Markets Pakistan nearing $4.4bn loan to ease power sector debt KARACHI: Pakistan’s government is negotiating a 1.25 trillion Pakistani rupee ($4.47 billion) loan with commercial... Published about an hour ago
Sports ‘No advantage’ in playing Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, says Indian batting coach DUBAI: India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai was a pre-tournament decision and the talk of... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan US warns citizens against travelling to Pakistan amid terrorism, armed conflict The State Department’s advisory says violent extremist groups continue to plot attacks in Pakistan Updated 15 minutes ago
Pakistan OIC must unite against Israel’s war crime of blocking humanitarian aid in Gaza: Dar Says fate of Palestine and the entire region is hanging by a thread Updated 13 minutes ago
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs1,000 in Pakistan After jumping in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan decreased, in line with their fall in international... Published about 2 hours ago
World Freed Isaeli hostages urge Netanyahu to implement Gaza deal ‘in full’ JERUSALEM: More than 50 freed Israeli hostages urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fully implement the Gaza... Published about 3 hours ago
World Russia’s Kirishi refinery hit by debris during Ukrainian drone attack MOSCOW: A tank at Russia’s Kirishi oil refinery, one of the country’s largest, was damaged by falling debris during... Published about 4 hours ago
World Britain, Philippines committed to rules-based order, UK’s Lammy says MANILA: British foreign minister David Lammy said on Saturday that Britain and the Philippines were committed to a... Published about 4 hours ago
World China hits back at Canada with fresh agriculture tariffs BEIJING: China announced tariffs on over $2.6 billion worth of Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday,... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (March 07, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (March 08, 2025)... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Fly Jinnah launches non-stop Lahore to Muscat flights KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, announces the launch of its new service connecting Lahore to... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Sharjeel says more plots of land will be allocated for journalists KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam... Published about 14 hours ago
Editorials Era of dictators could return EDITORIAL: Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (HR), stated during the annual HR... Published about 14 hours ago
Editorials Preventable tragedies EDITORIAL: The one aspect of the country’s chronically underperforming healthcare sector that doesn’t get the... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Torkham border stays closed amid uneasy calm ISLAMABAD: While the exchange of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces stopped last night, trade and pedestrian... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan President to address joint parliament session on 10th ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari would address the joint-session of the Parliament on March 10. The president... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan 30,000 govt jobs abolished on directives of IMF: minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister of Irrigation Pir Kazim Pirzada on Friday disclosed that thirty thousand government... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan CM emphasises canal desilting under Lahore Development Programme LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting regarding the Lahore Development... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Medicines purchase: CM releases Rs340m to Mayo Hospital LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, funds have been released for the purchase of... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Himmat & Health Cards for journalists soon: Azma LAHORE: Announcing the issuance of ‘Himmat Cards’ and ‘Sehat Cards,’ to provide further facilities for... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan PMD predicts below normal rain LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has advised farmers to make judicious use of available water... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Smeda holds webinar to mark International Women’s Day LAHORE: The speakers at a webinar hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) on Friday... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan WASA to launch project of laying new pipes in Lahore LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) Lahore will launch a project to lay new pipes in the provincial... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan UAF, KOICA to cooperate in nutrition, eco-friendly initiatives FAISALABAD: The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and University of Agriculture Faisalabad will further... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Food safety teams active from sehri to iftar LAHORE: The food safety teams of the Punjab Food Authority on Friday conducted a grand operation across Punjab to... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan LHC orders Punjab govt to formulate electric bus policy LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the Punjab government to formulate a policy for replacing diesel... Published about 14 hours ago
Sports Minister reviews preparations for 35th National Games LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Sports, Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar, Friday chaired a regarding the 35th National... Published about 14 hours ago
Business & Finance Businesses advocate cut in policy rate to fuel economy KARACHI: Business leaderships and traders have urged the Governor of the State Bank to reduce interest rates to... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan How a detainee transferred to US without prisoner exchange treaty: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) questioned how a detainee, recently arrested by the security forces, was... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Bilawal talks to envoys at Zardari’s House ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari held a series of high-level diplomatic meetings... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Lal Masjid case: ATC approves post-arrest bail for Maulana Aziz’s wife, 11 others ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday approved post-arrest bail for Umme Hassan, the wife of Lal ... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Interim bail of Bushra extended ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Friday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published about 14 hours ago
Technology Zong 4G integrates DeepSeek AI’s open-source models into ecosystem ISLAMABAD: Zong 4G has integrated DeepSeek AI’s open-source models into its ecosystem aimed at enhancing efficiency.... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan KE continues Ramazan facilitation with khuli kacheri camps KARACHI: K-Electric (KE), in-line with its commitment to facilitate customers, has planned over 40 night camps, or... Published about 14 hours ago
Business & Finance NBMFCs: SECP unveils consumer protection principles ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced ‘Consumer Protection Principles’... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Punjab & Sindh: There will be massive water shortfall: Irsa ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has warned that Punjab and Sindh are likely to face shortfall of... Published about 14 hours ago
Print No fresh registrations: SMEs forced to run businesses with unregistered title: KTBA KARACHI: The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are forced to run their businesses with an unregistered title due... Updated about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Civil Servant Rules notified ISLAMABAD: The government has notified the Civil Servant Rules under which an officer who has been considered twice... Published about 14 hours ago
Print Cement makers: CCP keeps up efforts to combat cartelisation ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is still committed to taking action against alleged... Updated about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Ministry asks illegal foreigners, Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave by 31st ISLAMABAD: Government on Friday asked all illegal foreigners and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders to leave the... Published about 14 hours ago
Print TCP proposes issuance of bonds to clear huge mark-up on its loans ISLAMABAD: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Friday proposed that the government should issue bonds to... Updated about 7 hours ago
Business & Finance Iron & steel sector: FBR directed to suspend revised EFS rollout ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of the committee formed by the prime minister to review the Export Facilitation Scheme... Published about 14 hours ago
World US to levy fees on China-linked ships LONDON: The United States is planning to charge fees for docking at US ports on any ship that is part of a fleet... Updated about an hour ago
Print Federal Cabinet: portfolios assigned to new inductees ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday assigned portfolios to the recently inducted federal and state... Updated about 8 hours ago
Print FBR introduces major changes to EFS ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced major changes in the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) to... Updated about 7 hours ago
Print Rate cut likely amid low inflation, IMF review Monetary Policy Committee meeting to be held on March 10 Updated about an hour ago
Print PM apprised of challenges facing businesses ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Friday his government’s commitment to creating a favourable... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print PPRA lacks clarity about procurement powers of SOEs ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is reportedly unaware if the State Owned Entireties... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print PM reaffirms support to China on its key issues ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for China on its key... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print Kenya reduces Customs valuation for Pak rice by 25pc KARACHI: In a significant development for rice exports, Kenya has revised the Customs valuation of Pakistani rice... Updated 14 minutes ago
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 0.09pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended March 6, 2025 decreased by 0.09 percent ... Published about 14 hours ago
Print Nepra gives FCA cut benefit to residential, agri consumers ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has passed reduction in tariff through negative Fuel... Updated about 2 hours ago
World Fed Chair Powell flags uncertainty in US economy WASHINGTON: US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell flagged high uncertainty Friday surrounding President Donald... Published about 17 hours ago
World UN envoy ‘deeply alarmed’ by clashes, killings in Syria GENEVA: The UN envoy for Syria voiced alarm Friday at reports of clashes and killings in coastal areas between... Published about 18 hours ago
Sports PTV beat SBP by 3 wickets to clinch President’s Trophy Grade-I title Amad Butt-led Pakistan Television (PTV) beat State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) by three wickets in the final to clinch... Published about 18 hours ago
Markets India’s market regulator warns Nestle over breach of insider trading regulations Nestle India said on Friday it received a warning from the country’s markets regulator for a breach of insider... Published about 18 hours ago
Business & Finance CCP authorises Wemsol acquisition by Bazaar Technologies The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval to M/s Bazaar Technologies (Private) Limited for... Published about 18 hours ago
World No nuclear talks letter received from Trump: Iran UN mission UNITED NATIONS: Iran’s mission to the United Nations said on Friday that no letter had been received from US... Published about 19 hours ago
World Trump threatens new Russia sanctions after strikes on Ukraine Russia launches massive drone, missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities Published about 19 hours ago
Markets TSX inches up, but still set for worst week in nearly 18 months Canada’s main stock index recouped early losses to rise on Friday, as investors parsed domestic and U.S. employment... Published about 19 hours ago
Markets Wall Street rises on energy boost; jobs data, Powell in focus Wall Street’s main indexes ticked up in choppy trading, boosted by a jump in energy stocks, while investors assessed... Published about 20 hours ago
Pakistan Govt asks Afghan citizen card holders to leave Pakistan by March 31 The government said on Friday that it has decided to repatriate Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders by March 31, 2025,... Published about 20 hours ago
Markets Recognising crypto as strategic asset in Pakistan top priority, says advisor Pakistan’s chief crypto advisor Bilal bin Saqib has said that the Pakistan Crypto Council recognises the country’s... Updated about 18 hours ago
World One dead, 180 missing after boats sink off Yemen, Djibouti ADDIS ABABA: Four boats carrying migrants have sunk off Djibouti and Yemen killing at least one person and leaving... Published about 20 hours ago
World US job growth picks up in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.1% WASHINGTON: U.S. job growth picked up in February and the unemployment rate edged up to 4.1%, but growing... Published about 21 hours ago
World Brazil’s economy grows 3.4% in 2024 but year-end weakness signals fewer rate hikes BRASILIA: Brazil’s economy grew 3.4% in 2024, the strongest since the post-pandemic rebound, but momentum slowed... Published about 21 hours ago
Markets Wheat down 6-8 cents, corn down 1-3, soy down 2-3 CHICAGO: Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of... Published about 21 hours ago
Markets India’s foreign exchange reserves come off two-month highs MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell $1.8 billion to $638.7 billion as of February 28, coming off... Published about 21 hours ago
World Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader to negotiate nuclear deal WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he wants to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran and sent a letter to its... Updated about 18 hours ago
Markets Copper eases on weak China data, risk-averse investors LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Friday on weak trade data from top metals consumer China, selling by miners and as... Published about 23 hours ago
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as materials, information technology decline CSE All-Share index settled 0.05% lower at 16,115.47 Published about 23 hours ago
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG price flat amid bearish Europe gas sentiment SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were flat this week, holding at a ten-week low amid... Published about 23 hours ago
Markets UAE stocks decline over tariff uncertainty Stock markets in United Arab Emirates closed lower on Friday, in line with global equities as the uncertainty around... Published about 23 hours ago
World Sri Lanka signs $2.5bn debt deal with Japan COLOMBO: Sri Lanka signed a deal with Japan Friday to restructure $2.5 billion in loans, marking the first agreement... Published about 24 hours ago
World Wariness in Jerusalem as Palestinians mark first Friday in Ramadan JERUSALEM: A limited number of older Palestinians were allowed into Jerusalem on the first Friday of Ramadan, the... Published about 24 hours ago
World Unexploded World War 2 bomb found near major Paris train station disrupts services PARIS: The discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War Two severely disrupted traffic to and from... Published about 24 hours ago
World Crypto leaders to meet at Trump’s summit, strategic reserve in focus Cryptocurrency industry elite are set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday to... Published a day ago
Pakistan Here is the full list of Pakistan’s new federal/state ministers, advisers, and SAPMs The federal government on Friday announced the portfolios allocated to the news federal ministers, state ministers,... Published a day ago
Markets Reliance, metal stocks power India’s Nifty 50 to its best week in three months India’s benchmark index Nifty 50 logged its best week in three months, led by heavyweight Reliance Industries and... Published a day ago
Markets Palm posts weekly gains on production concerns JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed sharply higher on Friday and posted a 1.6% weekly gains amid fears of... Published a day ago
Pakistan PM meets prominent business figures as govt eyes economic boost In a bid to strengthen growth and foster collaboration between the government and the private sector, Prime Minister... Updated about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Cabinet reshuffle: portfolios allocated to new ministers, advisers MQM-P's Mustafa Kamal given Health portfolio while PML-N's Hanif Abbasi allocated Railways ministry Updated about 20 hours ago
Markets Gold price per tola gains Rs3,000 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan increased, in line with their gain in the... Published a day ago
Markets European shares fall as tariff uncertainties weigh; US jobs data in focus European shares fell on Friday as frequent shifts in US trade policy throughout the week resulted in risk aversion,... Published a day ago
Technology Fast-moving stars reveal supermassive black hole inside nearby galaxy WASHINGTON: The Large Magellanic Cloud is a dwarf galaxy residing near our Milky Way, visible to the naked eye as a... Published a day ago
Markets Kenya shilling steady versus dollar, LSEG data shows The shilling traded at 129.00/40 per dollar Published a day ago
Sports New Zealand ‘hopeful’ over Henry injury for India final DUBAI: New Zealand are “hopeful” pace bowler Matt Henry will recover from a shoulder injury in time for their... Published a day ago
World Trump says he will go to Saudi Arabia to reach $1 trillion deal WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he likely will make his first trip abroad to Saudi Arabia to... Published a day ago
World King Charles reveals music soundtrack to his life to mark Commonwealth Day LONDON: From works by Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley and Australian popstar Kylie Minogue to singer Raye, King... Published a day ago
Markets Govt planning to borrow Rs1.25trn from banks to clear circular debt, says brokerage house In a key development for Pakistan’s power sector, the government was planning to borrow Rs1.25 trillion from the... Updated about 18 hours ago
Sports India chasing Champions Trophy history, NZ ready to scrap BENGALURU: India are heavy favourites to claim a record third Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday but Rohit Sharma’s... Published a day ago
Markets Financials drag Australian shares lower; Insignia surges on raised buyout offers Australian shares fell on Friday as financial stocks declined, and were set for their third straight weekly drop,... Published a day ago
Business & Finance VW may avoid 25% Trump tariff, but BMW and others face trade levy DETROIT: Volkswagen said on Thursday that its vehicles made in North America will likely avoid being subject to the... Published a day ago
World Russian says its troops capture another village in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: The Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday its forces had captured another village in eastern Ukraine as... Published a day ago
Markets JGB yields track German peers to fresh 16-year peaks TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields extended their climb to fresh 16-year highs on Friday, tracking soaring... Published a day ago
Business & Finance Nissan board to meet on March 11, discuss potential CEO successors, sources say TOKYO: Nissan directors are due to gather on March 11 to discuss potential successors for CEO Makoto Uchida, whose... Published a day ago
Markets Australia, NZ dollars await US jobs data amid tariff confusion SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were mostly steady ahead of US payrolls on Friday, with much of their... Published a day ago
Markets Rupee records marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 279.97 against greenback Updated about 18 hours ago
World US to reportedly use AI to revoke visas of students it sees as Hamas supporters WASHINGTON: The US State Department will use artificial intelligence to revoke visas of foreign students who it... Updated a day ago
Markets South Korean shares track Wall Street lower, but set for weekly gain The benchmark KOSPI was down 11.08 points or 0.43% Published a day ago
Arrest of Kabul bombing suspect illustrates vital US-Pakistan counterterrorism cooperation: US State Dept