Pakistan Pakistani mediators strike 7-day ceasefire deal between warring sectarian groups PESHAWAR: A Pakistani government team has managed to mediate a seven-day ceasefire deal between rival sectarian... Published 24 Nov, 2024 09:58pm
Sports Davis Cup organisers hit back at critics of Nadal retirement ceremony MÁLAGA: Davis Cup organisers said tennis superstar Rafael Nadal had the retirement ceremony that he wanted this week... Published 24 Nov, 2024 09:48pm
World US agency conducting due diligence on Adani’s Sri Lanka project: Bloomberg A U.S. agency that agreed to lend more than $500 million to a Sri Lanka port development backed by the Adani Group... Published 24 Nov, 2024 09:12pm
Pakistan Internet services face disruption again in Pakistan Internet disruption was experienced by users in various parts of Pakistan on Sunday, as the government vowed to... Published 24 Nov, 2024 09:11pm
Markets Indian regulator rejects Apple request to put antitrust report on hold NEW DELHI: India’s antitrust body has turned down a request from Apple to put a hold on an investigation report... Published 24 Nov, 2024 09:04pm
Pakistan Belarus President to arrive in Pakistan on November 25: FO At the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko will... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 09:50pm
Sports Max Verstappen wraps up 4th straight driver’s championship Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship with a fifth-place finish at the Las... Published 24 Nov, 2024 08:43pm
Sports Zimbabwe beat Pakistan in rain-shortened ODI BULAWAYO: Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 80 runs in a rain-shortened one-day international at Queens Sports Club in... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 08:13pm
World India mosque survey sparks clashes, two dead LUCKNOW: Indian Muslim protesters clashed with police Sunday with at least two people killed in riots sparked by a... Published 24 Nov, 2024 07:41pm
Pakistan PTI protest: all educational institutions in Islamabad to remain closed on Monday Islamabad’s district administration has announced that all educational institutions in the federal capital will... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:03pm
World Iran to hold nuclear talks with three European powers in Geneva on Friday DUBAI: Iran will hold talks about its disputed nuclear programme with three European powers on Nov. 29 , the Iranian... Published 24 Nov, 2024 07:26pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain on oil; Egypt falls Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday in response to a rise in oil prices, although the Egyptian... Published 24 Nov, 2024 07:21pm
Pakistan Three more polio cases take Pakistan’s 2024 tally to 55 Pakistan reported three new polio cases on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the country in 2024 to 55,... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 09:21pm
World Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new wave of displacement CAIRO: The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders to residents in areas of an eastern Gaza City suburb,... Published 24 Nov, 2024 06:06pm
Sports Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer shatter IPL pay record with eye-watering deals NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer bagged eye-watering $3 million-plus deals in Sunday’s Indian Premier League... Published 24 Nov, 2024 05:53pm
World US SEC issues summons for India’s Adani, nephew on bribery allegations The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a summons to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, indicted on... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:03pm
Pakistan People rejected PTI’s protest call, says Ahsan Federal minister for planning and special projects, Ahsan Iqbal, said on Sunday that the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 07:28pm
World Trump pick Lutnick’s firm in talks with Tether for $2 billion bitcoin lending project, Bloomberg reports US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick is in talks to deepen his financial... Published 24 Nov, 2024 02:51pm
World Ukraine needs better air defences, Zelenskiy says after Russian drone attack KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday Ukraine needs to strengthen its air defences to protect people... Published 24 Nov, 2024 02:43pm
World Irish PM’s party sees poll lead narrow ahead of election DUBLIN: Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris’ Fine Gael party has seen its lead over both its main coalition partner... Published 24 Nov, 2024 02:41pm
Pakistan Arrests made as PTI convoys en route to Islamabad for protest Govt vows to 'protect Islamabad', warns of strict action against those heading to capital city for protest Updated 24 Nov, 2024 09:20pm
Sports Wanderers coach Stajcic brands Mata agent ‘cowardly’ after criticism Western Sydney Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has labelled Juan Mata’s agent “cowardly” after the Spanish World Cup... Published 24 Nov, 2024 11:46am
World Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan AMMAN: A gunman was dead and three policemen injured after a shooting near the Israeli embassy in neighbouring... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 04:01pm
World Developing nations blast $300bn COP29 climate deal as insufficient BAKU: Countries at the COP29 summit in Baku adopted a $300 billion a year global finance target on Sunday to help... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 08:01pm
Sports Vince Whaley, Maverick McNealy share lead at RSM Classic Vince Whaley matched the low round of the day with a 7-under-par 63 on Saturday to share the lead with Maverick... Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:39am
World Australia protest forces ship to abort arrival at coal port, 138 arrested SYDNEY: A climate change protest off the coast of Australia’s New South Wales State forced an inbound ship to turn... Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:35am
World Philippine VP’s assassination threat against president a national security matter, official says MANILA: The Philippines’ security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte... Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:30am
Sports Orlando Pride beat Washington for maiden NWSL title Zambian striker Barbra Banda lifted the Orlando Pride to their first NWSL Championship title on Saturday, beating... Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:26am
World Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia The United States is using Taiwan to provoke a serious crisis in Asia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei... Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:23am
World Turkiye Erdogan to discuss Ukraine war with NATO chief ANKARA: Turkiye President Tayyip Erdogan will discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war with NATO... Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:15am
World Two missiles, 27 drones downed over Russia’s Kursk: regional governor Two Ukrainian missiles and 27 drones were destroyed over Russia’s Kursk region, the governor of the region that... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 05:44pm
Sports Kohli, Jaiswal showcase India’s past, present and future with breathtaking centuries PERTH: Batting maestro Virat Kohli wound back the clock with a sensational masterclass against Australia in the... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 07:57pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 23, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (November 24, 2024)... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Punjab minister steps up criticism of Gandapur LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Saturday that the fire in Parachinar has now spread to the... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Claims of juvenility: LHC says trial court should rely on medical reports LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that a trial court should rely on medical reports to declare an accused... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Kyrgyzstan govt announces incentives to support foreign medical graduates ISLAMABAD: The Kyrgyzstan government has announced a series of incentives aimed at supporting foreign medical... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Imposition of Section 144 challenged LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court against the imposition of section 144 and the closures of... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Pre-arrest bails of IK’s sisters extended LAHORE: An antiterrorism court on Saturday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan ‘Fake’ certification for dialysis machines: Rs20m penalty imposed on pharma co ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has referred a sensitive case to the Federal Investigation... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan IBA-CED celebrates GEW KARACHI: IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CED) marked Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan JI concerned over law, order situation HYDERABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan 264 compete in 30th ‘Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship’ KARACHI: The Karachi Women’s Swimming Association (KWSA) Saturday kicked off the 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan ‘Guns & More’ flagship store at Expo Centre inaugurated KARACHI: Lt Gen Muhammad Chiragh Haider, HI(M) (R), Secretary of Defense Production, inaugurated “Guns &... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Sindh plans to set up industrial enclave near Hyderabad KARACHI: Sindh government is planning to construct a new industrial enclave on 500 acres of land located next to the... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan B’tan govt imposes Sec 144 amid PTI’s protest QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 in the province, which banned protests, rallies, and... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Sindh: Dry weather forecast KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted dry weather in most districts of the Sindh ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Naqvi visits Islamabad Police Lines, reviews security arrangements ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday asked city police to take strict action against those who... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Pakistan issues visas to 87 Indian Hindu pilgrims ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi has issued visas to 87 Indian Hindu pilgrims, to visit ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World Turkiye replaces pro-Kurdish mayors with state officials ANKARA: Turkiye stripped two elected pro-Kurdish mayors of their posts in eastern cities on Friday, for convictions... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World ICC warrants are binding, EU’s Borrell says NICOSIA: European Union governments cannot pick and choose whether to execute arrest warrants issued by the... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World Trump names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary,... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World Powerful Israeli airstrike in central Beirut kills 15 BEIRUT, (Lebanon): Lebanon said an Israeli air strike in the heart of Beirut that brought down a residential ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World Putin signs law forgiving debt arrears for new Russian recruits for Ukraine war MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Saturday on debt forgiveness for new army recruits signing... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
World Rich countries boost COP29 climate finance offer as developing nations seethe BAKU: The European Union, US and other wealthy countries at the COP29 summit have agreed to raise their offer of... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Webinar on ‘Roshan Digital Account’ for Pakistani diaspora in Canada OTTAWA: The Pakistan High Commission, Ottawa in collaboration with the Bank of Punjab and State Bank of Pakistan... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan 34 vehicles taken away in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Despite heavy security arrangements in the city, auto thieves stole several vehicles and armed robbers... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Cop among 2 killed in Bajaur BAJAUR: Two people including a policeman were killed in two separate bomb blasts in Tehsil Mamond of Bajaur District... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan KP govt reviews security in Kurram PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur chaired an important video link meeting, here on... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Zardari pays tribute to security forces ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for the operation against the militants in... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print No compromise on water, says Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that not even a drop of the province’s water share will be given... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:09am
Pakistan Court allows early hearing of IK’s bail pleas LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday allowed an application for early hearing of post-arrest bail petitions ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Over 18 killed in fresh Kurram violence ISLAMABAD: Over 18 people were killed and more than 25 injured as a result of fresh violence in restive Kurram... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan 2 separate actions: Militants killed, injured in KP: ISPR RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed three militants while three others injured in two separate engagements in... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan PTI protest: terror attack warning issued by govt ISLAMABAD: The National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has issued a threat alert about possible terrorist... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan PTI committee stands firm ISLAMABAD: The political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vowed on Saturday to proceed with the party’s... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Business & Finance Prices of kitchen items show an upward trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of majority of essential kitchen items witnessed an upward trend during the week past as... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Editorials Selling gas to third parties EDITORIAL: Whatever the pros and cons of the Petroleum Division’s decision to sell 35 percent of future gas... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Editorials Climate action without debt traps EDITORIAL: The tensions and disagreements that emerged during the climate finance summit of the 2024 UN Climate... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Print Amount worked out by FTO is Rs292.549bn: DGI&I IR probe confirms Rs380m GST fraud ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue has investigated three similar... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:08am
Print ‘Petrochemical import halt sparks industry crisis’: FPCCI KARACHI: The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Print PTI protest, sit-in: Security level elevated to maximum alert in Capital ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday implemented stringent security measures and transportation restrictions in... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Print Naqvi tells Gohar: ‘No sit-ins, processions or rallies after IHC’s order’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 02:44pm
Print No negotiations or talks with PTI at any level, says Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Ataullah Tarar... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:02am
Print NIRC, labour courts must speed up case disposal: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said that serious efforts be made by the Labour Courts, Labour Appellate Tribunals, and... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 04:49pm
Print Aleem apprised of challenges facing SEZs Directs senior officials of the Board of Investment to include Chinese diplomatic officials in the next meeting so that the problems can be resolved in a coordinated manner Updated 24 Nov, 2024 06:44pm
Print SNGPL’s unaudited accounts for 3Q2023: Rs135.67bn GIDC recovery raises serious questions ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited’s declaration of Rs135,673,877 as recoverable Gas Infrastructure... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 09:59am
Print FBR seeks compulsory retirement regime to clear ‘dead wood’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Langrial has urged the Establishment Division to bring a... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 04:49pm
Print Country’s economic indicators improving, says Punjab Governor LAHORE: Terming the continuity of policies critical for the development of the country’s economy, Governor Punjab... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 02:46pm
World COP29 agrees deal to kick-start global carbon credit trading BAKU: Countries agreed a deal at the COP29 climate conference on Saturday on rules for a global market to buy and... Published 23 Nov, 2024 11:10pm
Pakistan Security forces kill three militants in two operations in KP Security forces on Saturday killed three militants in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.... Published 23 Nov, 2024 10:20pm
World Russian strikes have damaged 321 Ukrainian port infrastructure facilities: Zelenskiy KYIV: Russian drone and missile attacks have damaged 321 Ukrainian port infrastructure facilities since July last... Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:21pm
Sports Inter smash Verona to take Serie A lead VERONA: Inter Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after a first-half blitz led to the Italian champions sweeping... Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:17pm
Sports Berrettini gives Italy edge on Australia in Davis Cup semis MÁLAGA: Matteo Berrettini helped defending Davis Cup champions Italy put one foot in the final with a 6-7 (6/8),... Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:13pm
World US says committed to ‘diplomatic resolution’ in Lebanon WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed that the United States was dedicated to a diplomatic resolution... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:58pm
Life & Style Caravaggio portrait goes on public display for the first time in Rome ROME: A portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio held in a private collection since it was discovered more than 60... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:35pm
Life & Style ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ kick off strong in box-office battle LOS ANGELES: Musical adaptation ‘Wicked’ and action epic “Gladiator II” generated a combined $25.7 million from... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:16pm
World Turkiye’s Erdogan hails ‘courageous’ ICC warrants for Israeli leaders ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday praised the “courageous decision” of the... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:07pm
Sports Ancelotti says ‘ugly’ to speculate about Mbappe mental health MÁLAGA: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday it was “ugly” to speculate about the mental health of... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:04pm
Pakistan NACTA warns terrorists could target PTI’s protest on Nov 24 National Counter-Terrorism Authority says banned militant outfit TTP planning attacks during the PTI protest in Islamabad Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:26pm
World Ukraine has lost over 40% of Russia’s Kursk region to counter-attacks: senior Kyiv military source KYIV: Ukraine has lost over 40% of the territory in Russia’s Kursk region that it rapidly seized in a surprise... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:19pm
World Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza over 48 hours, damage hospital in north: Palestinian medics CAIRO: Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 120 Palestinians over the last 48 hours... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:21pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 44,176 GAZA CITY: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Saturday that at least 44,176 people have been killed in... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:21pm
Pakistan Duty-bound to implement IHC order, will not allow sit-in or gathering: Mohsin Naqvi Meets Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Barrister Gohar Ali Khan Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:27pm
World Indian man awakes on funeral pyre JAIPUR: An Indian man awoke on a funeral pyre moments before it was to be set on fire after a doctor skipped a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:40pm
World NATO chief discusses ‘global security’ with Trump BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the “global security... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:24pm
World IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout on... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:16pm
World Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion BAKU: The European Union, United States and other wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit have agreed to raise... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:07pm
Sports Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction RIYADH: Saudi Arabia hosts this year’s Indian Premier League player auction in a partnership between a... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:38pm
World Russia’s claim of emissions in annexed Ukraine regions draws protests at COP29 BAKU: Russia has included the territories it occupies in Ukraine in its recent greenhouse gas inventory report to... Published 23 Nov, 2024 10:49am
World Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut, security sources say BEIRUT: A powerful Israeli airstrike targeted central Beirut on Saturday, security sources said, shaking the... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:37pm