Technology ‘AI implementation plan’ discussed threadbare ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Tuesday, held a meeting of the National AI... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Technology Starlink internet services: Existing players could face some serious challenges ISLAMABAD: Amid slow speed and internet service issues in the country, Starlink internet services, if launched in... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World ‘High-risk’ matches: Court rules German football clubs must pay police costs BERLIN: Bundesliga clubs across Germany may be forced to cover the costs of police at certain ‘high-risk’ games,... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World ‘Persepolis’ author refuses French award over Iran ‘hypocrisy’ PARIS: French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World MSNBC boss leaves ahead of Trump return NEW YORK: The head of the left-leaning US news channel MSNBC has quit, a source at the network told AFP Tuesday, ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World Wealthy nations fail to agree curbs on fossil fuel finance PARIS: Wealthy nations have failed to reach an agreement on curbing public finance for fossil fuel projects, the ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 15, 2025)... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Subsection of Customs Act: SC seeks counsels’ help to determine whether regular bench can hear the case ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of subsection (2) of the Section 221-A of... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Sajjad joins 1LINK board as independent director Karachi: Muhammad Hamayun Sajjad has been appointed as an independent director on the Board of 1LINK (Pvt) Ltd.... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill: Senate panel for consulting Islamic scholars on black magic ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior recommended consulting Islamic scholars on “Criminal Laws... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan NA sees protest of opposition for second consecutive day ISLAMABAD: Opposition MPs belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) on Tuesday... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Opposition protests non-production of their jailed senator ISLAMABAD: Despite the issuance of production order of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan UAF produces 28 more PhDs FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has produced 28 more PhDs, totalling the PhD club to 2,453 so... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Punjab to set up courts to tackle violence against wildlife LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved amendments to the Wildlife Act 1974 after 14 years... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan CM, Azerbaijan envoy discuss ongoing projects LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif meets Azerbaijani Ambassador to Pakistan Khizr Farhadov to discuss... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Law minister presents two bills in Punjab PA LAHORE: Law Minister Punjab Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bherth on Tuesday presented Punjab Education Foundation Amendment ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan ‘Pakistan Strike Force’ camp starts at NCA LAHORE: With an objective to work on the hard-hitting and modern-day batting skills of the domestic and ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Interim bails of PTI workers extended LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended interim bails of 104 PTI leaders and workers in May 09 ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Alleged HR violations: IK says will file formal complaint with IHRO ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday said that he will... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly rejects two resolutions of opposition KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday rejected opposition resolutions on forming a commission to enhance ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Bilawal briefed about public-private partnership projects KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the Sindh government has... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan 2nd convoy carrying relief goods leaves for Parachinar ISLAMABAD: Implementation of the peace agreement finalised on January 1 continued to move forward, as a second ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan JI to stage protest demo before BIEK KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded an end to what it called “education apartheid”, announcing a protest... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World One Indian killed, another wounded while serving in Russian army MUMBAI: One Indian national apparently recruited by the Russian army has been killed while another was receiving... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World India to promote its textiles as political crisis hits BD’S exports NEW DELHI: India aims to boost its textile and garments industry in next month’s budget with financial support,... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World Qatar says Gaza truce talks in ‘final stages’ DOHA: Qatar, a key mediator, said negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal were in their “final... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World Lebanon’s new PM says reaching out to all sides to save country BEIRUT: Lebanon’s new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Tuesday said he was reaching out to all across the political... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotage HELSINKI: The NATO military alliance said Tuesday it would launch a Baltic Sea monitoring mission following the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan PFA discards over 2,000 kg of diseased chickens LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday inspected 46,000 kilograms of chicken across 17 meat warehouses... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Ehsaas Naujawan Programme: KP govt launches interest-free loans PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government formally launched the distribution of interest-free loans under Ehsaas... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Bangladesh’s PSO of Armed Forces Division arrives RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan, principal staff officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division of... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Smartphones on easy instalments: Govt and CMOs agree to roll out new scheme ISLAMABAD: The government and all four cellular mobile operators (CMOs) have agreed in principle to launch the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan MoD lawyer tells SC: May 9 ‘conspirators’, ‘masterminds’ will be tried in military court ISLAMABAD: The counsel of Ministry of Defence informed that the cases of “conspirators” and “masterminds” of... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Punjab Hindu marriage law approved by provincial cabinet LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet, which met here Tuesday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, approved ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Pakistan-Iran border in Panjgur: New crossing point to help promote legal trade: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while lauding security forces under the leadership of the Army Chief for... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Govt crafting policy to tackle unemployment: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said the government is actively working on a policy aimed at... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print FBR issues updated Sales Tax rules ISLAMABAD: The new applicants excluding manufacturers, seeking sales tax registrations, would also be required to... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print No large-scale operations in KP: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to fostering... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print SEZs, industrial estates: New power provision system approved ISLAMABAD: In a bid to accelerate the pace of industrial development, a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print Power tariff may be reset annually from Jan 1 ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to commence electricity tariff rebasing from January 1, each year ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print Project’s COD changed: Member slams Nepra for overstepping authority ISLAMABAD: Member (Finance and Tariff) NEPRA has accused the authority of exceeding its jurisdiction by changing the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print SIFC takes stock of Uraan plan, stakeholders ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on Tuesday reviewed and... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Editorials Pension calculation formula EDITORIAL: An office memorandum issued by the Finance Division noted a change in the calculation of emoluments for... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Editorials Preparing for tomorrow’s jobs EDITORIAL: The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report 2025, published last week, offers key insights into ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Business & Finance Pakistan signs MoU with Bangladesh on rice export DHAKA: Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) and the Directorate General of Food, Bangladesh, today signed a... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Business & Finance POL products: Ex-depot prices may go up by Rs6.20/litre from 16th ISLAMABAD: The ex-depot prices of petroleum products are estimated to increase by up to Rs6.20 per litre with effect... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print Finance, technology, and tourism sectors: Pakistan, Hong Kong for bolstering relations ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and the Chief Executive of Hong Kong... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print Flat steel products: Govt likely to extend RD for 3 months ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to extend for three months the currently imposed 5% and 10% Regulatory... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print $25bn IT exports target: PM directs authorities to boost the IT base ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the steps being taken to boost... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print Rs10-11/unit fall in power tariff likely: Cabinet clears revised pacts with 14 IPPs ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved revised agreements with 14 Independent Power Producers (IPPs),... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print World Bank approves 10-year Country Partnership Framework ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved the first-ever 10-year Country Partnership Framework... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World UK anti-corruption minister resigns over ties to ousted Bangladesh PM LONDON: The British minister responsible for financial services and fighting corruption resigned on Tuesday after... Published 14 Jan, 2025 11:15pm
World Trump says will create ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffs WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to form an “External Revenue Service” for... Published 14 Jan, 2025 11:10pm
World EU, China planning 2025 summit marking 50 years of ties: Brussels BRUSSELS: The European Union and China are working to hold a summit this year, Brussels said Tuesday, after a phone... Published 14 Jan, 2025 11:04pm
Technology $25bn in 5 years: PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction at measures for IT exports target Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over the measures being taken to increase Pakistan’s IT exports... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:50pm
World Lives of Gaza hostages must be ‘top priority’: Scholz BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday said a potential truce with Hamas would be “painful” for Israel but... Published 14 Jan, 2025 10:57pm
Markets SUVs take the spotlight as Pakistan car sales soar 69% YoY in December Car sales in Pakistan surged 69% to 9,820 units in December 2024 as compared to the same month of the last year,... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:51pm
World Gaza ceasefire ‘closer than ever’ as sides work on final details DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Negotiators met in Qatar on Tuesday hoping to hammer out final details of a ceasefire in Gaza,... Published 14 Jan, 2025 10:01pm
World Blinken says Gaza ceasefire right on the brink, awaiting final word from Hamas WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said an agreement on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal... Published 14 Jan, 2025 09:42pm
World Trump to make online address to global elite’s Davos meeting BRUSSELS: Donald Trump will make an online appearance at the annual meeting of global political and business elites... Published 14 Jan, 2025 09:30pm
Markets US stocks rise after benign inflation report NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Tuesday following data showing lower than expected inflation as US... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:38pm
Pakistan Saudi firm Manara may invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine, minister says RIYADH: Saudi Arabian mining company Manara Minerals could invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine in the next two... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:08pm
Business & Finance Federal cabinet approves proposal to revise agreements with 14 IPPs: PMO Revised agreements will include reduction of Rs802 billion in profits, costs of independent power producers Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:06pm
Pakistan Bangladesh Armed Forces PSO meets CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza Both sides emphasize the importance of strengthening military ties, according to ISPR Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:51pm
World UAE signs trade deals with Malaysia, Kenya, New Zealand ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates signed trade agreements with Malaysia, Kenya and New Zealand on Tuesday, the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:39pm
Markets Most Gulf shares gain as Gaza ceasefire hopes rise; Egypt snaps losing streak The Qatar stock index led most Gulf equities higher on Tuesday as hopes for a Gaza ceasefire rose after mediators... Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:32pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs1,400 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Tuesday in line with their decline in international rates. In the local market,... Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:11pm
World US prosecutor Jack Smith defends criminal case against Trump WASHINGTON: US Special Counsel Jack Smith concluded that Donald Trump engaged in an “unprecedented criminal effort”... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:49pm
Markets Buying continues at PSX, KSE-100 gains 574 points A buying rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, as its benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:08pm
Sports Teen qualifier Fonseca beats ninth seed Rublev in Melbourne stunner MELBOURNE: Fearless teenage qualifier Joao Fonseca beat ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Grand Slam debut on Tuesday... Published 14 Jan, 2025 06:12pm
Sports Medvedev faces fine after smashing racquet, camera in Melbourne meltdown MELBOURNE: Daniil Medvedev faces a hefty fine after mangling his racquet and a net camera in an epic temper tantrum... Published 14 Jan, 2025 06:07pm
World Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 18 GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes and shelling killed at least 18 people across the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 06:03pm
Sports De Minaur makes fast start in bid to deliver home Australian Open champion MELBOURNE: Local hope Alex de Minaur said he has never felt better after getting his Australian Open off to a flying... Published 14 Jan, 2025 05:59pm
World Biden issues order to boost AI infrastructure in US WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will sign an order Tuesday to speed up the pace at which infrastructure for... Published 14 Jan, 2025 05:15pm
Markets Indian equity benchmarks end higher, led by financials, metals Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Tuesday, as gains in financials and metals helped recoup some losses from... Published 14 Jan, 2025 05:03pm
Markets Copper steadies at one-month peak as China stimulus kicks in LONDON: Benchmark copper prices extended gains on Tuesday, holding at their highest levels in a month, after data... Published 14 Jan, 2025 05:01pm
Markets Palm ends lower on profit booking after 2-session rally JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday as investors booked profit after two sessions of sharp... Published 14 Jan, 2025 04:59pm
Life & Style Glitzy Oscars nominees’ lunch cancelled after LA wildfires LOS ANGELES, United States: The body that awards the Oscars said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees’... Published 14 Jan, 2025 04:10pm
Life & Style WWII-era guide for UK spies to go on display LONDON: Avoid facial disguises, carry loose change and be ready to make split-second decisions: just some of the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 04:04pm
Pakistan Aurangzeb, Lee explore opportunities to enhance Pakistan-Hong Kong economic ties Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday emphasized the need for strengthening economic and diplomatic... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:08pm
Life & Style Trump look-alike sings to sell pudding in Pakistan SAHIWAL, Pakistan: In a bustling market in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, a food vendor who locals say bears an... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 03:43pm
Markets Shell Pakistan changes name to Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited Shell Pakistan Limited (SHEL) has officially changed its name to ‘Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited’, effective January... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:48pm
Markets Euro zone yields edge down from multi-month highs Euro zone bond yields edged down slightly from their multi-month highs on Tuesday, while global yields remained... Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:52pm
Markets UK gilt yields open down after touching multi-year highs LONDON: British government bond yields fell in early trade on Tuesday, following US and euro zone debt, after... Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:48pm
Markets India’s palm oil imports drop 41% m/m to 9-month low India’s palm oil imports in December plunged 41% from a month earlier to a nine-month low, as a rally in prices to a... Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:46pm
Business & Finance S&P lowers Nissan’s outlook to negative, affirms BB+ ratings TOKYO: S&P Global Ratings revised Nissan Motor’s credit outlook to negative from stable and affirmed its BB+... Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:43pm
Markets European shares gain some ground as government bond yields ease European shares recouped some losses on Tuesday after falling for two straight sessions, with automobiles and mining... Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:41pm
Sports French sailor Charlie Dalin wins Vendee Globe in record time LES SABLES-D’OLONNE: French mariner Charlie Dalin won the round-the-world Vendee Globe race on Tuesday, crossing the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:36pm
Sports Colombia’s Rodriguez joins Mexican club Leon from Rayo Vallecano Colombia captain James Rodriguez has joined Mexico’s Liga MX side Club Leon from LaLiga’s Rayo Vallecano on a free... Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:31pm
Sports Jenson Brooksby says long ban for whereabouts failures ‘unfair and unfortunate’ MELBOURNE: American Jenson Brooksby said it was “unfair and unfortunate” that he had to serve a 13-month ban for... Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:28pm
Sports Rybakina eases past local wildcard Jones in Melbourne MELBOURNE: Elena Rybakina overpowered Emerson Jones 6-1 6-1 in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday... Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:24pm
Business & Finance Mitchell’s Fruit Farms to grant due diligence access to CCL Holdings Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Limited (MFFL) announced that its majority shareholders have requested the company to grant... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:09pm
Business & Finance Thai consumer confidence hits 6-month high in Dec on stimulus, tourism BANGKOK: Thai consumer confidence rose for a third consecutive month in December to reach its highest level in six... Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:34pm
World Earthquake shakes Tibetan monasteries, casualties among clergy unknown BEIJING: At least two Tibetan Buddhism monastic centres were severely damaged in Tibet with an unknown number of... Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:33pm
World Ukraine strikes Russia with massive drone and ATACMS attack, Russian Telegram channels MOSCOW: Ukraine struck Russian regions with a massive drone attack and with US-made ATACMS missiles overnight,... Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:31pm
Technology EU reassesses tech probes into Apple, Google and Meta, FT reports The European Commission is reassessing its probes into tech giants including Apple, Meta and Alphabet’s Google, as... Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:28pm
Business & Finance China’s retail investor sours quickly on stocks SHANGHAI/HONG KONG: Day-trader Lu Delong’s optimism for a China stocks rally quickly evaporated in the first week of... Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:26pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars get some relief before inflation test SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars got some much needed relief on Tuesday after hitting multi-year lows,... Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:17pm
World Search underway in Peru for trapped workers at small gold mine LIMA: Rescue workers in northern Peru were searching for trapped miners at a small gold mine on Monday , after the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:16pm
Markets Faisal Spinning Mills successfully commissions 4.8MW windmill in Sindh As companies in Pakistan increasingly return to renewables to meet their energy needs, Faisal Spinning Mills Limited... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 04:53pm