World Zelensky urges Europe to unite behind Ukraine, 3 years after Bucha massacre KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday visited Bucha, where Russia’s army is accused of murdering... Published 31 Mar, 2025 09:38pm
World Russian court to rule on removing Taliban from ‘terror’ list MOSCOW: Russia’s Supreme Court will rule next month on removing the Taliban group from a list of banned “terrorist”... Published 31 Mar, 2025 09:08pm
World Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000 MANDALAY: Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday over the country’s devastating earthquake, as the... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:35pm
World US sends more prisoners to El Salvador despite court dispute WASHINGTON: The United States has sent 17 more prisoners to El Salvador despite an ongoing court dispute, with the... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:19pm
Pakistan Army chief celebrates Eid with soldiers at western border Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with officers and soldiers deployed along... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 11:47pm
World Hamas calls on ‘anyone who can bear arms’ worldwide to fight Trump’s Gaza plan CAIRO: A senior Hamas official on Monday called on supporters worldwide to pick up weapons and fight US President... Published 31 Mar, 2025 06:28pm
World UK expects to be hit by US tariffs this week, PM’s spokesman says LONDON: Britain expects to be hit by U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to impose global tariffs this week and the... Published 31 Mar, 2025 06:09pm
World Iran will deliver ‘strong blow’ against US if it attacks, Khamenei says DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday the U.S. would receive a strong blow if it acts... Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:55pm
World Kremlin says Putin ‘remains open’ to speaking to Trump MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Monday said that President Vladimir Putin was still “open” to speaking to Donald Trump after... Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:26pm
World Sweden pledges $1.6bn in new military aid to Ukraine: govt STOCKHOLM: Sweden will donate 16 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) in fresh military aid to Ukraine, the government said... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:54pm
Pakistan 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Karachi, surrounding areas A moderate earthquake of 4.7 magnitude struck parts of Karachi and its surrounding areas on Monday afternoon, the... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 11:49pm
Pakistan Mysterious fire still burning in Karachi’s Korangi Crossing A mysterious fire that broke out in Karachi’s Korangi Crossing area two days ago was still burning on Monday. The... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 11:49pm
Markets Syria issues tender to buy 100,000 metric tons of milling wheat, traders say HAMBURG: A state grains buyer in Syria has issued an international tender to purchase about 100,000 metric tons of... Published 31 Mar, 2025 02:48pm
Sports Sri Lanka cricket chief gets fourth term in office COLOMBO: Sri Lankan cricket board president Shammi Silva was re-elected unopposed on Monday to serve a fourth... Published 31 Mar, 2025 01:31pm
World Syria president says new authorities can’t satisfy everyone DAMASCUS: Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Monday a new transitional government would aim for... Published 31 Mar, 2025 01:20pm
Technology Chinese tech giant Huawei says profits fell 28% last year BEIJING: Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei said on Monday its profits fell 28 percent in 2024 as the... Published 31 Mar, 2025 01:15pm
Life & Style Heartthrob actor Richard Chamberlain, star of ‘Thorn Birds’, dies aged 90 NEW YORK: Richard Chamberlain, the Emmy-nominated actor and 1960s heartthrob who rocketed to fame in the TV medical... Published 31 Mar, 2025 01:05pm
Life & Style Momoa and Black create comedy in game adaptation ‘A Minecraft Movie’ LONDON: Hollywood stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black used humour and big performances to bring to life a corner of... Published 31 Mar, 2025 12:58pm
Technology Dude, where’s my car? Toyota buyers face long waits amid hybrid boom NEW DELHI/AUSTIN: Soaring demand for Toyota’s gasoline-electric hybrids has left suppliers struggling to keep pace,... Published 31 Mar, 2025 12:49pm
Sports Kerr keeps Australia captaincy, avoids FA sanction MELBOURNE: Sam Kerr has been cleared to resume as captain of Australia when she recovers from a knee injury, after... Published 31 Mar, 2025 12:43pm
World Trump’s tariffs mean Europe must take control of its future, says ECB’s Lagarde PARIS: The likely implementation of tariffs imposed by the United States on April 2 means Europe will have to take... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 03:08pm
Sports Napoli claim 2-1 win over Milan to keep pace in title race NAPLES: First-half goals from Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku earned Napoli a 2-1 victory over visitors AC Milan... Published 31 Mar, 2025 12:29pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei tumbles to 6-1/2-month low as US tariff jitters weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average tumbled on Monday to its lowest point in more than six months, following sharp... Published 31 Mar, 2025 12:02pm
World Musk gives away two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in high profile judicial race Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday handed out million-dollar checks to two voters in Wisconsin and promised smaller... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:57am
Markets Chicago soybeans at 3-week high on biofuel talks, Brazil harvest, US tariffs weigh BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures hit a record high since March 10, driven by domestic demand prospects from biofuels... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:50am
Markets Copper hits two-week low on tariffs, but China data supports LONDON: Copper prices dropped on Monday to their weakest in more than two weeks on worries about new U.S. tariffs... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 06:44pm
World Russia says it downs 66 Ukrainian drones overnight Russia’s air defence units intercepted and destroyed 66 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian defence ministry... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:35am
World Russia pounds Kharkiv for second night in row, Ukraine says Russia bombed the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine for the second night in row, injuring two people, sparking... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:27am
Markets China’s yuan inches up from 3-week low, Trump’s reciprocal tariffs in focus SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched higher from a three-week low against the dollar on Monday, as markets awaited clarity... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:21am
Pakistan President Zardari, PM Shehbaz extend Eid greetings to nation Pakistan faces threats from internal, external enemies, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Updated 31 Mar, 2025 11:47pm
Sports Novak Djokovic says losing to protege Mensik makes Miami defeat easier to take Novak Djokovic fell short in his bid to claim a 100th ATP title following a straight sets defeat by Czech teenager... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:16am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks weaken to near one-month low on tariff concerns HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday, joining a broader equity rout in the region as concerns... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:12am
Sports Guardiola hopes Bournemouth redemption will help City rediscover lost heart and soul After a loss at Bournemouth began Manchester City’s run of poor form this season, City manager Pep Guardiola hopes... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:09am
Markets Australian shares slip over 1% on US tariff worries; RBA meeting in focus Australian shares slumped more than 1% in a broad sell-off on Monday as traders exited risk assets on concerns over... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:05am
World Khamenei warns of ‘strong’ response if Iran attacked TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday of a forceful retaliation if the Islamic... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 01:24pm
Markets Japan’s 10-year bond yield falls to 3-week low as BOJ rate hike bets ease TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield fell to a three-week low on Monday, as investors bought safe-haven... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:01am
World Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Sunday with bombing and secondary tariffs if Tehran did... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:49am
World Woman pulled alive from Myanmar earthquake rubble; race to find more survivors BANGKOK: Rescuers freed a woman from the ruins of a hotel in Myanmar, officials said on Monday, a glimmer of hope... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:20am
Technology Trump says TikTok sale deal to come before Saturday deadline ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said a deal with TikTok’s Chinese parent ByteDance to sell... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:17am
Markets Gold surges past $3,100 as US tariffs, uncertainty propel safe-haven flows Gold prices on Monday soared above $3,100 per ounce for the first time as concerns around U.S. President Donald... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:13am
Markets Yen gains, gold at record high as tariff angst ignites haven demand TOKYO: The safe-haven Japanese yen rose on Monday while gold pushed to a fresh all-time peak as traders worried that... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:11am
Markets Oil prices climb to 5-week high on Russia, Iran supply worries Oil prices climbed about 1% to a five-week high on Monday on worries supplies could decline if U.S. President Donald... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:31pm
Markets Stocks drop, gold hits record as tariffs stoke recession worries NEW YORK: Global equity markets were lower and safe-haven gold hit a fresh record high on Monday after U.S.... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 08:58pm
Markets Wall Street Week Ahead: Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data NEW YORK: A rocky US stock market will be tested in the coming week by a pivotal deadline for President Donald... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Markets Deal slump hits US high-grade bond supply, pressures spreads NEW YORK: The pipeline for US high-grade corporate bond issuance to fund mergers has fallen to the lowest levels in... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Markets US Treasuries: Yields drop as US data, tariffs fuel stagflation worries NEW YORK: US Treasury yields tumbled on Friday as investors assessed the likely negative hit on growth from ... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Markets UK shares edges lower on tariff concerns LONDON: UK shares edged lower on Friday as investors avoided big bets on concerns over the global economic fallout... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print Traders say economic stability not possible with ‘anti-business’ actions PESHAWAR: Members of the business community asserted economic stability cannot come amid government’ ‘anti-business’... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:19am
Pakistan CM orders completion of Jam Sadiq interchange KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah made a surprise visit to the Shahrah-e-Bhutto Highway, inspecting... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print KP govt declares Galiyat, Bashkar as ‘biosphere reserves’ PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to issue the Gazette Notification of Galiyat in... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:15am
Pakistan Engineers’ role in national development emphasized HYDERABAD: The Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and former Vice Chancellor of NED University... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan World Zero Waste Day marked: Punjab CM speaks about her govt’s steps LAHORE: “It is everyone’s responsibility to keep the planet free of pollution,” said Chief Minister Punjab... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print Unemployment challenge increases in KP due to terrorism PESHAWAR: Due to law and order situation, particularly terrorism has grown up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and people... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:19am
Print Weekly Cotton Review: Prices stable amid low trading volumes KARACHI: Cotton prices remained stable in the local market, though trading volume saw a significant decline.... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:40am
Pakistan New Indus Hospital to be established in Korangi KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited the under-construction Indus Hospital, established by the... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Editorials Too much of opioids EDITORIAL: The sheer volume of the imported stuff should raise eyebrows. As a press report reveals, some of our... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Editorials Missing facilities EDITORIAL: Our Constitution places responsibility on the state to provide free and compulsory education to all... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Editorials TTP’s ‘global’ threat EDITORIAL: For years, Pakistan has sounded the alarm about the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), emphasising its... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan PDP assails govts over poor infrastructure of Karachi KARACHI: Poor infrastructure of the megacity Karachi is the main hindrance to its development but sadly the federal... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Business & Finance Prices of important kitchen items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of important kitchen items including live chicken/meat, sugar, flour, dates, pulses, cooking... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Transporters overcharging passengers to face action HYDERABAD: Divi-sional Commissioner Hyderabad Bilal Ahmed Memon has warned that strict legal action will be taken... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan President will offer Eid prayers in Nawabshah, PM in Lahore ISLAMABAD: Details have emerged on where President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Saylani Trust spends Rs14.75bn on welfare initiatives in 2024 KARACHI: Saylani Welfare International Trust spent nearly PKR 14.75 billion on welfare initiatives in 2024. Its... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan High altitude training: Govt to construct PSB coaching centre at Skardu for int’l players ISLAMABAD: The government is to establish Coaching Centre under Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) at Skardu which will... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Eid security: Over 3,500 police personnel deployed in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police has deployed over 3,500 officers and personnel across the city... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan KP Govt prepares action plan against terrorism PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has prepared its own Provincial Action Plan to eliminate... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan NA speaker greets nation on Eid ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended warmest felicitations to the entire nation and... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Bilawal extends Eid greetings to nation ISLAMABAD: Chair-man Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended his heartfelt greetings on the... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan PM extends Eid greetings to world leaders ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had telephonic conversations with world leaders to convey his warm ... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan PTI condemns killing of ‘innocent people’ in Mardan action ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) strongly condemned the martyrdom of innocent civilians, who were grazing... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Operation in full swing against transporters overcharging passengers LAHORE: Under the supervision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, district administration, police and... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan CM says ‘Happy Shawwal moon to the nation and Muslim Ummah’ LAHORE: “Happy Shawwal moon to the nation and Muslim Ummah,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Cleaner oceans: Minister underscores need for climate-resilient initiatives ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry highlights Pakistan’s commitment to... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (March 30, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (March 31, 2025).... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Business & Finance China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen free trade SEOUL: China, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to strengthen free trade in the face of a raft of new tariffs... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
World Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after launch OSLO: The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, dealing a... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
World Myanmar quake: Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors MANDALAY, (Myanmar): Residents scoured collapsed buildings Sunday searching for survivors as aftershocks rattled the... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print Anti-terror operation: KP CM condemns civilian casualties PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has issued a statement regarding the tragic incident... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 03:36pm
Markets Less than modest increase KARACHI: Rupee appreciated marginally against the US dollar during the previous week as it gained Re0.10 or 0.03% in... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print Manicure, pedicure sets: New customs values announced ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values, ranging between US$ 11.40... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:14am
Print Custom values on stainless steel cutlery, aluminium utensils revised ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of Stainless... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 03:36pm
Print Eid-ul-Fitr today ISLAMABAD: The nation would mark the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr today (Monday), the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:41am
World ‘Day of funerals,’ Gazans mark grim Eid GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): For the second consecutive year, traditional Eid al-Fitr celebrations marking... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
World Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week, his office said on... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
World Trump says ‘there will be bombing’ if Iran fails to make ‘peace deal’ WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has threatened that Iran will be bombed if it persists in developing nuclear... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Business & Finance No sign of India tariff relief as US trade mission ends NEW DELHI: India and the United States have agreed to finalise part of a bilateral trade deal by this year but... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print Several highways: Balochistan bans night travel QUETTA: Authorities in Balochistan have imposed a night time travel ban on several national highways following a... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 11:54pm
Print Forces to step up action against terrorists QUETTA: Given the recent rise in extremist attacks in the province, it has been agreed to further expand the... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 11:50pm
Print PMO takes big step towards fueling economy Directs ministries to take necessary actions on business community proposals Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:37pm
World WHO says Myanmar quake a top-level emergency, seeks urgent funding GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Sunday the Myanmar earthquake was a top-level emergency as it urgently... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:22pm
World Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Sunday with bombing and secondary tariffs if Tehran did... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:23pm
World Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 as aid scramble intensifies BANGKOK: The toll from Myanmar’s earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:59pm
Markets Ramadan 2025 stands as second-best for PSX returns since 2015, says brokerage house The month of Ramadan this year stood as the second-best for the returns at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) since... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 11:03pm
World Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if unable to make deal on Ukraine WEST PALM BEACH: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on all... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:56pm
Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Shawwal moon sighted in Pakistan, first day of Eid on Monday Chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee says decision taken based on testimonies received from different parts of the country Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:45pm
Pakistan SSGC vows ‘uninterrupted’ gas supply during Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on Sunday vowed to provide “stable and uninterrupted” gas supply during the days... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 11:03pm
World Gaza rescuers say children among 8 killed in Israeli strike GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that an Israeli air strike on Sunday on a house and a tent... Published 30 Mar, 2025 02:10pm
World Israeli army says intercepts missile fired from Yemen OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Sunday after it activated... Published 30 Mar, 2025 02:05pm
Pakistan Saudi Arabia, UAE, other nations celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Millions of muslims across the globe observed Eid ul-Fitr on Sunday with special dawn prayers and celebrations,... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 11:04pm
World India court rejects JSW Steel, Trafigura request to clear certain met coke imports NEW DELHI: An Indian court has declined requests from JSW Steel and Trafigura to allow certain shipments of a... Published 30 Mar, 2025 12:29pm