World Bangladesh’s Yunus urges ‘patience’ after 100 days in power DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus begged the country’s “patience” to prepare for much-awaited... Published 17 Nov, 2024 07:10pm
Sports McIlroy clinches Race to Dubai title with DP World Tour Championship win DUBAI: Rory McIlroy won the DP World Tour Championship for the third time and claimed his sixth Race to Dubai title... Published 17 Nov, 2024 06:38pm
World Germany’s Scholz reaffirms Ukraine backing, defends Putin call BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday reaffirmed his country’s support for Ukraine after taking flak for... Published 17 Nov, 2024 06:35pm
World India, Nigeria renew ties as Modi visits ABUJA: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu met to renew what they called the... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:43pm
World Dozens killed and wounded in Israeli strikes across Gaza, officials say Death toll in besieged territory crosses 43,800 since October 7, 2023 Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:41pm
Pakistan Smog crisis in Punjab: over 1.93mn seek hospital care for respiratory diseases Smog has severely impacted the health of sensitive citizens across Punjab, with approximately 1.93 million people... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:42pm
Life & Style Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig crowned Miss Universe 2024 MEXICO CITY: Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday, the first contestant from Denmark to... Published 17 Nov, 2024 02:14pm
Sports Sri Lanka opt to bowl against New Zealand in second ODI PALLEKELE: Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to field in the second one-day international... Published 17 Nov, 2024 02:10pm
World Roadside bomb kills three soldiers in northern Iraq BAGHDAD: A roadside bomb targeting an Iraqi army vehicle killed three soldiers in northern Iraq on Sunday, police... Published 17 Nov, 2024 02:05pm
Business & Finance Tata seals deal with Pegatron for iPhone plant in India’s Tamil Nadu, sources say NEW DELHI: India’s Tata Electronics has agreed to buy a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron’s... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 05:20pm
World Russia launched 120 missiles, 90 drones in ‘massive’ strike on Ukraine: Zelenskiy KYIV: Russia launched around 120 missiles and 90 drones in a “massive” combined air strike on Ukraine’s energy... Published 17 Nov, 2024 01:45pm
World Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens DHAKA: Bangladesh is battling its worst outbreak of dengue in years, with more than 400 deaths as rising... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 05:03pm
World Six people killed, 11 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s Baalbek, ministry says BEIRUT: Israeli airstrikes on the village of Khreibeh in the Baalbek District of eastern Lebanon killed six people... Published 17 Nov, 2024 01:34pm
Sports End of an era as Rafael Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell MÁLAGA: Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal is aiming to cap his emotional farewell from tennis with another Davis Cup... Published 17 Nov, 2024 12:52pm
World ‘Break taboos’: Josep Borrell wraps up time as EU’s top diplomat BRUSSELS: Josep Borrell took a deep breath as the train rumbled across Ukraine at the end of his final visit after... Published 17 Nov, 2024 11:46am
World Xi Jinping tells Biden ready for ‘smooth transition’ to Trump LIMA: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he was ready to work with Donald Trump’s new administration for a... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 02:18pm
Life & Style India’s vinyl revival finds its groove MUMBAI: Melting plastic pellets into chunky discs then squashed flat, a worker presses records in what claims to be... Published 17 Nov, 2024 11:33am
World India hails ‘historic’ hypersonic missile test flight NEW DELHI: Nuclear-armed India has tested its first hypersonic missile, the defence minister said Sunday,... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 05:04pm
Life & Style Netflix says 60 million households worldwide tuned in for Paul-Tyson match Netflix, opens new tab said on Saturday that 60 million households worldwide had tuned in for the highly anticipated... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:33pm
Sports Swiatek leads Poland to historic win over Czech Republic and into BJK Cup semis against Italy MALAGA: Poland will face Italy in their first ever Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals after beating the Czech Republic... Published 17 Nov, 2024 11:01am
Technology TikTok parent ByteDance’s valuation hits $300 billion, sources say TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is valuing itself at about $300 billion, after it recently approached investors... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:59am
World Japan PM Ishiba says he won’t get meeting he sought with president-elect Trump TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Saturday that a face-to-face meeting he had sought with US... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:55am
Sports West Indies restore pride with stunning run chase in victory over England West Indies restored some pride by securing a thrilling five-wicket victory against England with a blistering run... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:53am
Sports Another blow for India as Gill suffers thumb injury: reports SYDNEY: India have suffered another injury blow as they prepare for this week’s first Test against Australia, with... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:49am
Business & Finance China’s commerce minister met Canadian trade minister to discuss tariffs BEIJING: Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Saturday met with Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng in Peru to... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:45am
World Brazil’s first lady insults Elon Musk at G20 social event RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s first lady, Janja Lula da Silva, swore at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 social event... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:40am
Life & Style Warner Bros Discovery, NBA settle legal battle over broadcast rights, WSJ reports Warner Bros Discovery has settled its breach of contract lawsuit against the National Basketball Association (NBA),... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:35am
World Super typhoon Man-Yi set to weaken as it barrels through Philippines MANILA: Super typhoon Man-Yi swept across the Philippines’ main island of Luzon on Sunday, threatening heavy rain in... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:29am
World Donald Trump in New York for UFC fight at Madison Square Garden NEW YORK: President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his election victory on Saturday night by attending an Ultimate... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:25am
World Japanese troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin SYDNEY: Japanese troops will begin regular deployments in northern Australia as part of military cooperation with... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:19am
World Blasts shake Kyiv after Ukraine’s air force warns of Russian missile attack KYIV: Blasts were heard in Kyiv in early Sunday hours, Reuters witnesses reported, after Ukraine’s air force warned... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 02:19pm
Sports Former heavyweight champion Tyson has no regrets after fighting ‘one last time’ Boxing legend Mike Tyson said he had no regrets about his defeat to social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:11am
Pakistan COPAIR, NDRMF forge alliance for climate innovation, resilience BAKU: Centre for Pakistan and International Relations (COPAIR) and the National Disaster Risk Management Fund ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 06:00am
Markets Russia cuts gas to Austria in payment dispute, keeps EU flows MOSCOW: Russia halted gas supplies to Austria on Saturday in a dispute over payments but was still pumping steady... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:55am
Pakistan ‘Go Green’ enters 4th year KARACHI: Go Green project focused on plantation of mangrove species has entered fourth year with a goal to plant... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:55am
Business & Finance Objections raised on Amendment to Petroleum Act 1934 KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that Abdul Ali Khan, Director General of Explosives, has... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:53am
Business & Finance PTBA urges CJP to help resolve high-profile pending tax matters KARACHI: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has formally approached the newly appointed Chief Justice of... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Tree-plantation drive to be carried out in Tharparkar launched KARACHI: The Participatory Village Development Programme (PVDP) Sindh launched “Cool the Earth” initiative at a... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:46am
Pakistan Awareness session on gender-based violence at brick kilns held HYDERABAD: On the directives of Provincial Minister for Women Development Department, Government of Sindh Shaheena... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Bilawal condemns Kalat terror attack ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has strongly condemned the terrorist attack... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:38am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 16, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (November 17, 2024).... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Business & Finance PRA tightens grip on wedding halls, event complexes LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has tightened its grip on wedding halls and event complexes in Lahore by... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan May 9 mayhem: Tarar presents ‘undeniable evidence’ to media ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Ataullah Tarar has criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) while... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan KP discusses surge in polio cases and eradication strategy PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, presided over a critical meeting on polio... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan NDMA Chief discusses crucial issues related to climate challenges with Jin at COP29 BAKU: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, on Saturday discussed ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan KP governor inaugurates uplift projects in DI Khan DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi inaugurated the newly completed development ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Key commander among three terrorists arrested at Hangu: DPO PESHAWAR: Hangu police on Saturday arrested three terrorists including their key commander who were trying to enter... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Operations to combat smog in full swing LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has announced that operations to combat smog in Lahore are in... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Marriages of poor girls: registration process completed LAHORE: The registration process for marriages of underprivileged girls in Punjab has been successfully completed as... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Those resorting to protest won’t succeed: Nawaz LONDON: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Child killed after falling off from bus ISLAMABAD: A four-year-old child was killed after falling under a metro bus while getting off the bus with his ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Governor for changing police culture for the better LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan here... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Schools: Rawalpindi district admin extends leave to 24th ISLAMABAD: The district administration, Saturday, extended leaves in all public and private schools in Rawalpindi... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Fraudsters including FBR guard held for illegal search ISLAMABAD: A group of fraudsters including an armed guard of Inland Revenue, Federal Board of Revenue ((FBR) has ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
World As Trump return looms, Xi calls for more free trade in Asia LIMA: With Donald Trump’s imminent return to the US presidency looming over the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
World Farmers target PM Starmer in protest against new UK tax rules LONDON: Hundreds of farmers, many in tractors, gathered in Wales on Saturday to protest against UK Prime Minister... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
World All eyes on G20 for breakthrough as COP29 climate talks stall BAKU: Negotiations were deadlocked Saturday at the midway point of the UN climate summit, with hopes pinned on G20... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Markets Oil weaker on uncertainty over Fed rate cut HOUSTON: Oil prices settled down more than 2% on Friday as investors fretted about weaker Chinese demand and a... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan BoR can’t cancel allotment after proprietary rights vested thru registered sale deed: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that the Board of Revenue (BoR) cannot cancel an allotment after ... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crashes’ marked LAHORE: The ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crashes’ was marked here on Saturday like other parts of... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Zardari condoles Bilour’s death ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Awami National Party (ANP)... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Pakistan IDEAS 2024 to begin on 19th KARACHI: The 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2024 is set to commence on November 19 at the... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan ICT: surge in crimes ISLAMABAD: In a troubling surge in criminal activity, car lifters and robbers stole or snatched 59 vehicles,... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan ANP leader Ilyas Bilour passes away PESHAWAR: Ilyas Ahmad Bilour, a veteran politician, leading businessman and former senator has passed away after... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print New date yet to be announced after polio vaccination boycotted in Kurram ISLAMABAD: The administration has yet to announce a new date for the polio vaccination drive, following the recent... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:44am
Pakistan Seven soldiers martyred; BLA claims responsibility QUETTA: Militants fired on a paramilitary border post in Balochistan, killing seven soldiers, local authorities said... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 05:02pm
Pakistan PM condemns attack ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned the terrorists’ attack on unarmed ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Markets HSD, petrol prices unchanged: Govt reduces adjustments in exchange rate, IFEM components ISLAMABAD: The government has decided against implementing a significant increase in fuel prices as recommended by... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Markets Prices of kitchen items show upward trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of majority of essential kitchen items witnessed an upward trend during the week past as... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:14am
Editorials Western media’s unprofessionalism EDITORIAL: While politicians in Western countries with their undisguised bias in favour of Israel tend to paint... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:08am
Editorials Surcharge on fossil fuels EDITORIAL: It’s been learnt that one of the key measures under consideration to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio, as... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 06:07am
Business & Finance Former Senior VP FPCCI underscores need for urgent tax reforms KARACHI: Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir,former Senior Vice President of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print Sherry criticises ‘letter of US Congress members’ ISLAMABAD: Reacting to the letter sent by US Congress members to President Biden, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 01:00pm
Print PTA streamlines VPN registration process ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has streamlined the VPN registration process for... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:42am
Print Battle against climate change: CM highlights role of children, youth BAKU: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated that children and youth are not only the most vulnerable to... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:38am
Print Input tax claim and credit: SC defines applicability of Section 8 of Sales Tax Act ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that Section 8 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, only prohibits the claim, credit or... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:38am
Print Country unveils first National Carbon Market Policy BAKU: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has said that Pakistan is now actively... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:37am
Print Discos’ sell-off: SIFC to play key role ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to give a central role to the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 01:00pm
Print ZRI consumers in LIEDA: PD under fire over ‘AMR’ meter ‘impasse’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Power... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 02:16pm
Print Roll back state control in economy, IMF tells govt ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to decrease State intervention in the economy... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 12:59pm
Print Agri income levy: Punjab govt emulates FBR’s super tax structure ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has adopted super tax rates of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for imposing this tax... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 01:00pm
Print Aurangzeb rules out ‘mini-budget’ The finance minister says Pakistan has successfully achieved the primary surplus target, the cabinet has approved the National Fiscal Pact, and there is no need to revise the NFC Updated 17 Nov, 2024 05:01pm
World Protesters hold pro-Palestinian march in Rio ahead of G20 RIO DE JANEIRO: Hundreds of protesters marched in support of Palestinians in Rio on Saturday, in a demonstration... Published 16 Nov, 2024 11:49pm
World Lebanon says 3 children among 6 dead in Israel strike on east BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli strike in the Bekaa Valley in the east of the country on Saturday... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
World Iranians sceptical about talks under Trump TEHRAN: Many Iranians were sceptical on Saturday about the possibility of the Islamic republic opening negotiations... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:30pm
World Eight dead, 17 hurt, in China school knife attack: police BEIJING: Eight people were killed and 17 others wounded Saturday in a knife attack at a vocational school in eastern... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:25pm
World Former PM ousted from Greek ruling party for rejecting ‘calm waters’ with Turkey ATHENS: The Greek government said Saturday it has expelled former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras from the New... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:20pm
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Sports Bagnaia wins Barcelona MotoGP sprint to take season to final race BARCELONA: Francesco Bagnaia produced a commanding performance to win Saturday’s sprint at the Barcelona MotoGP,... Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:25pm
Sports McIlroy in three-way tie for Dubai lead DUBAI: Rory McIlroy holds a three-way share of the lead in Dubai as he closed in Saturday on his goal of securing... Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:22pm
Sports Italy’s Donnarumma thankful for Mbappe absence in France showdown APPIANO GENTILE: Gianluigi Donnarumma said Saturday that he was grateful Italy wouldn’t have to face his former... Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:18pm
World Restive Indian state orders curfew after six bodies found GUWAHATI: An Indian state riven by months of ethnic tensions imposed an internet shutdown and curfew Saturday after... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:58pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz condemns ‘terrorist attack’ in Kalat, vows to foil nefarious designs of enemies Premier says those involved in the attack will receive exemplary punishment Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:00pm
World Iran ‘categorically’ denies envoy’s meeting with Musk TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman on Saturday “categorically” denied The New York Times report on Tehran’s... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:07pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 43,799 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Saturday that at least 43,799 people have been killed in more... Published 16 Nov, 2024 05:36pm
Pakistan Punjab govt conducts successful trial of local technology for artificial rain The Punjab government conducted a successful trial of artificial rain using local technology on Saturday, Radio... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:09pm
Life & Style Louis Vuitton opens bold pop-up store on NYC’s Fifth Avenue Five-story location houses a cafe and chocolate shop Updated 16 Nov, 2024 05:38pm
Life & Style And the next Oscars host will be … Conan O’Brien LOS ANGELES: Comedian, writer and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will be the host of the 97th Oscars, the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 04:11pm
Markets IPP owner Shahid Abdullah barred from traveling abroad amid money laundering inquiry It remains unclear whether Abdullah is in custody or has been released Updated 16 Nov, 2024 06:56pm
World Iranian press divided over envoy’s reported meeting with Musk TEHRAN: Iranian media on Saturday was divided over a reported meeting between Tehran’s ambassador to the United... Published 16 Nov, 2024 03:20pm