Print PCB to turn Champions Trophy into a memorable event: Chairman LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his resolve to host the upcoming Champions... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Technology IT co seeks to expand footprint in US KARACHI: A Pakistani IT company, Devsinc, has reiterated its commitment to expand its footprint in the United States... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Talks with regional, EU diplomats: Saudi Arabia urges Syria sanctions relief RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Top Israeli security delegation in Doha for Gaza talks OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A top level Israeli security delegation arrived in Qatar on Sunday for talks on a Gaza hostage... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Trump prosecutor Jack Smith resigns from Justice Dept NEW YORK: US Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal cases against Donald Trump on charges of trying to... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Thousands without power after Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kherson KYIV: About 23,000 households were left without electricity after Russian shelling of Kherson in southern Ukraine... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Business & Finance Prices of kitchen items in retail market remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of vegetables, pulses, flour and sugar, except live chicken/meat remained unchanged in the retail... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Need stressed to promote girls’ education ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani has called on Sunday for embracing a comprehensive approach to ... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Asif rejects allegation of Afghan official ISLAMABAD: Define Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has on Sunday categorically rejected baseless and contrived... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Aurangzeb’s statement welcomed PESHAWAR: Former Vice President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) Abdul Rehman ... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Garden Town residents discuss security measures LAHORE: The president Garden Town Aurangzeb Block Society (Halqa-e-Ahbab), Khalifa Abdul Qayyum has expressed grave... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan LUMHS organizes first-ever ‘Alumni Reunion’ HYDERABAD: The first ever “Alumni Reunion “was organised at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World ITA airways resumes flights to Libya’s Tripoli after 10-year gap RIPOLI: Italy’s ITA Airways resumed direct flights to Libya’s Tripoli on Sunday, the first airline from a major... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World ‘Dangerous and strong’ winds threaten to spread LA inferno LOS ANGELES: US officials warned “dangerous and strong” winds were set to push deadly wildfires further through... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Six killed in explosion at Czech restaurant PRAGUE: Six people died when a propane-butane cylinder exploded in a restaurant in the northwest Czech city of Most,... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World New US sanctions on Russia: Hungary plans talks with allies to combat higher oil prices BUDAPEST: Hungary plans to hold talks with regional allies to counter the impact of higher oil prices resulting from... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World US delays enforcement of order blocking Nippon Steel merger TOKYO: US authorities have extended the deadline for Japan’s Nippon Steel to abandon its acquisition of its... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Seoul confirms Ukraine captured two N Korean soldiers SEOUL: South Korea’s National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine’s account of having captured two... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Russia claims capturing villages in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday claimed the capture of two villages in eastern Ukraine where its forces have been steadily... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Declaration urges unity to empower girls through education ISLAMABAD: The international conference on girls’ education concluded here with historic Islamabad Declaration on... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print PTI says ready for third round of talks with govt ISLAMABAD: After a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in a “controlled environment”,... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Import of cashew nut: FBR issues new customs values ISLAMABAD: Taking advantage of peak winter season, the Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has issued... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Sports HBL-PSL Player Draft 2025 today; 44 players included from eight countries LAHORE: The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) has revealed the complete list of overseas players registered in the... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Elimination of encroachments: HCSTSI President hails Mayor Hyderabad’s efforts HYDERABAD: Presi-dent of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, ... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Girls’ education in Muslim communities: Islamabad witnesses historic agreements ISLAMABAD: The International Conference on ‘Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade BELGRADE: Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Belgrade on Sunday switched on the lights on their... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Grand Health Alliance announces to boycott OPDs, services QUETTA: Grand Health Alliance Balochistan (GHAB) on Sunday announced to boycott OPDs and services of elective... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 12, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (January 13, 2025).... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Business & Finance Cigarette smuggling inflicts huge loss on economy PESHAWAR: A high-level meeting was co-chaired by Federal Minister of State Ali Pervez Malik and Advisor to KP CM on... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Growing pollution, dust increase diseases in megacity KARACHI: Dusty roads and streets, particularly the under-construction University Road, are raising air pollution... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan ITP officer martyred in attack ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) officer, Zubair Shah (1694/C), was martyred on duty when unidentified... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan ‘Gaza March’ in Karachi condemns genocide of Palestinians KARACHI: A large number of citizens joined a ‘Gaza solidarity march’ here on Sunday, protesting against Israel... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Downsizing of govt depts hailed KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Govt urged to resolve issues facing peasants, workers HYDERABAD: A consultative dialogue was organised by the Hari Welfare Association in collaboration with the Sindh... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan President summons NA session today ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari summoned the 12th session of the 16th National Assembly on Monday at 5 pm at... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Harassment of ex-wife: Punjab Bar Council suspends licence of lawyer ISLAMABAD: Punjab Bar Council has taken disciplinary action against an advocate of High Court for his alleged... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Eighteen Housing partners with Pak Charity to build iconic mosque and community hub ISLAMABAD: Elite Estates Private Limited (EEPL), the developers of the prestigious Eighteen Housing project, has... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Forces kill nine terrorists in North Waziristan IBOs RAWALPINDI: The Security Forces killed nine terrorists in two separate engagements in North Waziristan District on... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Air pollution: KP govt to frame action plan PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to prepare an action plan to address the challenges of ... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Private bodies urged not to send beggars, drug-addicts to KSA LAHORE: Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi announced on Sunday that booking... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan CM approves Rs62bn for ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programme’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif set a target of providing 40,000 loans by May, while chairing a... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan UAF to hold workshop titled ‘Industrial Hemp Value Chain’ FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is holding three-day international stakeholder workshop and... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan VC UAF for increasing per acre production FAISALABAD: The agricultural scientists and experts should gear up efforts to disseminate the modern trends in order... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Karachi: more funding demanded to address infrastructure issues KARACHI: Greeting the opening of the first phase of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Malir Expressway, Pasban Democratic Party... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan PMD predicts cold weather across Pakistan, fog in Punjab KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Sunday forecast mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Punjab Governor meets Asifa Bhutto KARACHI: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi met with Pakistan’s First Lady, Member of National... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan UET Peshawar hosts ‘Auto Show 2025’ PESHAWAR: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar organized a... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Bodies of two trapped mine workers retrieved HARNAI: Bodies of two trapped mine workers were retrieved from a private collapsed coal mine in Khost area of Harnai... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Imran won’t be able to escape punishment in pound 190m case: Vawda KARACHI: Former federal minister and Senator Faisal Vawda has said that Imran Khan will not escape punishment in the... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Iran confirms return of national held in Italy TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry on Sunday confirmed that an Iranian national who was held in Italy had returned... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Editorials Sacrificed at the altar of fiscal constraint EDITORIAL: Data uploaded on the website of Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives reveals that it... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Editorials The rising threat of AI EDITORIAL: While Artificial Intelligence (AI) began making its presence felt in the late 1990s, subtly embedded in... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Editorials RTI flouted with impunity EDITORIAL: In deference to Article 19-A of the Constitution that guarantees every citizen the right to information... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Business & Finance SMEDA, SBP, PBA unveil simplified SME loan application LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and ... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan GM SNGPL Rawalpindi urges caution in gas usage during winter ISLAMABAD: General Manager of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Rawalpindi, Umar Hayat, has urged consumers... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan PJA, ICDRL conduct training workshops for lawyers LAHORE: The Punjab Judicial Academy (PJA), in collaboration with the International Mediation and Arbitration Centre... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan 84-member team of Hindu pilgrims from India arrives in Sukkur SUKKUR: An 84-member delegation of Hindu pilgrims from India, led by Santh Yudhishthir Lal, arrived in Sukkur here ... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Malala tells Muslim leaders not to ‘legitimise’ Taliban ISLAMABAD: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders on Sunday not to legitimise the Afghan... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Punjab decides to overhaul agri, solar and industry sectors LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to revolutionise agriculture, solar energy, and industry sectors. In this... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print FBR grilled by SIFC for misuse of EFS ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was reportedly grilled at a recent meeting of Special Investment... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Global equity capital markets: Aurangzeb for better access to Pak businesses ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held an important meeting with the leadership of Servis Long... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Chinese Exim Bank refuses to extend concessional loans ISLAMABAD: China’s Exim Bank has reportedly expressed its unwillingness to extend concessional loans to Pakistan,... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Zelenskiy says he’s ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday Kyiv is ready to hand over North Korean soldiers to... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:01am
Pakistan £190 million reference verdict to be announced on Monday The much-anticipated verdict in the £190 million case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan will be announced on January... Published 12 Jan, 2025 11:36pm
World Biden likely to talk with Netanyahu; hostage deal ‘very close’: security adviser WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden will likely talk with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu soon, his... Published 12 Jan, 2025 09:33pm
Sports High-flying Afghanistan announce Champions Trophy squad KABUL: Afghanistan announced their squad Sunday for next month’s Champions Trophy, with prolific opener Ibrahim... Published 12 Jan, 2025 09:26pm
World San Fernando Valley under threat as Los Angeles fire rages on LOS ANGELES: Firefighters were slowly making progress in their battle to contain the inferno that has razed swathes... Published 12 Jan, 2025 08:47pm
Markets Tougher US sanctions to curb Russian oil supply to China and India NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE: Chinese and Indian refiners will source more oil from the Middle East, Africa and the Americas,... Published 12 Jan, 2025 08:41pm
World Trump calls California leaders ‘incompetent’ over fire response LOS ANGELES: US President-elect Donald Trump accused California officials on Sunday of incompetence over their... Updated 12 Jan, 2025 11:22pm
Pakistan Nine terrorists killed in two operations in North Waziristan: ISPR Security forces killed nine terrorists in two separate operations in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Updated 12 Jan, 2025 09:58pm
Markets Most Gulf markets fall after stronger than expected US jobs data Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Sunday following stronger than expected U.S. jobs data, which... Published 12 Jan, 2025 07:20pm
Pakistan After meeting Imran Khan, PTI says ‘ready for third round of talks’ Sets January 31 as cut off date for negotiations with govt Updated 12 Jan, 2025 11:12pm
Sports Habib makes history as first Lebanese to win Grand Slam match MELBOURNE: Lebanon’s Hady Habib made history Sunday at the Australian Open by becoming the first player from his... Published 12 Jan, 2025 06:13pm
Sports Second seed Zverev cruises into Australian Open second round MELBOURNE: Clinical world number two Alexander Zverev surged into the Australian Open second round Sunday with a... Published 12 Jan, 2025 06:10pm
Pakistan Khawaja Asif hopes verdict in £190 million case would be ‘fact-based’ Defense Minister Khawaja Asif expressed hope on Sunday that the decision in the £190 million case against former... Updated 12 Jan, 2025 11:22pm
Sports India’s cricket board elects Devajit Saikia to top job MUMBAI: India’s powerful and hugely wealthy cricket board on Sunday elected its new chief, former player and... Updated 12 Jan, 2025 09:35pm
Sports Aggressive Aryna Sabalenka storms on as rain mars Australian Open MELBOURNE: Aryna Sabalenka powered past Sloane Stephens to begin her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open... Published 12 Jan, 2025 02:56pm
World Russia says it takes control of two villages in Eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian troops have taken control of the villages of Yantarne in the Donetsk region and Kalynove in the... Published 12 Jan, 2025 02:51pm
Pakistan Malala Yousafzai says ‘Israel has decimated the entire education system’ in Gaza Nobel Peace laureate says she would continue to call out Israel's violations of international law and human rights in Gaza Updated 12 Jan, 2025 10:55pm
Sports Novak Djokovic reveals ‘energetic disc’ as new secret weapon MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic has revealed a new secret weapon that he credits with helping keep him healthy and prolong... Published 12 Jan, 2025 01:45pm
World Arab, EU diplomats in Saudi for talks on support for Syria RIYADH: Top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe were arriving in the Saudi capital on Sunday to discuss Syria,... Updated 12 Jan, 2025 09:58pm
World Czech restaurant fire kills six people PRAGUE: A restaurant fire in a northwestern city in the Czech Republic killed six people and injured eight, rescue... Published 12 Jan, 2025 01:23pm
Sports Najmul Hossain Shanto to lead Bangladesh in Champions Trophy DHAKA: Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai next month, the... Published 12 Jan, 2025 01:19pm
Pakistan Pakistan strongly rejects Afghanistan’s ‘baseless allegations’ of training Daesh militants Defense Minister Khawaja Asif urges interim Afghan authorities to fulfil their commitments to international community by dismantling terrorist infrastructure, and not shift blame Updated 12 Jan, 2025 09:59pm
World Croats vote for president, with incumbent Milanovic ahead in opinion polls ZAGREB: Croats were voting on Sunday in a presidential run-off election, with incumbent Zoran Milanovic ahead in... Published 12 Jan, 2025 12:23pm
Sports Shakib’s bowling suspension stays in place after failed reassessment Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s suspension from bowling in all competitions organised by the England and... Published 12 Jan, 2025 12:13pm
Sports New Zealand name five seamers in Champions Trophy squad Seamers Ben Sears, Nathan Smith and Will O’Rourke will play their first global tournament at the Champions Trophy in... Published 12 Jan, 2025 12:07pm
World Biden admin delays enforcement of order blocking Nippon Steel, US Steel deal WASHINGTON: US Steel said in a statement on Saturday that the Biden administration will hold off enforcing a... Published 12 Jan, 2025 12:03pm
Sports Danielle Collins seeks more success after backhanding retirement aside Danielle Collins wasn’t planning on being Down Under this month but the reversal of her retirement plans has her... Published 12 Jan, 2025 11:52am
Sports J.J. Spaun climbs into lead at Sony Open in Hawaii Even with a narrow lead and any number of golfers capable of surging to the top, J.J. Spaun knows it’s best to limit... Published 12 Jan, 2025 11:48am
World India set for Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest gathering of humanity PRAYAGRAJ: A six-week Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival begins in India on Monday, a Hindu sacred event that... Published 12 Jan, 2025 11:28am
World Malaysia PM denies hiding document on ex-premier Najib’s home detention KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government did not conceal any document relating to... Published 12 Jan, 2025 11:18am
Sports Rusty Zheng Qinwen into second round as Grand Slam tennis, rain return to Melbourne MELBOURNE: Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen fought her way into the second round of the Australian Open with a 7-6(3)... Published 12 Jan, 2025 11:13am
World South Korea Yoon’s lawyer says president will not attend first impeachment trial hearing, Yonhap reports South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first formal hearing of the trial to determine... Updated 12 Jan, 2025 10:12pm
World Japan Foreign Minister Iwaya says he will attend Trump inauguration ceremony TOKYO: Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Sunday he planned to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as US... Published 12 Jan, 2025 11:06am
Business & Finance China central bank governor Pan meets BOE’s Bailey in Beijing SHANGHAI: People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng met his Bank of England counterpart, Andrew Bailey, on... Published 12 Jan, 2025 11:03am
World Trump’s Ukraine envoy says world must reinstate ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran PARIS: The world must return to a policy of “maximum pressure” against Iran to turn it into a more democratic... Updated 12 Jan, 2025 09:36pm
World Aerial assault aims to stem LA Palisades fire eastward spread LOS ANGELES: Aircraft dropped water and fire retardant on steep hills to stem the eastward spread of the Palisades... Updated 12 Jan, 2025 11:21pm
Sports Pakistan names 15-member squad for West Indies Tests LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday announced a 15-member squad for the two ICC World Test Championship... Published 12 Jan, 2025 02:44am
Technology MoITT yet to finalise AI policy ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has yet to finalise the National Artificial... Published 12 Jan, 2025 02:44am