Pakistan PIA to transport 35,000 intending pilgrims of govt Hajj scheme KARACHI: PIA will transport 35,000 intending pilgrims under Government Hajj scheme to Saudi Arabia this year. An... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:39am
Pakistan There’s need to prioritise mental health resources for diabetics: experts KARACHI: Alarming findings from the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) latest survey has revealed that over... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:38am
Pakistan Punjab govt reopens schools and colleges in Murree LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the reopening of public and private schools and colleges in Murree after... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:37am
Pakistan WCLA signs MoU with RUDA LAHORE: To improve accessibility for tourists by establishing a streamlined and innovative route to the Shahdara... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:34am
Pakistan Eng Younas assigned look after charge of MD NTDC LAHORE: The Board of Directors of National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC), in its 281st meeting... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:33am
Pakistan Industrial use: Punjab proposes increase in water rates by amending rules LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed to increase water rates for industrial use after approving amendments to... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:32am
Pakistan First fatality in 2024: Dengue claims young girl in Lahore LAHORE: A 14-year-old girl has died of dengue fever complications here at a local public sector hospital. This was... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan SCBA says 26th Amendment against ordinary citizens ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Secretary Salman Mansoor, on Wednesday, condemned the recent 26th... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Sports Pakistan-Australia T20I series set to start today LAHORE: Mohammad Rizwan is set to lead Pakistan’s T20I team, becoming the 12th man to be in charge, after a... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Markets Increase in POL products’ prices on the cards ISLAMABAD: A significant increase in the prices of petroleum products is on the cards for the fortnight commencing... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:19am
World India’s SC denounces demolitions of illegal properties MUMBAI: India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised states which were demolishing properties of... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:18am
Pakistan Review plea against apex court verdict: SC rules on Section 45B(2) of ST Act provisos ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court by majority declared that first and second provisos to Section 45B(2) of the Act are... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan Four terrorists killed in Kech operation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan security forces neutralized four terrorists, including a high-value target, in Balochistan’s... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:15am
World Heated debate on Amsterdam violence in Dutch parliament THE HAGUE: Dutch parliamentarians clashed Wednesday in a heated debate to discuss the attacks on Israeli fans after ... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:04am
World Republicans pick John Thune as new US Senate leader WASHINGTON: The Republicans in the US Senate picked John Thune as the chamber’s new leader Wednesday as lawmakers... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Business & Finance Proposed MRP fixation: PTA expresses strong reservations KARACHI: The Pakistan Tea Association (PTA) has expressed strong reservations against the Federal Board of... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Business & Finance Export diversification, import substitution opportunities exist: Consulting firm for addressing structural deficiencies KARACHI: The experts have underscored the importance of addressing structural deficiencies and the need for... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:47am
World Development bank financing pledge gives summit early boost BAKU: COP29 negotiators welcomed a pledge by major development banks to lift funding to poor and middle-income... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:45am
Print Islamic banking operations: Senate body to call CII scholars ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue Wednesday decided to call scholars of Council of Islamic... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:34am
Print FBR introduces new payment creation system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduced the New Payment Creation System, an advanced platform... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:29am
BR Research The IMF must not blink – and neither should the people of Pakistan Pakistan’s hybrid regime is eager to project that the hardest part of economic stabilization is now behind them. It... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:48am
BR Research Addressing thefts and losses in Discos Reportedly, the energy regulator NEPRA is initiating legal action against DISCOs due to their deteriorating... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 14, 2024)... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World Russia’s growth dips as inflation weighs on economy MOSCOW: Russia’s growth slowed in the third quarter, official statistics published Wednesday showed, with high... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Sindh CM, federal minister discuss issues facing fishermen KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Maritime Qaiser Shaikh, during their... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Selected areas of Hyderabad: Holiday announced for LG by-elections today HYDERABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared Thursday, November 14, 2024, as a holiday in... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Cold weather likely to grip upcountry KARACHI: The Met Office heralded a seasonal shift to cold weather for the upcountry with rain and snowfall, besides... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World Poland opens long-awaited US missile base REDZIKOWO (Poland): Polish and American officials on Wednesday opened a US missile base in northern Poland ... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World Saudi Arabia replaces CEO of futuristic mega-city NEOM RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced Tuesday that it was replacing the chief executive of its futuristic mega-city NEOM as... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan PTI leader urges SC to set aside IHC verdict ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader prayed to the Supreme Court to set aside the judgment of the... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Media workers: NA body says concerned at non-payment of salaries, retrenchment ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting voiced strong concern on... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Islamabad’s air quality is currently under control: CDA ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Renaming of Islamabad Airport: NA panel concerned at non-implementation of resolution ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the non-implementation of a National... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan NA body takes notice of eviction of widow from govt accommodation ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works took notice of depriving a widow of a government... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Climate change: Previous financial pledges yet to materialise: PM BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday sensitizing the global community on the risks posed by climate... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan IK gives final call for anti-govt march RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday gave the final call for a large-scale... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Sec 144 violation: IK, others acquitted ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Meta supports creators in Karachi to inspire new wave of content KARACHI: Meta connected with content creators in Karachi through various engagements starting with an event that... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan NAVTTC chief meets BISP chairperson ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Gulmina Bilal visited... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Non issuance of visa by Dubai: Panel fails to speak a single word ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be an unprecedented admission of helplessness, a parliamentary panel on Wednesday... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan PFA shuts two food points over violations LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has shut down two production units and imposed hefty fines on two others ... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Plea seeking minimum salary of $1,000 per month filed LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) to fix a minimum salary at $1,000 a month across... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan PRA launches major inspection drive in restaurants LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has intensified its efforts to ensure tax compliance in Lahore’s... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Prosperity returning to Pakistan: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the political birth of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Clean drinking water: Alkhidmat Foundation, Japanese govt ink MoU LAHORE: In a significant step toward enhancing access to clean drinking water in Pakistan’s industrial regions,... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan ATC extends physical remand of Sara Khan LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Wednesday extended for next six days the physical remand of a tiktoker Sara Khan... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan CBCare mobile app, portal launched in Cantonment Areas KARACHI: In line with the Government of Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan Policy and the mission of the Military Lands... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Cheema granted post-arrest bail LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday granted post-arrest bail to PTI leader Musarrat Jamshed Cheema in a case... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan First-ever ‘Transgender Education Policy’ draft approved KARACHI: Pakistan’s first-ever “Transgender Education Policy” draft was approved in a meeting chaired by... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Adani Group to invest $10bn in US energy following Trump win BENGALURU: India’s Adani Group will invest $10 billion in US energy security and infrastructure projects, aiming ... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Relief under ‘winter package’ should be extended to SMEs: FPCCI KARACHI: Qurrat Ul Ain, Acting President of FPCCI, while appreciating the federal government’s winter package for... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Pakistan-Poland trade approaches $1bn mark: envoy ISLAMABAD: Poland and Pakistan continue to work for the development of our bilateral relation as trade between the... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Editorials An initial audit by IMF? EDITORIAL: Confirmed reports suggest that the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission met Finance ... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:08am
Editorials Divorced from reality EDITORIAL: Once again Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a politically correct statement that did not turn out ... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Print NTDC admits delay in implementing power plan ISLAMABAD: The National Transmission and Dispatch Company Limited (NTDC) on Wednesday admitted delay in implementing... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Print EV charging tariff delay: Govt apathy hits investors and consumers ISLAMABAD: The government’s apathy towards determination of new tariff to set up Electric Vehicles (EVs) charging... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Print Conversion into welfare entity proposed: NA panel approves 30pc stake sale in SLIC ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, has approved divestment of 20 percent shares of... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Print Jam, World Bank team discuss export reform agenda ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and World Bank team met to discuss Pakistan’s export ... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Print IMF briefed about recovery plan, local debt ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division on Wednesday apprised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on debt, external... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Print KP govt again seeks to participate in PIA bidding ISLAMABAD: After having formally conveyed its willingness to the federal government to buy Pakistan International... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Print Matter referred to Cabinet committee: PC board rejects Rs10bn bid for PIA ISLAMABAD: The Privatization Commission Board rejected the Rs10 billion bid submitted by Blue World City Consortium... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Print ADB delegation meets minister: ‘Investment needed to prepare Discos for privatisation’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Khan Leghari has sought investment from development partners to prepare... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Print FBR assures IMF: Rs12.9trn revenue target will stay intact ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the revenue... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance PIEDMC approves expansion of Quaid-e-Azam Business Park LAHORE: In the board meeting of Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company, it was approved to... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance UBG urges chambers to highlight issues of economic challenges KARACHI: Patron-in-chief of the United Business Group (UBG) and former caretaker Provincial Minister for Industry ... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
BR Research Oil and Gas Development Company Limited Oil and Gas Development Comp-any Limited (PSX: OGDC) is the largest E&P company in the country with operations... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:32am
World Stark warning on emissions as leaders divided BAKU: Global leaders offered competing visions on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks on Wednesday as a new... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:30am
Markets OGDCL begins production from Uch-35 well KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the commencement of production from the... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:23am
Pakistan Indus Basin: Japan announces new grant of 2.831bn Yen to support flood management ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan has announced a new grant of 2.831 billion Japanese Yen equivalent to $18.5... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:36am
Pakistan Importance of open discussion on implementing agri tax emphasized LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Wednesday emphasized the importance of open discussion... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan Mayor asks ABAD to transform 56 slum areas into residential complexes KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has offered the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) to... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:39am
World Israel wants freedom to strike Lebanon even after ceasefire, France says PARIS: Israeli officials are insisting on maintaining a capacity to strike Lebanon at any moment as part of... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:19am
World Biden, Xi to meet in Peru on Saturday: US official WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Saturday at the APEC summit in Peru,... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:07am
Pakistan High-value target among 4 terrorists killed in Kech operation: ISPR Four terrorists, including a high-value target, were killed during an exchange of fire in Balochistan’s Kech... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:48pm
World Trump meets Biden at White House to discuss power transfer Presidential inauguration to be held on January 20 Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:55pm
Markets Wall St edges higher after inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact Wall Street’s main indexes inched higher on Wednesday after in-line consumer price inflation data kept the U.S.... Published 13 Nov, 2024 09:17pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz reiterates resolve to ensure safety of Chinese nationals Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Wednesday that his government is doing... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:53pm
Markets AI could add $10-20bn to Pakistan’s GDP by 2030, says Saudi Data and AI Authority advisor Pakistan’s digital economy is poised for significant growth, potentially contributing an estimated $60 billion, with... Published 13 Nov, 2024 09:03pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz returns to Pakistan after completing three-day visit to Azerbaijan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday after completing his three-day official visit to... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:52pm
World UK’s The Guardian stops posting on ‘toxic media platform’ X LONDON: Britain’s The Guardian newspaper announced Wednesday it would no longer post content from its official... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:33pm
Life & Style Global luxury sales to fall 2% in 2024, among weakest years on record, Bain says MILAN: Sales of personal luxury goods are set to fall 2% this year, making it one of the weakest on record, with... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:17pm
World IMF urged to cash in on gold price to help poor countries hit by climate change NAIROBI: The International Monetary Fund should sell 4% of its gold to help offer debt relief to low income... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:16pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses in red as focus shifts to US inflation data Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data that will offer more... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:02pm
Sports South Africa FA President Danny Jordaan arrested JOHANNESBURG: South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday over... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:56pm
Markets KSE-100 closes marginally higher in choppy trading The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed choppy trading on Wednesday, allowing the index to close with a marginal... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:01pm
World Iran says communication channels with US ‘still exist’ TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat said Wednesday that communication channels with the United States were still open, a... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:51pm
World Ukraine claims Crimea attack that killed Russian military official KYIV: Ukraine orchestrated an attack on the annexed Crimean peninsula that killed a high-ranking Russian military... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:43pm
World Blinken calls on Israel for ‘extended pauses’ in Gaza war BRUSSELS: US top diplomat Antony Blinken called Wednesday on Israel to implement “real and extended pauses” in... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:33pm
World Islamic Jihad release video of Israeli hostage in Gaza JERUSALEM: Islamic Jihad allied with Hamas released a video on Wednesday of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza since... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:22pm
World Lebanon says Israel strikes Hezbollah bastion in south Beirut BEIRUT: Lebanese state media reported on Wednesday a third wave of Israeli raids on Hezbollah’s south Beirut bastion... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:11pm
World Ukraine can’t trademark Russia warship taunt, EU court rules BRUSSELS: An EU court Wednesday dismissed a bid by Ukraine’s border guards to trademark an expletive-laden battle... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:01pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 43,712 GAZA CITY: The health ministry in Gaza said on Wednesday that at least 43,712 people have been killed in more than... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:58pm
World South Korea says North Korean soldiers are fighting Ukraine forces SEOUL: North Korean soldiers have engaged in combat operations against Ukraine alongside their Russian allies, South... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:49pm
Markets Indian shares, including Nifty 50, slip into correction as rate woes adds to sour sentiment A wide swathe of the Indian shares, including the benchmark Nifty 50, slipped into correction territory on Wednesday... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:35pm
Markets Sri Lankan equities end higher as consumer discretionary, energy shares gain CSE All-Share index settled 1.05% higher at 13,125.19 Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:32pm
Markets Copper hits two-month low on China demand angst LONDON: Copper prices hit a two-month low on Wednesday as the dollar held firm and poor demand prospects in top... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:30pm
Markets Palm oil ends low on heavy losses at Dalian rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed down for a second session in a row on Wednesday, dragged down by the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:27pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,400 in Pakistan After a massive decline in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan saw an increase on Wednesday in line with... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:09pm
Markets European shares rangebound as energy gains offset tech losses European shares swung between gains and losses on Wednesday, as rising energy shares countered technology losses,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:44pm
World Israeli forces kill 14 people in Gaza, force new displacement in the north CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 14 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as Israeli... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:40pm