World At UN, Kinshasa denounces Rwandan ‘declaration of war’ UNITED NATIONS: The Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday called for UN Security Council sanctions against Rwanda,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:46pm
World Israeli forces kill 15 in south Lebanon on pullout deadline Lebanon health ministry says Israeli forces opened fire on citizens who were trying to return to their villages Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:33pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war toll at 47,306 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Sunday the death toll from the war with Israel had reached... Published 26 Jan, 2025 09:32pm
World South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree SEOUL: South Korea’s prosecutors indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday on charges of leading an... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:46pm
Pakistan Pakistan Navy says all set for 9th multinational AMAN exercise Pakistan Navy on Sunday said it was all set to host the ninth edition of multinational AMAN exercise from February 7... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:35pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain after Trump comments Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday driven by optimism over U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent... Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54pm
World UK ‘happy’ to look at joining EU-Med trade pact: finance minister LONDON: Finance minister Rachel Reeves said Sunday the UK government is “happy” to consider joining a pan-European... Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:51pm
Sports Gut-Behrami wins super-G in Garmisch, Vonn 13th GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN: Swiss Olympic champion Lara Gut-Behrami on Sunday won the World Cup super-G in... Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:45pm
World Ukraine claims drone attack on Russian oil refinery KYIV: Ukraine on Sunday claimed a night-time drone attack on a Russian oil refinery south of Moscow, in the second... Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:43pm
World Afghan Taliban supporters rally against ICC arrest warrant requests GHAZNI: Some 200 Taliban supporters rallied in central Afghanistan on Sunday against the International Criminal... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 06:57pm
Business & Finance FBR chief stands firm on decision to purchase 1,010 cars for tax officers Sales tax cannot be collected without site visits, Rashid Mahmood Langrial says Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:34pm
World Gaza officials say tens of thousands blocked from reaching north at Israeli barrier NUSEIRAT: Gaza’s civil defence agency said tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians were blocked from returning... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:46pm
Pakistan Mohsin Naqvi denies attending anti-China function in US Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has denied attending any anti-China event in the United States, dismissing... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:45pm
Sports Clinical Sinner surges past Zverev to retain Australian Open title MELBOURNE: A clinical Jannik Sinner swept past Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title Sunday and... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 04:47pm
World US may put ‘very big bounty’ on Afghan Taliban leaders, Secretary of State Rubio says Newly appointed Secretary of State says the bounty could be bigger than the one placed on [Osama] Bin Laden by Washington Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:23pm
World Iran FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Kabul in first visit after Taliban’s takeover KABUL: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Kabul Sunday on the highest-level visit by an Iranian... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:35pm
World Donald Trump praises British PM for ‘good job’ ahead of phone call MIAMI: US President Donald Trump applauded British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday for doing “a very good... Published 26 Jan, 2025 01:34pm
World India shows military might and diversity at Republic Day parade NEW DELHI: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto looked on as guest of honour at India’s annual military and... Published 26 Jan, 2025 01:31pm
Sports Katerina Siniakova wins 10th Grand Slam doubles title at Australian Open MELBOURNE: The Czech Republic’s Katerina Siniakova won her 10th Grand Slam women’s doubles title Sunday when she and... Published 26 Jan, 2025 01:23pm
Sports West Indies scent series-levelling win in second Pakistan Test MULTAN: Kevin Sinclair led a West Indian spin trio to give the tourists a sniff of a series-levelling win in the... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 06:34pm
World Polls open in Belarus presidential election: AFP journalist MINSK: Polls opened in Belarus on Sunday for a presidential election, with longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko... Published 26 Jan, 2025 11:56am
World Zelenskiy says Trump could end Ukraine war only if Kyiv included in talks KYIV: U.S. President Donald Trump could fulfil his promise to end the war in Ukraine, but only if he includes Kyiv... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:36pm
World Brazil condemns handcuffing of deportees on flight from US SAO PAULO: Brazilian officials demanded that US agents remove handcuffs from a group of deportees who were flown to... Published 26 Jan, 2025 11:42am
Life & Style Dior’s Kim Jones pares down embellishments for winter catwalk show PARIS: Dior men’s artistic director Kim Jones kept embellishments to a minimum for his winter 2025-2026 catwalk... Published 26 Jan, 2025 11:36am
Sports PSG’s Luis Enrique targets Champions League playoffs after Reims draw Paris St Germain had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to mid-table Stade de Reims on Saturday after Ousmane... Published 26 Jan, 2025 11:32am
Sports Djokovic takes aim at injury ‘experts’ after sour Australian Open exit MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic rounded on his critics on Saturday the day after retiring injured in his Australian Open... Published 26 Jan, 2025 11:29am
Sports Liverpool, Arsenal win as Bournemouth thrashes Forest LIVERPOOL: Liverpool and Arsenal kept up their race for the Premier League title with victories over... Published 26 Jan, 2025 11:20am
Sports River substitute Rojas scores late goal to snatch 1-1 draw at Platense River Plate’s Matias Rojas scored late to salvage a 1-1 draw at Platense after a blunder by the visiting goalkeeper... Published 26 Jan, 2025 11:14am
World Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take more Palestinians from Gaza Newly elected US president says this could be a temporary or long-term suggestion Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:18pm
World WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike The head of the World Health Organization called on Saturday for an end to attacks on healthcare workers and... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:36am
World Trump makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel, undoing Biden pause WASHINGTON: Republican President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has instructed the US military to release a hold... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:32am
World Donald Trump discussing TikTok purchase with multiple people, decision in 30 days ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was in talks with multiple people over buying... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:25am
World Six peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in DRC GOMA: Six foreign peacekeepers have been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting between the... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
World Three killed in Ukrainian shelling of town in Kherson region MOSCOW: Three civilians were killed after Ukrainian forces had shelled the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky in... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
World Hegseth sworn in as US defense secretary WASHINGTON: Former infantryman and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth was sworn in as US defense secretary Saturday,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
World Health and security: Indonesia, India sign wide range of agreements JAKARTA/MUMBAI: Indonesia and India signed a wide range of agreements on Saturday covering culture, health,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Chinese investors to approach SHC: Home Minister instructs IGP to appoint senior IO KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has taken notice of the Chinese investors’ decision to approach... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan 3 human smugglers held KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency’s Anti-Human Trafficking and Smuggling Wing (AHS), Karachi has arrested... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Sports PCB announces schedule of tri-nation ODI series LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday announced the schedule for the tri-nation ODI series, featuring ... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Importance of N-deterrence in changing geopolitical environment highlighted KARACHI: Lt Gen Khalid Ahmed Kidwai (retd), Adviser Development, National Command Authority (AD NCA), emphasised ... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 25, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (January 26, 2025)... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan ICA of SC additional registrar: Justice Mansoor objects to constitution of larger bench by committee ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah objected to the constitution of a larger bench by the Committee, formed... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Dar stresses upon promoting national interests ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday emphasised upon promoting... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Raids on fertiliser factories, shops: LHC for implementing govt’s instructions in true spirit LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) directed all the concerned authorities to implement the instructions of ... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan UNDP launches ‘2nd NHDR 2024’ with PITB, CODE LAHORE: Together with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and CODE Pakistan, UNDP Pakistan held the 2nd... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan OIC-COMSTECH delegation visits GCUF FAISALABAD: A high level delegation of OIC-COMSTECH visits GCUF. A high level delegation comprising Vice... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Maryam’s pro-farmers policies yielding results: report LAHORE: A review report on the use of fertilisers in Punjab has confirmed a record increase in the purchase of... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan 17-member delegation visits PFA headquarters LAHORE: A 17-member delegation of the 42nd mid-career management course visited Punjab Food Authority headquarters... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan CTD thwarts major terror plot; arrests 10 militants LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has successfully dismantled a major terrorist network by... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Opponents alarmed by Punjab’s progress: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the politics of service is being practised in Punjab,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan NAB Chairman visits Multan office LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen Nazir Ahmed (r) visited NAB Multan and chaired a ... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Alkhidmat holds exams for inmates KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi recently organized computer and language exams for inmates at Karachi Central Jail,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Print Four militants killed in Khyber district: ISPR ISLAMABAD: The Security Forces conducted an intelligence base operation in general area Bagh of Khyber district,... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:39am
Print Int’l passengers: First Mpox case of 2025 confirmed at Peshawar airport ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Coordination Saturday confirmed the first Monkeypox case of... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:39am
Print Penetration also falls: Number of 3G/4G users declines ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G/4G users, and penetration in Pakistan declined in December 2024, the Pakistan... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:38am
Print Diplomatic missions: AGPR ‘detects’ financial irregularities ISLAMABAD: A recent audit report by the Auditor General of Pakistan has unearthed major financial and procurement... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:37am
Print PTI KP presidentship: CM Gandapur replaced with MNA Akbar ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan Saturday removed Chief... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:37am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items decline: survey ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items especially vegetables have witnessed a decline during this week ... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Editorials Toll rate adjustment EDITORIAL: Reports that the NHA (National Highway Authority) would increase toll rates by 100 percent on a quarterly... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Editorials Genuine concerns EDITORIAL: A minority community legislator, Mahesh Kumar Hasija, moved a call attention notice in Monday’s session... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Business & Finance ‘SBP must announce 4pc cut in policy rate’ KARACHI The President of the Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yakoob H Karim and Former President Ismail Suttar... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Business & Finance ICMA underscores need for 200bps cut in policy rate KARACHI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) has raised concerns regarding the... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Print Tenure expires today: CEC and 2 members to stay in office until replaced ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja and two ECP members would see the completion of their... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:36am
Print PTI challenges 26th amendment in SC ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) challenged the 26th Amendment Act, 2024 contending the legislation in... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:48am
Print Domestic consumers spared: Gas made costlier for captive power plants ECC approves a gas tariff increase from Rs3,000 to Rs3,500 per mmbtu for captive power plants, effective from February 1, 2025 Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:39am
Print Irked by ministries’ inaction: PM tells MoFA to tap CARs with Gwadar trade offers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly expressed annoyance at the ministries for their inaction to... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:48am
Print President approves new members for CII ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved Saturday the appointment of four new members to the Council of... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:45am
Print Dakhla maritime incident: Govt decides to repatriate Pakistani survivors ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson said Saturday the government has decided to repatriate Pakistani... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:45am
Pakistan 30 militants killed in intelligence-based operations in KP: ISPR Security forces have killed 30 militants in three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a... Published 25 Jan, 2025 10:16pm
Pakistan Junaid Akbar replaces Ali Amin Gandapur as KP president of PTI PTI MNA Junaid Akbar has replaced Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as the party’s president in... Published 25 Jan, 2025 09:33pm
Sports Varma powers India home in T20 thriller against England CHENNAI: Tilak Varma anchored India’s chase with an unbeaten 72 to lead the hosts to a thrilling two-wicket victory... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 12:08am
Pakistan Pakistani survivors of Dakhla boat incident to be repatriated: FO The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that Pakistan is coordinating the repatriation of twenty-two... Published 25 Jan, 2025 09:16pm
World Zelensky offers Ukrainian coal to ease energy crisis in Transnistria KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Ukraine was prepared to send coal to fuel a major power plant... Published 25 Jan, 2025 08:08pm
Business & Finance ECC approves revision to gas tariff for industry, rejects hike for domestic sector Instructs Petroleum Division to take necessary measures to impose grid transition levy on captive power plants to enhance energy sector efficiency Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:37pm
World Israel warns Lebanese against returning to area at border BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli army on Saturday warned residents of dozens of Lebanese villages near the... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:11pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs200 in Pakistan After hitting a record high in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday in line with their... Published 25 Jan, 2025 05:25pm
Sports Brignone wins Garmisch downhill, Vonn out of luck GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN: Italian Federica Brignone won the women’s World Cup downhill at Garmisch-Partenkirchen on... Published 25 Jan, 2025 05:03pm
Sports Keys stuns Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open MELBOURNE: Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win... Published 25 Jan, 2025 05:00pm
World Greek lawmakers fail to elect new president in first round of voting ATHENS: Greek lawmakers failed to elect a new president in a first round of voting on Saturday. A majority of 200... Published 25 Jan, 2025 04:01pm
Pakistan 4 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Khyber District: ISPR Security forces killed four terrorists and injured two in an intelligence based operation on Saturday in general... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 05:58pm
Pakistan Naqvi assures resolution of US companies issues Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured to resolve issues of US companies operating in Pakistan on a... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 05:59pm
World Yemen’s Houthis release 153 prisoners with support from ICRC CAIRO: Around 153 prisoners were released by Yemen’s Houthis on Saturday with support from the International... Published 25 Jan, 2025 02:04pm
World Ukraine’s military says it shot down 46 drones in overnight Russian attack KYIV: Ukraine’s military said on Saturday that Russia launched 61 drones and two missiles at the country in an... Published 25 Jan, 2025 02:01pm
World Hamas frees four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza Israel to free 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:41pm
Sports PCB releases New Zealand, South Africa tri-nation series schedule First match to be held on February 8 in Lahore Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:02pm
World South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Monday SEOUL: South Korea will release by Monday a preliminary report on the Dec. 29 Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179... Published 25 Jan, 2025 12:16pm
Sports Jannik Sinner: no.1 who defied doping case to dominate men’s tennis MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner’s reserved public persona belies a mature and steely 23-year-old who has shown supreme... Published 25 Jan, 2025 12:12pm
Sports Unfulfilled talent Zverev on brink of Grand Slam breakthrough MELBOURNE: Alexander Zverev has been trying for a decade to win a Grand Slam and has overcome an array of challenges... Published 25 Jan, 2025 12:08pm
World US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt arms WASHINGTON: The United States, the world’s biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:01pm
World Trump administration directs US agencies to start firing diversity staff WASHINGTON: The administration of President Donald Trump on Friday directed federal agencies to start terminating... Published 25 Jan, 2025 11:05am
World Israel says UN Palestinian agency must leave Jerusalem by Jan. 30 UNITED NATIONS: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees must end operations and leave all its premises in Jerusalem... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:10pm
World US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host as Pentagon chief WASHINGTON: The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday,... Published 25 Jan, 2025 10:52am
Sports West Indies earn slender lead over Pakistan after Noman Ali hat trick MULTAN: The West Indies gained a slender nine-run lead over Pakistan Saturday as spinners dominated the opening day... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 05:46pm
World Mexico ready to work with US to receive its deported citizens: foreign ministry MEXICO CITY: Mexico is ready to work with Washington as the administration of President Donald Trump deports Mexican... Published 25 Jan, 2025 10:42am
Editorials Curtains for Utility Stores EDITORIAL: The government’s decision to shutter the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is a commendable move that... Published 25 Jan, 2025 07:02am
Editorials Drought-like situation EDITORIAL: The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD’s) warning of a drought-like situation in most parts of... Published 25 Jan, 2025 07:01am
Pakistan Aafia’s clemency plea rejected by Biden, IHC told ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was apprised that Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s clemency plea has been rejected by... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:51am
Pakistan Continuing private practice: Action against 12 doctors proceeded LAHORE: The Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department has initiated action under the PEEDA Act against... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:48am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 24, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (January 25, 2025)... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan PPP CEC voices its concerns over Kurram law & order ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) expressed serious concerns over the tense ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am