Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 29, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (March 30, 2025)... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Smuggling of non-duty paid cigarettes: AJK govt beefs up enforcement efforts ISLAMABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has aggressively increased enforcement efforts to curb the... Published 5 minutes ago
Business & Finance Govt urged to revise approach to current expenditure KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan KU, UAF to strengthen educational, research ties FAISALABAD: The University of Kamalia and University of Agriculture Faisalabad will further strengthen educational... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan PAA approves construction of its HQ in Blue Area ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has approved the construction of its 25-storey, energy-efficient... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Medical experts underscore need for eating in moderation during Eid holidays LAHORE: Medical experts have advised the faithful to take care of their diet plan and eat in moderation on the happy... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Guddu Barrage to be closed for 30 days on 31st midnight SUKKUR: Chief Engineer, Irrigation, Guddu Barrage Sukkur, has announced that all canals originating from Guddu... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Leaves of municipal staff cancelled during Eid holidays LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has decided to cancel the leaves of the... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Crackdown on transporters overcharging passengers LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Saturday launched a crackdown against bus terminals overcharging... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Special teams formed to ensure quality food items KARACHI: Director General Sindh Food Authority Asif Jan Siddiqui has formed special teams across the province under... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan JI demands justice for victims of water tanker tragedy KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami’s Central Chief, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded justice for a couple and their unborn... Published 5 minutes ago
World Ramazan brings little respite for struggling Indonesian traders JAKARTA: On the fifth floor of Southeast Asia’s biggest textile market, Indonesian trader Toni Sar waves a white... Published 5 minutes ago
Markets Winter package: KE records robust industrial response KARACHI: The K-Electric has recorded a positive response to the Prime Minister’s initiative that offered lower... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Under-23 Squash Championship: Sharjeel hands over Rs30m cheque to Adnan Asad KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon handed over a cheque of Rs. 30 million on behalf of the Sindh... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Soneri Bank holds Iftars for orphaned children KARACHI: Soneri Bank, a prominent commercial bank, facilitated Iftar dinners in the last Ashra of Ramadan for... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan CM directs action against transporters over-charging passengers LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed Deputy Commissioners to take all necessary measures to... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Alkhidmat distributes rations KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has distributed thousands of ration bags under its Ramadan Food Package initiative,... Published 5 minutes ago
Print Night travel ban imposed in Balochistan’s Kachhi, Musakhel QEUTTA: In light of security concerns, authorities have imposed a night travel ban on public transport and trucks in... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Ruet-e-Hilal body meets today ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene a meeting on Sunday, 29th of Ramadan 1446 AH, at 6:00 PM... Published 5 minutes ago
World Indian forces kill 16 Maoist rebels RAIPUR, (India): Indian security forces killed at least 16 Maoists during a fierce gun battle on Saturday, police... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan NA session summoned on April 7 ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday summoned National Assembly session on Monday evening (April 7,... Published 5 minutes ago
World 6 killed after clashes in IIOJ&K OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Four police officers and two suspected freedom fighter have been killed in Indian-administered... Published 5 minutes ago
Print Norwegian party has nominated jailed IK for Nobel Peace Prize: PTI ISLAMABAD: The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claimed on Saturday that a group affiliated with the... Published 5 minutes ago
World WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout GENEVA: The World Health Organization has proposed slashing a fifth of its budget following the US decision to... Published 5 minutes ago
Print To identify collection loopholes: FBR notifies DG (Special Initiatives-Customs) office ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established Office of the Director General (Special... Published 5 minutes ago
Print Specified offences: 489-F, 506-B of PPC compoundable without court permission: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that all the specified offences under PPC such as Section 489-F and 506-B are... Published 5 minutes ago
Print CM reaffirms Sindh’s stand against Cholistan canal project KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has the strength,... Published 5 minutes ago
World Large crowds rally in Istanbul over jailing of Erdogan’s main rival ISTANBUL: Hundreds of thousands of Turks protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the jailing of Mayor Ekrem... Published 5 minutes ago
Print March revenue collection plan falls short of target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered a shortfall below Rs 100 billion during March 2025. A top... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Minority rights: Delhi in no position to champion the cause: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly slammed India’s stance on minority rights, stressing that New Delhi is in... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan Mengal, party workers remain unhurt in Mastung suicide blast QUETTA: Balochistan National Party (BNP)’s Chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal and party workers were escaped in an alleged... Published 5 minutes ago
Pakistan 11 killed in drone strikes against TTP PESHAWAR: Eleven people were killed in drone strikes in northern Pakistan on Saturday launched by the army against... Published 5 minutes ago
Print PM for focus on waste reduction ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a cleaner, healthier and ... Published 5 minutes ago
World Washington formalizes plans to shutter USAID WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration announced plans Friday to effectively close the US... Published 5 minutes ago
Print Punjab Clean Air Programme: World Bank board clears $300m IDA loan ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Group Board of Directors approved a USD 300 million International Development Association... Published 5 minutes ago
Print SC explains why a bail can be cancelled ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the bail can be cancelled if the accused fails to appear before the court without... Published 5 minutes ago
Print CM approves Rs2.5bn for early cotton cultivation LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister has approved an incentive package of Rs 2.5 billion for early cotton cultivation ... Published 5 minutes ago
Print Funding BMRL share in Reko Diq: ECC asks PD to examine Centre’s commitment ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Petroleum Division to review... Published 5 minutes ago
World Medical supplies shortage hampering Myanmar quake response: UN GENEVA: A severe lack of medical supplies is hampering efforts to respond to the deadly earthquake in Myanmar, the... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Six militants killed in intelligence-based operation in Kalat: ISPR Security forces killed six terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kalat District of Balochistan, the... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr confirmed for Sunday in Saudi Arabia, UAE Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated across Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Sunday after religious authorities in both nations... Published about 9 hours ago
World India, US making progress towards trade deal, officials say NEW DELHI: Indian and U.S. officials made progress towards a bilateral trade agreement during several days of talks... Published about 10 hours ago
Business & Finance World Bank approves $300 million loan to help tackle Punjab’s air pollution crisis Funding will support Punjab Clean Air Program to strengthen air quality management systems Published about 10 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Oman Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong desire to further strengthen... Published about 11 hours ago
Perspectives The unsettling saga of signal-gate In a shocking breach of communication protocols that has sent ripples through national security circles, a recent... Published about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan Airports Authority’s high-rise headquarters approved for Islamabad The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is set to build a Ground + 25-storey headquarters in Blue Area, Islamabad. In... Published about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Fatemi spotlights plight of under-occupation Kashmiris, Palestinians during meeting with UN chief Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Syed Tariq Fatemi met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on... Published about 12 hours ago
World Russia says captured two more Ukraine villages MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday claimed the capture of two villages in eastern and southern Ukraine, pressing ahead with... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan No anti-terror decisions without provincial consultation: Naqvi Interior Minister stresses consensus-based counter-terror strategy Updated about 13 hours ago
Pakistan BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal unhurt in blast near Quetta rally Balochistan government spokesperson confirms all protestors safe Updated about 13 hours ago
Business & Finance Pakistan’s Honda Atlas exports first fully assembled vehicles to Japan In a major milestone for the country’s auto sector, Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited, a subsidiary of Honda Motor... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Massive fire continues to rage near oil refinery in Karachi’s Korangi area A massive fire erupted in the wee hours of Saturday near an oil refinery in Karachi’s Korangi area was still burning... Published about 15 hours ago
Pakistan Qatari business delegation to visit Pakistan after Eid A Qatari investment delegation is scheduled to visit Pakistan immediately after Eid, it was learnt on Saturday. The... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Record run continues: gold price per tola hits Rs325,000 in Pakistan Gold continued its record run in local and international markets on Saturday. In Pakistan, gold price per tola... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan India in no position to champion minority rights: FO Calls on India to address its own failures rather than feigning concern for minorities elsewhere Updated about 13 hours ago
World Israeli military admits to shooting at ambulances GAZA CITY: Israel’s military admitted Saturday it had fired on ambulances in the Gaza Strip after identifying them... Published about 19 hours ago
Sports Chapman blasts ton as New Zealand win first Pakistan ODI by 73 runs NAPIER: Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to... Updated about 17 hours ago
World India sends aid flight to quake-hit Myanmar NEW DELHI: An Indian aid flight landed in Myanmar on Saturday, the foreign ministry in New Delhi said, a day after a... Published about 19 hours ago
World Russian drone attack kills four, wounds 21 in Ukraine KYIV, UKRAINE: A Russian drone attack killed at least four people and wounded 21 in the eastern Ukrainian city of... Published about 19 hours ago
Business & Finance China, EU discuss ‘level playing field’ on trade, EU’s Sefcovic says BEIJING: Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met visiting European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros... Published about 19 hours ago
World Myanmar quake toll passes 1,000 as rescuers dig for survivors MANDALAY: The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers... Updated about 13 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (March 28, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (March 29, 2025)... Published a day ago
World Space telescope Gaia sent into ‘retirement’ but legacy endures PARIS: Europe’s Gaia space telescope was powered down and sent into “retirement” on Thursday after a decade... Published a day ago
Pakistan Holy Family Hospital on verge of financial collapse ISLAMABAD: Misman agement and negligence has brought the largest public sector healthcare facility in Rawalpindi, ... Published a day ago
Pakistan Deputy Registrar responsible for fixing cases: IHC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Babar Sattar of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday ruled that the obligation to fix urgent ... Published a day ago
Pakistan Ex-foreign secretary Najmuddin A Sheikh passes away ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced the passing of Najmuddin A Sheikh, a distinguished... Published a day ago
Pakistan Identification parade of 88 PTI workers: ATC approves police plea to fix hearing after Eid holidays ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday approved police plea seeking to fix a hearing regarding the... Published a day ago
Pakistan CDA Board approves developments, reform initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board, under the chairmanship of Muhammad Ali Randhawa, has... Published a day ago
Pakistan Punjab CM holds special meeting on AIDS at Taunsa LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Friday chaired a special meeting to review reasons for the alleged... Published a day ago
Pakistan Targeted killings of labourers a threat to national unity: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that terrorists infiltrating Balochistan and other... Published a day ago
Pakistan Ombudsman disposes of 226,000 complaints FAISALABAD: Secretariat of the Federal Ombudsman disposed of a record 226,000 complaints during this year which also... Published a day ago
Pakistan CM hails police for arresting gang-rape suspects LAHORE: “Incidents of rape against women are absolutely unacceptable,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz... Published a day ago
Pakistan Sindh govt to establish 500 non-formal education centers KARACHI: The Sindh government has signed an agreement to establish 500 non-formal education centers under a... Published a day ago
Business & Finance DRAP issues immediate recall alert for substandard pharma products ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for a number of... Published a day ago
Editorials Reduction in electricity tariff EDITORIAL: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has initiated formal hearings on approval of the... Published a day ago
Editorials Need for national reconciliation EDITORIAL: Speaking at a special session of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security soon after the ... Published a day ago
Pakistan CM orders preparation of NICVD-SICVD merger plan within three months KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting of the National Institute of... Published a day ago
Pakistan Cholistan Canal project opposed: Murad demands PM call CCI meeting to resolve thorny issues KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has strongly opposed the proposed Cholistan Canal project, deeming... Published a day ago
Pakistan JI demands action against illegal constructions KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi has raised serious concerns over the unchecked rise of illegal constructions in the... Published a day ago
Pakistan Balochistan govt determined to curb terrorist activities: ministers QUETTA: Balochistan ministers Mir Zahoor Buledi along with Shoaib Noshairshwani and spokesperson Shahid Rind on... Published a day ago
Pakistan Alkhidmat appeals for zakat, fitrana KARACHI: As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Alkhidmat Karachi has urged the public to contribute their... Published a day ago
Pakistan Two BRT projects: Sharjeeel discusses accident prevention steps, construction progress KARACHI: A high-level meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department, chaired by Senior Minister of Sindh and... Published a day ago
Pakistan Journalist charged with online disinformation granted bail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday approved the post-arrest bail of journalist Waheed Murad in a case registered... Published a day ago
Print Duty-free import of ‘Land Cruiser’ vehicles by FC KP: MoI may scrap proposal after IMF curbs ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) is likely to abandon a proposal for the duty-free import of Toyota Land... Updated about 20 hours ago
Print Afghan Citizen Card holders: Preparations for repatriation completed ISLAMABAD: The government has completed preparations for the repatriation and mapping of Afghan Citizen Card holders... Updated about 21 hours ago
World CPJ joins legal effort in defence of AP’s access to White House NEW YORK: Following the White House’s decision to ban Associated Press (AP) reporters from covering White House... Published a day ago
Print Fatemi urges US to view Pakistan sans any foreign or regional lens WASHINGTON: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi, highlighting the strategic... Updated about 21 hours ago
World Modi to kick off construction of India-Sri Lanka solar plant NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the construction of a long-delayed solar power project... Published a day ago
World India signs $7bn deal for 156 combat helicopters NEW DELHI: India will buy 156 combat helicopters for its air force and army in a deal worth over $7.3 billion, the... Published a day ago
Print IMF’s RSF: Pakistan to get $1.3bn in tranches Country to have access of about $1 billion once approved by the fund Updated about 15 hours ago
Print Retrospective application from Jan 1: Agri tax will be levied from July 1 ISLAMABAD: The agricultural income tax will be applicable retrospectively from January 1, 2025, as all the provinces... Updated about 20 hours ago
Print Chinese market: Govt to launch domestic green Sukuks, Panda Bond ISLAMABAD: The government will launch domestic green Sukuks and Panda Bond in the Chinese market, revealed a... Updated about 20 hours ago
Print Discos & KE: Consumers may get up to Rs4/unit relief in Apr bills ISLAMABAD: Consumers in the power sector are expected to receive relief of up to Rs 4 per unit in their April 2025... Updated about 20 hours ago
Business & Finance Petrol price slashes by Re1 ISLAMABAD: Federal government keeping petroleum levy (PL) at maximum level decided to maintain the price of high... Published a day ago
Print Anti-national narratives on media: Govt decides to launch aggressive response ISLAMABAD: The top federal and provincial leadership on Friday called for collaborative efforts to combat the... Updated about 15 hours ago
Pakistan PM seeks Ulema’s help to deal with terrorism challenge ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would continue to support the people of Palestine and Jammu... Published a day ago
Print Sugar prices: Dar asks PSMA to ensure ‘full compliance’ with deal ISLAMABAD: Expressing satisfaction over the downward trend in sugar prices in the market, Deputy Prime Minister... Updated about 15 hours ago
Print Number of retail payments in single quarter crosses 2bn mark KARACHI: For the first time, number of retail payments in a quarter have crossed 2 billion mark, reaching to 2,143... Updated about 15 hours ago
World Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping urged a gathering of multinational CEOs on Friday to protect global industry... Published a day ago
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 0.15pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended March 27, 2025 decreased by 0.15per cent.... Published a day ago