Business & Finance South Korea’s LG CNS launches IPO for up to $817 mln, term sheet says SYDNEY: South Korean IT services provider LG CNS started book building on Monday to raise up to $817 million in an... Published 06 Jan, 2025 08:15am
Markets Shares patchy in Asia, Canadian dollar up on Trudeau report SYDNEY: Share markets got off to a patchy start in Asia on Monday ahead of a week brimming with economic news that... Published 06 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Markets Dollar hovers near two-year high; yuan under threat SINGAPORE: The dollar eased a touch on Monday but stayed close to a two-year peak, as traders awaited a raft of U.S.... Published 06 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Markets Oil hovers at highest since Oct on cold weather, China stimulus SINGAPORE: Oil prices hovered at their highest since October on Monday as investors eyed the impact on global fuel... Published 06 Jan, 2025 08:01am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 05, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (January 06, 2025).... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan PU appoints Dr Shabbir as Director Sports LAHORE: Dr. Shabbir Sarwar has assumed the charge of the office of Punjab University Director Sports with the... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan Drugs seized in Khyber district PESHAWAR: The police have claimed to have separately seized 15 kilogram of hashish and approximately 500 drug ... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan CM condemns Turbat blast LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif strongly concerned a bomb blast in Turbat, and paid a rich tribute... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan Meeting discusses improvements in college education system HYDERABAD: The 30th meeting of the Board of Governors for Law Colleges affiliated with Shah Abdul Latif University... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
World India press watchdog demands journalist murder probe NEW DELHI: India’s media watchdog has demanded a thorough investigation after a journalist’s battered body was... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
World Massive storm slams US with snow, ice, bitter cold WASHINGTON: A powerful winter storm hammered the United States on Sunday, with meteorologists warning millions in ... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
World Austrian conservatives pick interim leader after chancellor quits VIENNA: Austria’s ruling conservatives picked Secretary-General Christian Stocker as interim successor to... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
World Musk says Farage should step down as leader of Reform UK LONDON: US billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that Nigel Farage should step down as the leader of Britain’s... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
World Rebels seize key town in eastern Congo KINSHASA: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized a strategic eastern town near the provincial capital Goma in... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Sports More than 4000 runners participate in Karachi Marathon KARACHI: The Karachi Marathon 2025, a certified annual marathon event in Pakistan, successfully concluded with an... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Sports Player retentions for HBL-PSL 2025 announced LAHORE: The six HBL PSL franchises have announced their retentions ahead of the HBL PSL 2025 Players’ Draft which... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
World MAGA civil war sparks fears of chaotic Trump White House WASHINGTON: With Donald Trump’s allies in open warfare ahead of his inauguration, analysts see the latest... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Print Uraan Pakistan to lead country towards progress: Ahsan NAROWAL: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says ‘Uraan Pakistan’ Program will lead the country... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Business & Finance Railways official apprised about issues facing KP traders PESHAWAR: Chairman Standing Committee of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce on Railways and Dryport, Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Print KP govt releases Rs79,584m for uplift projects PESHAWAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Finance and Inter-Provincial Coordination Muzammil... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan PDP demands govt remove corrupt officers of BIEK KARACHI: Expressing serious concern over result tempering scam in Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK),... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan VC GCU reviews Samundri sub-campus ongoing projects FAISALABAD: The Vice Chancellor of Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF), Professor Dr. Rauf-I-Azam,... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan Stray dogs at JIAP: DG PPA orders action KARACHI: The Director General of Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed, called an urgent... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan Sindh minister pays homage to ZAB on birth anniversary KARACHI: Provincial Minister of Energy and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the Supreme Court has... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Business & Finance Hashoo Group opens PC Legacy in Skardu Valley SKARDU: The Pearl-Continental Hospitality Division of Hashoo Group, one of Asia’s leading hospitality service... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan Life-saving role during Hajj 2024: Pakistani nominated for prestigious Indian Civil Award ISLAMABAD: In an exemplary display of humanity and bravery, a Pakistani national Asif Bashir has been nominated for ... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan PTI body formulates strategy to check corruption ISLAMABAD: The Internal Accountability Committee (IAC) of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formulated the... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan CM Punjab pays rich tributes to Kashmiri martyrs LAHORE: Right to Self-Determination Day is a day to salute the struggle for freedom of the oppressed Kashmiris, said... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan KP governor, others pay rich tributes to ZAB PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan PIC performs over 2,000 heart surgeries in 2024 PESHAWAR: Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC), the only dedicated cardiac hospital in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan Kashmir ‘Right to self-determination day’ marked ISLAMABAD: The resolution of Kashmir issue through a plebiscite in line with the United Nations resolutions is... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan Flood-affected women: SCF distributes cash transfers for livelihood recovery HYDERABAD: The Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), with support from Solidar Suisse, has launched an initiative to... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan Over 75pc of Pak women suffer from calcium deficiency KARACHI: Over 75 percent of Pakistani women suffer from calcium deficiency due to poor dietary habits and... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Business & Finance Honeybee cluster uplift: SMEDA to prepare road map PESHAWAR: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) has initiated a comprehensive research ... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Business & Finance SCCI, E&T dept to form body for resolution of property tax issues PESHAWAR: Business community and officials of the KP Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department have decided... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Print FBR makes commitment of open dialogue with stakeholders ISLAMABAD: Rashid Mahmood Chairman FBR/ Secretary Revenue Division has taken a major decision to restore trust of ... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 06:13am
Print FBR voices concern over disparities in tax compliance ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expressed serious concern over significant disparities in tax... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 06:20am
Business & Finance Foxconn beats estimates with record fourth-quarter revenue on AI demand TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, beat expectations to post its... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Prices climb amid limited trade activity KARACHI: The rapid increase in cotton prices in the country gave a severe blow to the cotton industry. Cotton prices... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Print Prices of essential food items show mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities, like live chicken/meat, vegetables, pulses, flour and... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 06:29am
Editorials De-dollarisation: myth or reality? EDITORIAL: It is interesting, and indeed very instructive, that 2024 ended with fresh debate about the... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 06:44am
Editorials Energy sector EDITORIAL: The energy crisis in the country continues to remain a challenge with no end in sight. At its core, the... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 06:41am
Business & Finance Vehicle tax deadline extended ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department has extended the deadline for vehicle token tax payments by... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Business & Finance Pakistan, UAE resolve to foster cooperation in priority sectors ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the ... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Business & Finance China seeks to bolster ports, aviation hubs in western regions BEIJING: China said on Sunday it would launch 15 measures to bolster the development of its western provinces with... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Print Unrecognised educational institutions: FTO to file report to president on tax affairs ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) will file a comprehensive report to President of Pakistan on a reference... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Print PPP says govt cannot last without its support ISLAMABAD: What appears to be a tough warning, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has threatened that the federal... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Print 190m pounds case: AC again defers verdict against IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The announcement of court verdict in 190 million pounds case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Print CM Punjab launches solar panel scheme LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched free Solar Panel Scheme to provide permanent relief to... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Print KE stunned as its five projects remain out of IGCEP ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) is reportedly in shock over reports indicating that its five renewable energy projects... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Print H1 textile exports grow 10pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile exports have witnessed a 10% increase, totalling $9.09 billion in the first half... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
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 06 Jan, 2025 12:01am
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 05 Jan, 2025 11:48pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 11:11pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:18pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 09:47pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 08:43pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 09:41pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:23pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 07:28pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 08:37pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 05:58pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 05:56pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:08pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 09:41pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:21pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 09:13pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:07pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 09:10pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 09:14pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 01:13pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 01:10pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 12:55pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 07:28pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 12:35pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 12:28pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 12:21pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 12:09pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:22pm
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 05 Jan, 2025 11:54am
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 05 Jan, 2025 11:38am
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 05 Jan, 2025 11:34am
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 05 Jan, 2025 11:17am
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 05 Jan, 2025 11:13am
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 05 Jan, 2025 11:09am
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 05 Jan, 2025 11:02am
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:44am
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:39am
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:30am
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:25am
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:21am
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:17am
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 05 Jan, 2025 10:13am
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 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
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 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
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 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 04, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (January 05, 2025)... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
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 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
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 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Performance of maritime organisations discussed KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, spearheaded a Performance Review Meeting... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am