Business & Finance SOEs’ sell-off aimed at unburdening kitty: Aleem ISLAMABAD. Federal Minister for Privatisation, Board of Investment and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan has said the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:31am
Markets ‘Power bureaucracy discouraging consumers of solar energy’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan 3 Islamabad NA seats: ET postpones proceedings for indefinite period ISLAMABAD: The election tribunal headed by a retired Lahore High Court (LHC) judge has postponed the proceedings... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan May 9 violence: IK’s, others’ pleas seeking provision of CCTV footages rejected RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), hearing the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case, on Tuesday, rejected... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:22am
Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Day, Christmas celebrations: ICT police finalise robust security plan ISLAMABAD: The city police have devised a robust security plan to ensure strict security during Christmas and... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan NA Speaker pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq paid tribute to the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan Winter vacation of IHC begins ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has commenced its two-week winter vacation, scheduled till January 8, ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:18am
Pakistan IK will be released soon, ‘predicts’ Alvi PESHAWAR: Former President and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday predicted that... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan IK refuses to withdraw ‘civil disobedience’ call ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated ex-prime minister and founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan JI to launch ‘farmers’ march’ today ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has announced the launch of “Farmers’ March” starting from Mandi Bahauddin... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:14am
Pakistan Disaster response centres: ADB recommends legislative framework, funding ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended to Pakistan for putting in place legislation, protocols... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:12am
Business & Finance Alibaba announces launch of trade assurance in country ISLAMABAD: Alibaba. com, a leading global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, Tuesday announced the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:10am
Pakistan Yet another polio case reported ISLAMABAD: The country has registered the 65th wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case of 2024, Pakistan Polio ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan PHC seeks reply from ECP on Senate polls in KP PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to submit its... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:07am
Pakistan Alhamra commemorates Quaid's birth anniversary LAHORE: To honour the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra,... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan Ambassadors from present diplomatic credentials to President ISLAMABAD: Ambassadors from Romania, Somalia, Nepal, Japan, and Bangladesh presented their diplomatic credentials to... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:05am
Markets CCP highlights inefficiencies of state monopolies of Discos ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Tuesday highlighted the inefficiencies of state monopolies ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:49am
Business & Finance Crucial role of livestock in economy highlighted ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) Rana Tanveer Hussain highlighted the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan Disqualification reference: ECP again asks PTI Senator to present arguments ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has once again asked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Saifullah Abro to ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:43am
Pakistan Inclusion of Sanam Javed name in PCL: LHC upholds registrar office objection, dismisses plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sustained an objection raised by the registrar office on the petition by ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:41am
Pakistan Muzaffarabad motorway plan progress reviewed ISLAMABAD: The 4th meeting of the Kashmir Committee was held under the chairmanship of Rana Qasim Noon, here on... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan NA Speaker congratulates Christian community ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq extended warm felicitation to the Christian community on the eve of... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:35am
Pakistan Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to defuse prevailing tension ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to defuse prevailing tension, strengthen bilateral relations and... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan PFA continues operation against food outlets LAHORE: In a recent operation against food hazards, the Punjab Food Authority disposed of over 1,000kg of diseased... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:31am
Business & Finance Pak-US trade volume crosses $7bn mark in 2023: FPCCI KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that U.S. is one of the few countries in the world with... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:29am
Sports PCB unfolds details of West Indies tour LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday confirmed details of the West Indies men’s cricket team’s... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan SIC, too, challenges 26th amendment ISLAMABAD: The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) – a political party that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) backed... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:54am
Markets Energy, mining stocks lead gains in Europe’s holiday-thinned trade FRANKFURT: Europe’s main stocks index rose on Tuesday, with mining and energy stocks leading gains amid light... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Sports Dubai will host Pakistan-India match on Feb 23 DUBAI: Bitter rivals Pakistan and India will square off in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on February 23 as the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 25, 2024)... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan EPD announces operation against erring industrial units LAHORE: The Environment Protection Department (EPD) intensified operations to ensure environmental protection and... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan CM pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam, felicitates Christians LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan ‘Political stability is a must for economic stability’ LAHORE: “Political stability is a must for economic stability of the country and all segments of society would ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Support for farmers: Minister highlights commitment of CM LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani here on Tuesday reiterated the Punjab... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Christmas today LAHORE: Like other parts of the world, Christian community in Pakistan will mark Christmas on Wednesday (today) with... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan ‘Providing clean environment is government’s top priority’ FAISALABAD: “It is the first priority of the government to provide a clean environment free from air pollution to... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan ATC dismisses post-arrest bail of female TikToker LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday dismissed post-arrest bail of a woman TikToker Sara Khan who claimed to ... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan Azeri defence delegation calls on Air Chief ISLAMABAD: A high-level defence delegation from Azerbaijan, led by Deputy Minister of Defence and Director General... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan 2022 Sindh floods: World Bank approves extra $450m financing for housing project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank approved $450 million in additional financing for the Sindh Flood Emergency Housing... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Convocation in IBA University: Bilawal explains approach to national development SUKKUR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has pledged that PPP is committed to the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan ‘Sindh govt committed to providing effective agri services’ HYDERABAD: The Sindh government has reaffirmed its commitment to provide timely and effective agricultural services... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Chilly, windy weather likely for two days KARACHI: Cold winds blew across the city on Tuesday, as the Met Office has forecast chilly and windy weather ahead... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Academic convocation continues for second consecutive day at Sindh University HYDERABAD: The academic convocation 2019-2023 continued on the second consecutive day at the University of Sindh... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan PSDF, HAZZA, JPII to establish Japanese training centres LAHORE: Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) has signed a historic agreement with Hazza Institute of Technology... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Sub-panel formed to evaluate aviation projects ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Aviation formed a sub-committee to evaluate the progress and performance of... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan SZABMU to re-conduct MDCAT on 30th ISLAMABAD: The Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad, is scheduled to re-conduct the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Print US sanctions on 4 Pak entities unjustified: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that the recent sanctions imposed by the US on four... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:18am
Pakistan ‘Sentencing of civilians’: After EU and UK, US says it is deeply concerned ISLAMABAD: After the UK and European Union (EU)’s reactions, the United States has said that it was deeply... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Military court verdicts: FO cautiously rejects criticism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Tuesday that the military courts’ verdicts have been made under a law enacted by the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Facilitating investors govt’s top priority, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that it should be the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance US banks sue Fed over ‘opaque’ stress tests NEW YORK: A business coalition led by large US banks filed suit Tuesday against the Federal Reserve, criticizing the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Structural changes, SOEs’ privatisation: Advisor urges PSX to formulate recommendations KARACHI: Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to Finance Minister has urged the management of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Heimtextil 2025: Pakistan set to make largest-ever participation KARACHI: Pakistan is set to make history at the world’s largest trade fair, Heimtextil 2025. The world’s biggest... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Wheat programme: Syngenta partners with Sindh govt KARACHI: Syngenta Pakistan has partnered with the Sindh Government to launch a free herbicide initiative to enhance... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Editorials Hybrid model EDITORIAL: It’s no surprise that India was able to pull its weight and influence on the ICC (International Cricket... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 07:01am
Editorials Little chance for climate diplomacy EDITORIAL: Hope that similar environmental and climate challenges might force rare Pak-India interaction and... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 07:13am
Print Christmas: Maryam orders foolproof security across Punjab LAHORE: “No lapse in the security of Christian brothers and sisters will be tolerated on Christmas Day,” said Chief... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:12am
Print PM opens F-8 underpass ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated F-8 underpass, completed in record 42 days, to ease... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:36am
Technology Global connectivity: PTA makes strides ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has made significant strides in enhancing international... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Print Appointment of judges: JCP announces updated regulations ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday announced its updated regulations about the... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:29am
Print Aurangzeb throws light on people’s approach to tax obligations ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Tuesday, disclosed that people are ready to pay more money (tax),... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:22am
Print Quaid’s 148th birth anniversary today LAHORE: The nation will celebrate the 148th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:38am
Print Right-sizing body presents suggestions ISLAMABAD: A committee formed to oversee government’s right-sizing on Tuesday presented its recommendations to... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:09am
Print Foreign-funded power projects: Senate panel demands action against malpractice culprits ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, while expressing serious concerns over lack of... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:39am
Print Privatisation: CCoSOEs removes SRBC from strategic entities’ list ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) on Tuesday reiterated its decision to exclude... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:28am
Print Nepra refuses to treat cold storages as industrial consumers ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has refused to treat cold storages as industrial... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:36am
Print Renewable energy: Projects get Nepra exemption Authority amends its law to exempt renewable energy projects to be established by foreign countries under Inter Governmental Commercial Transactions (IGCT) Act, 2022 Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:43am
World Ukraine says North Korea troops not had major impact yet on fighting KYIV: The presence of North Korean soldiers alongside Russian troops in the Russian region of Kursk has not yet had... Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:17am
World Former US president Bill Clinton released from hospital WASHINGTON: Former US president Bill Clinton left hospital Tuesday, his office said, a day after he was admitted... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:20pm
World Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations WASHINGTON: Donald Trump hit out Tuesday at Joe Biden for commuting the sentences of almost every American federal... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:55pm
World Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s son denies graft in $12.65 billion nuclear deal NEW DELHI: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son and adviser on Tuesday described allegations of... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:52pm
Pakistan Civilians trial in military courts: FO says verdicts made under law enacted by Parliament of Pakistan Pakistan fully committed to fulfilling all international human rights obligations, Foreign Office's spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch says Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:21pm
Technology NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the Sun WASHINGTON: NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history Tuesday, flying closer to the Sun than any other... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:23pm
Markets US stocks open holiday-shortened session higher NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were modestly higher early Tuesday in a holiday-shortened session amid hopes for a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:17pm
Sports Bosch to make South Africa debut against Pakistan PRETORIA: South Africa will field debutant Corbin Bosch in their first Test against Pakistan, starting on Boxing... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:13pm
World Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play: state media DUBAI: Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play as a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:07pm
World Palestinian officials say Israeli forces kill 2 in West Bank raid TULKAREM: Palestinian officials reported that Israeli forces killed two Palestinians, including a woman, during a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:47pm
Technology 2Africa submarine cable: PTA says made ‘significant strides’ to boost internet connectivity The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Tuesday said it had made “significant strides” in enhancing... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:16pm
World Bangladesh protesters enter TV station owners, journalists sacked DHAKA: A gang of Bangladesh student protesters entered the offices of the investor of a television station accusing... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:20pm
World American Airlines resumes flights after Christmas Eve ground stop WASHINGTON: American Airlines resumed flights Tuesday after a technical issue forced the world’s largest carrier to... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 07:48pm
Sports Postecoglou says Spurs ‘need to reinforce’ in transfer window LONDON: Ange Postecoglou expects Tottenham Hotspur to bolster their squad during the January transfer window. Spurs... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:11pm
World Syrian ex-rebel factions agree to merge under defence ministry DAMASCUS: Syria’s leader Ahmed al-Sharaa reached an agreement on Tuesday with former rebel faction chiefs to... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:04pm
World Turkiye says over 25,0000 Syrians returned home since Assad’s fall ISTANBUL: More than 25,000 Syrians have returned home from Turkiye since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by... Published 24 Dec, 2024 05:57pm
Sports Here is the schedule for ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the fixtures for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025,... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 06:19pm
Pakistan PAF chief vows to boost Pakistan-Azerbaijan defence cooperation Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, on Tuesday, reiterated his resolve to enhance... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 10:07pm
Technology Musk’s AI startup raises further $6bn PARIS: Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk’s startup xAI said it had raised $6 billion from investors in its latest... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 07:53pm
Sports Villa boss Emery set for ‘very difficult’ clash with Newcastle LONDON: Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a “very difficult” challenge away to... Published 24 Dec, 2024 05:18pm
Sports Iraola calls for greater ‘efficiency’ from high-flyers Bournemouth LONDON: Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has urged his side to achieve greater efficiency at both ends of the pitch as... Published 24 Dec, 2024 05:14pm
World Le Pen says days of new French govt numbered PARIS: Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that the days of France’s new government are already numbered,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 05:12pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs800 in Pakistan After remaining unchanged in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, in line with their... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 04:54pm
Business & Finance OGDCL revives well in Sindh, achieves oil & gas production Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the country’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 10:04pm
Pakistan No compromise on Pakistan’s nuclear programme: PM Shehbaz Premier says sanctions on Pakistan's ballistic missile programme have no justification Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:17pm
Markets Finance ministry official calls for roadmap to boost Pakistan’s weight in MSCI FM Index Advisor to Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad on Tuesday urged the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and Securities... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 10:05pm
World Starbucks strike to expand to over 300 US stores on Christmas Eve, union says A strike at Starbucks’ US stores will expand to over 300 stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:51pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens past 100 to US dollar MOSCOW: Russia’s rouble strengthened further against the US dollar to trade on the stronger side of the 100 mark it... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:49pm
World Russian cargo ship sank in Mediterranean Sea with two crew missing, Russian Foreign Ministry says MOSCOW: A Russian cargo ship called ‘Ursa Major’ sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria and two of... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:47pm
Markets Travel and leisure, energy shares lead gains in Europe in holiday-thinned trade Europe’s main stocks index opened higher on Tuesday, with travel and leisure and energy stocks leading a broad-based... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:44pm
Markets Gulf shares up in early trade on stronger oil prices Stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trading on Tuesday, as oil prices rose on positive market outlooks for... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:42pm
Markets Kenyan shilling little-changed versus dollar, LSEG data shows NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling remained relatively stable against the US dollar on Tuesday, with low trading volumes,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:41pm
World Iran flights to Syria on hold until late January TEHRAN: Iranian flights to Syria will remain suspended until late January, local media reported Tuesday, after the... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:20pm