Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 23, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (November 24, 2024)... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Punjab minister steps up criticism of Gandapur LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Saturday that the fire in Parachinar has now spread to the... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Claims of juvenility: LHC says trial court should rely on medical reports LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that a trial court should rely on medical reports to declare an accused... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Kyrgyzstan govt announces incentives to support foreign medical graduates ISLAMABAD: The Kyrgyzstan government has announced a series of incentives aimed at supporting foreign medical... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Imposition of Section 144 challenged LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court against the imposition of section 144 and the closures of... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Pre-arrest bails of IK’s sisters extended LAHORE: An antiterrorism court on Saturday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan ‘Fake’ certification for dialysis machines: Rs20m penalty imposed on pharma co ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has referred a sensitive case to the Federal Investigation... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan IBA-CED celebrates GEW KARACHI: IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CED) marked Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan JI concerned over law, order situation HYDERABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan 264 compete in 30th ‘Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship’ KARACHI: The Karachi Women’s Swimming Association (KWSA) Saturday kicked off the 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan ‘Guns & More’ flagship store at Expo Centre inaugurated KARACHI: Lt Gen Muhammad Chiragh Haider, HI(M) (R), Secretary of Defense Production, inaugurated “Guns &... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Sindh plans to set up industrial enclave near Hyderabad KARACHI: Sindh government is planning to construct a new industrial enclave on 500 acres of land located next to the... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan B’tan govt imposes Sec 144 amid PTI’s protest QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 in the province, which banned protests, rallies, and... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Sindh: Dry weather forecast KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted dry weather in most districts of the Sindh ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Naqvi visits Islamabad Police Lines, reviews security arrangements ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday asked city police to take strict action against those who... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Pakistan issues visas to 87 Indian Hindu pilgrims ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi has issued visas to 87 Indian Hindu pilgrims, to visit ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World Turkiye replaces pro-Kurdish mayors with state officials ANKARA: Turkiye stripped two elected pro-Kurdish mayors of their posts in eastern cities on Friday, for convictions... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World ICC warrants are binding, EU’s Borrell says NICOSIA: European Union governments cannot pick and choose whether to execute arrest warrants issued by the... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World Trump names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary,... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World Powerful Israeli airstrike in central Beirut kills 15 BEIRUT, (Lebanon): Lebanon said an Israeli air strike in the heart of Beirut that brought down a residential ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World Putin signs law forgiving debt arrears for new Russian recruits for Ukraine war MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Saturday on debt forgiveness for new army recruits signing... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World Rich countries boost COP29 climate finance offer as developing nations seethe BAKU: The European Union, US and other wealthy countries at the COP29 summit have agreed to raise their offer of... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Webinar on ‘Roshan Digital Account’ for Pakistani diaspora in Canada OTTAWA: The Pakistan High Commission, Ottawa in collaboration with the Bank of Punjab and State Bank of Pakistan... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan 34 vehicles taken away in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Despite heavy security arrangements in the city, auto thieves stole several vehicles and armed robbers... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Cop among 2 killed in Bajaur BAJAUR: Two people including a policeman were killed in two separate bomb blasts in Tehsil Mamond of Bajaur District... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan KP govt reviews security in Kurram PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur chaired an important video link meeting, here on... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Zardari pays tribute to security forces ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for the operation against the militants in... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print No compromise on water, says Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that not even a drop of province’s water share will be given to... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Court allows early hearing of IK’s bail pleas LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday allowed an application for early hearing of post-arrest bail petitions ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Over 18 killed in fresh Kurram violence ISLAMABAD: Over 18 people were killed and more than 25 injured as a result of fresh violence in restive Kurram... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan 2 separate actions: Militants killed, injured in KP: ISPR RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed three militants while three others injured in two separate engagements in... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan PTI protest: terror attack warning issued by govt ISLAMABAD: The National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has issued a threat alert about possible terrorist... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan PTI committee stands firm ISLAMABAD: The political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vowed on Saturday to proceed with the party’s... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Business & Finance Prices of kitchen items show an upward trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of majority of essential kitchen items witnessed an upward trend during the week past as... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Editorials Selling gas to third parties EDITORIAL: Whatever the pros and cons of the Petroleum Division’s decision to sell 35 percent of future gas... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Editorials Climate action without debt traps EDITORIAL: The tensions and disagreements that emerged during the climate finance summit of the 2024 UN Climate... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print Amount worked out by FTO is Rs292.549bn: DGI&I IR probe confirms Rs380m GST fraud ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue has investigated three similar... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print ‘Petrochemical import halt sparks industry crisis’: FPCCI KARACHI: The President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh has... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print PTI protest, sit-in: Security level elevated to maximum alert in Capital ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday implemented stringent security measures and transportation restrictions in... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print Naqvi tells Gohar: ‘No sit-ins, processions or rallies after IHC’s order’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print No negotiations or talks with PTI at any level, says Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Ataullah Tarar... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print NIRC, labour courts must speed up case disposal: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said that serious efforts be made by the Labour Courts, Labour Appellate Tribunals and... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print Aleem apprised of challenges facing SEZs ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print SNGPL’s unaudited accounts for 3Q2023: Rs135.67bn GIDC recovery raises serious questions ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas pipelines Limited’s declaration of Rs135,673,877 as recoverable Gas Infrastructure... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print FBR seeks compulsory retirement regime to clear ‘dead wood’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Langrial has urged the Establishment Division to bring... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print Country’s economic indicators improving, says Punjab Governor LAHORE: Terming the continuity of policies critical for the development of the country’s economy, Governor Punjab... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World COP29 agrees deal to kick-start global carbon credit trading BAKU: Countries agreed a deal at the COP29 climate conference on Saturday on rules for a global market to buy and... Published 23 Nov, 2024 11:10pm
Pakistan Security forces kill three militants in two operations in KP Security forces on Saturday killed three militants in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.... Published 23 Nov, 2024 10:20pm
World Russian strikes have damaged 321 Ukrainian port infrastructure facilities: Zelenskiy KYIV: Russian drone and missile attacks have damaged 321 Ukrainian port infrastructure facilities since July last... Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:21pm
Sports Inter smash Verona to take Serie A lead VERONA: Inter Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after a first-half blitz led to the Italian champions sweeping... Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:17pm
Sports Berrettini gives Italy edge on Australia in Davis Cup semis MÁLAGA: Matteo Berrettini helped defending Davis Cup champions Italy put one foot in the final with a 6-7 (6/8),... Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:13pm
World US says committed to ‘diplomatic resolution’ in Lebanon WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed that the United States was dedicated to a diplomatic resolution... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:58pm
Life & Style Caravaggio portrait goes on public display for the first time in Rome ROME: A portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio held in a private collection since it was discovered more than 60... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:35pm
Life & Style ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ kick off strong in box-office battle LOS ANGELES: Musical adaptation ‘Wicked’ and action epic “Gladiator II” generated a combined $25.7 million from... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:16pm
World Turkiye’s Erdogan hails ‘courageous’ ICC warrants for Israeli leaders ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday praised the “courageous decision” of the... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:07pm
Sports Ancelotti says ‘ugly’ to speculate about Mbappe mental health MÁLAGA: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday it was “ugly” to speculate about the mental health of... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:04pm
Pakistan NACTA warns terrorists could target PTI’s protest on Nov 24 National Counter-Terrorism Authority says banned militant outfit TTP planning attacks during the PTI protest in Islamabad Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:26pm
World Ukraine has lost over 40% of Russia’s Kursk region to counter-attacks: senior Kyiv military source KYIV: Ukraine has lost over 40% of the territory in Russia’s Kursk region that it rapidly seized in a surprise... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:19pm
World Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza over 48 hours, damage hospital in north: Palestinian medics CAIRO: Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 120 Palestinians over the last 48 hours... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:21pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 44,176 GAZA CITY: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Saturday that at least 44,176 people have been killed in... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:21pm
Pakistan Duty-bound to implement IHC order, will not allow sit-in or gathering: Mohsin Naqvi Meets Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Barrister Gohar Ali Khan Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:27pm
World Indian man awakes on funeral pyre JAIPUR: An Indian man awoke on a funeral pyre moments before it was to be set on fire after a doctor skipped a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:40pm
World NATO chief discusses ‘global security’ with Trump BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the “global security... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:24pm
World IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout on... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:16pm
World Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion BAKU: The European Union, United States and other wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit have agreed to raise... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:07pm
Sports Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction RIYADH: Saudi Arabia hosts this year’s Indian Premier League player auction in a partnership between a... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:38pm
World Russia’s claim of emissions in annexed Ukraine regions draws protests at COP29 BAKU: Russia has included the territories it occupies in Ukraine in its recent greenhouse gas inventory report to... Published 23 Nov, 2024 10:49am
World Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut, security sources say BEIRUT: A powerful Israeli airstrike targeted central Beirut on Saturday, security sources said, shaking the... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
World Adani CFO defends against US charges, says linked to one business contract NEW DELHI: A US bribery indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is linked to one contract of Adani Green... Published 23 Nov, 2024 10:36am
Sports Jaiswal slams unbeaten 90 as India seize control against Australia PERTH: Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a composed unbeaten 90 and KL Rahul a stylish 62 Saturday as India built an ominous... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:06pm
Pakistan 10Pearls launches first AI-driven internship programme KARACHI: 10Pearls has introduced 10Pearls Shine, Pakistan's first fully remote, AI-driven internship programme.... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan Adviser says Bushra's statement taken ‘out of context’ PESHAWAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information and Public Relations Barrister Dr Saif has... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Ahsan briefed on improving port efficiency ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Sports Azhar Ali appointed PCB’s head of Youth Development LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Head of Youth... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Pakistan Bushra blamed for putting foreign policy at risk LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Bushra Bibi made the disgraceful statement about... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan Call to develop agri on modern lines to enhance production FAISALABAD: It is imperative to develop the agriculture on modern lines to increase per acre production in order to... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Pakistan Health, education system in Sindh far ahead of Punjab: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Friday that health and education system in Sindh province... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan IPP forms 31-member CEC for restructuring LAHORE: The restructuring process of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) is progressing, with Party President and... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Pakistan Japan Fest 2024 held at Arts Council KARACHI: The Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP), Pakistan... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Moot urges US to expand ties with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Participants at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)’s roundtable on “Pak-US Relations”... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:13am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 22, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 23, 2024)... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Seven terrorists killed in Balochistan, KP IBOs RAWALPINDI: Security forces personnel killed seven militants in several operations in different cities of ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan JI for organising a ‘grand jirga’ to help resolve Parachinar issue KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Amir Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has proposed constitution of a ‘grand... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan PPRA Rules: Punjab govt has acceded to APNS request to withdraw amendment: Azma LAHORE: Azma Bukhari, Minister of Information, Punjab in a meeting with APNS executive committee announced that the... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan PM constitutes body to address PPP’s concerns ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday formed a committee to address the concerns of Pakistan People’s... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Gandapur declared proclaimed offender ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Friday, declared Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan PBC, SCBA condemn killing of over 40 travellers in Kurram ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and Supreme Court Bar Association condemned the brutal attack and firing on... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Contempt of court case: IHC accepts apology of Adiala jailer ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, accepted unconditional apology of Adiala Jail Superintendent in a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Punjab govt intensifies efforts to combat smog LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified its efforts to combat smog through a large-scale crackdown, following... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan UHS launches ‘Pyari Beti’ portal, helpline for adolescent girls LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has launched an online portal titled “Pyari Beti” and helpline ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Murad intensifies efforts against poliovirus resurgence KARACHI: The Polio Oversight Board (POB), the highest decision-making body of the Global Polio Eradication ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Preparations begin to reclaim occupied lands of transport dept KARACHI: The Sindh government has begun preparations to reclaim the lands belonging to the transport department. It... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan FPCCI expresses grief over terrorist attacks in Balochistan KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI and Nasir Khan, VP FPCCI, (Balochistan) have expressed their profound... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan ‘Retired judges in ETs’: Plea referred to LHC CJ for disposal by larger bench LAHORE: Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday referred a petition to Chief Justice for... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan PTI’s politics sinking: Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lamented on Friday that politics has stooped to its “ugliest low” after... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan NA body told: ‘Public Grievances Management Policy’ approved to resolve complaints of overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Thousands protest against deadly Kurram attack PESHAWAR: Thousands of people took to the streets in various cities of country on Friday, AFP correspondents said, a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Naqvi issues stern warning to PTI ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday issued a stern warning to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Restoration of Kachhi Canal inaugurated: Venom against KSA unforgivable crime: PM TAUNSA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, recounting Saudi Arabia’s unconditional financial and diplomatic... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
World COP29 summit overruns as $250bn draft deal stalls BAKU: The COP29 climate summit ran into overtime on Friday, after a draft deal that proposed developed nations take... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am