World Trump says he may give TikTok a 90-day reprieve Monday U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he would “most likely” give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a... Published 19 Jan, 2025 12:09am
World Thousands join London pro-Palestinian rally on eve of Gaza truce LONDON: Thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters gathered in central London Saturday, on the eve of the start of a... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:47pm
World Thousands rally in Washington against Trump WASHINGTON: Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Washington on Saturday in protest at the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:39pm
World India police volunteer convicted of rape, murder of junior doctor in Kolkata KOLKATA: An Indian police volunteer was convicted on Saturday of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a... Published 18 Jan, 2025 09:32pm
World Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 60 in Nigeria MAIDUGURI: At least 60 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol tanker... Published 18 Jan, 2025 09:16pm
World Dozens injured, trapped in a ski lift accident in the north of Spain MADRID: A ski lift collapsed at a resort in the Spanish region of Aragon on Saturday, injuring dozens of people,... Published 18 Jan, 2025 08:18pm
World India police detain second suspect in Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident MUMBAI: Police in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh on Saturday detained a second person suspected of... Published 18 Jan, 2025 08:09pm
Sports Mbappe improving every game: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed “humble” striker Kylian Mbappe on Saturday, saying the French... Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:43pm
Sports Sinner vows to raise level after romping into Australian Open last 16 MELBOURNE: Defending champion Jannik Sinner warned Saturday he was getting better the deeper he went at the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:35pm
Pakistan FM Dar directs efficient, timely assistance to Pakistani victims of Moroccan boat tragedy Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar issued instructions on Saturday to coordinate the government’s response to the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:33pm
World Germany could send troops to future Ukraine buffer zone: minister BERLIN: Germany’s defence minister said he was open to sending German soldiers to Ukraine to help secure a... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:20pm
World Lebanon president says Israel must withdraw from south by January 26 deadline BEIRUT: Lebanon’s new president said on Saturday that Israel must withdraw from his country’s south by the January... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:15pm
Sports Solskjaer returns to coaching with Turkish side Besiktas ISTANBUL: Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has been out of a club coaching job for more than... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:07pm
Sports Goggia charges to Cortina downhill triumph as Vonn flops CORTINA D’AMPEZZO: Sofia Goggia put on a speed ski masterclass in Saturday’s World Cup downhill at Cortina... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:04pm
Business & Finance Pakistani, Chinese companies ink $250mn MoUs to boost medical sector Chinese and Pakistani companies on Saturday signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) worth $250 million in the... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:46pm
Sports Injured Bumrah and Yadav set for comeback after making India’s Champions Trophy squad Injured quick Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India’s provisional 15-member squad for next month’s Champions... Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:53pm
World Hezbollah chief warns Israel over ‘hundreds’ of truce violations BEIRUT: The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group on Saturday accused Israel of hundreds of violations of a ceasefire,... Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:45pm
World Trump administration plans mass immigrant arrests next week WASHINGTON: US immigration authorities will carry out mass arrests of undocumented immigrants across the country on... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:45pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs200 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday in line with their fall in... Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:25pm
World Sirens sound in Jerusalem, blasts heard JERUSALEM: Explosions were heard over Jerusalem after sirens blared across the city and central Israel on Saturday... Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:25pm
World Two judges shot dead at Iran’s supreme court TEHRAN: Two judges were killed in a shooting attack on Saturday at the Supreme Court building in Tehran, state media... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:46pm
World Severe cold forces Trump inauguration indoors, first time in 40 years WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will take place inside the U.S. Capitol on Monday rather... Published 18 Jan, 2025 02:37pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz welcomes Pakistan’s inclusion in WEF’s Digital FDI Initiative Pakistan’s first Digital FDI project is making significant efforts to promote digital growth by identifying key targets: PM Shehbaz Sharif Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:47pm
Sports Rybakina needs physio ‘magic’ after fighting on at Australian Open MELBOURNE: Former Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina said she will need some “magic” from her physio if she... Published 18 Jan, 2025 01:35pm
World US TikTok ban looms as Trump seeks last-ditch solution WASHINGTON: TikTok says it will “go dark” in the United States on Sunday, threatening access to the app for 170... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 01:48pm
Sports ‘Lucky loser’ Lys makes history to reach Australian Open last 16 MELBOURNE: Eva Lys called it “an insane story” and life-changing after the German made history on Saturday by... Published 18 Jan, 2025 01:16pm
Sports Noman Ali, Sajid Khan help Pakistan dominate West Indies in spin battle MULTAN: Noman Ali and Sajid Khan guided Pakistan to a strong position against the West Indies after another... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:24pm
World Drone attack sparks fire at Russian site, reports say oil depot ablaze A Ukrainian drone attack triggered a fire late on Friday in Russia’s Kaluga region south of Moscow, and social media... Published 18 Jan, 2025 11:13am
World Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect Sunday The three-stage ceasefire starts with an initial six-week phase when hostages held by Hamas will be exchanged for prisoners detained by Israel Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:47pm
World South Korea’s President Yoon attends court hearing on extending detention SEOUL: South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a court hearing on Saturday to fight a request by... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:56am
Sports Australian Open journey over but Raducanu glad to be fit again MELBOURNE: Emma Raducanu suffered a chastening 6-1 6-0 defeat by Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open third round on... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:53am
World Three dead in night-time Russian attack on Kyiv Three people were killed early on Saturday in the centre of Kyiv in a night-time Russian attack, said Timur... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:50am
Sports Swiatek backed by ‘Australian Open 2025 Girls Edition’ at Melbourne Park MELBOURNE: It took a few years of planning for four Polish university friends living on four different continents... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:47am
World India likely to cut disinvestment goal by 40% for FY25 MUMBAI: India will likely cut its disinvestment and asset monetisation target by 40% for 2024-25 in the federal... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:41am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 17, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (January 18, 2025)... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Strength of nations lies in politics and culture: Bilawal KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasised that the strength of a nation... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:53am
Pakistan Sindh CM opens ‘Livestock Expo 2025’ KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah Friday inaugurated the Sindh Livestock Expo 2025, highlighting the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan IK convicted for ‘deceiving’ public: Sharjeel KARACHI: Senior Minister Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday said today is an important day in history of the ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan PDWP approves development schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) Punjab approved five development schemes worth over Rs14.7... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance Jul-Dec ICT sector export soars 28pc, NA told ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that 28 percent export has... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Boat incidents in Greece: 89 FIA officers found guilty of foul play ISLAMABAD: As many as 89 officials of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) were found guilty of foul play involving ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Cost of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway escalates to Rs400bn: NHA ISLAMABAD: The cost of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway (M-6) is estimated to escalate and reach around Rs400 billion... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Minister explains delay in pension payments, other challenges KARACHI: Local government minister Saeed Ghani acknowledged delays in pension payments, employee dues and persistent... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:50am
Business & Finance PM welcomes C/A surplus ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the current account surplus posted for the third... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan HMPV spread, risks: Govt issues advisory on precautions ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued an advisory on precautions against the spread of Human Metapneumovirus... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Ghafoor Haideri elected NA body chairman ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Housing and Works in a meeting held on Friday, unanimously, elected Moulana... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
World 12 Indians killed serving in Russian armed forces NEW DELHI: At least 12 Indians have died serving in the Russian armed forces, India’s foreign ministry said on... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Maryam launches Honhaar Scholarship Programme in Okara LAHORE: Launching the “CM Honhaar Scholarship” in Okara, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif unveiled new... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Solarisation of tubewells: Punjab agri dept receives 533,000 applications LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has received over 533,000 applications for the solarisation of... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:52am
Pakistan 9th May riots: Whether trials will also be conducted under PPC, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned whether the trials against the 9th May rioters in military courts were also... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Opposition parties call for forming a ‘united front’ ISLAMABAD: In the wake of escalating political tensions following the conviction of ex-prime minister Imran Khan and... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan IK conviction merit-based: It’s an ‘open-and-shut case’: Tarar ISLAMABAD: The federal government Friday said the conviction of former prime minister Imran Khan in the £190 ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Death toll rises to 10 in supply convoy ambush PESHAWAR: The death toll from an ambush on a convoy bringing supplies to a region besieged by sectarian fighting ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan No new PSDP uplift scheme next year ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning has proposed that no new development project be included in the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan JCP nominates additional judges for IHC, BHC ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) nominated two names for their appointment as additional judges... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: IK gets 14-year, Bushra 7-year imprisonment ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Friday sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan PTI says will challenge accountability court’s verdict ISLAMABAD: Strongly condemning the conviction of ex-prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan PTI says will challenge accountability court’s verdict ISLAMABAD: Strongly condemning the conviction of ex-prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Editorials Education for all – an elusive target EDITORIAL: Following up on his declaration of an “education emergency” at a recent international conference,... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:32am
Editorials Action against tax defaulters EDITORIAL: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to take strict action against tax defaulters and short-filers... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:31am
Editorials Implications of rising oil prices EDITORIAL: The hike in local petrol prices, a harsh winter pushing global oil demand higher and new US sanctions on... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:29am
Markets Subsidy paid to Cotton Export Corporation liable to income tax LAHORE: An appellate forum has held that a subsidy paid by the federal government to the Cotton Export Corporation ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Print Dec FCA: CPPA-G seeks negative adjustment of Rs1.03/unit ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought negative adjustment of Rs 1.0353 per... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:36am
Print Revolving fund accounts: Accounting procedure revised ISLAMABAD: The government has revised accounting procedure for revolving fund accounts (foreign aid assignment... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:01am
Print Cargo scanning systems in Karachi ordered: Irked by cross-border smuggling, PM orders action ISLAMABAD: Unnerved to the core by the plaguing menace of corrupting foul play that has rotten the very... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:40am
Print CCoSOEs approves business plans for PBC, PTV ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) on Friday approved business plans submitted by... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:38am
Print Industrial consumers: Dar for providing power tariff relief ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has directed the relevant departments to... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 03:09pm
Print ‘Ineligible persons’: FBR creates data governance office ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has created a “Data Governance Office” for registration and action... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 03:11pm
Print PTBA urges FBR to establish tax office in Gwadar KARACHI: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has formally requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 03:32pm
Business & Finance Govt bans import of two ozone depletion substances ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to ban import of two substances, Polyol blended with HCFC-141b and HCFC-142b,... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance World Bank sees slow and steady global growth WASHINGTON: Global growth should remain stable this year and next, but at recent historic lows, the World Bank said... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Print IMF trims growth projection to 3pc ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward GDP growth rate projection for Pakistan to... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 03:10pm
Business & Finance Trump’s economic plans could cause inflation: IMF WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s economic plans risk reigniting US inflation, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Print Electricity: annual rebasing from Jan 1 approved ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved the revision in the annual rebasing... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 03:08pm
Business & Finance Rise in exports, remittances in H1 causes C/A surplus KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus of over $1 billion in the first half (July-December) of the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance Country’s H1 FDI jumps 20pc to $1.33bn YoY KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) surged by 20 percent in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY25),... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance IMF warns countries against protectionism, subsidies WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Friday raised its forecast for global growth in 2025 by one-tenth of ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Print Feb 10- Mar 5: World Bank to send mission to assess slow progress on Dasu project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank will dispatch Implementation Support and Progress Review Mission to monitor Dasu... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 03:08pm
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 0.39pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended January 16, 2025, decreased by 0.39per cent... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Print 5 more ministries to be examined for rightsizing Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs meeting of the Committee on Rightsizing the Federal Government Updated 18 Jan, 2025 03:32pm
World Trump, Xi speak by phone, vow improved ties despite threats WASHINGTON: Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:47pm
World Russia, Iran to harden military and trade ties in new pact MOSCOW: Russia and Iran are poised to sign a new treaty on Friday to cement their military and economic ties, a pact... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:24pm
Markets Afghan transit trade: ECC okays insurance guarantee for DAP imports Economic Coordination Committee authorises Finance Division to approve payment of projected Rs935.78mn in net salaries of Pakistan Steel Mills employees for FY25 Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:18pm
World US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok from January 19 WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld on Friday a law banning TikTok in the United States on national security... Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:13pm
Pakistan Security forces kill five terrorists in Tirah operation The security forces on Friday killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in (IBO) Tirah, Khyber... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:30pm
World Russia hopes Gaza ceasefire leads to long-term stability, Putin says MOSCOW: Russia hopes that the ceasefire in Gaza will lead to long-term stabilisation of the region, President... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:13pm
Pakistan PIA apologises for controversial Eiffel Tower advert Pakistan national airline draws criticism over ad published to mark first flight to Paris after safety ban lifted Updated 17 Jan, 2025 10:33pm
Markets UAE bourses close lower ahead of fourth-quarter earnings Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates closed lower on Friday, despite rising oil prices, ahead of the upcoming... Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:52pm
Markets India’s forex reserves slump to 10-month low amid sliding rupee MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves extended their losing streak for a sixth straight week and stood at a... Published 17 Jan, 2025 06:46pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG slips amid healthy stocks, weak demand SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices slightly declined this week, weighed by healthy inventory... Published 17 Jan, 2025 06:42pm
World Four killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih A Russian missile attack killed atleast four people and partially destroyed an educational facility in the city of... Published 17 Jan, 2025 06:37pm
World Israeli security cabinet recommends Gaza ceasefire deal JERUSALEM/CAIRO: The Israeli security cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal,... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 10:40pm
Markets IT stocks drags Indian equity benchmarks to weekly losses India’s benchmark indexes declined on Friday and logged weekly losses as IT companies tumbled on mounting worries... Published 17 Jan, 2025 06:22pm
Markets Utilities, communication services stocks boost Sri Lanka shares CSE All-Share index settled up 0.26% at 16,257.31 Published 17 Jan, 2025 06:19pm
Markets Aluminium, copper rise on strong Chinese data LONDON: Aluminium prices rose on Friday to the highest in almost eight weeks, while copper hit a five-week high as... Published 17 Jan, 2025 06:17pm
Markets Palm posts weekly drop, weighed down by rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures posted a weekly drop despite ending higher on Friday amid sluggish demand from... Published 17 Jan, 2025 06:15pm
Pakistan Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite KARACHI: Pakistan launched its first home-made observation satellite on Friday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 06:50pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs400 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Friday in line with their rise in international rates. In the local market, the... Published 17 Jan, 2025 05:12pm
Life & Style Ambani venture to livestream Coldplay show in Ahmedabad British rock-band Coldplay has partnered with Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s broadcast venture to livestream one... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:20pm
Business & Finance 1HFY25 FDI clocks in at $1.3bn, up 20% YoY Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan grew 20% during the first half of the ongoing fiscal year (1HFY25),... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 07:22pm