World Ukraine says Russia is planning strikes on nuclear facilities KYIV: Ukraine’s foreign minister said on Saturday that Russia is planning strikes on Ukrainian nuclear facilities... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:32pm
World Ukraine says it hit two Russian munitions depots overnight KYIV: Ukraine said on Saturday it had hit two Russian munition depots overnight, in attacks that illustrated its... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:29pm
Life & Style Versace’s Milan show aims for ‘optimism and joy’ with colourful prints MILAN: Presenting a playful and colourful collection of mismatched prints, Italian designer Donatella Versace said... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:10pm
Life & Style Harrods’ ex-owner Al Fayed raped, assaulted staff over decades, lawyers say LONDON: The late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed sexually abused female staff at his London department store... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:08pm
World Fears grip ethnic minorities after deadly violence in Bangladesh DHAKA: Ethnic minorities in Bangladesh’s southern hilly region are living in fear after clashes in which four people... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:22pm
Business & Finance 20 brands receive notices from CCP over misleading ‘End of Season Sales’ discounts A notice was issued by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to 20 brands in response to retailers... Published 21 Sep, 2024 05:59pm
World Iran unveils new drone, missile amid rising tensions TEHRAN: Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade on Saturday,... Published 21 Sep, 2024 05:43pm
World Ukrainian drone strike sparks fire, evacuations in southern Russia MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday evacuated 1,200 people from a southern village after a Ukrainian drone strike caused a... Published 21 Sep, 2024 05:27pm
Sports Kasatkina to face Haddad Maia in Korea Open final SEOUL: Russia’s top seed Daria Kasatkina will face Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia in Sunday’s Korea Open final after... Published 21 Sep, 2024 05:19pm
Pakistan Police take control of stage as PTI power show 6pm deadline expires The party was permitted to hold the rally between 3 pm and 6 pm while complying with the standard operating procedures Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:07pm
World Vladimir Putin was joking about support for Harris in US election, says foreign minister MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin was joking when he said Moscow was supporting Democratic candidate Kamala... Published 21 Sep, 2024 03:36pm
World At least 13 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City school sheltering displaced, Wafa says CAIRO: At least 13 Palestinians were killed by an Israeli strike that hit a school sheltering displaced people in... Published 21 Sep, 2024 03:22pm
Markets Gold price hits fresh record high of Rs272,500 per tola in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan continued to march upwards on Saturday in line with their increase in international rates.... Published 21 Sep, 2024 02:33pm
Business & Finance Cabinet Committee approves PRAL’s board reconstitution The proposal submitted by the Revenue Division Updated 21 Sep, 2024 04:49pm
Sports Emma Raducanu retires with foot injury in Korea Open A foot injury forced former US Open champion Emma Raducanu to retire from her Korea Open quarter-final clash with... Published 21 Sep, 2024 12:21pm
World Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih kills three KYIV: An overnight Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed a 12-year-old boy and... Published 21 Sep, 2024 12:19pm
Sports Rahmanullah Gurbaz, birthday boy Rashid lead Afghanistan to 177-run rout of South Africa SHARJAH: Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a superb century before leg-spin magician Rashid Khan marked his 26th birthday by... Published 21 Sep, 2024 12:16pm
Life & Style Academy to host first overseas ceremony to honor young filmmakers LOS ANGELES,: The Oscars Academy will hold its first award ceremony outside the United States next month, handing... Published 21 Sep, 2024 12:13pm
Sports Carlos Alcaraz defeated on Laver Cup debut BERLIN: Carlos Alcaraz suffered a losing debut at the Laver Cup on Friday when he and Team Europe partner Alexander... Published 21 Sep, 2024 11:44am
Sports Late surge lifts Thailand’s Jeeno to LPGA Queen City lead LOS ANGELES: Atthaya “Jeeno” Thitikul birdied three of her last four holes on Friday to take a one-shot lead over... Published 21 Sep, 2024 11:42am
World Japan orders evacuations as heavy rains trigger floods in quake-hit region TOKYO: Japanese authorities told tens of thousands of people to evacuate the quake-hit region of Ishikawa on... Published 21 Sep, 2024 11:39am
World India’s Manipur on alert after reported Myanmar infiltration NEW DELHI: Security forces on India’s northeast border have been placed on alert following reports that 900... Published 21 Sep, 2024 11:36am
World Russia says downed over 100 Ukrainian drones MOSCOW: Russia downed 101 Ukrainian drones over its territory overnight, the defence ministry said on Sunday, with... Published 21 Sep, 2024 11:34am
Sports India hold upper hand despite spirited Bangladesh chase in first Test CHENNAI: Centuries from opener Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India close in on victory in the first Test... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 05:36pm
Markets Pakistan’s inflation likely to slow down further in September, fueling further rate cut speculation The slowing inflationary trend in Pakistan is likely to continue in September, and projected to come down to almost... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 04:46pm
World Top Hezbollah commander among 14 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel killed a top Hezbollah commander and other senior figures in the Lebanese movement... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 04:47pm
World Heavily indebted Sri Lanka votes in election to decide economic future COLOMBO: Millions of Sri Lankans were casting their votes on Saturday to select a president who will face the task... Published 21 Sep, 2024 10:12am
World Harris campaign reports spending nearly three times as much as Trump in August WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris’ election campaign spent nearly three times as much money as her rival Donald Trump did in... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 04:51pm
World Hack of Hezbollah devices exposes dark corners of Asia supply chains TOKYO/SHANGHAI/TAIPEI: The lethal hack of Hezbollah’s Asian-branded pagers and walkie-talkies has sparked an intense... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 11:17am
Technology Qualcomm approached Intel about a takeover in recent days, source says SAN FRANCISCO: Qualcomm has in recent days approached Intel to explore a potential acquisition of the troubled... Published 21 Sep, 2024 09:43am
Sports Socceroos search for Arnold replacement races against time Football Australia face a race against time to install a new Socceroos coach following Graham Arnold’s resignation,... Published 21 Sep, 2024 09:40am
Pakistan Stipends to women: Easy payments with BISP input: SBP governor ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed Friday said that a simplified procedure for the ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan Emulate Holy Prophet’s guidance to address challenges: Maqbool ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Education and Professional Training, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Friday, advised the... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan Establishment of constitutional court agreed upon by all leaders: Speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq emphasised that the initiative to establish a constitutional court... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan FAPUASA for appointing VCs in public sector universities of Punjab LAHORE: Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association on Friday demanded that government should... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:49am
Business & Finance FBR’s Transformation Plan: FBR chief shares key features with senior tax officials ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Friday shared key features of FBR’s... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:45am
Pakistan Families of 22,150 prisoners abroad: FO to set up facilitation desks ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Friday recommended setting up of special facilitation desks in Foreign Office to assist... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:38am
Business & Finance Governor, Azerbaijan envoy discuss ways to promote trade LAHORE: Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov called on Punjab Governor, Sardar Salim Haider ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:37am
Sports Champions Trophy matches: ICC delegation satisfied over security arrangements LAHORE: A delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed satisfaction over security plan of PCB... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:35am
Pakistan Minar-e-Pakistan: IK threatens to convert rally into protest if permission not granted ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Friday warned that his... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:31am
Print Wealth migration: Dubai, Abu Dhabi among cities leading way for centi-millionaire growth The Centi-Millionaire Report 2024 marked Abu Dhabi, Shenzhen, Austin, Taipei for high growth by 2040 Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:31am
Pakistan Minister calls for unity to address challenges facing Ummah ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has called for unity to address the challenges facing... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 20, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (September 21, 2024)... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Blasphemy allegations: Govt will never tolerate ‘mob justice’, minster tells PA KARACHI: The Sindh Home Minister reaffirmed the government’s unwavering respect for the sanctity of Prophet... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan MoU inked: UAF, Pak Suzuki Motor Co to work on cooperative research, development initiatives FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) and Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited signed a Memorandum... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Blasphemy accused: Civil society assails extrajudicial killing KARACHI: Joint Action Committee (JAC), a group of human rights defenders and civil society organisations have... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Art expo at SU highlights creativity, focus on research, innovation HYDERABAD: An impressive art exhibition was organised at the Benazir Art Gallery of the Institute of Art & ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Markets SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hours gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan ZU organises ‘IEEE R10 Young Professionals UpSkill 2024’ KARACHI: Ziauddin University’s IEEE Student Branch organized a One-Day event titled “IEEE R10 Young ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Sindh secures funds to repair 4,162 flood-hit schools: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a review meeting on the ongoing repair and... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Marijuana recovered from passenger at JIAK KARACHI: Pakistan customs has recovered contraband Marijuana from a passenger, who arrived from Bangkok. According ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan AC confirms bail of PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Friday confirmed the bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan CDWP clears 12 uplift projects worth Rs187bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared 12 development projects worth Rs187 billion out of... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan CM reviews progress on 77 initiatives, 70 projects LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a seven-hour long meeting in P&D Department to review... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Pakistan elected to IAEA’s Board of Governors ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected as Member of International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Sports PCB issues revised schedule of Pak-England Test series LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday announced the revised schedule of the three ICC World Test... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Sports PCB-HEC inter-varsity tournament 2024 to start in October LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) is all set to... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan PFA shuts down 10 food points on Motorway LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) carried out an inspection of food points along the Motorway from Lahore to... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Three election officials suspended ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, Friday, suspended three officers over ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
World Mamata blames dam release for flooding KOLKATA: A top politician in eastern India on Friday blamed authorities in a neighbouring state for causing a... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
World Trump says Jews will be partly to blame if he loses election WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that Jewish-American voters would be... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Print Lahore rally: PTI granted conditional permission LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has permitted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a public... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:29am
World Trump says Fed’s rate cut was ‘political move’ WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday the US Federal Reserve’s decision to... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan MDCAT exam: UHS dispatches exam papers to cities tomorrow LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has finalized all the arrangements for the Medical and Dental ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan 6 soldiers martyred, 12 terrorists killed in Waziristan ISLAMABAD: As many as 12 terrorists were killed in two separate operations by security forces in North and South... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Print Justice Aminuddin nominated as committee member ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa nominated Justice Aminuddin Khan, who is at No 4 in seniority list of the... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 09:33am
Print All 80 ex-PTI MNAs declared part of SIC ISLAMABAD: A significant change has taken place in the composition of the National Assembly (NA), following a letter... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 09:35am
Print Weekly SPI inflation down 0.52pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended September 19, 2024, decreased by 0.52... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan Zardari signs off on Ord to kick off ‘judicial reforms’ ISLAMABAD: Hours after the federal cabinet’s approval, President Asif Ali Zardari, on Friday, signed the Supreme... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Print PM approves FBR’s home-grown makeover ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday approved the Federal Board of Revenue’s homegrown transformation... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 04:50pm
Business & Finance BD HC meets TDAP CE to enhance bilateral trade KARACHI: His Excellency Md Ruhul Alam Siddique, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Bangladesh, called on the... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Editorials Resistance to polio vaccination EDITORIAL: Despite regular immunisation campaigns polio remains a persistent challenge for Pakistan. So far this... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:09am
Editorials Constitutional Amendment: need for transparency EDITORIAL: With the government having, for now, backed down from its bid to pass the much-hyped constitutional... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:07am
Editorials POL price reduction and the feel-good factor EDITORIAL: Petrol price has been slashed by 10 rupees per litre, High Speed Diesel’s by 13.06 rupees per litre,... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:05am
Business & Finance Govt launches project to form 33 farmer enterprise groups LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a project worth Rs 6 billion to form 33 farmer enterprise groups... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Samsung launches digital wallets on online eStore KARACHI: Samsung in collaboration with Simpaisa has launched Digital Wallets option on Samsung’s official online... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Govt, SBP urged to take steps aimed at reviving industry KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Challenges facing solar industry highlighted LAHORE: Engr Syed Faizan Ali Shah, Member of the Prime Minister’s Pakistan Solarization Committee, highlighted key... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Tractor maker proves ‘application’ of SRO as mala fide of FBR LAHORE: A tractor manufacturer has proved that the entire exercise of issuance of SRO No. 563 (I)/2022 dated... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Print Chinese investment company to set up textile parks ISLAMABAD: The RUYI Group of China will establish textile parks of international standard in Pakistan. A memorandum... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 02:47pm
Print Bidding for PIACL to be held on Oct 1 ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission Board, on Friday, announced that it will hold bidding for the PIACL for 1st... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 09:32am
Print Aug FCA: KE seeks Re0.51 positive adjustment ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has sought positive adjustment of Re 0.51 per unit in Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for August... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 02:46pm
Print PM forms panel to shape policy guidelines on reform process ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a four-member committee on Regulatory Reforms (CCoRR) to... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 02:46pm
Print ECC grants conditional approval to sugar export to Tajikistan ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet granted conditional approval for export of... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 02:46pm
Print Good news on revised IPP deals in a few weeks: power minister Awais Minister for Power says deals with IPPs will not be revised unilaterally Updated 21 Sep, 2024 05:00pm
Pakistan IHC dismisses plea of Salman Akram of PTI ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Salman Akram Raja’s... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan IK does not enjoy public support in Punjab: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that the people of Punjab are sensible and pay attention to... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan LHC orders Ghulam Mohiuddin Dewan release LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday set aside the detention of PTI member Azad Kashmir Assembly Ghulam Mohiuddin... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:28am
Pakistan NA body for restoring past reputation of PTV ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting emphasised the need to... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan NHA directed to adopt hi-tech system ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Board of Investment and Privatisation, Abdul Aleem Khan chaired a... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:25am
Technology Far below global average: Pakistan vying to keep pace in global internet race: Speedtest.net ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is struggling to keep pace in the global internet race as the country’s average broadband ... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:24am
Business & Finance Customs reforms: FBR sets up four working groups ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted four working groups for reforms in the Pakistan ... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:39am
World Biden readies $375 million arms aid package for Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States is preparing a $375 million military aid package for Ukraine, breaking a months-long... Published 21 Sep, 2024 12:51am
World Pentagon chief voices concern over Israel-Lebanon escalation WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin voiced fresh concern on Friday over escalation between Israel and... Published 21 Sep, 2024 12:44am
Pakistan Lahore administration permits PTI to hold rally in Lahore at different venue The Lahore administration has permitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a rally in the provincial capital’s... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:49pm
World Biden says ‘working’ to get people back to homes on Israel-Lebanon border WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Friday he was working to allow people to return to their homes on the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:30pm
World At least four dead as Bangladesh troops open fire amid ethnic clash DHAKA: The Bangladeshi military said Friday troops opened fire after being shot at by a tribal group during ethnic... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:08pm
Markets Hacker uses Telegram chatbots to leak data of top Indian insurer Star Health WASHINGTON/BENGALURU: Stolen customer data including medical reports from India’s biggest health insurer, Star... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:25pm
Business & Finance Chinese investment company to set up textile parks in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Chinese investment company RUYI will set up textile parks in Pakistan and will invite around 100 Chinese... Published 20 Sep, 2024 09:25pm
Markets FTSE 100 drops over 1% on strong retail sales, rising pound pressure The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 stock index slipped on Friday, registering weekly declines, after hotter-than-expected... Published 20 Sep, 2024 09:18pm