Life & Style ‘Romeo and Juliet’ star Olivia Hussey dies aged 73 LOS ANGELES: Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,”... Published 28 Dec, 2024 10:29am
Markets China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminium raw materials SHANGHAI: China will reduce import tariffs on ethane and certain recycled copper and aluminium raw materials from... Published 28 Dec, 2024 10:21am
Sports Reddy for the challenge as India avoid follow-on MELBOURNE: Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a defiant, maiden fifty to help India avoid the follow-on and push to 326 for... Published 28 Dec, 2024 10:18am
Pakistan LDA sifts 65,246 property files in 2024: DG LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq has said that they have completed the... Published 28 Dec, 2024 07:05am
Pakistan EU team concerned over fraudulent entries on Google Maps ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) delegation in Islamabad has expressed serious concern over the presence of... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan I&P Directorate printed 3,376,510 passports since July 1, 2024: DG ISLAMABAD: The Immigration and Passport (I&P) directorate has printed 3,376,510 passports since July 1, this... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:50am
Pakistan Lahore BISE declares Second Inter Exam results LAHORE: Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) on Friday declared second annual intermediate... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan School registration: LHC instructs govt to make buses mandatory LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday instructed the provincial government to make school buses mandatory for... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:39am
Pakistan NIPA holds graduation ceremony ISLAMABAD: President of the Economic Policy and Business Development Think Tank (EPBDT) Senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan Omar Ayub reacts to ISPR presser ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub ... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan ‘Only 2bn litres of milk meet international standard’ LAHORE: Though Pakistan is the 5th largest milk producer globally, only 2 billion out of 30 billion litres of milk... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan PFD retrieves 35 acres of govt land in Muzaffargarh LAHORE: The Punjab Forest Department (PFD), during its ongoing operations against land grabbers, retrieved 35 acres... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:14am
Pakistan SAU, HYKAZ AESP to launch scholarship initiative HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has entered into an agreement with the HYKAZ Aamnat Education... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:10am
Pakistan Zardari urges nation to draw inspiration from BB’s vision ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari urged the nation to draw inspiration from Benazir Bhutto’s vision to steer... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:09am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 27, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (December 28, 2024)... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Arresting human traffickers: Bureaucracy given one-week deadline ISLAMABAD: On the heels of failure of Interior Ministry to tighten the noose around the human traffickers, Prime... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Two more poliovirus cases confirmed, tally soars to 67 ISLAMABAD: The Regional Reference Laboratory (RFL) for polio eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH),... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Warring tribes of Kurram fail to strike peace deal ISLAMABAD: Warring tribes of Kurram District were not able to strike a peace deal despite majority of talking points... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Punjab CM launches ‘record’ farmer-friendly programmes LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a record by launching new projects aimed at empowerment of... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Nawaz Institute of Cancer Treatment being set up LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has said the provincial government is taking steps for ... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Austrian delegation meets minister: Punjab’s efforts towards minorities’ rights acknowledged LAHORE: Austrian Ambassador Andree Wick along with a delegation met the provincial Minister for Minorities, Ramesh... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Rural areas of Punjab: PA Speaker voices his concern over low rate of municipal tax payments LAHORE: Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan on Friday expressed concern over the low rate... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Johar Jawans, North Nawabs and Clifton Popular secure victories in KTPL LAHORE: The 13th day of the Karachi Tape Ball Premier League (KTPL) hosted three matches, with impressive... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Aleem condoles over Azeri plane crash deaths ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation, Board of Investment and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan visited the... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan CCP allows Gallant Energy shareholding acquisition ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorised acquisition of 100 percent shareholding of ... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Sector C-14 Development Project inaugurated: CDA ordered to take action against land mafia ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to take action... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan DG Passports tenders unconditional apology ISLAMABAD: The Director General Passports and Immigration tendered an unconditional apology on Friday to Pakistan... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Print AJK Assembly passes resolution against US sanction MUZAFRABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the US sanction... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 08:54am
Pakistan ‘Imran is just an excuse, real target is N-programme’: says Bilawal KARACHI: Apparently referring to the statements by President-elect Trump’s aide and other US lawmakers, Pakistan... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Maryam pays tributes to Benazir LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Benazir Bhutto’s services for democracy will be... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Take ‘decisive action’ against TTP, PM asks Afghan govt ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday reiterated his call for Afghan government to take decisive actions... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan ISPR lashes out at Afghan govt ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance Report highlights renewed focus on agri sector KARACHI: The corporate and financial sectors are investing to develop the agriculture sector. This view emerged at... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance Listed cos: stock split guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has given approval to the Pakistan Stock... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Editorials Girl-child marriages EDITORIAL: At a recent workshop on “ Sexual and Reproductive Health and child marriages: Challenges and the Way... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 07:17am
Editorials ‘Key drivers of economic development’ EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif only stated the obvious at the D-8 summit in Cairo when he termed the youth... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 07:32am
Business & Finance Prize bonds’ redemption date KARACHI: The last date for the redemption of National Prize Bonds of Rs.7,500, Rs.15,000, Rs.25,000, and Rs.40,000... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance Large-scale tax evasion: LCCI hails govt’s announcement LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday welcomed the government’s recent announcement to... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Print FBR issues new procedure for customs agents’ licences ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new procedure for grant/ renewal of customs agents... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Print SBP unveils updated regulatory framework for ECs KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday revised the regulatory guidelines for exchange companies and... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:30am
Print Gas supply resumption: SIFC directs JJCL, SSGCL to seal deal by Jan 15th ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJCL) and... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:34am
Print Cabinet resolves seminary bill row ISLAMABAD: The cabinet Friday seemingly resolved the controversy surrounding the Societies Registration (Amendment)... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:40am
Print Nov FCA: KE set to refund Rs7bn to consumers ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) is all set to refund Rs7.179 billion to its consumers against their bills of November... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:28am
Markets Irked by gas shortages, PM calls for reform ISLAMABAD: Taking notice of complaints by the domestic consumers, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Print Jam may face tough questions during Seoul visit ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal is likely to face tough questions from South Korean authorities regarding the... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:30am
Print Changes in banking sector’s ADR: Cabinet approves promulgation of tax ordinance ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has granted approval to promulgation of an Income Tax Ordinance for bringing changes... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:01am
Print Cabinet renews licences of four firms involved in explosives import, export ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has extended licences of four existing firms engaged in export and import of... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 08:59am
Print Clearance of overdue urea subsidy payments: ECC asks ministry to persuade provinces ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has directed the Ministry of Industries and Production... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:41am
Print Jul-Dec: SOEs post staggering Rs408bn losses Brings accumulated losses since 2014 to Rs5.9 trillion till December 2024 Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:37am
Business & Finance Termination of enforcement actions against NBP KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has announced that the Federal Reserve Board, USA has declared the... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance Dec inflation expected to hold in 4-5pc range: FD ISLAMABAD: Finance Division while anticipating optimistic outlook for the ongoing fiscal year with inflation to... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance SPI inflation up WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended December 27, 2024, increased by 0.80... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance Japan approves record budget for ageing population, defence TOKYO: Japan’s government on Friday approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
World US anti-missile system in Israel used to intercept projectile from Yemen An advanced U.S. military anti-missile system was used in Israel to try to intercept a projectile for the first time... Published 28 Dec, 2024 12:37am
Markets Federal cabinet approves policy guidelines for carbon market trading Pakistan unveiled first National Carbon Market Policy in November this year to attract green investment Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:42pm
World North Korean troops slaughtered in ‘hopeless’ Ukraine assaults: US WASHINGTON: A “human wave” of North Korean soldiers fighting on Russia’s side in the Ukraine war are being sent to... Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:39pm
Business & Finance Bank holiday: SBP to remain closed on Wednesday, January 01 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on Wednesday, January 01, 2025, which will be... Published 27 Dec, 2024 09:49pm
Markets PIA adds long-grounded ATR aircraft to operational duty Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has added a long-grounded ATR aircraft to its operational fleet, which will... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 11:09pm
Pakistan Imran an excuse, real target is Pakistan’s nuclear programme, says Bilawal In apparent reference to US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming aide calling for release of Imran Khan, PPP chairman says foreign governments should avoid interfering in Pakistan's internal matters Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:20pm
Markets UAE stocks mixed as Abu Dhabi extends losses United Arab Emirates stock markets closed mixed on Friday, as Dubai’s index extended its winning streak to third... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:05pm
World Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death BEIJING: A man who killed 35 people in a car attack in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai last month was sentenced... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:53pm
World Azerbaijan plane crashed ‘due to physical and technical external interference’ BAKU: Azerbaijan Airlines said Friday that the preliminary results of an investigation into the plane that crashed... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 11:10pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz urges Afghan govt to act against TTP; calls it a red line Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday asked the Afghan government once again to act against the TTP carrying out... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:48pm
World German president dissolves parliament, sets Feb 23 election date BERLIN: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected February... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:46pm
Markets India’s forex reserves drop to over seven-month low MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for a third consecutive week and stood at a more-than-seven-month low... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:28pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot prices gain amid Russia-Ukraine gas transit concerns SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices gained this week, the first rise after three weekly... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:24pm
World Israeli forces raid north Gaza hospital, health ministry says contact with staff lost CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of only three medical facilities on the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:19pm
Business & Finance India’s current account gap narrows to 1.2% of GDP in July-Sept, central bank says MUMBAI: India’s July-September current account deficit narrowed marginally from a year earlier amid a rise in... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:10pm
Markets Auto leads recovery in Indian shares after last week’s slide Indian shares rose on Friday to log gains in a holiday-thinned week, led by auto stocks after last week’s sharp drop... Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:57pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares log fifth straight weekly gains CSE All-Share index ended 0.88% higher at 15,535.60 Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:55pm
Markets Copper steady as tight supply counters strong dollar Copper prices were little changed on Friday, with tightness in concentrate supply offsetting pressure from a firm... Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:52pm
Markets Palm rises, snaps two-week decline on bargain buying, strong rival oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, buoyed by bargain buying and stronger rival edible oils,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:49pm
World Russia says Azerbaijan Airlines flight which crashed diverted amid fog and Ukrainian drone alert MOSCOW: Russia’s aviation watchdog said on Friday that an Azerbaijan Airlines plane which crashed in Kazakhstan on... Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:46pm
Sports Bosch continues debut heroics to give South Africa handy lead PRETORIA: Corbin Bosch continued his dream debut for South Africa with a swashbuckling unbeaten 81 on the second day... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:09pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan lowered on Friday in line with their decrease in the international rate. In the local... Published 27 Dec, 2024 03:31pm
Markets Pakistan’s inflation projected at 4-5% in December, says Ministry of Finance Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to stay within the 4-5% range in December, the Finance Division projected... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:07pm
Business & Finance Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94 TOKYO: Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan’s Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:57pm
Sports Taylor Fritz motivated for Slam success after low-key off-season PERTH: Taylor Fritz said Friday he strategically limited his workload during the brief tennis off-season before... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:50pm
Sports Iga Swiatek not expecting WADA appeal over doping scandal SYDNEY: World number two Iga Swiatek said on Friday she was ready to put a drugs scandal behind her, insisting there... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:47pm
World Yemen rebels claim missile attack on Tel Aviv airport: statement SANAA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Friday said they fired a missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, after... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:09pm
Pakistan Time has come to stand together and say no more politics on terrorism: DG ISPR Says security forces eliminated highest number of terrorists in 2024 compared to last 5 years Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:53pm
Markets Kenyan shilling stable versus dollar NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was stable against the dollar on Friday, data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed.... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:36pm
Markets South African rand gains in volatile holiday trade JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand gained in volatile holiday-thinned trade on Friday after posting losses for the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:33pm
Markets South Korean won tumbles amid political woes; dollar strength undermines Asian FX The South Korean won hit a fresh 16-year low and the stock market tumbled on Friday amid increasing political... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:31pm
Markets European shares flat after Christmas break; set for modest weekly gains Europe’s main stock index opened flat on Friday after a two-day holiday, but its modest gains earlier in the week... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:19pm
Sports Elena Rybakina takes Kazakhstan past Spain in United Cup debut Elena Rybakina guided Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory against Spain in her United Cup debut at the RAC Arena in Perth on... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:18pm
Markets Russian rouble weakens after central bank withdraws support MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the US dollar on Friday after the central bank announced it will... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:15pm
World WHO says crew member suffered serious injury in Yemen airport strike ZURIC: The UN air crew member hurt in an air strike on Yemen’s main international airport on Thursday suffered... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:09pm
Markets Pakistan Petroleum Limited commissions new exploratory well in Sujawal Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), an oil and gas exploration firm, has successfully commissioned the exploratory... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:38pm
Markets JGB yield curve steepens as market awaits BOJ’s bond purchase plans TOKYO: The Japanese government bond yield curve steepened on Friday, as investors sold super-long dated bonds ahead... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:41pm
Markets Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 T feed barley, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:39pm
Markets Bangladesh issues tender to buy 50,000 T of rice, traders say HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:38pm
World South Korea’s parliament convenes for acting president impeachment vote, as Yoon goes on trial SEOUL: South Korea’s parliament began a session on Friday where a vote to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo over... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:36pm
Markets Greece to sell three-month T-bills on Dec 31 ATHENS: Greece will sell 500 million euros ($520.40 million) of three-month treasury bills on Dec. 31, its PDMA debt... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:30pm
Markets Big Oil backtracks on renewables push as climate agenda falters LONDON: Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:18pm
Business & Finance Philippines central bank sees December inflation at 2.3% to 3.1% MANILA: The Philippines’ annual inflation rate was likely to be within a 2.3% to 3.1% range in December, with... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:12pm
Markets China’s yuan set to end the week near 13-month low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan is set to end the week near a 13-month low against the dollar, as it trades in narrow ranges... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:04pm
Markets China stocks near two-week high as industrial slump eases Hong Kong, Chinese stocks edged up on Friday to near a two-week high as declines in industrial profits slowed, while Hong Kong... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:01pm
Sports Leading the league feels different this time, says Liverpool’s Salah Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said he senses something different about the way the club are performing as Premier... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:52am
Technology NASA spacecraft ‘safe’ after closest-ever approach to Sun NASA said on Friday that its Parker Solar Probe was “safe” and operating normally after successfully completing the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:48am