Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (July 04, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (July 05, 2024)... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World Xi and Putin set out ambitions for Eurasian security club ASTANA: China’s President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin pressed their case on Thursday for closer... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World India, China foreign ministers agree to work on border issues NEW DELHI/BEIJING: India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on ... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World EU slaps Chinese electric cars with tariffs of up to 38pc BRUSSELS: The European Union on Thursday slapped extra provisional duties of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric ... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World 25 people drown in Sudan fleeing fighting PORT SUDAN: Around 25 people have drowned in Sudan’s southeast while trying to flee fighting between the Sudanese... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World French far right insists election triumph possible despite pacts PARIS: The French far-right National Rally (RN) insisted Thursday that it could still win an absolute majority in... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World Hurricane Beryl churns towards Mexico after hammering Jamaica KINGSTON, (Jamaica): Hurricane Beryl powered towards Mexico and the Cayman Islands early Thursday, threatening ... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World Oslo Pride shooter handed maximum sentence OSLO: The gunman who killed two people at Oslo’s 2022 Pride festival was handed decades behind bars Thursday over... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World Floods kill nine in India and BD, millions affected GUWAHATI, (India): Torrential rains and surging rivers across northeast India and neighbouring Bangladesh have ... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World Ethiopia hoping for $10.5bn financial aid in coming years: PM ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday he was expecting about $10.5 billion in financial... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Shortage of petrol likely at some places ISLAMABAD: People may face a shortage of petrol in some places in the country following a countrywide strike on July... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan PTI rejects power tariff hike ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday vehemently rejected the massive Rs 5.72 per unit increase in... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan LDA seals four properties LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has sealed four properties in New Muslim Town over non-payment of... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Technology Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2024: Huawei highlights advancements in 5G-A technology, AI integration ISLAMABAD: Huawei made a significant impact at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2024, highlighting its... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Minister defends cut in PSDP ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said that to implement the International Monetary Fund (IMF) plan, a ... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Majalis and processions: Punjab IG finalises security arrangements LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has said that in view of the upcoming Muharram ul ... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Police given another chance to recover Gill’s brother LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday allowed another opportunity to police for the recovery of PTI leader... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan PFA inspects 141 food points in Lahore LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has inspected 141 eateries including fruit shops and fast food points to... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Sports Naqvi says getting input from former cricketers to improve cricket in country LAHORE: Expressing his firm resolve to establish the cricketing affairs on sound footings, Pakistan Cricket Board... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Violators of peace: Lists sought from DCs LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has sought lists from all districts for the banning and gagging of those who pose... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print Detection of tax fraud cases: PM directs FBR to expedite efforts ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to expedite efforts for... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print Power minister promises tariff relief ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari acknowledged on Thursday the current high electricity prices in... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World Labour tipped for historic win LONDON: Britain voted Thursday in a general election that polls predict will hand the opposition Labour party a... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World Biden vows to stay ‘to the end’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden vowed to stay in the 2024 presidential race during calls with campaign staff and... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan SCO states urged to tackle terrorism issue: PM for international engagement with Afghan govt ASTANA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to SCO objectives of peace and... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World Kenya president spoke to IMF chief after pulling tax hikes NAIROBI: Kenyan President William Ruto spoke by phone with International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva in... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print Unregistered retailers: 2.5pc advance tax stirs up a hornet’s nest ISLAMABAD: The slapping of 2.5 percent advance income tax on unregistered retailers under the Finance Act, 2024, has... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print Transition plan to wind up PWD: ED creates surplus pool of 7,000 employees ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has created a surplus pool of around 7000P Public Works Department (PWD)... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print Tax exemption on POL products: FBR suffers massive revenue loss in 2022-23 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered revenue loss of Rs 1.25 trillion during 2022-23 on ... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan PTI demands IK’s release in light of UN working group’s report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demanded on Thursday to immediately and unconditionally release party... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Significant rainfall: NDMA issues advisory to depts ISLAMABAD: Following the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD’s) anticipation of significant rainfall in... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Nasir inspects solar systems installed at 2 hospitals KARACHI: Sindh Provincial Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah visited Dow Medical Hospital (Ojha Campus) and... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Senate passes Elections (Amendment) Bill amid protest ISLAMABAD: Amidst strong protest by the opposition, the Senate, Thursday passed the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2024... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan ETs in Punjab: SC suspends LHC’s judgment until next hearing ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) until the next date of hearing suspended the Lahore High Court’s judgment and... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Group of fuel dealers rejects today’s strike KARACHI: A group of petroleum dealers have announced they will not join the July 05 strike. These petroleum ... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Sindh CM showcases party’s 15-year performance in province KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, under the banner of Vision Sindh, toured the entire province to... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Fund transfer made uniform across all 25 Karachi towns: deputy mayor KARACHI: Deputy Mayor of Karachi, Salman Murad Baloch has said that under the vision of Pakistan People’s Party... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday on 7th KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan Maryam defends defamation law LAHORE: Terming the defamation law as need of the hour, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz wondered how one could... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Editorials The budget and the IMF EDITORIAL: The Minister for State for Finance and Revenue Ali Pervaiz Malik has stated that the point of pushing... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Editorials Lacklustre diplomacy EDITORIAL: The recent passing of the bipartisan resolution in the US House of Representatives that condemned what it... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Business & Finance Concerted efforts can help increase textile export: PHMA FAISALABAD: Mian Farrukh Iqbal Chairman Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (North Zone) while... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print SCO member states’ summit: Pakistan will extend invitations to all heads ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, on Thursday, categorically rejected the “baseless” assertions made about Pakistan... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print ‘Unjust’ budget: MoC, exporters join the chorus against MoF, FBR ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry and exporters on Thursday joined the chorus against Finance Ministry and Federal... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print HBFC sell-off progress reviewed: Talks held with interested business group ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan, Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister for... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print Discos’ consumers: Nepra set to hold hearing to put its stamp on revised SoT ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is all set to hold a public hearing to put a... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print 884MW Suki Kinari project: NESPAK jubilant over hi-pot testing of transmission line on time ISLAMABAD: National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is jubilant over hi-pot testing of transmission line... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
Print Forex reserves soar to $5bn on foreign inflows KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves recorded an increase of over $5 billion during the... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:17am
World Israel to send delegation for Gaza hostage negotiations: PM JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday he has agreed to send a delegation for talks... Published 04 Jul, 2024 11:17pm
World Israel unblocks some frozen funds for Palestinian Authority JERUSALEM: Israel has approved a new payment of more than $140 million to the Palestinian Authority after announcing... Published 04 Jul, 2024 10:51pm
Sports Mbappe says ‘urgent’ need to vote after ‘catastrophic’ French results HAMBURG: France captain Kylian Mbappe said Thursday it was “really urgent” to vote in the second round of... Published 04 Jul, 2024 09:33pm
Sports Djokovic into Wimbledon third round after rookie scare LONDON: Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic was made to fight by British outsider Jacob Fearnley before... Published 04 Jul, 2024 09:31pm
World Putin says Taliban ‘our allies’ in fighting terrorism MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the Taliban, a banned group in Russia, are Moscow’s... Published 04 Jul, 2024 08:44pm
Business & Finance After fresh tax: milk in Pakistan becomes more expensive than in France Milk prices in Pakistan surged by more than a fifth after a new tax was applied in the federal budget, making the... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:44pm
Pakistan Qatar pledges support for Pakistan’s climate-vulnerable sectors Both countries discuss collaboration on climate risk management, environment conservation, and other areas of interest Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:32pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $494mn, now stand at $9.39bn Central bank says official inflows from multilateral agencies helped boost foreign currency reserves Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:26pm
Pakistan Non-filers: FBR blocks 210,000 SIM cards to ‘encourage’ tax payment KARACHI: Pakistan’s tax authority, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), said Thursday it has blocked 210,000 SIM... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 08:50pm
World Russian strike on gas facility kills one, Kyiv says KYIV: A Russian strike on a gas facility in the eastern region of Poltava killed person and wounded three others,... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:06pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain on rate cut hopes Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday following soft U.S. labour market data that buoyed investor... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:42pm
Pakistan Pakistan to host SCO meeting in October 2024: Foreign Office Islamabad holds rotating chairmanship of Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Heads of Government Updated 04 Jul, 2024 11:06pm
World Six arrested in connection with stampede in north India, police say NEW DELHI: Indian police said on Thursday they had arrested six people in connection with the stampede at a Hindu... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:46pm
World India’s Modi to visit Russia next week MOSCOW: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on July 8 and 9, the Kremlin said Thursday, in his... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:44pm
World Hezbollah vows to attack ‘new sites’ in Israel in response to commander’s killing BEIRUT: Senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine threatened on Thursday to attack new locations within Israel as... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:32pm
Sports Wimbledon craves Murray magic, Djokovic in action LONDON: Andy Murray launches his Wimbledon farewell alongside his brother Jamie in the men’s doubles on Thursday as... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:32pm
Markets Asia rice: Thai, Vietnam prices drop; African demand slows on high freight rates Prices of rice exported from Thailand and Vietnam slipped this week on slow buying as traders await import policy... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:27pm
Markets After positive start, KSE-100 ends session on flat note After initial gains that propelled the benchmark index to near the 81,000 level, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 11:08pm
Markets Indian shares end flat; fall in HDFC Bank offsets IT gains BENGALURU: Indian shares ended Thursday on a flat note as a drop in heavyweight HDFC Bank offset gains across... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:20pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as utilities and energy stocks weigh CSE All Share index settled down 0.92% at 11,926.59 Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:16pm
Markets Copper steady as potential interest rate cuts balance soft demand LONDON: Copper prices firmed slightly on Thursday as investors balanced optimism over potential U.S. interest rate... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:15pm
Markets Arif Habib Limited now expects KSE-100 to hit 109,000 by June 2025 Propelled by optimism over inking a “new longer and larger” programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 08:53pm
Markets Palm oil ends lower; export and production data in focus JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures dropped on Thursday, tracking loss in the Dalian soyoil contract, while the... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:09pm
Life & Style Music festivals seek greener footprint PARIS: Three planes, 270 tonnes of equipment, 800 square metres of stage: the figures from Madonna’s massive free... Published 04 Jul, 2024 04:53pm
Markets FTSE Russell downgrades Pakistan to frontier market from secondary emerging status In a key development, FTSE Russell has lowered Pakistan ranking to frontier market status from secondary emerging.... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 08:51pm
Life & Style Pakistani actor Fawad Khan to star in Bollywood film with Vaani Kapoor Pakistani star Fawad Khan and Bollywood actor Vaani Kapoor are set to star in a romantic comedy that will be shot... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 04:37pm
Sports Netherlands face tough test against fired-up Turkiye BERLIN: A routine 3-0 win for Netherlands over Romania at Euro 2024 was overshadowed hours later by a tenacious... Published 04 Jul, 2024 03:23pm
World Indian preacher not hiding after stampede, lawyer says MAINPURI: The self-styled Indian preacher whose latest sermon ended in a deadly stampede is not hiding from police,... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 05:51pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,000 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan registered gains for the second consecutive session on Thursday in line with an increase in... Published 04 Jul, 2024 03:07pm
World Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal CAIRO/GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet on... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 06:15pm
Markets Kenyan shilling steady as traders believe protests mostly over NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was flat in a quiet session on Thursday, as traders said they thought the worst... Published 04 Jul, 2024 02:46pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain on US rate cut hopes Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Thursday following soft US labour market data that... Published 04 Jul, 2024 02:45pm
Markets Ugandan shilling weakens on energy, manufacturing FX demand KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was weaker on Thursday, undercut by a pick-up in appetite for dollars from energy... Published 04 Jul, 2024 02:42pm
Life & Style Ambani wedding begins with traditional Gujarati ceremony Anant Ambani – the youngest son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani – and Radhika Merchant’s wedding ceremonies... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 09:47pm
Markets London stocks, pound climb as Britons head to polls LONDON: London’s stock market and the pound advanced versus the dollar Thursday as Britons voted in a general... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 05:35pm
World Russian shelling wounds seven in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, governor says KYIV: Russian shelling wounded seven people in the Ukrainian town of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk region on Thursday,... Published 04 Jul, 2024 02:34pm
Life & Style Paramount, Skydance reach merger deal: reports NEW YORK: Entertainment giant Paramount Global and movie studio Skydance have reached a merger deal, just a few... Published 04 Jul, 2024 01:53pm
Markets China shares end lower; Fed rate cut bets buoy Hong Kong stocks SHANGHAI: Mainland China stocks ended lower on Thursday, dragged by property shares, while Hong Kong shares rose... Published 04 Jul, 2024 01:46pm
Markets London copper edges up on soft dollar Copper prices rose on Thursday on a weaker dollar, but poor economic data and softer physical demand at higher... Published 04 Jul, 2024 01:44pm
World Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power LONDON: Britons began voting on Thursday in a parliamentary election that is expected to bring Keir Starmer’s Labour... Published 04 Jul, 2024 01:40pm
Pakistan SCO summit: terrorism, extremism must be fought collectively, says PM Shehbaz There is no justification for killing innocent people or using the bogey of terrorism for political point-scoring, premier adds in address Updated 04 Jul, 2024 11:06pm
Sports Andy Murray gets fans’ vote as Brits take centre stage at Wimbledon LONDON: Andy Murray launches his Wimbledon farewell alongside his brother Jamie on Thursday as the British take... Published 04 Jul, 2024 12:07pm
World UK general election in numbers LONDON: Here are some of the key numbers as UK voters go to the polls Thursday in a general election predicted to... Published 04 Jul, 2024 12:03pm
Sports Neeraj Chopra: Indian farmer’s son who made Olympic history NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra returned home to India a national hero after winning Olympic javelin gold in 2021 but the... Published 04 Jul, 2024 11:52am
Business & Finance Bank of Punjab to open offices in Bahrain, UAE The Board of Directors of the Bank of Punjab (BoP) has given its approval to the bank to establish a Wholesale... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 05:06pm
World Russia says it destroyed Ukrainian fighter jet, vehicles MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry on Thursday said its troops had destroyed a Mig-29 fighter jet during a strike on... Published 04 Jul, 2024 11:49am
World Russian attack in southern Ukraine kills two: regional governor KYIV: A Russian attack on Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region killed two people and wounded another, the local... Published 04 Jul, 2024 11:45am
World Chinese premier calls for international AI cooperation SHANGHAI: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called for global cooperation and a more open mindset in artificial... Published 04 Jul, 2024 11:43am
Markets Sri Lanka bond holders agree to take 28% haircut: govt COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s private creditors have accepted a 28 percent haircut on $12.5 billion in sovereign bonds, the... Published 04 Jul, 2024 11:40am
Business & Finance GM fined $146 million for lowballing vehicle emissions NEW YORK: General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties for underestimating emissions produced by its... Published 04 Jul, 2024 11:30am
Sports Belief returns for Toni Kroos and Germany before Spain showdown HERZOGENAURACH: Host nation Germany face Spain in Friday’s Euro 2024 quarter final in Stuttgart riding a wave of... Published 04 Jul, 2024 11:29am
Sports Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal struggles continue ahead of Euros showdown with France HAMBURG: Cristiano Ronaldo has been Portugal’s main man for nearly two decades but the veteran forward is a long way... Published 04 Jul, 2024 11:24am