World Israeli army announces death of soldier during West Bank operation JENIN: Israel’s army on Saturday announced the first death of a soldier during its ongoing raid in the occupied West... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:47am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 31, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (September 1, 2024).... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Punjab Governor, Kaira discuss party affairs LAHORE: Senior leader of People’s Party, Qamar Zaman Kaira on Saturday met with Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan PM praises Sufyan for bringing honour to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed his government’s resolve to channelise energy of ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan 41pc Pakistani women anaemic: survey ISLAMABAD: The National Nutrition Survey report ‘Cost of In Action Tool’ revealed that more than 41 percent of... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: NAB asks AC to order attachment of Zulfi’s properties ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday requested an Accountability Court to order ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan German CG visits MALC healthcare center KARACHI: The German Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi Dr Rüdiger Lotz and MALC CEO ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan KPT takes precautionary steps to deal with ‘Asna’ challenge KARACHI: In view of the cyclone warning issued by the meteorological department, KPT took proactive measures to... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan CM meets PA Speaker LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan here ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan 12th edition of IDEAS-2024 launched KARACHI: “It is indeed a matter of great pleasure to see the IDEAS gaining prominence with every passing year, ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan LHC explains how marking a document as ‘exhibit’ can cause miscarriage of justice LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held receiving any document without oath statements of advocates and then ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Capital City witnesses bank robbery in Shehzad Town worth Rs30m ISLAMABAD: Robbers, burglars and thieves went on a looting spree in the heavily-guarded capital depriving people of... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Police conduct 2,774 search, combating operations in Punjab LAHORE: Police has conducted 2,774 search and combing operations this year to maintain peace and security. During... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Safe release of army officer secured with intervention of tribal elders: ISPR ISLAMABAD: The safe and unconditional release of Lt Col Khalid Ameer and three of his relatives has been ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Justice Mansoor leaves for US to attend seminar ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court on Saturday left for the United... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Borrower’s objection to eligibility of evaluator rejected LAHORE: A borrower backed out after giving consent on the appointment of evaluator to sell out pledged stock lying ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Third case of Mpox infection confirmed in KP PESHAWAR: Within a period of a fortnight, a third case of monkeypox virus infection has been confirmed in Khyber... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan JI leader Mushtaq Khan arrested ISLAMABAD: The city police on Saturday arrested former senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and some... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan 48 district & sessions judges reshuffled LAHORE: Forty-eight district and sessions’ judges were reshuffled across Punjab on Saturday. According to a... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan 200 stranded tourists rescued from Kumrat PESHAWAR: The spokesman of Tourism and Culture Authority Govt of KP has said that 200 tourists stranded in Kumrat... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan 37 terrorists killed in Khyber IBOs: ISPR RAWALPINDI: At least 37 terrorists have been killed and 14 others wounded in the ongoing Intelligence-Based... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Life & Style Honoring past, inspiring future; Alhamra's musical celebration LAHORE: Alhamra ignited the stage with an exceptional guitar and violin concert, an evening forever remembered as a... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print ECP to consider Islamabad LG polls matter next week ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity is expected to review next week the scenario involving the local government ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print Punjab govt’s debt soars LAHORE: Punjab’s total government debt witnessed an increase of 2 percent (Rs 32.6 billion) compared to end-Mar... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items show declining trend: BR survey ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a declining trend during this week past against the... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Business & Finance ‘Economic Vision and Strategy’ launched LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal unveiled ICMA’s book... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Business & Finance ‘Blue economy will enhance exports’ KARACHI: Discussing about Pakistan’s blue economy & maritime, unfortunately this area has not been addressed ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Business & Finance Prices stable on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained steady and the trading volume remained a little bit low. ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Business & Finance Manufacturers of PP woven sacks seek changes in tax law ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Polypropylene Woven Sacks Manufacturers Association has proposed to Finance Minister Muhammad... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Editorials Internet connectivity riddle EDITORIAL: It seems Pakistanis will have to wait a while not just for their internet connectivity to get better but... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Editorials Controlling smuggling EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif seems very serious about “eliminating smuggling” during this term, at... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Business & Finance Resurrecting country’s economy top priority: Nawaz LAHORE: Former prime minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday that the government will now extend... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print Minister highlights criticality of Gwadar port KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has said that the development of Gwadar Port is... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print OCAC opposes Ogra decisions to permit additional HSD imports KARACHI: Repeated decisions of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to permit additional HSD imports amidst... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print ‘Asna’ still poses threat to Balochistan coastal belt KARACHI: The cyclonic storm “Asna” has barrelled off Pakistan shorelines but still poses a threat with gusty... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print POL products’ prices reduced ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Saturday announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products up to Rs 3.32 ... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print LPG price hiked by Rs7/kg ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Saturday increased the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for September... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print West Bank city ‘cut off from the world’ JENIN: Concrete slabs and sheet metal were piled high alongside streets in Jenin on Saturday, as residents assessed... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print Owners of some IPPs summoned as probe continues ISLAMABAD: As the investigation into Independent Power Producers (IPPs) enters into its final stage, nearly half a... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print Revenue collection: FBR evaluating commissioner-wise performance ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is closely monitoring performance of each Commissioner Inland... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print Pakistan seeks trade, not loans, from China and KSA: Ahsan LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said that... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:46am
World UNICEF launches tenders for mpox vaccines GENEVA: UNICEF said Saturday that it has launched an emergency tender for mpox vaccines to help countries hardest... Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:42am
World Yemen’s Houthis claim to have attacked ship again in Gulf of Aden Yemen’s Houthi said on Saturday that they attacked a Liberia-flagged container vessel for a second time in the... Published 31 Aug, 2024 11:22pm
Business & Finance Govt reduces petrol price by Rs1.86, HSD’s by Rs3.32 per litre New prices come into effect from September 01, 2024 Published 31 Aug, 2024 10:30pm
Life & Style US rapper Fatman Scoop dead after collapsing on stage NEW YORK: US rapper Fatman Scoop has died, his manager announced Saturday, after the 53-year-old artist suffered a... Published 31 Aug, 2024 09:46pm
Sports Root sets new England record of 34 Test hundreds LONDON: Joe Root set an England record of 34 Test centuries when, for the second time in the match, he reached three... Published 31 Aug, 2024 07:31pm
World Health official says polio vaccine campaign begins in war-torn Gaza A health official said a polio vaccination campaign had begun in Gaza on Saturday after the war-torn territory... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:46pm
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif calls for reduction in govt spending to increase relief efforts PML-N chief presides over a party meeting to assess the relief efforts undertaken by the federal and Punjab governments Updated 31 Aug, 2024 10:13pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 40,691 The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Saturday that at least 40,691 people have been killed in the war between... Updated 31 Aug, 2024 10:15pm
Sports Record-breaker Root leaves Sri Lanka with huge task in second Test LONDON: Joe Root set an England record of 34 Test centuries as Sri Lanka were left with a mammoth chase to win the... Updated 01 Sep, 2024 01:24am
Life & Style Doctor charged in death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry ‘incredibly remorseful’ LOS ANGELES: One of two doctors who are among the five people charged in the ketamine overdose death of ‘Friends’... Published 31 Aug, 2024 03:13pm
Life & Style Oasis reunion drives surge in eDreams travel searches News of British rock band Oasis’ long-awaited reunion tour next summer has led to a surge in searches for travel to... Published 31 Aug, 2024 03:03pm
Life & Style Nicole Kidman feels ‘exposed and vulnerable’ as drama hits Venice VENICE: Nicole Kidman brought her erotic drama ‘Babygirl’ to the Venice Film Festival on Friday, saying she felt... Updated 31 Aug, 2024 11:04pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,000 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan increased on Saturday, despite a decrease in the... Updated 31 Aug, 2024 04:21pm
World At least 6 dead in Japan as Typhoon Shanshan grinds on TOKYO: At least six people were dead as Typhoon Shanshan crept eastward through Japan on Saturday, drenching large... Updated 31 Aug, 2024 04:21pm
Pakistan Cyclone Asna moves away from Karachi, PMD predicts heavy rains Says cyclone over northeast Arabian Sea off the Sindh coast likely to track further west-southwestwards Updated 31 Aug, 2024 10:15pm
Sports Mehidy’s five wickets give Bangladesh second Test edge over Pakistan RAWALPINDI: Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz grabbed five wickets to help Bangladesh skittle Pakistan for 274 on the... Updated 31 Aug, 2024 07:04pm
World Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region is legitimate, says NATO’s Stoltenberg BERLIN: Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region is legitimate and covered by Kyiv’s right to self-defence,... Published 31 Aug, 2024 10:21am
World Israeli forces kill two people in West Bank, military says JERUSALEM: Israel’s military on Saturday said its forces killed two people in separate incidents in the occupied... Published 31 Aug, 2024 10:04am
Pakistan PK-Leaf completes skill training project KARACHI: Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited – PMPKL Leaf (PK-Leaf) has successfully completed another round of ... Published 31 Aug, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan PA Speaker, senior cabinet members visit CBD Punjab LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan along with Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Zaheer Iqbal on... Published 31 Aug, 2024 08:10am
Markets Privatization key solution for power sector’s challenges: experts KARACHI: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the Network for Clean Energy Transition (NCET)... Published 31 Aug, 2024 08:07am
Pakistan Many public sector varsities being run in contravention of their laws: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court noted that many of the public sector universities are being run in contravention of... Published 31 Aug, 2024 08:05am
Business & Finance Pakistan, Iran: Need stressed to promote ‘official trade’ KARACHI: Chief Executive of Ta’min Petroleum & Petrochemical Investment Company (TAPPICO) of Iran, Reza Babak... Published 31 Aug, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan Cybercrime case: Orya Maqbool granted judicial remand LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Friday denied further physical remand of anchorperson Orya Maqbool Jan to Federal... Published 31 Aug, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan PM accepts resignation of PC’s Deputy Chairman ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accepted the resignation of Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Jahanzeb... Published 31 Aug, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Proper services should be provided to citizens: CTO FAISALABAD: “At all service and convenience traffic centers, services should be provided to the citizens in a good... Published 31 Aug, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan PTA uses WMS for internet content management, govt tells NA ISLAMABAD: The federal government has informed the National Assembly that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)... Published 31 Aug, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan PTI terms Musakhel incident ‘failure of agencies’ ISLAMABAD: Terming the Musakhel incident a “complete failure” of over two dozen intelligence agencies, Pakistan... Updated 31 Aug, 2024 02:03pm
Pakistan Punjab intensifies wildlife protection on CM’s direction LAHORE: Under Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif's directives, Punjab government has launched a rigorous... Published 31 Aug, 2024 07:45am
Pakistan Preventing electronic crimes: Telecommunication appellate tribunal on the cards ISLAMABAD: The federal government is going to take a major decision to prevent electronic crimes by establishing a... Published 31 Aug, 2024 07:43am
Pakistan Third offshore patrol vessel PNS HUNAIN arrives in Karachi KARACHI: Third Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) PNS HUNAIN arrived in Karachi. Upon arrival, an impressive reception... Published 31 Aug, 2024 07:40am
World Libya central bank head flees country TUNIS: Libya’s central bank governor Seddik al-Kabir said he fled the country following “threats” from armed... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Strong winds sweep across Karachi KARACHI: Gusty winds howled across the metropolis on Friday, as the swirling tropical storm “Asna” is likely to... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan OGDCL hosts seminar on ‘Awareness and Prevention from Corruption’ ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Thursday hosted a seminar titled “Awareness and... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan OIC Contact Group reaffirms its support to the Kashmir cause ISLAMABAD: The OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir has reaffirmed support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle ... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Meeting with private varsity ISLAMABAD: Former senator Rubina Khalid, the Chairperson BISP, held a meeting with a delegation of a private... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Imran says deteriorating economy is country’s biggest challenge ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Friday, said that... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Pakistan experiencing a record-breaking monsoon month of Aug LAHORE: Pakistan has just experienced a record-breaking monsoon month of August, with rainfall levels soaring to... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Health of women, children top priority of CM: minister LAHORE: Inaugurating the newly-constructed block, here at Mayo Hospital, Punjab’s Senior Provincial Minister... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan PDWP-Punjab approves Rs2bn uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP-Punjab) for 2024-25 approved three development schemes... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan PM vows to defeat country’s enemies through collective efforts ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated his government’s commitment not to hold any talks... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Missing persons not in ISI custody, AGP tells IHC ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the missing professors,... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Terrorism: Pakistan urges OIC states to work collectively ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to work collectively to combat all forms... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Jan-Aug: 147pc spike in terror incidents ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded an unprecedented 147 percent spike in terrorism-related incidents in the first ... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Army says 37 terrorists killed in Khyber RAWALPINDI: Army said late Friday that thirty seven terrorists have been killed in Khyber district in ten days, ... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Fazl rejects govt offer to join it? ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Sports Misbah-ul-Haq to mentor ‘Wolves in Champions Cup’ LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain and all-format head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has been confirmed as mentor of the Wolves... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Monsoon season: 60pc more rains than usual received ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received 60 per cent more rains than usual during the monsoon season July-August as heavy... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Alkhidmat signs MoU with UBL Ameen KATACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has signed an MoU with UBL’s Islamic banking service "Ameen" to facilitate students of... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan C&W processes 484 tenders through e-procurement system LAHORE: The Punjab Communication and Works (C&W) Department has successfully processed 484 tenders worth over Rs... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Discovering Diabetes save thousands from complications KARACHI: The Discovering Diabetes initiative has prevented complications in 452,170 individuals who were previously... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Pakistan, BD agree to work closely for prosperity ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held telephonic contact with Chief Adviser of the Bangladesh... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Schools shut as Pakistan, India brace for rare August cyclone KARACHI/AHMEDABAD: Coastal towns and cities in India and Pakistan braced for a rare August cyclone on Friday, as... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 0.62pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended August 29, 2024, decreased by 0.62 per... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Business & Finance PSA takes strong steps to check substandard solar imports KARACHI: Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) is doing its utmost to ensure a stable and reliable supply of solar panels... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Editorials Persistence of poliovirus EDITORIAL: In the fight against poliovirus we seem to be taking one step forward and two steps back. So far this ... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Editorials Plight of prisoners EDITORIAL: A key, but often ignored, aspect of our broken criminal justice system is the state of our prisons and ... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Editorials AGP’s concerns about ‘poor financial affairs’ EDITORIAL: No wonder the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has expressed “serious concern” about the country’s... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Print Cheap electricity to industries: Punjab examining proposals to lay direct transmission lines LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif here met with a delegation of Entrepreneurs Organisation to review... Updated 31 Aug, 2024 09:11am