Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (March 04, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 05, 2025)... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh govt’s uplift projects: Sharjeel reviews progress KARACHI: A meeting of the spokespersons of the Sindh government was held in Karachi under the chairmanship of... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Dar to take part in extraordinary session of OIC CFM ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has convened an Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of... Published about 2 hours ago
World Trump pauses aid to Ukraine after Zelensky clash WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine, heaping pressure on Kyiv to agree to... Published about 2 hours ago
World India’s north-south divide over Modi’s plan to redraw constituencies NEW DELHI: India’s wealthy southern states are up in arms against a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan PTI MPA sent to judicial remand ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of the Provincial... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Simmering PPP-PML(N) row may lead to fall of Shehbaz govt? ISLAMABAD: A brewing conflict between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ... Published about 2 hours ago
Print Senate body informed ‘Land scam of Rs50bn to Rs60bn finalised in present govt’s tenure’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs Senator Faisal Vawda alleged that a land scam of... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Bannu military compound: 12 civilians killed in car bombings PESHAWAR: Suicide bombers belonging to a militant group drove two explosive-laden cars into an army compound in ... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan NA panel informed: PSDP allocations for PR revised downward ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Pakistan Railways (PR) was informed that the Ministry of... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Crime must be punished regardless: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that a crime should be punished regardless of who committed it and in ... Published about 2 hours ago
Editorials Economic Update and Outlook EDITORIAL: The Finance Division released its February Economic Update and Outlook with three positive indicators — a... Published about 2 hours ago
Editorials Europeans’ security worries EDITORIAL: The way Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with President Donald Trump ended abruptly... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Leghari, Kyrgyzstan envoy discuss energy cooperation ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan Avazbek Atakhanov on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Power,... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Under guise of Brown Eyed Beans shipments: Bid to import American almonds foiled KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi has foiled an attempt to import around 155 tons of... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Medical errors claim lives of 18-20pc hospitalised patients? KARACHI: A staggering 18-20 percent of hospitalized patients in Pakistan lose their lives due to medical errors,... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Tharparker Hospital project: NA body irked by delay in start of construction work ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Tuesday, while reviewing budgetary... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Health clinics strengthening healthcare infrastructure: CM LAHORE: The efforts of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif have not only changed condition of old health... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan 170 tourist sites: Punjab CM approves repair, construction plans LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given in-principle approval for the construction, repair and... Published about 2 hours ago
Business & Finance Feb cement despatches rise 6.82pc to 3.065m tons YoY LAHORE: Domestic cement deliveries that, after many months of negative momentum, showed a month-over-month increase... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Non-provision of food to IK: Azma terms PTI claim ‘baseless’ LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the claim of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi not being... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Tree-plantation drive launched in Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a large-scale tree plantation project over 48,368 acres across the... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Dr Zulfiqar Ali appointed VC UAF FAISALABAD: The Governor/Chancellor has appointed Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali s/o Muhammad Ramzan as Vice Chancellor,... Published about 2 hours ago
Print MoUs, pacts with Azerbaijan: PM sets up Dar-led panel for prompt realisation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday constituted a committee to ensure prompt realisation of ... Published about 2 hours ago
Print Copper, gold handling: SIFC EC agrees to leverage PIBTL ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has agreed to utilize Pakistan... Published about 2 hours ago
Print FY26 budget: PTEA seeks 10-year trade policy, EDS suspension ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has sought ten years’ trade policy, suspension of... Published about 2 hours ago
Print Mobile phone (LCD screens) from China/Hong Kong: New customs values on imports fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of Mobile... Published about 2 hours ago
Print Likely to become part of G20 by 2030: Country will soon stand among developed nations: Dar ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed satisfaction over the pace of... Published about 2 hours ago
Print Hong Kong firm offloads Panama ports after Trump pressure HONG KONG: Under fierce pressure from US President Donald Trump, Hong Kong’s Hutchison said it had agreed to sell... Published about 2 hours ago
Print PM highlights his govt’s achievements ISLAMABAD: Despite numerous economic challenges that still need to be tackled, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on... Published about 2 hours ago
Print Govt commits to agreed reforms, fiscal discipline ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani authorities on Tuesday reiterated their commitment to adhere to the agreed economic reforms... Published about 2 hours ago
Print First review of IMF bailout: Govt ‘well positioned’, says finance minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was “well positioned” for the first review of its $7 billion International Monetary Fund... Published about 2 hours ago
Print Macroeconomic stability achieved: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said macroeconomic stability has been achieved in the... Published about 2 hours ago
World Zelensky appeals to Trump after US halts Ukraine aid KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he wanted to “make things right” with Donald Trump and... Published about 5 hours ago
World UN envoy slams Israel’s ‘unacceptable’ Syria escalation GENEVA: The United Nations envoy for Syria on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel’s “military escalations, including... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan 9 civilians martyred, 16 injured as security forces foil Bannu Cantt attack Militants targeted Bannu Cantt during Iftar on Wednesday, resulting in the martyrdom of nine innocent civilians and... Published about 5 hours ago
World Israel says killed Hezbollah navy commander in Lebanon strike JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said it killed a Hezbollah navy commander in an air strike on Tuesday in south Lebanon,... Published about 6 hours ago
Technology GSMA MWC 2025: Pakistan’s ‘balanced regulatory approach’ showcased Pakistan’s “balanced regulatory approach” was showcased as a model in the GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 held... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Interior Minister praises security forces for foiling Bannu Cantt terror attack Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday lauded the bravery and professionalism of security forces for... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Planning minister reviews issues ‘impeding Gwadar Port operationalisation’ Ahsan Iqbal emphasises govt's commitment to making Gwadar regional trade hub Published about 6 hours ago
World US implements designation of Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorist organisation’ WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Tuesday said it was implementing the designation of Yemen’s Houthi movement... Published about 7 hours ago
World Palestinian president welcomes Egyptian plan to rebuild Gaza CAIRO: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday he welcomed an Egyptian plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip... Published about 7 hours ago
World Israel says expands West Bank offensive inside city of Jenin RAMALLAH: The Israeli military said Tuesday it killed three Palestinians as it expanded its offensive in the... Published about 7 hours ago
World Aramco signals sharply lower dividends as special payout shrinks DUBAI: Saudi oil giant Aramco signalled on Tuesday it will slash its dividend payouts by nearly a third this year,... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets US stocks fall, extending sell-off on tariffs NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks opened lower Tuesday as new US tariffs kicked in, spurring retaliatory moves by trading... Published about 7 hours ago
World Syria interim president joins Arab summit on Gaza DAMASCUS: Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was in Cairo Tuesday for an Arab League summit on Gaza, his... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets Nasdaq falls into correction territory as trade war worries weigh Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading declines, as investors feared that an... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets TSX hits near two-month low as US tariffs take effect Canada’s main stock index fell to its lowest level in nearly two months, as investors assessed President Donald... Published about 7 hours ago
Technology Starlink’s registration in process with satellite regulatory body: PTA chairman PTA chairman Hafeez Ur Rehman meets Starlink team at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona Updated about 7 hours ago
World Ukraine can hold out on frontline, Kyiv says after Trump’s military aid pause WASHINGTON/KYIV: Ukraine said on Tuesday its forces could hold their own on the battlefield as they fight Russian... Published about 8 hours ago
World US autos, homebuilders, materials take hits as Trump trade war kicks off Shares of several U.S. companies have come under pressure from the latest escalation in Washington’s trade war, with... Published about 8 hours ago
World Arab summit to focus on Egypt’s alternative to Trump’s ‘Gaza Riviera’ CAIRO: Egypt was expected to present a reconstruction plan for Gaza to Arab leaders in Cairo on Tuesday that would... Published about 8 hours ago
Markets Wheat down 5-9 cents, corn down 4-7, soy down 12-13 CHICAGO: Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of... Published about 8 hours ago
Technology Apple launches new iPad Air with AI features to stoke demand Apple launched new versions of its mid-priced iPad Air on Tuesday, with an M3 chip and advanced artificial... Published about 8 hours ago
World Iran court sentences ex-ministers to jail over corruption TEHRAN: An Iranian court has sentenced two former ministers to prison over a multi-billion-dollar corruption case... Published about 9 hours ago
World Hungary PM Orban to meet French president for talks on Ukraine on Wednesday BUDAPEST: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday that he would meet French President Emmanuel Macron... Published about 9 hours ago
World US freeze on Ukraine aid visible at Poland logistics hub: Tusk WARSAW: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday a US freeze on military aid to Kyiv was visible at the... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Middle Eastern bourses end mixed, Aramco drags Saudi Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Tuesday as new U.S. tariffs threatened to escalate global trade tensions,... Published about 10 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz calls for unity, highlights economic gains in cabinet address Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday called on all political stakeholders to unite for national progress during a... Published about 10 hours ago
World Israel says aid has become ‘number one source of revenue’ for Hamas OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s top diplomat charged Tuesday that humanitarian aid had become the “number one source of... Published about 10 hours ago
Business & Finance Senate panel saved country Rs60bn by blocking Port Qasim land deal, says Vawda Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs chairman Faisal Vawda on Tuesday said the committee’s intervention had... Updated about 6 hours ago
World No Saudi crown prince at Arab League summit: state media RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will not attend Tuesday’s Arab League summit on Gaza... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Bangladesh tenders to buy 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders say Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice,... Published about 10 hours ago
World Trump says will cut funding for US schools allowing ‘illegal’ protests WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will cut funding for schools that allow “illegal... Published about 10 hours ago
Sports South Africa, New Zealand seek limited-overs silverware in rare showdown LAHORE: South Africa will re-embark on an agonising quest for their first piece of ICC silverware since 1998 when... Published about 11 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan will be part of G20 by 2030, claims Ishaq Dar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the pace of Pakistan’s... Updated about 10 hours ago
Sports New Zealand raring to go for Champions Trophy semi after ‘tough travel’ LAHORE: Skipper Mitchell Santner said New Zealand have endured some “tough travel” but insisted they are raring to... Published about 11 hours ago
World Trump’s Russia pivot unlikely to bring peace to Ukraine, says Finland’s foreign minister OSLO: Finland’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that Washington’s pivot towards Russia is unlikely to bring an end... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets Copper falls as tariff tensions escalate LONDON: Copper prices fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico,... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as real estate, IT drag CSE All-Share index settled 1.84 % lower at 15,870.25 Published about 12 hours ago
World Indian defence panel recommends using private sector to boost fighter production NEW DELHI: An Indian defence committee has recommended including the private sector in military aircraft... Published about 12 hours ago
Life & Style Rare Banksy artwork heads to auction LONDON: A rare Banksy artwork, hand-painted by the elusive street artist and owned by U.S. musician Mark Hoppus,... Published about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Military courts case: Punishment for crime unaffected by trial venue, remarks Justice Mandokhail The Supreme Court, during Tuesday’s hearing on appeals against the trials of civilians in military courts, concluded... Published about 12 hours ago
World Floods in Indonesia’s capital displace thousands JAKARTA: Thousands of people were evacuated in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Tuesday after floods swamped the... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets Kenya to buy back about $577 million of 2027 Eurobond Kenya’s government said on Tuesday that it would buy back about $577 million of its 2027 Eurobond following a tender... Published about 12 hours ago
World Trump to address Congress after upending US foreign, domestic policies WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump addresses Congress on Tuesday night, six weeks into a tumultuous term defined by... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets India’s Nifty posts longest losing run on escalating global trade conflict India’s blue-chip Nifty 50 posted its longest falling streak in its three-decade history on Tuesday, as global trade... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets Palm tumbles on weaker Dalian oils, Sino-US tariff war JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker rival Dalian oils and concerns... Published about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan, Afghanistan border clashes ease, thousands seek shelter PESHAWAR: Overnight clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the main border crossing between the... Updated about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Plan B: Pakistan beekeepers widen pursuit of flowers SARGODHA: Under a dry, smoggy sky, a beekeeper in Pakistan’s Punjab province carefully loads boxes filled with tens... Published about 13 hours ago
Perspectives President Trump’s skewed foreign policy: Zelenskyy vs. Netanyahu US foreign policy remains vastly disparate regarding both conflicts Updated about 5 hours ago
Markets Pakistan weighs cryptocurrency regulations amid concerns As Pakistan moves toward formalizing its stance on cryptocurrency, key stakeholders voiced their concern over... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs4,800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan further rose on Tuesday in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local... Updated about 11 hours ago
Sports Babar, Riwzan dropped as Salman takes charge of Pakistan’s T20I squad for NZ tour Shadab Khan returns to squad as T20I vice-captain Updated about 11 hours ago
Markets European shares drop as Trump’s fresh tariffs take effect European shares joined a global market selloff on Tuesday after US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China took effect,... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Russian rouble firms towards 89 mark against dollar The Russian rouble strengthened towards 89 against the US dollar on Tuesday, paring losses after four consecutive... Published about 14 hours ago
Sports Kohli leads India to Champions Trophy final with victory over Australia DUBAI: Virat Kohli produced a trademark innings with a polished 84 as India pulled off a tense chase to beat... Updated about 6 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz orders action plan to boost Pakistan-Azerbaijan trade to $2bn Chairs review meeting regarding recent visit to Azerbaijan Updated about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan ‘well positioned’ for first review of IMF bailout, says Aurangzeb Programme has played key role in stabilising Pakistan’s economy Updated about 6 hours ago
Markets Saudi Aramco profits down 12.39 percent in 2024: statement RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s net profits dropped 12.39 percent to $106.25 billion in 2024, the world’s biggest oil... Published about 16 hours ago
Sports Djokovic, Alcaraz on collision course in Indian Wells draw INDIAN WELLS: Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarter-final stage in his quest for a rare Indian... Published about 16 hours ago
Life & Style Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for ‘Anora’ LOS ANGELES: Mikey Madison claimed her first Academy Award on Sunday, winning best actress for her role as a sex... Published about 16 hours ago
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector growth remains robust in February, PMI shows DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector continued its robust expansion in February, driven by strong customer... Published about 16 hours ago
World Kremlin signals Russia-US talks on Ukraine not immediate The Kremlin said in remarks published on Tuesday that the next round of Russia-US talks on ending the war in Ukraine... Published about 16 hours ago
Technology DeepSeek’s progress shows rise of China’s AI companies, says Chinese official BEIJING: The progress of DeepSeek reflects the rise of Chinese companies in artificial intelligence (AI), a... Published about 16 hours ago
World Russian missile experts flew to Iran amid clashes with Israel LONDON: Several senior Russian missile specialists have visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets India’s April-January finished steel imports from South Korea, China, Japan hit record high NEW DELHI: India’s finished steel imports from China, South Korea and Japan hit a record high in the first 10 months... Published about 17 hours ago
World Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions, focus on passing budget, IMF says COLOMBO: Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions and focus on passing a national budget that is in line with... Published about 17 hours ago
Markets China’s yuan inches higher on PBOC support as US tariffs loom SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched higher against the dollar on Tuesday as the central bank continued to guide the... Published about 17 hours ago
Markets JGB yields climb after poor auction sales, BOJ deputy remarks in spotlight TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Tuesday, following a weak show of demand at an auction for... Published about 17 hours ago