Business & Finance Fed’s Kugler, Daly say job not done on inflation Two Federal Reserve policymakers on Saturday said they feel the U.S. central bank’s job on taming inflation is not... Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:55pm
World Zelenskiy reports heavy Russian, North Korean troop losses in Russia’s Kursk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russian and North Korean forces suffered heavy losses... Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:47pm
World World’s oldest person dies at 116 in Japan TOKYO: The world’s oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died at the age of 116, the city of Ashiya where... Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:35pm
Sports Erling Haaland doubles up in Man City stroll as Spurs fume LONDON: Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City pummelled West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday... Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:28pm
World Drone kills reporter in east Ukraine: Russian newspaper MOSCOW: Russia’s Izvestia newspaper said Saturday that a Ukrainian “kamikaze” drone killed one of its reporters as... Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:21pm
Life & Style Hollywood A-listers set to shine at Golden Globes LOS ANGELES: Hollywood’s best and brightest from film and television will hit the red carpet Sunday for the Golden... Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:09pm
World Antony Blinken wades into political crisis with stop in South Korea SEOUL: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives late Sunday in crisis-riven South Korea where he will seek... Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:59am
World Israel military says missile from Yemen intercepted OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Sunday it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, the latest in a... Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:54am
Business & Finance China’s central bank vows ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy BEIJING: China’s central bank has outlined a “moderately loose” monetary plan aimed at boosting domestic demand to... Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:38am
Sports Crowds, cracking cricket: Five talking points from Australia v India SYDNEY: Australia completed a six-wicket win in Sydney to clinch the fifth Test against India and the series 3-1 on... Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:34am
Sports Frustrated Bumrah says India will benefit from Australia defeat SYDNEY: Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah said it was frustrating that he missed the crunch finale to their Test... Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:17am
Life & Style Buyer splashes out $1.3m for Tokyo new year tuna TOKYO: The top bidder at a Tokyo fish market said they paid $1.3 million for a tuna on Sunday, the second highest... Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:13am
Sports Matt Henry, Young power New Zealand to nine-wicket ODI win over Sri Lanka WELLINGTON: Matt Henry claimed four wickets and Will Young scored an unbeaten 90 Sunday as New Zealand coasted to a... Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:09am
Sports Cummins lauds ‘special’ Australia team after India series win SYDNEY: Australia skipper Pat Cummins lauded his “special” tight-knit team Sunday after they snapped a decade-long... Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:02am
Sports Hideki Matsuyama holds 1-shot edge on Collin Morikawa at The Sentry Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama shot an 11-under-par 62 to maintain the lead through three rounds of The Sentry in what... Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:44am
World Malaysia turns back boats carrying 300 Myanmar migrants KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s coast guard escorted away from its waters two boats carrying almost 300 undocumented... Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:39am
Sports Australia beat India by six wickets to win series 3-1 SYDNEY: Australia held their nerve to chase down their victory target of 162 after lunch on the third day of the... Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:30am
World South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms SEOUL: Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday to rally for and against arresting impeached President Yoon... Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:25am
Markets Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector keeps growing solidly in December, PMI shows Strong demand drove growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business sector in December, albeit at a slightly slower pace... Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:21am
World Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Trump at his Florida resort WEST PALM BEACH: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on... Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:17am
Sports Clara Tauson wins Auckland title after Osaka retires injured AUCKLAND: Naomi Osaka’s quest for a first title in four years ended in heartbreak as the former world number one... Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:13am
World Russia vows response after it says ATACMS missiles targeted Belgorod MOSCOW: Russia vowed on Saturday to retaliate after it accused Ukraine of firing US-supplied ATACMS missiles at the... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
World 39 bell tolls begin final national sendoff for Jimmy Carter PLAINS: Mourners began paying their respects to Jimmy Carter on Saturday, as a carefully choreographed six-day... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
World Gaza rescuers say 31 killed in Israeli strikes GAZA STRIP: Rescuers in Gaza said on Saturday that Israeli strikes across the Palestinian territory killed more than... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 04, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (January 05, 2025)... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Kashmiris to observe ‘Right to Self-DeterminationDay’ today ISLAMABAD: The Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and world over will observe the Right to... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Performance of maritime organisations discussed KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, spearheaded a Performance Review Meeting... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan ‘Work on Pakistan’s first autism school is progressing fast’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on World Braille Day said, “Braille presses... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan PM calls for grant of right to self-determination to people of J&K ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said it was time for the international community, including the United... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Sports Pak Shaheens squad announced for warm-up match against West Indies LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 14-member Pakistan Shaheens squad to face the touring West... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan 97th birth anniversary of ZAB today LARKANA: Workers of Pakistan Peoples Party and local leaders of Larkana will be celebrating the 97th birthday... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Mangi Dam to be completed in two years QUETTA: Secretary Public Health Engineering Department Balochistan Imran Gichki has said that the Mangi Dam project... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan FDA launches crackdown on illegal housing schemes FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) launched a massive crackdown against illegal housing schemes and... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif Cancer Institute being completed in two phases LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the site of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Forest Dept Punjab launches operation against sand mafia LAHORE: The Forest Department Punjab has launched a grand operation against the sand mafia. Field staff from the... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Average fertility rate in Punjab has declined: PBS LAHORE: The average fertility rate in Punjab has decreased from 3.7 children in 2017 to 3.5 in 2024 while the ... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Post-arrest bail plea of Qureshi adjourned till 21st LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday adjourned the hearing of post-arrest bail petition of PTI vice chairman... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Life & Style Alhamra hosts classical music evening LAHORE: Alhamra Arts Council set the stage for a vibrant evening of classical music, celebrating the richness of... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Lahore’s air pollution level increases LAHORE: Air pollution level on Saturday had been increased in the provincial capital once again. The average air... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan President reiterates his full political, diplomatic & moral support to people of Kashmir ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan will continue to extend its full political, diplomatic and moral... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Islamabad: cases of house robberies, other crimes registered ISLAMABAD: The capital city is continuously witnessing the cases of house robberies, dacoity and carjacking as auto... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan NIFT CBA leaders express grief over death of Arshad Zuberi KARACHI: National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT) CBA Union President Farhan Ahmed and Secretary... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan SAU VC approves scholarships for deserving students HYDERABAD: The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, Dr. Fateh Marri, has approved a... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan SAFWCO distributes ‘Emergency Tool Kits’ to villagers HYDERABAD: In a significant step towards reducing disaster risks, SAFWCO distributed “Emergency Tool Kits” to... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Intense cold wave forecast: Karachi receives first winter shower KARACHI: The city of Karachi experienced its first rain of the winter season early Saturday morning, as drizzle and... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Print Quetta PA: Re-polling for PB-45 in 15 stations today QUETTA: Re-polling in 15 polling stations of Balochistan Assembly constituency PB-45 Quetta-VIII will be held today.... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:51am
Print Rescue 1122: Sindh CM launches Rescue 1122’s new highway operations KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Saturday inaugurated Rescue 1122’s new highway operations, a... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:51am
Print DC not authorised to seal petrol pumps: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has held that after the promulgation of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra)... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:50am
Pakistan Five killed over old enmity in Peshawar PESHAWAR: At least five persons were killed and six other injured during shootout between two rival parties over old... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Blast on bus kills six people, injures 30 in Turbat TURBAT: At least six people were killed and 30 others sustained injuries after a blast hits a bus carrying security... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Pakistan Zardari condemns attack ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the firing on the convoy of government vehicles in Bagan... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Business & Finance Smart Rental Index 2025: Dubai marks step towards regulating rental yields Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the Smart Rental Index 2025, marking a major step towards regulating and... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Editorials Reflecting on the 2004 tsunami EDITORIAL: Two decades after the 2004 tsunami devastated coastal communities across 14 countries and killed over... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Editorials Airstrikes in Afghanistan EDITORIAL: TTP’s expanding insurgency and the Afghan Taliban’s refusal to rein it in despite repeated requests... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Business & Finance ‘Mera Brand Pakistan’ set to boost economy: Motiwala KARACHI: Zubair Motiwala, Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has lauded the concept of... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Business & Finance EV sales hit record in UK but still behind target LONDON: The UK car industry sold a record number of all-electric vehicles in 2024 but still fell short of the... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
Print Jan-Nov 2024: 28.43m mobile handsets locally manufactured/ assembled ISLAMABAD: The local manufacturing/ assembling plants manufactured/ assembled 28.43 million mobile handsets during... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:14am
Print PTI leader assails govt over internet disruptions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saturday criticized the government for restricting internet access, saying... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:14am
Print Kurram: DC among 6 injured in gun attack ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner Kurram Javedullah Mehsud along with five other security personnel was seriously... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:14am
Print PM Shehbaz says SMEs backbone of economy Premier says the incumbent government is taking all possible measures to provide facilities to small and big-scale businesses Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:08am
Print Over Rs1trn pension bill ‘sparks reforms’: Schehzad ISLAMABAD: Pension reforms will strengthen public finances as these aim at reducing the pension bill (crossed Rs1... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:10am
Print Ahsan says govt believes in its ‘economic agenda’ LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the PML-N... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:11am
Print Privacy of taxpayers’ data: FBR fails to defend a case before FTO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to defend a case before Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) which... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:11am
Print Gwadar coal-fired power project in limbo over tariff dispute ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited 300MW coal power project at Gwadar remains stalled, as the Chinese company CHIC Pak... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:11am
World Biden administration announces $8bn arms sale to Israel WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a planned $8 billion arms sale to... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:00pm
Pakistan Bomb attack on FC bus in Balochistan’s Turbat leaves four dead Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti condemns the attack Updated 04 Jan, 2025 10:27pm
Sports Sabalenka sweeps into Brisbane final, defending champ Dimitrov retires hurt BRISBANE: World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Russian teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva to storm into the... Published 04 Jan, 2025 05:35pm
World Gaza civil defence says 19 killed in Israeli strikes GAZA STRIP: Rescuers in Gaza said on Saturday that at least 19 people, including eight children, were killed in... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 10:30pm
Sports Gauff, Swiatek to clash for United Cup as Czech player makes abrupt exit SYDNEY: Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek will battle for United Cup glory after the USA and Poland won their respective... Published 04 Jan, 2025 05:25pm
Sports Rickelton, Rabada put South Africa in charge against Pakistan CAPE TOWN: Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in Tests with 259 as his side... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 09:36pm
Business & Finance Adhoc bandwidth arranged, no internet service degradation now: PTA The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Saturday that there is no degradation of internet... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:25pm
World Russia says downed 8 US-supplied ATACMS missiles MOSCOW: Russia said on Saturday it had shot down eight US-supplied ATACMS missiles, whose use Moscow has warned... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 10:31pm
World China market blaze kills eight, 15 hurt SHANGHAI: A fire at a vegetable market in China’s northern province of Hebei killed eight people and wounded 15,... Published 04 Jan, 2025 02:51pm
World Palestinian health ministry says one dead in Israel West Bank raid RAMALLAH: The health ministry in the occupied West Bank said one person was killed and nine injured in an Israeli... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 05:17pm
Sports Rybakina defends former coach Vukov after provisional WTA ban BENGALURU: Elena Rybakina defended her former coach Stefano Vukov after he was provisionally suspended by the... Published 04 Jan, 2025 01:33pm
Pakistan Kurram DC injured in firing on convoy near Bagan President, PM assert no tolerance for sabotage of Kurram peace agreement Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:22pm
World South Korea to compile transcript of voice recording from crashed plane on Saturday SEOUL: Investigators on Saturday expect to compile the complete transcript from the cockpit voice recorder recovered... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:26am
World Judge to sentence Trump before inauguration in hush money case NEW YORK: The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case on Friday set sentencing... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:21am
Sports Swiatek beats Rybakina to take Poland into United Cup final SYDNEY: Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek beat Elena Rybakina in straight sets to take Poland into the final... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:15am
Sports ‘Rested’ India skipper Rohit says not retiring from Test cricket NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma said Saturday he stood down from the decisive ongoing fifth Australia Test... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:13am
World South Korea in political crisis after president resists arrest SEOUL: South Korea’s political leadership was in uncharted territory Saturday after the sitting president resisted... Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:08am
Sports Bumrah absent for India as wickets tumble in Sydney SYDNEY: India brushed off the absence of captain Jasprit Bumrah to dismiss Australia for 181 and reach 141 for six... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 01:28pm
Pakistan Soil moisture stress may affect crop growth in 3 provinces LAHORE: Near normal to slightly below normal rainfall with above normal day time temperature in southern parts... Published 04 Jan, 2025 08:04am
Pakistan EPD seizes 40 tons of illegal plastic LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab has seized 40 tons of illegal plastic from June 5, ... Published 04 Jan, 2025 08:02am
Pakistan Punjab minister steps up criticism of PTI, speaks about solar power plan LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the only way for PTI to go viral is through lies. ... Published 04 Jan, 2025 08:01am
Sports HBL-PSL-10 draft ceremony moved from Gwadar to Lahore LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is learnt to have given go ahead for shifting the HBL-PSL-10 players draft... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:59am
Pakistan ‘Year of Sar Bulandi 2025’: PCBDDA launches logo and documentary LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), Pakistan’s leading urban development... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 08:32am
Pakistan Plight of kids in IIOJK: ‘Kashmiri Children Day’ to be observed in AJK today MIRPUR: Under the spirit to invite attention of the external world towards the plight of the suffering kids in the... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan ATC grants bail to 250 PTI workers in various cases ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (Court) has granted bail to 250 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers nominated... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Pakistan DRAP launches crackdown on spurious drugs ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has launched a crackdown on spurious pharmaceutical... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:48am
Pakistan SC disposes of 7,482 cases in two months under CJ leadership ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of 7,482 cases in two months, against new institution of 2,950 cases, which is... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:47am
Pakistan ‘Global political, economic landscape more likely to deteriorate in 2025’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:44am
Pakistan IHC decides 10,571 cases in 2024 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has decided a total 10,571 cases during the year 2024.The data released by... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan Parachinar standoff persists as roads remain closed PARACHINAR: A peace accord reached between warring tribes in Kurram has failed to end the protest in Parachinar,... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:41am
Pakistan Navy holds fleet annual efficiency competition parade KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Fleet Annual Efficiency Competition Parade was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi. Chief... Updated 04 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Business & Finance SECP Appellate Bench dismisses two appeals ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Bench of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has dismissed two ... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:36am
Pakistan KP Governor for inclusion of opposition leader in apex body PESHAWAR: KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the representation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the apex ... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:35am
World Father of murdered UK-Pakistani girl attacked in prison LONDON: The man who murdered his 10-year-old British-Pakistani daughter, Sara Sharif, in a high-profile case that... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:33am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 03, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (January 04, 2025)... Published 04 Jan, 2025 06:30am