Pakistan Political, technical panels: KP Governor notifies members PESHAWAR: The Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi notified the names of the members of political and... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan Sindh CM for swift completion of Malir Expressway Project KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, without protocol, conducted a surprise morning inspection of the... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:45am
World Turkey says it believes Kurdish fighters will be forced out of all Syrian territory ANKARA: Turkey believes Syria’s new rulers, including the Syrian National Army (SNA) armed group which Ankara... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:35am
World Death toll in Nigeria food queue stampedes rises to 32 LAGOS: Nigerian police on Sunday raised the total death toll from two stampedes at food distribution centres to 32,... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:32am
World France awaits appointment of new government PARIS: France awaited the appointment of a new government to lead the country out of its political crisis, with... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:29am
World Finland PM says Russia ‘permanent’ threat to EU HELSINKI: Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said Sunday that Russia was a “permanent and dangerous threat”... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:09am
World Indian journalist who exposed corruption targeted with online smear campaign NEW DELHI: Indian journalist Anand Mangnale is the target of an online smear campaign that began on December 5 when... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:07am
World Putin vows ‘destruction’ on Ukraine after Kazan drone attack MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed to bring more “destruction” to Ukraine in retaliation... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (December 22, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (December 23, 2024).... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan Sindh minister explains how accelerated progress can be possible KARACHI: Sindh Local Government minister Saeed Ghani has said the government and affluent people are under a solemn... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan FIA arrests two smugglers linked to Greek boat tragedy GUJRANWALA: The Federal Investigation Agency on Sunday arrested two men involved in a recent boat tragedy off the... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
World Iran protests US arrest of nationals over tech export TEHRAN: Tehran has formally protested the arrests of two Iranians in Italy and the United States accused of... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan KP govt launches helicopter service for Kurram PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunhwa has launched helicopter service to mitigate the sufferings... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan Fog may affect several areas ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted on Sunday that continental air continues to dominate most... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan Passports of 4,700 nationals imprisoned in UAE blocked ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has taken a stern stance against its citizens involved in criminal activities... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan ECP celebrates ‘National Working Women’s Day’ ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan celebrated National Working Women’s Day by emphasising the... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan PDP chief for improving irrigation system KARACHI: Growing water shortage is a serious threat to our agricultural-based economy and improving our outdated... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan 47 officers promoted from SI to Inspector rank in a ceremony LAHORE: As per the instructions of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, a ceremony was held at the... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan Funeral prayers of martyred soldiers offered in Bannu BANNU: Funeral prayers of martyrs, who embraced martyrdom in an exchange of fire with terrorists in South ... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan Over 2.5m citizens avail policing services: IG LAHORE: Punjab Police khidmat centers are actively engaged in delivering digital services to citizens. Each month,... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Editorials Unlocking regional potential EDITORIAL: With the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government from Dhaka earlier in the year, the intervening months... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Editorials Tax receipts must improve EDITORIAL: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mehmood Langrial while addressing the Lahore Chamber of... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Business & Finance PAJCCI, SIFC discuss Pak-Afghan trade PESHAWAR: Office bearers of Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) have discussed modalities to... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Business & Finance Potential of JVs between Pak, Spanish cos highlighted FAISALABAD: There was immense potential to launch joint ventures between Pakistani and Spanish companies ... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Business & Finance KP produces 30,000 bpd of crude oil per day PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa produces 30,000 barrel of crude oil per day, which is 42% of the total national... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print Two foreign oil, gas firms win arbitration against PEL ISLAMABAD: Two foreign oil and gas companies Frontier Holdings Limited (“FHL”) and Spud Energy Pty Limited... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print PPRA approves hiring of 26 experts on contract basis ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has approved hiring of 26 specialists/ experts but... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print Al-Qadir Trust scam: Verdict may not be announced today ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court has reportedly decided that it will not announce the verdict of the £190 ... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print PCA South uncovers Rs340m tax fraud KARACHI: The Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has exposed a massive financial fraud involving a phantom company that... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print Punjab dispatches medicines, other essential items to Parachinar LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday fulfilled her promise to provide medicines to the people of... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print Resident Pakistanis in UAE, UK: Rental income, capital gain not taxable: ATIR DB ISLAMABAD: A division bench of Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) has held that under the tax treaties of... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print Withdrawal of officers from mandatory trainings/courses: ED conveys PM’s ire to ministries, provinces ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division (ED) has reportedly conveyed the Prime Minister’s anger to the federal... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan COAS vows to hunt down terrorists RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), visited Wana, South Waziristan, ... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print EU strongly reacts to conviction of civilians by military court ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) on Sunday strongly reacted to the recent conviction of 25 civilians by a military... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print PTI welcomes PM’s step ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday welcomed the constitution of nine members negotiating committee... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan PM forms 8-member body LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday constituted an eight-member negotiations committee to hold... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print NA speaker invites govt, opposition for talks ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Sunday invited both the government and opposition party... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Print Positive GDP growth rate unlikely? ISLAMABAD: With negative growth in the large sale manufacturing industries, besides a decline in major agriculture... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Sports Run machine Ayub shines as Pakistan sweep South Africa JOHANNESBURG: Rising star Saim Ayub hit his second century of the series – and his third in five innings – as... Published 23 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Business Development Centre in Makli opened HYDERABAD: The Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) has inaugurated a Business Development Centre in Makli, Thatta.... Updated 23 Dec, 2024 07:55am
World Lebanon official media says Israel releases 7 detainees BEIRUT: Lebanese official media said the Israeli army handed over seven people to United Nations peacekeepers at the... Published 23 Dec, 2024 12:33am
World Ukraine says Russian general deliberately targeted Reuters staff in August missile strike Ukraine’s security service has named a Russian general it suspects of ordering a missile strike on a hotel in... Published 23 Dec, 2024 12:12am
World Weakened Iran could pursue nuclear weapon, White House’s Sullivan says The Biden administration is concerned that a weakened Iran could build a nuclear weapon, White House National... Published 22 Dec, 2024 11:30pm
Sports PCB finalizes UAE as neutral venue for Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the neutral venue for the Champions... Published 22 Dec, 2024 09:27pm
World At least nine dead in Brazil plane crash: authorities SAO PAULO: At least nine people died when a small plane crashed on Sunday morning in Gramado, in southern Brazil,... Published 22 Dec, 2024 09:24pm
World Gaza medics struggle to rescue patients after Israel orders hospital evacuated CAIRO: Israel ordered the closure and evacuation on Sunday of one of the last hospitals still partly functioning in... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:24pm
World Turkiye’s top diplomat meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus ANKARA: Turkiye’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan met with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday,... Published 22 Dec, 2024 08:33pm
Sports Joshua bout only fight left for beaten Fury says promoter Hearn LONDON: Tyson Fury has been told the “only fight” left for him after his unanimous points decision defeat in a world... Published 22 Dec, 2024 08:29pm
Pakistan ‘Fitna Al Khwarij’ to be hunted down till its elimination: COAS Army chief assures nation of restoring 'lasting peace and stability across country' Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:38pm
Markets Most Gulf markets muted as concern lingers over fewer Fed rate cuts Stock markets in the Gulf were mostly subdued on Sunday, weighed down by concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve will... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:24pm
Sports Stokes out of England’s Champions Trophy squad LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year’s Champions Trophy one-day international... Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:19pm
World Khamenei says Iran does not have or need regional proxy forces TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader denied Sunday that the groups around the region functioned as Tehran’s proxies,... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:31pm
World Putin vows ‘destruction’ on Ukraine after Kazan drone attack MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed to bring more “destruction” to Ukraine in retaliation for a... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:57pm
World Syria leader vows country will not negatively interfere in Lebanon DAMASCUS: Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told Lebanese Druze leaders on Sunday that his country would not... Published 22 Dec, 2024 05:25pm
Business & Finance PIA adds 11th Airbus 320 to operational fleet The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) added 11th Airbus 320, AP-BOM to its operational fleet with new engines,... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:45pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz forms negotiation committee for talks with PTI Members of the committee include Raja Pervez Ashraf, Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Rana Sanaullah Khan, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and other notable figures Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:39pm
World Four killed in helicopter crash at Turkiye hospital ANKARA: Four people were killed in southwest Turkiye on Sunday when an ambulance helicopter collided with a hospital... Published 22 Dec, 2024 03:09pm
Sports Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta ‘pretty worried’ over injured Saka LONDON: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted he was “pretty worried” over an injury suffered by star winger Bukayo... Published 22 Dec, 2024 03:03pm
Sports First Singaporean golfer at Masters hopes ‘not be in awe’ of heroes SINGAPORE: Amateur Hiroshi Tai cites Green Jacket winners Hideki Matsuyama and Scottie Scheffler among his golfing... Published 22 Dec, 2024 03:01pm
World Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu SYDNEY: A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled buildings on Vanuatu’s main island early Sunday but did not appear to... Published 22 Dec, 2024 03:00pm
World Two-thirds of French already unhappy with new PM: poll PARIS: France’s new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, who is still scrambling to name his government before Christmas,... Published 22 Dec, 2024 01:02pm
Pakistan PIA flights’ resumption to Europe will prove to be milestone: Aleem Minister for Privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan stated on Sunday that the beginning of Pakistan International Airlines’... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:56pm
World Angry questions in Germany after Christmas market attack BERLIN: The German government faced growing questions Sunday about whether more could have been done to prevent the... Published 22 Dec, 2024 12:43pm
World India child marriage crackdown reaches nearly 5,000 arrests GUWAHATI: A crackdown on illegal child marriages in India’s northeast has resulted in nearly 5,000 arrests, after... Published 22 Dec, 2024 12:38pm
World Out-of-control Australia bushfire will burn for days, officials say SYDNEY: An uncontained bushfire raging in Australia’s Victoria state that has prompted an evacuation order for... Published 22 Dec, 2024 11:48am
World Turkiye will do ‘whatever it takes’ if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says ANKARA: Turkiye will do “whatever it takes” to ensure its security if the new Syrian administration cannot address... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 11:59am
Sports Barca disappointed after Atletico loss but life goes on, says coach Flick Barcelona extended their poor run of form and slipped off the top of LaLiga by losing 2-1 at home to Atletico Madrid... Published 22 Dec, 2024 11:13am
World Earthquake of magnitude 5.48 strikes South Africa, GFZ says An earthquake of magnitude 5.48 struck South Africa on Sunday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ)... Published 22 Dec, 2024 11:01am
Business & Finance Stellantis reverses Ohio layoffs weeks after CEO’s abrupt departure Stellantis has reversed its decision to lay off about 1,100 employees at an Ohio Jeep plant less than three weeks... Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:56am
World Donald Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal WEST PALM BEACH: President-elect Donald Trump Saturday accused Panama of charging excessive rates for use of the... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 08:58pm
Technology China’s Nio says new Firefly EV to go on sale in Europe in H1 2025 BEIJING: China’s Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric vehicle brand in Europe early in the... Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:38am
World US fighter shot down in ‘apparent case of friendly fire’ over Red Sea WASHINGTON: The US military said it mistakenly shot down one of its own fighter aircraft over the Red Sea early on... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 10:45pm
Sports Zheng Qinwen to skip United Cup, stay fresh for Australian Open Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen will kick off her 2025 season at the Grand Slam next month after deciding to... Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:26am
Sports India skipper Rohit’s knee injury not serious, says paceman Akash Indian pace bowler Akash Deep played down concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma’s knee injury in the build-up to their... Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:20am
Sports Volodymyr Zelenskiy lauds champion Usyk’s perseverance in victory over Fury Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Tyson Fury to retain the WBA (Super),... Published 22 Dec, 2024 10:10am
Sports Naya Nazimabad conducts Wheelchair Basketball Tournament KARACHI: Naya Nazimabad has successfully conducted All Karachi Wheelchair Basketball Tournament that brought a new... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
World At least 13 dead in two crowd crushes in Nigeria LAGOS: At least 13 people died in two incidents in Nigeria on Saturday as crowds, mostly women and children,... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
World The ‘atheist’ Saudi refugee suspected of Germany attack RIYADH, (Saudi Arabia): The suspected perpetrator of a deadly ramming at a Christmas market in the German city of... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
World Biden approves $571m in defence support for Taiwan WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
World Pope slams cruelty of strike killing Gaza children VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Saturday condemned the bombing of children in Gaza as “cruelty”, a day after the... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (December 21, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (December 22, 2024)... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan JI protests against water shortage KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Chief, Munim Zafar Khan, led a protest at Fresco Chowk, Burns Road on Saturday,... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Punjab farmers to receive subsidised agri machinery LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department announced that farmers will receive agricultural machinery and equipment... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Officials asked to send medicines to Kurram LAHORE: “It is time for service not politics, the people of Kurram are in trouble, I pray that situation and... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Aleema says quoting her brother: PTI’s movement for ‘a halt in remittances’ to begin today ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan on Saturday quoting her... Updated 22 Dec, 2024 04:53pm
Pakistan Capital witnesses rising incidence of vehicle thefts, robberies ISLAMABAD: A spate of car thefts and robberies has left Islamabad residents shaken, with 42 vehicles, including 37... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Murad discusses transformative police reforms KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has emphasised his government’s commitment to strengthening the... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Global poll: ‘Almost half of taxpayers don’t see their taxes being spent for public good’ KARACHI: Across the globe taxpayers support the idea of a fiscal contract – citizens agreeing to pay tax in... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Govt schools in province will be solarized: Nasir Shah KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Sindh Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that all... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan PCDMA concerned at consignments backlog at ports KARACHI: Salim Valimohammad, Chairman of the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), has... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Thar Foundation launches skill development programme for women KARACHI: Thar Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a transformative skill development... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Women farmers lead nutrition revolution with zinc-enriched wheat in Sindh, Punjab KARACHI: Women farmers in rural areas of Sindh and Punjab are driving a nutritional revolution by cultivating... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan AWWT distributes winter packages KARACHI: Alkhidmat Women’s Wing Trust has taken a commendable step towards supporting underprivileged families by... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Zardari pays tribute to security forces ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for successfully foiling an infiltration... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan SACM of Sindh for Food conducts emergency visit to H’abad HYDERABAD: The Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh for Food, Abdul Jabbar Khan, conducted an emergency... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Annual report highlights PFA’s success LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) inspected over 1,026,000 units during the calendar year 2024 leading to the... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan ATC grants Bushra Bibi interim bail in 32 cases RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Saturday, granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Dr Bhutta honoured KARACHI: Dr Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, a prominent figure in maternal and child health, has been appointed as an Officer... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan Four terrorists killed near Pak-Afghan border ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of terrorists near the... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Pakistan May 9 riots: Military courts award 2-10 years jail terms to 25 civilians ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has announced the sentencing of individuals involved in the ... Published 22 Dec, 2024 02:57am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept