terrorist organisations operating in Balochistan Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:13pm
Sports Rain ruins Sri Lanka’s final ODI against New Zealand PALLEKELE: The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned... Published 19 Nov, 2024 09:11pm
Pakistan Imran pushes PTI leaders for Nov 24 protest, govt vows stern action Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Tuesday asked his party leaders to ensure their participation... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:03pm
Pakistan Constitutional bench dismisses petition challenging extension of army chief’s tenure The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition against the extension of the tenure of... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:02pm
World Ukraine approves budget giving 60% to defence, security KYIV: Ukrainian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to approve the government’s 2025 budget, in which more than $50 billion –... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:37pm
Sports Ruthless Japan beat China to move to brink of World Cup qualification XIAMEN: A ruthless Japan moved to the brink of qualifying for their eighth straight World Cup after beating old... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:34pm
Pakistan Punjab govt announces reopening of all schools from November 20 The Punjab government on Tuesday announced the reopening of all schools across the province from November 20,... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:01pm
World Three Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid JENIN: Three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli military operation near Jenin in the occupied West Bank on... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:11pm
Sports Raducanu gives Britain lead on Slovakia in BJK Cup semis MÁLAGA: Emma Raducanu put Britain 1-0 up on Slovakia in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals on Tuesday in Malaga... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:07pm
World Russia says Ukraine fired first US-long range missiles KYIV: Russia said Tuesday that Ukraine had fired US-supplied long-range missiles into its territory for the first... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:04pm
World Hamas negotiators ‘not in Doha’ but political office not closed: Qatar DOHA: Hamas negotiators are not in Doha but their office has not been permanently closed, Qatar said on Tuesday... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:52pm
World China says one citizen dead, four injured in attack near Tajik-Afghan border BEIJING: One Chinese citizen was killed and four others injured in an attack near the border between Tajikistan and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:29pm
Pakistan Pakistani, Chinese militaries to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise The Ministry of National Defense announced Tuesday that the Western Theater Command of the Chinese People’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:20pm
Business & Finance Sugar sector: PM orders crackdown on tax evaders, hoarders Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities including the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Federal... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:24pm
World Modi’s inflation-blowing farm pivot may not be enough to win key Indian state SATARA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several pro-farmer but inflation-stoking measures in recent... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:42pm
World Indian farmers, short on time, burn crop waste despite toxic smog MANSA: Swaran Singh is among a handful of farmers in Bhikhi village in India’s northern state of Punjab who, instead... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:35pm
Markets ECC approves power relief package for winter Consumers to be charged a flat rate of Rs26.07 per unit for electricity usage above benchmark consumption Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:45pm
World Ukraine vows no surrender, Kremlin issues nuke threat on 1,000th day of war KYIV: Ukraine said Tuesday that its forces would never surrender to Russia, 1,000 days after Moscow launched its... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:13pm
Sports Tuchel’s England have ‘tools’ to win World Cup, says Carsley LONDON: Thomas Tuchel is taking over an England side with “all of the tools” to win the 2026 World Cup, says... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:09pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Saudi Arabia working to enhance economic, investment cooperation: PM Shehbaz Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are collaborating to enhance economic and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:07pm
Sports Federer hails ‘historic’ Nadal ahead of imminent retirement MÁLAGA: Tennis great Roger Federer hailed his former rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday ahead of the Spaniard’s imminent... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:07pm
World Indian news agency ANI sues OpenAI for unsanctioned content use in AI training NEW DELHI: Indian news agency ANI has sued OpenAI in a New Delhi court, accusing the ChatGPT creator of using its... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:03pm
World Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 ‘marching orders’ BAKU: Negotiators sought Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders backed the need for... Published 19 Nov, 2024 04:58pm
World UK, India to resume stalled free trade talks LONDON: Britain and India will resume stalled talks to agree a free-trade deal, the two countries said after their... Published 19 Nov, 2024 04:50pm
Perspectives Rethinking climate finance: a call for urgent reform “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”... Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:45pm
Life & Style Produced by Jennifer Lawrence, Malala: phone documentary details Afghan women’s struggle under Taliban LOS ANGELES: A rare inside account of the Taliban authorities’ impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with... Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:42pm
Markets Miners, real estate lead gains in European shares Europe’s main stock index rose on Tuesday, boosted by strength in shares of miners and a rebound in real estate... Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:06pm
Markets Russian rouble little changed, around 100 to US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble was little changed against all major currencies on Tuesday, with the official exchange... Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:05pm
Markets China, Hong Kong shares rebound on chip gains, strong earnings HONG KONG: Chinese and Hong Hong stocks ended higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in chip stocks and positive... Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:00pm
Technology Meta to appeal Indian order that curbs data-sharing between WhatsApp, other apps Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it plans to appeal an order by India’s competition watchdog that restricts the US... Published 19 Nov, 2024 02:58pm
Markets Gulf shares up in early trading, Qatar slips Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trade on Tuesday, but Qatar slipped due to losses across most... Published 19 Nov, 2024 02:56pm
Sports India’s transition could make for a tough tour Down Under NEW DELHI: As whispers about the waning powers of India’s batting stalwarts and the advancing years of their spin... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:55pm
Sports India v Australia Test series Following are facts and figures ahead of the five-match Test series between Australia and India, which begins on... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:51pm
Pakistan IDEAS will prove to be milestone in development of country’s defence industry: Khawaja Asif Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the 12th edition of IDEAS with a participation of defence experts... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:58pm
Markets Euro zone yields retrace lower; focus on inflation picture LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields edged lower on Tuesday, retracing some of the previous day’s rise that came... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:26pm
World Iran slams new EU, UK sanctions as unjustified: foreign ministry TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry Tuesday slammed as unjustified the new sanctions by the European Union and Britain... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:03pm
World India to send 5,000 extra troops to quell Manipur unrest NEW DELHI: India will deploy an extra 5,000 paramilitary troops to quell unrest in Manipur, authorities said... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:01pm
Sports Sri Lanka’s De Silva to lead Test series against South Africa COLOMBO: Dhananjaya de Silva will lead Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series away against South Africa later this... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:59pm
Life & Style ‘Gladiator 3’ already in works, say director and star LOS ANGELES: Ridley Scott’s long-awaited ‘Gladiator’ sequel has not even hit US theaters yet, but the veteran... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 01:48pm
World Russian strike kills seven, including a child, in northeast Ukraine: Zelensky KYIV: A Russian strike overnight killed seven people including a child in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:45pm
World South Korea pledges 45% increase in World Bank fund contribution SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged a 45% increase in the country’s contribution to the World... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:32pm