World UN sends emergency food aid for one million Lebanese ROME: The World Food Programme on Sunday said it had launched an emergency operation to provide meals for one... Published 29 Sep, 2024 03:20pm
Perspectives What the US interest rate cuts mean for Asia and the Pacific? The recent interest rate cut by the United States Federal Reserve presents opportunities and challenges for central... Published 29 Sep, 2024 03:19pm
Sports Wet outfield scuttles day three of India-Bangladesh Test KANPUR: Overnight rain and a wet outfield forced officials to call off the third day’s play without a ball being... Published 29 Sep, 2024 03:16pm
Sports Ex-Pakistan captain Yousuf quits as selector ahead of England series KARACHI: Former captain Mohammad Yousuf quit as a Pakistan selector “for personal reasons” on Sunday, just a week... Published 29 Sep, 2024 03:12pm
World Lebanon PM says up to 1 million may be displaced by Israel attacks BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati told reporters on Sunday that Israel’s intensifying attacks on the... Published 29 Sep, 2024 03:08pm
Pakistan Aurangzeb says ‘DNA’ of Pakistan’s economy needs fundamental reform for IMF deal to be last one Finance Minister says govt will keep going back to the same sectors for taxes unless it reforms system Updated 29 Sep, 2024 03:13pm
Sports Lewis Hamilton says things OK with team after criticising Singapore GP strategy Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said things were OK between him and the Mercedes team, days after... Published 29 Sep, 2024 12:52pm
Sports Sri Lanka debutant Peiris spins New Zealand towards innings defeat GALLE: Sri Lanka’s debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took five wickets to put New Zealand on the brink of an... Published 29 Sep, 2024 12:42pm
World Israel strikes ‘dozens’ of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after Nasrallah killing BEIRUT: Israel said on Sunday it was carrying out new air raids against “dozens” of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon,... Published 29 Sep, 2024 12:33pm
World More than 60 dead from storm Helene as rescue, cleanup efforts grow CEDAR KEY: Rescuers struggled on Saturday with washed-out bridges and debris-strewn roads in the search for... Published 29 Sep, 2024 12:24pm
World China ‘deeply concerned’ about Middle East tensions after Nasrallah killing BEIJING: China said Sunday it was “deeply concerned” and “closely following” soaring tensions in the Middle East,... Published 29 Sep, 2024 12:21pm
World Indonesia mine landslide toll up to 13 as search ends JAKARTA: The death toll after a landslide at an illegal mine in western Indonesia was raised to 13 on Sunday, an... Published 29 Sep, 2024 12:20pm
Life & Style Bollywood’s ‘King Khan’ steals show at Indian film awards ABU DHABI: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan declared “it’s good to be back” as he won best actor at the International... Published 29 Sep, 2024 12:16pm
World Austrians to vote with far-right in sight of historic win VIENNA: Austrians are voting Sunday in a general election, which could see the far-right narrowly beat the... Published 29 Sep, 2024 12:11pm
World Russia says destroyed 125 Ukrainian drones MOSCOW: Russia downed 125 Ukrainian drones over its territory overnight, the defence ministry said Sunday, with... Published 29 Sep, 2024 12:02pm
World Nasrallah’s killing reveals depth of Israel’s penetration of Hezbollah In the wake of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s killing, Hezbollah faces the enormous challenge of plugging the... Published 29 Sep, 2024 11:31am
World Iran calls for UN Security Council meeting after Hezbollah’s leader killed WASHINGTON: Iran on Saturday called for the United Nations Security Council to meet over Israel’s actions in Lebanon... Published 29 Sep, 2024 11:03am
Sports US grabs 11-7 lead over International team at Presidents Cup The Presidents Cup is tight going into the final day of competition after a long Saturday at Royal Montreal Golf... Published 29 Sep, 2024 10:45am
Business & Finance Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls for loose monetary policy TOKYO: Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Sunday the country’s monetary policy must remain... Published 29 Sep, 2024 10:38am
Sports Lionel Messi gives Inter Miami draw with Charlotte FC Lionel Messi scored a second-half equalizer and Inter Miami claimed a 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC in Fort... Published 29 Sep, 2024 10:34am
World Argentina’s Milei predicts 2025 election shakeup at party launch BUENOS AIRES: Argentine President Javier Milei said on Saturday he intends to shake up the country’s midterm... Published 29 Sep, 2024 10:24am
World Japan’s Ishiba likely to name ex-Defence Minister Iwaya as foreign minister, Asahi says TOKYO: Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will likely name former Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya as... Published 29 Sep, 2024 10:15am
World 104 dead in Nepal floods after relentless monsoon rains KATHMANDU: Residents of Nepal’s flood-hit capital returned to their mud-caked homes on Sunday to survey the wreckage... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 11:58am
World China says US missile deployment in Philippines undermines peace SHANGHAI: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the US deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines... Published 29 Sep, 2024 09:56am
Pakistan Recruitment: LHC says it’s not the domain of a court to examine Q&E criteria LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that it is not the domain of a court to examine the qualification and the... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Body formed to promote tourism in Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government has constituted a 26-member steering committee for the promotion and development of... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan NRP holds summit on Agro-Tourism Development LAHORE: The First International Summit on Agro-Tourism Development was organized by Non Resident Pakistani (NRP) at... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan CM for strict steps to fight off poliovirus KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah taking notice of the detection of another polio case in Hyderabad... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrated KARACHI: The Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi held a special diplomatic reception on September 27, 2024, to... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan LDA razes illegal constructions LAHORE: In an operation against illegal housing schemes, illegal constructions and encroachments, the Lahore... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
World 59 dead in Nepal as downpours trigger floods KATHMANDU: Floods and landslides triggered by heavy downpours in Nepal killed at least 59 people across the ... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
World Online sellers on Walmart’s Flipkart sue India watchdog NEW DELHI: Three online sellers operating on Walmart-owned Flipkart have sued the Indian antitrust watchdog over an... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
World KSA executes 198 in 2024, most in over 30 years DUBAI: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has carried out its highest number of executions in more than three decades... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
World Vietnam puts Typhoon Yagi economic losses at $3.3bn HANOI: Vietnam suffered $3.3 billion in economic losses as a result of deadly Typhoon Yagi, which swept across the... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Sports Champions’ Cup final today; Lake City Panthers against UMT Markhors LAHORE: After 13 matches and 16 days, two teams - UMT Markhors and Lake City Panthers have emerged as the contenders... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 28, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (September 29, 2024).... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan ILMA University hosts panel discussion on HR strategies KARACHI: ILMA University hosted an insightful panel discussion on “HR Strategies for Success: Promoting Employee... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Team to depart for Frankfurt book fair on Oct 15 LAHORE: An 11-member delegation headed by Khamis Saeed Butt will depart for Frankfurt, Germany on 15th October to... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Gandapur blamed for using KP govt resources to ‘attack’ Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Gandapur is using KPK’s resources to attack ... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Progress on WB-funded projects reviewed LAHORE: Secretary of the Planning & Development Board, Dr Asif Tufail, chaired a meeting with Project Directors... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Business leader says JI has transformed into ‘pressure group’ LAHORE: Chairman Supreme Council Anjuman Tajiran Naeem Mir has alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami has transformed into a... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Challenge of rabies: seminar held HYDERABAD: The Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences (FAHVS) at Sindh Agriculture University (SAU),... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Islamabad witnesses spike in theft incidents ISLAMABAD: The capital city witnessed a 38 per cent spike in the incidents of theft during the last week with 72... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Al Qadir Trust case hearing put off till Oct 2 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing £190 million National Crime Agency (NCA) scam, commonly known as the Al... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan PM attends reception hosted by Biden NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended a reception hosted by US President Joe Biden in honour of the heads... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 09:40am
Pakistan Six killed, 8 hurt in Mari Petroleum’s copter crash PESHAWAR: Six people died and 8 other injured as chartered helicopter of the Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL)... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan BNP leader shot dead in Quetta QUETTA: Balochistan National Party (BNP) leader Agha Khalid Shah was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Killi Geo,... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print FBR-IRIS not working to receive returns ISLAMABAD: The “IRIS” system of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was not working properly for filing of returns on... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 09:40am
Pakistan DG NAB holds monthly Open Court session in Lahore LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Director General (DG), held a monthly Open Court session in regional... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Pakistan Quad demands Afghan action against terror groups NEW YORK: Pakistan, China, Iran and Russia have expressed concern over the security challenges emanating from... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print Low gas offtake by Genco-II: PPL seeks PD probe into reasons ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has asked the Power Division to investigate the reasons for low gas... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:44am
Pakistan PTI workers demand govt release IK RAWALPINDI: Despite intense teargas shelling, baton charges, and blockades, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:41am
Print IMF, ADB offer climate funding support: SBP governor LAHORE: Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad on Saturday said developing countries like Pakistan face... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 09:39am
Print Govt removes rice MEP cap to support exporters ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to support Pakistani rice exporters, the government has removed the cap of Minimum... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:44am
Print IMF projects 3.2pc growth The international fund says increasing revenue mobilization by broadening the tax base, removing special sectoral regimes, and placing a fairer burden on industrialists, developers, and large-scale agriculture will enhance fairness and efficiency Updated 29 Sep, 2024 01:35pm
Print COAS urges traders to work alongside SIFC ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday invited the business community to collaborate on economic... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 11:45am
Editorials Israeli terrorism EDITORIAL: Now that even former CIA director Leon Panetta has labeled Israel’s “pager operation” as... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Editorials Typhoid ‘superbug’ EDITORIAL: The explosion of typhoid cases in northern Pakistan, especially cases of extensively drug-resistant... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Print Correcting data constraints linked to improved policy direction ISLAMABAD: Chief Statistician Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Dr Naeem Uz Zafar on Saturday said there was an... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:45am
Print FBR makeover: Five working groups notified ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted five working groups to implement a roadmap with timelines... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:43am
Print UNGA session: Indian terrorism, HRs record exposed NEW YORK: Pakistan has exposed Indian terrorism and human rights record at the United Nations General Assembly... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:46am
World Missile fired from Yemen intercepted, Israeli military says JERUSALEM: Air raid sirens sounded across central Israel on Saturday including in Tel Aviv and large bangs were... Published 28 Sep, 2024 11:50pm
World Biden says Hezbollah leader’s killing a ‘measure of justice’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday called the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah “a measure of... Published 28 Sep, 2024 10:58pm
World Iranian leader Khamenei calls on Muslims to confront Israel DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called on Muslims on Saturday “to stand by the people of Lebanon... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:22pm
World Hamas says Nasrallah ‘assassination’ will only strengthen resistance CAIRO: Palestinian group Hamas said on Saturday it mourned Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah... Published 28 Sep, 2024 06:33pm
Sports Madrid can cover Mbappe injury absence in derby: Ancelotti MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team will be able to cope without injured star signing Kylian... Published 28 Sep, 2024 06:20pm
Sports Sinner ‘very disappointed’ as doping case reignites with WADA appeal BEIJING: Jannik Sinner said Saturday he was “very disappointed” but confident after the World Anti-Doping Agency... Published 28 Sep, 2024 06:16pm
Sports Ruthless Olympic champ Zheng joins Sabalenka in Beijing 3rd round BEIJING: Olympic champion and hometown hero Zheng Qinwen thrilled a packed house at the China Open on Saturday to... Published 28 Sep, 2024 06:13pm
World Iran says Hezbollah leader’s ‘path to continue’ despite his killing TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry said Saturday the path of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah will continue despite his... Published 28 Sep, 2024 06:09pm
Business & Finance Testing the waters?: Xiaomi electric cars seen at Karachi port Xiaomi electric cars – SU7 Max – have been spotted at Karachi port amid reports that Air Link, which manufacturers... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 11:37pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s economy to grow at 3.2%, face 9.2% inflation, projects IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.2% during FY25, compared to 2.4%... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 10:46pm
Pakistan Key priorities highlighted by IMF for Pakistan’s $7bn Extended Fund Facility In a key development, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved Pakistan’s 37-month Extended... Published 28 Sep, 2024 05:25pm
Life & Style Van Goghs attacked again in London hours after Just Stop Oil activists sentenced LONDON: Three Just Stop Oil activists threw soup at two of Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ paintings in London’s... Published 28 Sep, 2024 04:53pm
Pakistan PTI ends Rawalpindi protest as Gandapur fails to reach venue KP Chief minister says they do not wish to confront the institutions Updated 28 Sep, 2024 10:44pm
Life & Style Victoria Beckham shows breezy, minimalist dresses at Paris Fashion Week PARIS: For the spring-summer collection of her namesake label, Victoria Beckham showed a line up of minimalist... Published 28 Sep, 2024 04:41pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, US president Biden reaffirm desire to enhance cooperation in key sectors Premier says his meeting with the US president and the first lady was 'most warm and cordial' Updated 28 Sep, 2024 10:45pm
World Hezbollah says it targets Israeli sites in response to Israeli attacks on civilians CAIRO: Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Saturday that it had targeted Israeli sites including Rosh Pina in the north with... Published 28 Sep, 2024 03:42pm
Pakistan Six killed, eight passengers injured in North Waziristan helicopter crash Helicopter belonged to Mari Petroleum Limited Updated 28 Sep, 2024 07:38pm
World Tata iPhone component plant disrupted by fire, 10 given medical aid HOSUR: At least 10 people received medical treatment, with two hospitalised, after a major fire on Saturday... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:07pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs700 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday in line with their decrease in international rates. In the local... Published 28 Sep, 2024 03:32pm
World Lebanon blocks Iranian plane from entering airspace after Israeli threats, ministry source says CAIRO: Lebanon’s transport ministry told an Iranian aircraft not to enter its airspace after Israel warned air... Published 28 Sep, 2024 03:29pm
Pakistan 3 policemen injured in Bajaur blast At least three policemen were injured on Saturday in Bajaur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a roadside blast, Aaj... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 07:28pm
Pakistan PIA says its flights from Islamabad, Rawalpindi fully operational Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Saturday that all of its services were operational. The national... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 03:07pm
World Iran’s Supreme Leader moved to secure location under heightened security, sources say DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been transferred to a secure location inside the country... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 03:21pm
Pakistan Users in Karachi face disruption in WhatsApp services WhatsApp users across Karachi faced issues on Saturday in sending media files through the app while connected to... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 04:10pm
World Israel mobilises three reserve battalions for central command Israel’s military said on Saturday it was mobilising three reserve battalions to bolster the defences of its central... Published 28 Sep, 2024 01:35pm
World Hezbollah confirms Nasrallah is killed after Israeli strike OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has been killed, Hezbollah said on Saturday,... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 10:46pm
Pakistan IMF urges Pakistan to ‘move away’ from state-led growth model, calls for structural reforms Officials note that given ambitious growth projections, there is no room for policy slippages without undermining debt sustainability Updated 28 Sep, 2024 07:32pm
World Ukraine says it downed 69 drones, 2 missiles in overnight Russian attack KYIV: Ukraine shot down 69 of 73 drones during an overnight Russian attack that included two ballistic and two... Published 28 Sep, 2024 12:04pm
World Ukraine says Russian strikes on medical facility kill six KYIV: A twin Russian strike on a medical facility in Ukraine’s Sumy border region killed at least six people, the... Published 28 Sep, 2024 11:53am
Sports Sri Lanka scent series victory as New Zealand 199-5 after follow-on GALLE: Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 06:22pm
World China holds military drills in South China Sea after talks with US BEIJING: Chinese air and naval forces are conducting manoeuvres in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the... Published 28 Sep, 2024 10:39am
World Israeli airstrikes rock Beirut, Hezbollah command centre hit BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: A wave of air raids hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Saturday as Israel stepped up attacks... Published 28 Sep, 2024 10:30am
Pakistan Court withdraws bail of actress Nazish Jahangir LAHORE: A sessions’ court on Friday withdraws bail of an actress Nazish Jahangir due to non-pursuit in a case... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Pak SAI elected ASOSAI GB member ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) on Friday was elected as a member of the Governing Board of... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:34am
Business & Finance Investment objective: 25 Chinese cos express interest BEIJING: As many as, 25 major Chinese investment companies have expressed their deep interest in investing heavily ... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 27, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (September 28, 2024)... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Reserved seats: ECP urges apex court to review its short order ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) asked the Supreme Court to review its short order (majority) ... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
World Greece probes Pakistani migrant’s death in police custody ATHENS: Greek authorities on Friday were investigating the death of a migrant in police custody after pictures of ... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
World US charges three Iranians over Trump campaign hack WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled charges Friday against three individuals as it accused Iran of election... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Changes in Active Taxpayers List Rules: FBR asked to provide another seven days for ‘understanding’ SRO
Changes in Active Taxpayers List Rules: FBR asked to provide another seven days for ‘understanding’ SRO
Changes in Active Taxpayers List Rules: FBR asked to provide another seven days for ‘understanding’ SRO