Pakistan Pakistan Banks’ Association CEO pays rich tribute to Arshad A. Zuberi Muneer Kamal, CEO and Secretary General of Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), termed the demise of Arshad A. Zuberi,... Published about 4 hours ago
Life & Style ‘Mufasa’ roars to top of North America box office LOS ANGELES: Disney’s animated drama “Mufasa: The Lion King” reigned over North America’s box office this weekend,... Published about 4 hours ago
World Top US Republican eyes swift passage of Trump priority mega-bill WASHINGTON: The speaker of the US House said Sunday he was pushing an “aggressive” timeframe for getting a... Published about 5 hours ago
World Syria monitor reports blasts at arms depots near Damascus Syria: A Syria war monitor said explosions on Sunday rocked an area near Damascus housing weapons depots used by the... Published about 5 hours ago
World UK airports reopen runways after snow disruption LONDON: Airports in England reopened Sunday after heavy snow across large parts of England forced runway closures.... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Uzbekistan plans to launch direct flight to Karachi: ambassador Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan Alisher Tukhtaev has said that the Uzbek government plans to introduce a new... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets In meeting with UAE president, PM Shehbaz underscores readiness to expand cooperation in multiple sectors Both leaders discuss economic collaboration, regional stability, climate change, and promotion of mutual interests on global stage, Prime Minister's Office says Updated about 6 hours ago
World Syrian ministers urge lifting of US sanctions in first visit to Doha DOHA: Ministers from Syria’s transitional government urged the United States to lift its sanctions on Damascus... Updated about 5 hours ago
Markets Saudi bourse falls on profit taking; Egypt extends gains Saudi Arabia’s stock market closed lower on Sunday, ending five sessions of gains as investors booked profits, while... Published about 8 hours ago
Technology Elon Musk says ‘waiting for approval from the government’ to launch Starlink in Pakistan Tech billionaire Elon Musk confirmed on Saturday that Starlink had applied to launch internet services in Pakistan... Updated about 7 hours ago
Sports Comeback king Muller wins Hong Kong Open to end Nishikori fairytale HONG KONG: France’s Alexandre Muller lifted his first ATP Tour title by beating Kei Nishikori 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the... Published about 10 hours ago
Sports Gauff beats Swiatek to inspire team USA to United Cup triumph SYDNEY: Coco Gauff roared past Iga Swiatek to inspire team USA Sunday before Taylor Fritz sealed the United Cup... Published about 10 hours ago
World Russia says Ukraine launches ‘counterattack’ in Kursk region MOSCOW: Russia said Sunday that Ukraine had launched a “counterattack” in the western border region of Kursk, where... Updated about 6 hours ago
Sports Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test CAPE TOWN: Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a... Updated about 6 hours ago
World Gaza rescuers say 23 killed in Israeli strikes GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory had killed at... Updated about 5 hours ago
Sports Saim Ayub to travel to London for treatment: PCB Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub will travel to London for “immediate treatment” for his ankle injury, the cricket... Updated about 7 hours ago
Pakistan Right to Self-Determination Day: President, PM affirm Pakistan’s support for Kashmiri people Asif Ali Zardari says Pakistan to continue political, and diplomatic support to Kashmiris Updated about 6 hours ago
Sports Sialkot win first Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title after 16 years Successfully chased down a target of 173 runs on the last wicket Updated about 7 hours ago
World Indian forces clash with Maoist rebels, five dead NEW DELHI: Indian security forces on Sunday battled with Maoist rebels in their forested heartland, police said,... Updated about 7 hours ago
World Former Greek PM Costas Simitis dies aged 88 ATHENS: Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis died Sunday at the age of 88, state-run Ertnews reported. Simitis... Published about 15 hours ago
World Bird flu outbreaks strike Japan farms TOKYO: Japanese authorities began culling some 50,000 chickens Sunday after a bird flu outbreak at a farm in the... Published about 15 hours ago
Business & Finance Fed’s Kugler, Daly say job not done on inflation Two Federal Reserve policymakers on Saturday said they feel the U.S. central bank’s job on taming inflation is not... Published about 15 hours ago
World Zelenskiy reports heavy Russian, North Korean troop losses in Russia’s Kursk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russian and North Korean forces suffered heavy losses... Updated about 8 hours ago
World World’s oldest person dies at 116 in Japan TOKYO: The world’s oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died at the age of 116, the city of Ashiya where... Published about 15 hours ago
Sports Erling Haaland doubles up in Man City stroll as Spurs fume LONDON: Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City pummelled West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday... Published about 15 hours ago
World Drone kills reporter in east Ukraine: Russian newspaper MOSCOW: Russia’s Izvestia newspaper said Saturday that a Ukrainian “kamikaze” drone killed one of its reporters as... Published about 15 hours ago
Life & Style Hollywood A-listers set to shine at Golden Globes LOS ANGELES: Hollywood’s best and brightest from film and television will hit the red carpet Sunday for the Golden... Published about 16 hours ago
World Antony Blinken wades into political crisis with stop in South Korea SEOUL: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives late Sunday in crisis-riven South Korea where he will seek... Updated about 5 hours ago
World Israel military says missile from Yemen intercepted OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Sunday it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, the latest in a... Published about 16 hours ago
Business & Finance China’s central bank vows ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy BEIJING: China’s central bank has outlined a “moderately loose” monetary plan aimed at boosting domestic demand to... Published about 16 hours ago
Sports Crowds, cracking cricket: Five talking points from Australia v India SYDNEY: Australia completed a six-wicket win in Sydney to clinch the fifth Test against India and the series 3-1 on... Published about 16 hours ago
Sports Frustrated Bumrah says India will benefit from Australia defeat SYDNEY: Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah said it was frustrating that he missed the crunch finale to their Test... Published about 16 hours ago
Life & Style Buyer splashes out $1.3m for Tokyo new year tuna TOKYO: The top bidder at a Tokyo fish market said they paid $1.3 million for a tuna on Sunday, the second highest... Published about 17 hours ago
Sports Matt Henry, Young power New Zealand to nine-wicket ODI win over Sri Lanka WELLINGTON: Matt Henry claimed four wickets and Will Young scored an unbeaten 90 Sunday as New Zealand coasted to a... Published about 17 hours ago
Sports Cummins lauds ‘special’ Australia team after India series win SYDNEY: Australia skipper Pat Cummins lauded his “special” tight-knit team Sunday after they snapped a decade-long... Published about 17 hours ago
Sports Hideki Matsuyama holds 1-shot edge on Collin Morikawa at The Sentry Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama shot an 11-under-par 62 to maintain the lead through three rounds of The Sentry in what... Published about 17 hours ago
World Malaysia turns back boats carrying 300 Myanmar migrants KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s coast guard escorted away from its waters two boats carrying almost 300 undocumented... Published about 17 hours ago
Sports Australia beat India by six wickets to win series 3-1 SYDNEY: Australia held their nerve to chase down their victory target of 162 after lunch on the third day of the... Published about 17 hours ago
World South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms SEOUL: Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday to rally for and against arresting impeached President Yoon... Published about 17 hours ago
Markets Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector keeps growing solidly in December, PMI shows Strong demand drove growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business sector in December, albeit at a slightly slower pace... Published about 17 hours ago
World Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Trump at his Florida resort WEST PALM BEACH: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on... Published about 17 hours ago
Sports Clara Tauson wins Auckland title after Osaka retires injured AUCKLAND: Naomi Osaka’s quest for a first title in four years ended in heartbreak as the former world number one... Published about 18 hours ago
World Russia vows response after it says ATACMS missiles targeted Belgorod MOSCOW: Russia vowed on Saturday to retaliate after it accused Ukraine of firing US-supplied ATACMS missiles at the... Published a day ago
World 39 bell tolls begin final national sendoff for Jimmy Carter PLAINS: Mourners began paying their respects to Jimmy Carter on Saturday, as a carefully choreographed six-day... Published a day ago
World Gaza rescuers say 31 killed in Israeli strikes GAZA STRIP: Rescuers in Gaza said on Saturday that Israeli strikes across the Palestinian territory killed more than... Published a day ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 04, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (January 05, 2025)... Published a day ago
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published a day ago
Pakistan Kashmiris to observe ‘Right to Self-DeterminationDay’ today ISLAMABAD: The Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and world over will observe the Right to... Published a day ago
Pakistan Performance of maritime organisations discussed KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, spearheaded a Performance Review Meeting... Published a day ago
Pakistan ‘Work on Pakistan’s first autism school is progressing fast’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on World Braille Day said, “Braille presses... Published a day ago
Pakistan PM calls for grant of right to self-determination to people of J&K ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said it was time for the international community, including the United... Published a day ago
Sports Pak Shaheens squad announced for warm-up match against West Indies LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 14-member Pakistan Shaheens squad to face the touring West... Published a day ago
Pakistan 97th birth anniversary of ZAB today LARKANA: Workers of Pakistan Peoples Party and local leaders of Larkana will be celebrating the 97th birthday... Published a day ago
Pakistan Mangi Dam to be completed in two years QUETTA: Secretary Public Health Engineering Department Balochistan Imran Gichki has said that the Mangi Dam project... Published a day ago
Pakistan FDA launches crackdown on illegal housing schemes FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) launched a massive crackdown against illegal housing schemes and... Published a day ago
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif Cancer Institute being completed in two phases LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the site of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer... Published a day ago
Pakistan Forest Dept Punjab launches operation against sand mafia LAHORE: The Forest Department Punjab has launched a grand operation against the sand mafia. Field staff from the... Published a day ago
Pakistan Average fertility rate in Punjab has declined: PBS LAHORE: The average fertility rate in Punjab has decreased from 3.7 children in 2017 to 3.5 in 2024 while the ... Published a day ago
Pakistan Post-arrest bail plea of Qureshi adjourned till 21st LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday adjourned the hearing of post-arrest bail petition of PTI vice chairman... Published a day ago
Life & Style Alhamra hosts classical music evening LAHORE: Alhamra Arts Council set the stage for a vibrant evening of classical music, celebrating the richness of... Published a day ago
Pakistan Lahore’s air pollution level increases LAHORE: Air pollution level on Saturday had been increased in the provincial capital once again. The average air... Published a day ago
Pakistan President reiterates his full political, diplomatic & moral support to people of Kashmir ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan will continue to extend its full political, diplomatic and moral... Published a day ago
Pakistan Islamabad: cases of house robberies, other crimes registered ISLAMABAD: The capital city is continuously witnessing the cases of house robberies, dacoity and carjacking as auto... Published a day ago
Pakistan NIFT CBA leaders express grief over death of Arshad Zuberi KARACHI: National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT) CBA Union President Farhan Ahmed and Secretary... Published a day ago
Pakistan SAU VC approves scholarships for deserving students HYDERABAD: The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, Dr. Fateh Marri, has approved a... Published a day ago
Pakistan SAFWCO distributes ‘Emergency Tool Kits’ to villagers HYDERABAD: In a significant step towards reducing disaster risks, SAFWCO distributed “Emergency Tool Kits” to... Published a day ago
Pakistan Intense cold wave forecast: Karachi receives first winter shower KARACHI: The city of Karachi experienced its first rain of the winter season early Saturday morning, as drizzle and... Published a day ago
Print Quetta PA: Re-polling for PB-45 in 15 stations today QUETTA: Re-polling in 15 polling stations of Balochistan Assembly constituency PB-45 Quetta-VIII will be held today.... Updated about 17 hours ago
Print Rescue 1122: Sindh CM launches Rescue 1122’s new highway operations KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Saturday inaugurated Rescue 1122’s new highway operations, a... Updated about 17 hours ago
Print DC not authorised to seal petrol pumps: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has held that after the promulgation of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra)... Updated about 17 hours ago
Pakistan Five killed over old enmity in Peshawar PESHAWAR: At least five persons were killed and six other injured during shootout between two rival parties over old... Published a day ago
Pakistan Blast on bus kills six people, injures 30 in Turbat TURBAT: At least six people were killed and 30 others sustained injuries after a blast hits a bus carrying security... Published a day ago
Pakistan Zardari condemns attack ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the firing on the convoy of government vehicles in Bagan... Published a day ago
Business & Finance Smart Rental Index 2025: Dubai marks step towards regulating rental yields Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the Smart Rental Index 2025, marking a major step towards regulating and... Published a day ago
Editorials Reflecting on the 2004 tsunami EDITORIAL: Two decades after the 2004 tsunami devastated coastal communities across 14 countries and killed over... Published a day ago
Editorials Airstrikes in Afghanistan EDITORIAL: TTP’s expanding insurgency and the Afghan Taliban’s refusal to rein it in despite repeated requests... Published a day ago
Business & Finance ‘Mera Brand Pakistan’ set to boost economy: Motiwala KARACHI: Zubair Motiwala, Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has lauded the concept of... Published a day ago
Business & Finance EV sales hit record in UK but still behind target LONDON: The UK car industry sold a record number of all-electric vehicles in 2024 but still fell short of the... Published a day ago
Print Jan-Nov 2024: 28.43m mobile handsets locally manufactured/ assembled ISLAMABAD: The local manufacturing/ assembling plants manufactured/ assembled 28.43 million mobile handsets during... Updated about 18 hours ago
Print PTI leader assails govt over internet disruptions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saturday criticized the government for restricting internet access, saying... Updated about 18 hours ago
Print Kurram: DC among 6 injured in gun attack ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner Kurram Javedullah Mehsud along with five other security personnel was seriously... Updated about 18 hours ago
Print PM Shehbaz says SMEs backbone of economy Premier says the incumbent government is taking all possible measures to provide facilities to small and big-scale businesses Updated about 8 hours ago
Print Over Rs1trn pension bill ‘sparks reforms’: Schehzad ISLAMABAD: Pension reforms will strengthen public finances as these aim at reducing the pension bill (crossed Rs1... Updated about 12 hours ago
Print Ahsan says govt believes in its ‘economic agenda’ LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the PML-N... Updated about 14 hours ago
Print Privacy of taxpayers’ data: FBR fails to defend a case before FTO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to defend a case before Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) which... Updated about 12 hours ago
Print Gwadar coal-fired power project in limbo over tariff dispute ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited 300MW coal power project at Gwadar remains stalled, as the Chinese company CHIC Pak... Updated about 11 hours ago
World Biden administration announces $8bn arms sale to Israel WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a planned $8 billion arms sale to... Published a day ago
Pakistan Bomb attack on FC bus in Balochistan’s Turbat leaves four dead Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti condemns the attack Updated a day ago
Sports Sabalenka sweeps into Brisbane final, defending champ Dimitrov retires hurt BRISBANE: World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Russian teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva to storm into the... Published a day ago
World Gaza civil defence says 19 killed in Israeli strikes GAZA STRIP: Rescuers in Gaza said on Saturday that at least 19 people, including eight children, were killed in... Updated a day ago
Sports Gauff, Swiatek to clash for United Cup as Czech player makes abrupt exit SYDNEY: Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek will battle for United Cup glory after the USA and Poland won their respective... Published a day ago
Sports Rickelton, Rabada put South Africa in charge against Pakistan CAPE TOWN: Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in Tests with 259 as his side... Updated a day ago
Business & Finance Adhoc bandwidth arranged, no internet service degradation now: PTA The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Saturday that there is no degradation of internet... Updated a day ago
World Russia says downed 8 US-supplied ATACMS missiles MOSCOW: Russia said on Saturday it had shot down eight US-supplied ATACMS missiles, whose use Moscow has warned... Updated a day ago
World China market blaze kills eight, 15 hurt SHANGHAI: A fire at a vegetable market in China’s northern province of Hebei killed eight people and wounded 15,... Published a day ago
World Palestinian health ministry says one dead in Israel West Bank raid RAMALLAH: The health ministry in the occupied West Bank said one person was killed and nine injured in an Israeli... Updated a day ago
Sports Rybakina defends former coach Vukov after provisional WTA ban BENGALURU: Elena Rybakina defended her former coach Stefano Vukov after he was provisionally suspended by the... Published a day ago
Pakistan Kurram DC injured in firing on convoy near Bagan President, PM assert no tolerance for sabotage of Kurram peace agreement Updated a day ago
World South Korea to compile transcript of voice recording from crashed plane on Saturday SEOUL: Investigators on Saturday expect to compile the complete transcript from the cockpit voice recorder recovered... Published a day ago
World Judge to sentence Trump before inauguration in hush money case NEW YORK: The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case on Friday set sentencing... Published a day ago