Pakistan 30 militants killed in intelligence-based operations in KP: ISPR Security forces have killed 30 militants in three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a... Published 25 Jan, 2025 10:16pm
Pakistan Junaid Akbar replaces Ali Amin Gandapur as KP president of PTI PTI MNA Junaid Akbar has replaced Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as the party’s president in... Published 25 Jan, 2025 09:33pm
Sports Buttler, Carse lead England to 165-9 in second T20 against India CHENNAI: Attacking knocks by skipper Jos Buttler and Brydon Carse helped England reach 165-9 against India in the... Published 25 Jan, 2025 09:31pm
Pakistan Pakistani survivors of Dakhla boat incident to be repatriated: FO The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that Pakistan is coordinating the repatriation of twenty-two... Published 25 Jan, 2025 09:16pm
World Zelensky offers Ukrainian coal to ease energy crisis in Transnistria KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Ukraine was prepared to send coal to fuel a major power plant... Published 25 Jan, 2025 08:08pm
Business & Finance ECC approves revision to gas tariff for industry, rejects hike for domestic sector Instructs Petroleum Division to take necessary measures to impose grid transition levy on captive power plants to enhance energy sector efficiency Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:37pm
World Israel warns Lebanese against returning to area at border BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli army on Saturday warned residents of dozens of Lebanese villages near the... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:11pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs200 in Pakistan After hitting a record high in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday in line with their... Published 25 Jan, 2025 05:25pm
Sports Brignone wins Garmisch downhill, Vonn out of luck GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN: Italian Federica Brignone won the women’s World Cup downhill at Garmisch-Partenkirchen on... Published 25 Jan, 2025 05:03pm
Sports Keys stuns Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open MELBOURNE: Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win... Published 25 Jan, 2025 05:00pm
World Greek lawmakers fail to elect new president in first round of voting ATHENS: Greek lawmakers failed to elect a new president in a first round of voting on Saturday. A majority of 200... Published 25 Jan, 2025 04:01pm
Pakistan 4 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Khyber District: ISPR Security forces killed four terrorists and injured two in an intelligence based operation on Saturday in general... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 05:58pm
Pakistan Naqvi assures resolution of US companies issues Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured to resolve issues of US companies operating in Pakistan on a... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 05:59pm
World Yemen’s Houthis release 153 prisoners with support from ICRC CAIRO: Around 153 prisoners were released by Yemen’s Houthis on Saturday with support from the International... Published 25 Jan, 2025 02:04pm
World Ukraine’s military says it shot down 46 drones in overnight Russian attack KYIV: Ukraine’s military said on Saturday that Russia launched 61 drones and two missiles at the country in an... Published 25 Jan, 2025 02:01pm
World Hamas frees four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza Israel to free 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:41pm
Sports PCB releases New Zealand, South Africa tri-nation series schedule First match to be held on February 8 in Lahore Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:02pm
World South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Monday SEOUL: South Korea will release by Monday a preliminary report on the Dec. 29 Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179... Published 25 Jan, 2025 12:16pm
Sports Jannik Sinner: no.1 who defied doping case to dominate men’s tennis MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner’s reserved public persona belies a mature and steely 23-year-old who has shown supreme... Published 25 Jan, 2025 12:12pm
Sports Unfulfilled talent Zverev on brink of Grand Slam breakthrough MELBOURNE: Alexander Zverev has been trying for a decade to win a Grand Slam and has overcome an array of challenges... Published 25 Jan, 2025 12:08pm
World US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt arms WASHINGTON: The United States, the world’s biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:01pm
World Trump administration directs US agencies to start firing diversity staff WASHINGTON: The administration of President Donald Trump on Friday directed federal agencies to start terminating... Published 25 Jan, 2025 11:05am
World Israel says UN Palestinian agency must leave Jerusalem by Jan. 30 UNITED NATIONS: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees must end operations and leave all its premises in Jerusalem... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:10pm
World US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host as Pentagon chief WASHINGTON: The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday,... Published 25 Jan, 2025 10:52am
Sports West Indies earn slender lead over Pakistan after Noman Ali hat trick MULTAN: The West Indies gained a slender nine-run lead over Pakistan Saturday as spinners dominated the opening day... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 05:46pm
World Mexico ready to work with US to receive its deported citizens: foreign ministry MEXICO CITY: Mexico is ready to work with Washington as the administration of President Donald Trump deports Mexican... Published 25 Jan, 2025 10:42am
Editorials Curtains for Utility Stores EDITORIAL: The government’s decision to shutter the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is a commendable move that... Published 25 Jan, 2025 07:02am
Editorials Drought-like situation EDITORIAL: The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD’s) warning of a drought-like situation in most parts of... Published 25 Jan, 2025 07:01am
Pakistan Aafia’s clemency plea rejected by Biden, IHC told ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was apprised that Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s clemency plea has been rejected by... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:51am
Pakistan Continuing private practice: Action against 12 doctors proceeded LAHORE: The Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department has initiated action under the PEEDA Act against... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:48am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 24, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (January 25, 2025)... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan PPP CEC voices its concerns over Kurram law & order ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) expressed serious concerns over the tense ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Special arrangements taken: 26th Amendment: SC set to hear pleas on 27th ISLAMABAD: Special arrangements in the Supreme Court building have been taken for the hearing of petitions against... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:36am
Pakistan Cell phone smuggling: 5 PIA crew members caught KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Preventive Multan has intercepted five Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Govt to equip youths with modern skills: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the government is committed to equip the youth with... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan PTI’s Junaid Akbar made PAC chairman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Junaid Akbar was elected chairman of the... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Punjab CM approves ‘Nighaban Ramazan Package’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif decided in-principle to provide “Nighaban Ramazan Package” to... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan 40pc of population suffering from malnutrition: experts FAISALABAD: It is a matter of grave concern that 40 percent of the population was suffering from malnutrition.... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:34am
Pakistan PPP not consulted on PECA Bill: Governor Punjab LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has called for promoting sports activities in educational... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Sports Pakistan squad for ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 finalised LAHORE: The national selection committee is learnt to have finalized Pakistan’s squad for the 2025 Champions ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan DG IT Asfand Yar assigned additional charge by PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assigned the additional charge of the post of Member IT, Information... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan KP sets target of over Rs1trn for uplift portfolio PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has set target to jack up the volume of its development portfolio to... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:31am
Business & Finance PVMA urges SBP to lower interest rate to boost economy KARACHI: Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has urged the State... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Senate panel demands transparency in PR recruitment ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Friday, while calling for making recruitment process transparent and fair in... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan SC additional registrar challenges ICA ISLAMABAD: Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas, on Friday, challenged the intra court appeal (ICA), which will... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Two terror leaders surrender in Quetta QUETTA: Two most wanted terrorist commanders, Najeebullah alias Darwaish and Abdul Rasheed alias Kamash, have... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly demands federal govt end gas load-shedding KARACHI: In a unified voice, the Sindh Assembly on Friday called on the federal government to immediately end gas... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Google, Punjab govt partner on digital transformation of education KARACHI: This International Education Day at British Educational Training and Technology Show (BETT UK 2025), Google... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
World Children's suffering a 'black mark': At UN, Pakistan pushes for Israel’s accountability for ‘heinous’ crimes in Gaza UNITED NATIONS: A top Pakistani diplomat has called for Israel to be held accountable for the crimes committed ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Sports Pakistan end ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup drive on winning note LAHORE: Pakistan finished their run at the second edition of the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup with a 52-run win... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:28am
Business & Finance Envoy to KSA identifies key sectors for economic collaboration LAHORE: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq has identified key sectors offering significant... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan PCP renews SKMT’s NPO certification LAHORE: After a rigorous four-month evaluation, culminating in a comprehensive two-day physical evaluation review,... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Urs of Shahbaz Qalandar: DC Hyderabad reviews arrangements HYDERABAD: To ensure seamless and secure arrangements for the upcoming 773rd Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan KP govt includes life insurance in Sehat Card Plus scheme PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has decided to introduce another revolutionary step towards... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Minister says need to start crash programme to promote literacy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has stressed the need to... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Nadeem Javaid takes charge as PIDE VC for five-year term ISLAMABAD: The new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Dr Nadeem Javaid... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan SAU enhancing efforts to address critical agri challenges HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam is enhancing its efforts to address critical agricultural... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Customs’ raid in Sukkur: Massive counterfeit cigarette-making operation uncovered KARACHI: The Anti Smuggling Sukkur Team of Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Hyderabad conducted a significant ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Print Extradition of Malik Riaz from UAE: Govt to pursue legal process: Asif ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Friday, while slamming prevailing dual standards in... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 08:55am
Pakistan Human trafficking syndicates: Special task force formed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared the establishment of a special task force on Friday aimed at... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Print PTI boycotts fourth round of talks with govt ISLAMABAD: Despite repeated requests by the ruling coalition, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday stuck to its... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:34am
Print PIA operates first international flight from NGIA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has achieved another milestone by operating its first international... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:32am
Print Taxable products’ supply: GST-registered entities must file monthly stock returns: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all sales tax registered commercial importers,... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 08:54am
Print Banks & DFIs: SBP revises DFSs of all RCOA returns KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced revisions in Data File Structures (DFSs) under... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:31am
Print Raiser-Musadik talks: Energy, economic challenges figure atop ISLAMABAD: Dr Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Water Resources met Friday with Martin Raiser, World Bank’s Vice... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 03:26pm
Pakistan Joint session approves 4 bills amid PTI protest ISLAMABAD: The joint-sitting of the Parliament, Friday, passed four bills including “The Import and Export... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan PPP made key amendments to PECA bill before passage: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Friday said the final proposed draft of... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Print Controversial PECA Bill lands in upper house ISLAMABAD: A day after its passage from the National Assembly, the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 02:40pm
Business & Finance Distribution transformers: Awais seeks World Bank funding for smart meters ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has urged the World Bank to provide funds and... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Print Gas supply invoices: SNGPL-NPPMCL row lands at PMO ISLAMABAD: The dispute between Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and National Power Parks and Management... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 02:31pm
Print Consumers overcharged by Discos & KE: Nepra detects contradictions in data Observes that the number of consumers adjusted does not match the number of affected consumers Updated 25 Jan, 2025 02:43pm
Print Credit to private sector hits Rs1.4trn mark KARACHI: Credit to the private sector has surged significantly, reaching Rs 1.4 trillion mark during the current... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 02:46pm
Print Aurangzeb meets Group CE SCB DAVOS: On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the Federal Minister for Finance and... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 02:40pm
Business & Finance FBR field formations: Waiver on 60pc vacant post cuts proposed to rightsizing panel ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Friday, proposed to the “Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing of the... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Business & Finance Dar reviews roadmap to enhance trade, economic ties with Turkiye ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Business & Finance OCAC asks govt to revise OMCs’ margin ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) asked the federal government to revise Oil Marketing Companies... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Business & Finance Beijing AI Force Tech to invest in e-agriculture, e-SWM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s visit to China starts bearing fruit and its benefits came to... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Business & Finance CMOs miss most of KPIs amid deteriorating telecom services ISLAMABAD: Amid deteriorating telecom services in the country, the cellular mobile operators (CMOs) missed most of... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Business & Finance PCDMA chief seeks cut in policy rate to single-digit KARACHI: Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) Chairman Salim Valimohammad has urged the... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Markets KE organises over 40 ‘Customer Facilitation Camps’ since Jan KARACHI: Karachi-Electric (KE) has organised more than 40 Customer Facilitation Camps since the beginning of January... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 0.77pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended January 23, 2025, decreased by 0.77... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Business & Finance Europe needs to take page out of US book: IMF DAVOS, (Switzerland): With the European economy lagging behind the United States, the head of the International... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Markets Commercial banks borrow Rs9.61 trillion from SBP for 7 days Commercial banks have borrowed Rs9.61 trillion from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) at an interest rate of 13.04%... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:43am
Technology Meta plans to invest $60bn or more in AI this year SAN FRANCISCO: Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Friday said the tech giant plans to invest at least $60... Published 25 Jan, 2025 01:32am
World US arms exports hit record in 2024 on Ukraine-related demand U.S. military equipment sales to foreign governments in 2024 surged 29% to a record $318.7 billion, the State... Published 25 Jan, 2025 01:19am
World Israeli drone strike kills two in major ongoing West Bank operation RAMALLAH: An Israeli drone strike on a vehicle near the West Bank town of Qabatiya killed two people, the... Published 25 Jan, 2025 01:13am
World US military aircraft deport migrants, as Pentagon readies more troops for border WASHINGTON: U.S. military C-17 aircraft began flying out migrants on orders from President Donald Trump on Friday,... Published 24 Jan, 2025 11:06pm
World Putin says he and Trump should meet to discuss Ukraine, energy prices US President Donald Trump has also said that he wants to meet Russian President and that he seeks an early end to Russia-Ukraine conflict Published 24 Jan, 2025 10:27pm
World Fed to hold rates steady at an unsteady moment WASHINGTON: US Federal Reserve policymakers meeting next week are expected to keep interest rates on hold but the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:45pm
Sports Pakistan’s Saim, Shaheen, Haris among ICC Men’s ODI Team of Year for 2024 Three Pakistan cricket stars Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf were named in the International Cricket... Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:29pm
Markets S&P 500, Nasdaq flat as investors assess economic data; Boeing slips The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq struggled for direction on Friday, as investors avoided big bets and... Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:13pm
World Hamas names four Israeli female soldiers to be released in hostage deal Hamas on Friday announced the names of four Israeli women soldiers to be released in exchange for Palestinian... Published 24 Jan, 2025 09:05pm
Pakistan MNA Junaid Akbar unanimously elected PAC chairman Member of National Assembly (MNA) Junaid Akbar was elected unopposed as chairman of the Public Accounts Committee... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:08pm
World ‘Canada is not for sale’ hat goes viral after Trump threats Donald Trump’s verbal threats towards Canada are paying off for one entrepreneur, after the new U.S. president’s... Published 24 Jan, 2025 07:41pm
World Russia says it sees no signs that Ukraine and the West are ready for peace talks despite all statements MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in remarks published on Friday that he saw no objective signs... Published 24 Jan, 2025 07:23pm
Markets Pakistan, World Bank agree to expedite implementation of Dasu Hydropower Project Power minister seeks funds, investment for installation of smart metres at distribution level transformers Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:25pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG little changed on ample stocks, mild weather KUALA LUMPUR: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were little changed this week, as ample inventories and... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:25pm
Markets Oil boosts Abu Dhabi, Dubai falls Abu Dhabi index closed higher on Friday, in line with oil prices after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping... Published 24 Jan, 2025 05:44pm
Markets India’s FX reserves hit near 11-month low as rupee slide continues to weigh BENGALURU: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell to a near 11-month low of $623.98 billion as of Jan. 17, extending... Published 24 Jan, 2025 05:40pm
Pakistan Pakistani journalism body criticises new law regulating social media ISLAMABAD: A new law in Pakistan aimed at regulating social media content has angered journalism groups and rights... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:05pm