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
Pakistan ‘Work on Pakistan’s first autism school is progressing fast’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on World Braille Day said, “Braille presses... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan PM calls for grant of right to self-determination to people of J&K ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said it was time for the international community, including the United... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Sports Pak Shaheens squad announced for warm-up match against West Indies LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 14-member Pakistan Shaheens squad to face the touring West... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan 97th birth anniversary of ZAB today LARKANA: Workers of Pakistan Peoples Party and local leaders of Larkana will be celebrating the 97th birthday... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Mangi Dam to be completed in two years QUETTA: Secretary Public Health Engineering Department Balochistan Imran Gichki has said that the Mangi Dam project... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan FDA launches crackdown on illegal housing schemes FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) launched a massive crackdown against illegal housing schemes and... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif Cancer Institute being completed in two phases LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the site of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Forest Dept Punjab launches operation against sand mafia LAHORE: The Forest Department Punjab has launched a grand operation against the sand mafia. Field staff from the... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Average fertility rate in Punjab has declined: PBS LAHORE: The average fertility rate in Punjab has decreased from 3.7 children in 2017 to 3.5 in 2024 while the ... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Post-arrest bail plea of Qureshi adjourned till 21st LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday adjourned the hearing of post-arrest bail petition of PTI vice chairman... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Life & Style Alhamra hosts classical music evening LAHORE: Alhamra Arts Council set the stage for a vibrant evening of classical music, celebrating the richness of... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Lahore’s air pollution level increases LAHORE: Air pollution level on Saturday had been increased in the provincial capital once again. The average air... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan President reiterates his full political, diplomatic & moral support to people of Kashmir ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan will continue to extend its full political, diplomatic and moral... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Islamabad: cases of house robberies, other crimes registered ISLAMABAD: The capital city is continuously witnessing the cases of house robberies, dacoity and carjacking as auto... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan NIFT CBA leaders express grief over death of Arshad Zuberi KARACHI: National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT) CBA Union President Farhan Ahmed and Secretary... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan SAU VC approves scholarships for deserving students HYDERABAD: The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, Dr. Fateh Marri, has approved a... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan SAFWCO distributes ‘Emergency Tool Kits’ to villagers HYDERABAD: In a significant step towards reducing disaster risks, SAFWCO distributed “Emergency Tool Kits” to... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Intense cold wave forecast: Karachi receives first winter shower KARACHI: The city of Karachi experienced its first rain of the winter season early Saturday morning, as drizzle and... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Print Quetta PA: Re-polling for PB-45 in 15 stations today QUETTA: Re-polling in 15 polling stations of Balochistan Assembly constituency PB-45 Quetta-VIII will be held today.... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:51am
Print Rescue 1122: Sindh CM launches Rescue 1122’s new highway operations KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Saturday inaugurated Rescue 1122’s new highway operations, a... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:51am
Print DC not authorised to seal petrol pumps: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has held that after the promulgation of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra)... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:50am
Pakistan Five killed over old enmity in Peshawar PESHAWAR: At least five persons were killed and six other injured during shootout between two rival parties over old... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Blast on bus kills six people, injures 30 in Turbat TURBAT: At least six people were killed and 30 others sustained injuries after a blast hits a bus carrying security... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Zardari condemns attack ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the firing on the convoy of government vehicles in Bagan... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Business & Finance Smart Rental Index 2025: Dubai marks step towards regulating rental yields Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the Smart Rental Index 2025, marking a major step towards regulating and... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Editorials Reflecting on the 2004 tsunami EDITORIAL: Two decades after the 2004 tsunami devastated coastal communities across 14 countries and killed over... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Editorials Airstrikes in Afghanistan EDITORIAL: TTP’s expanding insurgency and the Afghan Taliban’s refusal to rein it in despite repeated requests... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Business & Finance ‘Mera Brand Pakistan’ set to boost economy: Motiwala KARACHI: Zubair Motiwala, Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has lauded the concept of... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Business & Finance EV sales hit record in UK but still behind target LONDON: The UK car industry sold a record number of all-electric vehicles in 2024 but still fell short of the... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Print Jan-Nov 2024: 28.43m mobile handsets locally manufactured/ assembled ISLAMABAD: The local manufacturing/ assembling plants manufactured/ assembled 28.43 million mobile handsets during... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:14am
Print PTI leader assails govt over internet disruptions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saturday criticized the government for restricting internet access, saying... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:14am
Print Kurram: DC among 6 injured in gun attack ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner Kurram Javedullah Mehsud along with five other security personnel was seriously... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:14am
Print PM Shehbaz says SMEs backbone of economy Premier says the incumbent government is taking all possible measures to provide facilities to small and big-scale businesses Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:08am
Print Over Rs1trn pension bill ‘sparks reforms’: Schehzad ISLAMABAD: Pension reforms will strengthen public finances as these aim at reducing the pension bill (crossed Rs1... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:10am
Print Ahsan says govt believes in its ‘economic agenda’ LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the PML-N... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:11am
Print Privacy of taxpayers’ data: FBR fails to defend a case before FTO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to defend a case before Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) which... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:11am
Print Gwadar coal-fired power project in limbo over tariff dispute ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited 300MW coal power project at Gwadar remains stalled, as the Chinese company CHIC Pak... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:11am
World Biden administration announces $8bn arms sale to Israel WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a planned $8 billion arms sale to... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:00pm
Pakistan Bomb attack on FC bus in Balochistan’s Turbat leaves four dead Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti condemns the attack Updated 04 Jan, 2025 10:27pm
Sports Sabalenka sweeps into Brisbane final, defending champ Dimitrov retires hurt BRISBANE: World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Russian teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva to storm into the... Published 04 Jan, 2025 05:35pm
World Gaza civil defence says 19 killed in Israeli strikes GAZA STRIP: Rescuers in Gaza said on Saturday that at least 19 people, including eight children, were killed in... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 10:30pm
Sports Gauff, Swiatek to clash for United Cup as Czech player makes abrupt exit SYDNEY: Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek will battle for United Cup glory after the USA and Poland won their respective... Published 04 Jan, 2025 05:25pm
Sports Rickelton, Rabada put South Africa in charge against Pakistan CAPE TOWN: Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in Tests with 259 as his side... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 09:36pm
Business & Finance Adhoc bandwidth arranged, no internet service degradation now: PTA The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Saturday that there is no degradation of internet... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:25pm
World Russia says downed 8 US-supplied ATACMS missiles MOSCOW: Russia said on Saturday it had shot down eight US-supplied ATACMS missiles, whose use Moscow has warned... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 10:31pm
World China market blaze kills eight, 15 hurt SHANGHAI: A fire at a vegetable market in China’s northern province of Hebei killed eight people and wounded 15,... Published 04 Jan, 2025 02:51pm
World Palestinian health ministry says one dead in Israel West Bank raid RAMALLAH: The health ministry in the occupied West Bank said one person was killed and nine injured in an Israeli... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 05:17pm
Sports Rybakina defends former coach Vukov after provisional WTA ban BENGALURU: Elena Rybakina defended her former coach Stefano Vukov after he was provisionally suspended by the... Published 04 Jan, 2025 01:33pm
Pakistan Kurram DC injured in firing on convoy near Bagan President, PM assert no tolerance for sabotage of Kurram peace agreement Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:22pm
World South Korea to compile transcript of voice recording from crashed plane on Saturday SEOUL: Investigators on Saturday expect to compile the complete transcript from the cockpit voice recorder recovered... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:26am
World Judge to sentence Trump before inauguration in hush money case NEW YORK: The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case on Friday set sentencing... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:21am
Sports Swiatek beats Rybakina to take Poland into United Cup final SYDNEY: Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek beat Elena Rybakina in straight sets to take Poland into the final... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:15am
Sports ‘Rested’ India skipper Rohit says not retiring from Test cricket NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma said Saturday he stood down from the decisive ongoing fifth Australia Test... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:13am
World South Korea in political crisis after president resists arrest SEOUL: South Korea’s political leadership was in uncharted territory Saturday after the sitting president resisted... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:08am
Sports Bumrah absent for India as wickets tumble in Sydney SYDNEY: India brushed off the absence of captain Jasprit Bumrah to dismiss Australia for 181 and reach 141 for six... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 01:28pm
Pakistan Soil moisture stress may affect crop growth in 3 provinces LAHORE: Near normal to slightly below normal rainfall with above normal day time temperature in southern parts... Published 04 Jan, 2025 08:04am
Pakistan EPD seizes 40 tons of illegal plastic LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab has seized 40 tons of illegal plastic from June 5, ... Published 04 Jan, 2025 08:02am
Pakistan Punjab minister steps up criticism of PTI, speaks about solar power plan LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the only way for PTI to go viral is through lies. ... Published 04 Jan, 2025 08:01am
Sports HBL-PSL-10 draft ceremony moved from Gwadar to Lahore LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is learnt to have given go ahead for shifting the HBL-PSL-10 players draft... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:59am
Pakistan ‘Year of Sar Bulandi 2025’: PCBDDA launches logo and documentary LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), Pakistan’s leading urban development... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 08:32am
Pakistan Plight of kids in IIOJK: ‘Kashmiri Children Day’ to be observed in AJK today MIRPUR: Under the spirit to invite attention of the external world towards the plight of the suffering kids in the... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan ATC grants bail to 250 PTI workers in various cases ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (Court) has granted bail to 250 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers nominated... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Pakistan DRAP launches crackdown on spurious drugs ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has launched a crackdown on spurious pharmaceutical... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:48am
Pakistan SC disposes of 7,482 cases in two months under CJ leadership ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of 7,482 cases in two months, against new institution of 2,950 cases, which is... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:47am
Pakistan ‘Global political, economic landscape more likely to deteriorate in 2025’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:44am
Pakistan IHC decides 10,571 cases in 2024 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has decided a total 10,571 cases during the year 2024.The data released by... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan Parachinar standoff persists as roads remain closed PARACHINAR: A peace accord reached between warring tribes in Kurram has failed to end the protest in Parachinar,... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:41am
Pakistan Navy holds fleet annual efficiency competition parade KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Fleet Annual Efficiency Competition Parade was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi. Chief... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Business & Finance SECP Appellate Bench dismisses two appeals ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Bench of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has dismissed two ... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:36am
Pakistan KP Governor for inclusion of opposition leader in apex body PESHAWAR: KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the representation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the apex ... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:35am
World Father of murdered UK-Pakistani girl attacked in prison LONDON: The man who murdered his 10-year-old British-Pakistani daughter, Sara Sharif, in a high-profile case that... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:33am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 03, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (January 04, 2025)... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Call to provide safe, working environment to women KARACHI: The seminar to observe the National Working Women’s Day was organized by the office of Ombudsman, The... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Govt committed to empower people thru education: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government was committed in its resolve for creating enablers in... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan ‘KP achieves 55.72pc utilization of development funds’ PESHAWAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Finance and Inter-Provincial Coordination Muzammil... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan PDWP approves 3 uplift schemes worth over Rs5bn LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) Punjab on Friday approved three development schemes with... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan CNN names scenic G-B among best places to visit in 2025 ISLAMABAD: The US-based broadcaster Cable News Network (CNN) has curated a list of 25 destinations including... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:14am
Pakistan Balochistan Business Summit: SIFC Secretary briefed about preparations QUETTA: Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Board of Investment, Bilal Kakar, and Chief Executive Officer Abdul Kabeer... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan List of demands submitted to govt body: Omar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Omar Ayub Khan, on Friday said that we have informed the... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Four-year-old boy recovered, accused held ISLAMABAD: The city police, on Friday, claimed to have arrested the main accused of a gang involved in kidnapping a... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Bilawal pays homage to Salmaan Taseer KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid glowing tribute to Salmaan Taseer... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am