Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 09, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (January 10, 2025)... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Ring of fire tightens around LA as Hollywood Hills burn LOS ANGELES: A terrifying wave of wildfires squeezing Los Angeles on multiple fronts pushed closer to the symbolic... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Pope warns about AI, fake news and ‘manipulating minds’ VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis warned on Thursday of the dangers of misinformation and its spread via social media and... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Sri Lanka jails monk for stoking religious hatred COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan court jailed a politically influential, firebrand Buddhist monk on Thursday, putting him... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Sec 52 of Punjab ST law: No amendment, thus no proceedings against WHT agent: LHC ISLAMABAD: A division bench of Lahore High Court has held that since no amendment has been made to the Section 52 of... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Senate panel irked by absence of Wapda chairman ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources has voiced its frustration over the continuous absence ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan India Study Centre at ISSI launches special study titled ‘Quantifying Electoral Politics of Congress & BJP’ ISLAMABAD: The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) launched its special... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Hundreds pack into Washington cathedral for Jimmy Carter funeral WASHINGTON: Hundreds of mourners including all five living current and former US presidents packed into... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World New York’s top court denies Trump’s bid to halt sentencing NEW YORK: New York’s top court rejected on Thursday Donald Trump’s request to halt the president-elect’s sentencing... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World China reports 5 cases of new mpox strain BEIJING: China said on Thursday it had recorded five cases of a new mpox strain, but that the “outbreak has been... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Govt backtracked from its commitment to arrange meeting with IK: Ayub ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub on Thursday said the government has backtracked from its... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan NA body underscores need for strengthening healthcare ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday while underscoring the need to strengthen the national healthcare ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan ECP rejects references against PTI’s Saifullah Abro ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the references seeking disqualification of ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Technology IT sector: Punjab minister says Pakistan still far behind LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that it is good to have 300,000 IT experts in... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Sports PCB unveils domestic cricket schedule for 2025 LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday unveiled complete schedule of the men’s domestic cricket... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Dubai developer DAMAC signs $1bn deal with MANTRA DUBAI: MANTRA, a blockchain platform focused on real-world assets (RWAs), has signed a deal with Dubai developer... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan IHC allows PTI leader Khosa to proceed abroad ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sardar Latif... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Economic development not possible without active role of private sector: Kakar ISLAMABAD: Former caretaker prime minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar has said that economic development is not ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Near-normal rainfall expected this month; southern region may face water scarcity KARACHI: Most parts of the country are expected to receive near-normal rainfall in January 2025. However, the... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan JI urges people to join ‘Gaza March’ KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami’s Karachi chapter, Monem Zafar has called on the citizens to participate in the... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan New DC appointed for Kurram ISLAMABAD: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has appointed a senior officer, Ashfaq Khan as new... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Punjab thrashes out ‘immunization strategy’ for next five years LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Khawaja Imran Nazir said here on Thursday... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan JI assails ‘class-based’ system, demands govt reduce power tariffs LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced a nationwide protest on January 17 to demand a... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Petitioner seeks minimum wage equivalent to $1,000/month LAHORE: A bar member on Thursday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking fixation of the minimum wage in... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Farewell reception for outgoing US ambassador Donald Blome held LAHORE: Highlighting the importance of the relationship between Pakistan and the United States, Provincial Minister... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Toxic fuel-laden truck seized LAHORE: A truck loaded with substandard and toxic fuel was seized in Lahore during strict environmental monitoring.... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan PNSC hosts ‘Inland Study Tour’ KARACHI: Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) hosted an “Inland Study Tour” on Thursday for ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Qureshi, Dr Yasmin re-indicted in May 9 riots cases LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday re-indicted former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi along with ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Hassan Niazi’s crime track record reveals the truth: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Hassan Niazi’s crime is not limited to waving a... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Maryam launches ‘livestock card’ scheme LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that she wants to come up to the expectations of the people... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan NAB seeks increase in remand period of accused from 14 to 40 days ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday said that a new amendment has been proposed in... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan May 9 events: Why only ‘specific’ persons tried in military courts: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned why specific persons, involved in 9th May incidents, were tried under the... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Business & Finance SECP identifies another illegal investment scheme ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has identified another illegal deposit... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Editorials Rightsizing initiative EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s announcement of the government’s decision to abolish 60 percent of... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Editorials Policy inconsistencies major obstacle to investment EDITORIAL: Policy inconsistencies and delays are the biggest impediments to investment. Irrespective of who is in... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Editorials Growing unease in ruling alliance EDITORIAL: Since it decided to support the PML-N from the ‘outside’ for forming the government, post the... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print FBR rolls out new protocols for Afghan cargos ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken new measures for monitoring and safe transportation of... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print ‘Fake’ imports of solar panel: PCA unearths Rs106bn money laundering KARACHI: Post Clearance Audit (PCA), South has uncovered another massive money laundering scam involving Rs 106... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print PIA sees Rs107m revenue on direct flight to Paris KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to generate sizeable revenue of over Rs 107 million on its... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print Telenor acquisition: Delay in CCP’s decision may impact 5G launch ISLAMABAD: The delay in Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP)’s decision regarding acquisition of Telenor... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print Revised IPP contracts: Govt says consumers to get Rs1.1trn benefit ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari, has stated that the financial benefit of the revised... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print Large majority of committed power projects not affordable, says minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Leghari, has claimed that out of the total 17,000 MW of new projects... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print SBP governor seems very optimistic about economy KARACHI: Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has reaffirmed the SBP’s dedication to... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print 20pc criteria violated: Q1 current expenditures stand at Rs3.54trn ISLAMABAD: Amid initiatives to reduce volume and expenditures of the federal government, current expenditures stood... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print Govt wants to complete PIA privatisation this year ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government plans to complete the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines Company... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print Indonesian President’s visit: Ministries asked to finalise trade proposals ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the relevant authorities to prepare concrete draft of ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print FY26 budget: Tax, non-tax revenue: 4 base categories identified ISLAMABAD: The budget circular for fiscal year 2025-26 calls for a new set of information to identify and tag green/... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Business & Finance Forex reserves drop KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves dropped by $31 million, reaching $16.378 billion by... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Business & Finance UN predicts world economic growth to remain at 2.8pc in 2025 UNITED NATIONS/ NEW DELHI: Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 percent in 2025, unchanged from ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Biden set to push new Russia sanctions before Trump era begins WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is expected to unveil new sanctions targeting Russia’s economy this week, according... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:58pm
World Macron welcomes ‘crucial election’ of new Lebanon president PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday welcomed the “crucial election” by Lebanese lawmakers of army... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:50pm
World Poland to grant Israeli officials ‘free’ access to Auschwitz ceremony WARSAW: Poland’s government said Thursday it would grant free access to Israeli officials wanting to attend the 80th... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:46pm
Markets Govt saved Rs1.1 trillion through talks with IPPs: Awais Leghari Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Thursday claimed that “successful negotiations” with... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:36pm
World Massive Los Angeles wildfires still burning out of control LOS ANGELES: A pair of massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning unchecked... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:02pm
Markets IMF agreed for cleaning of PIACL’s Rs45 billion negative equity, NA panel told Washington-based lender also gave its nod for removal of 18% GST on aircrafts, Standing Committee on Privatisation informed Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:43pm
Markets PBC raises concerns on reported termination of satellite tracking of Afghan cargo The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on Thursday signalled concerns on a report that the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:27pm
Markets Gulf markets ease on US economic data Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Thursday as signs of U.S. economic resilience dampened expectations... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:58pm
Pakistan PTCL adds ‘additional bandwidth’ to resolve internet slowness issues The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) on Thursday provided an update regarding the issue with the... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:56pm
World UK announces coalition will send Ukraine 30,000 new drones LONDON: An international coalition to procure unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for Ukraine, co-led by the UK and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:51pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease $15mn, now stand at $11.7bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $15 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:55pm
World Lebanon’s army chief elected president, showing regional shifts BEIRUT: Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:18pm
World Zelensky says Western troops in Ukraine would help ‘force Russia to peace’ RAMSTEIN AIR BASE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday backed the deployment of Western troops to... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:59pm
World Qatar in talks to fund Syria public wage hikes: diplomatic source DOHA: Qatar is weighing a plan to provide Syria’s new rulers with funds to increase public sector salaries, a... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:57pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,300 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan further increased on Thursday in line with their rise in international rates. In the local... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:37pm
Sports Coach Murray ready for any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open Novak Djokovic’s former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray does not want the Serbian to suppress his emotions on court... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:21pm
Markets Asia rice: Vietnam rates drop to near two-year low as demand lags Vietnam rice export rates dropped to their lowest level in nearly two years due to weak demand, while Indian prices... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:14pm
World Taliban say India is a ‘significant regional partner’ after meeting KABUL: The Taliban’s foreign office said they saw India as a “significant regional and economic partner” after... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:04pm
World Kremlin, on Trump remarks on Greenland and Canada, says Russia has Arctic interests MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday said that Russia had strategic national interests in the Arctic when asked to... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:57pm
Markets Indian shares fall on worries over likely slowdown in earnings Indian shares dropped on Thursday, with heavyweight HDFC Bank leading the decline, as anxiety over a likely... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:50pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as IT, communication services drag CSE All-Share index settled 0.89% lower at 15,811.36 Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:47pm
Markets Copper driven higher by technical factors LONDON: Copper prices extended gains for a sixth session on Thursday as technical factors provided momentum and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:45pm
Markets Palm oil ends lower on weak demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses for a second straight session on Thursday as sluggish... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:43pm
Sports South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott CAPE TOWN: South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:41pm
Business & Finance Swiss central bank sees record profit after big losses ZURICH: The Swiss central bank said on Thursday it expects to post a record profit for 2024, boosted by a stock... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:04pm
Sports Mikaela Shiffrin continues recovery with return to slopes PARIS: American ski super star Mikaela Shiffrin posted a video on social media showing her skiing again, a month and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:00pm
Business & Finance Mercedes to expand in India’s smaller cities as younger generations splurge NEW DELHI: Germany’s Mercedes-Benz , fresh off a year of record sales in India, plans to add another 20 dealerships... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:56pm
World US, Arab mediators make some progress in Gaza peace talks, no deal yet, sources say CAIRO: US and Arab mediators have made some progress in their efforts to reach a ceasefire accord between Israel and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:53pm
World Kremlin says European countries still want ‘more competitive’ Russian gas MOSCOW: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that there were still countries in Europe that wanted to... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:46pm
Business & Finance OGDCL reappoints Ahmed Hayat Lak as MD & CEO The board of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:56pm
Markets Ghana 2024/25 G&S cocoa purchases up about 58% by Dec. 12, COCOBOD says ABIDJAN: Ghana’s graded and sealed (G&S) cocoa purchases since the start of the harvest on Sept. 11 had reached... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:44pm
Markets UK midcaps slide to 8-month low as retailers tumble, yields jump The UK mid-cap index touched a more-than-eight-month low on Thursday, as retail stocks were hammered by... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:42pm
Markets Euro area yields hit fresh multi-month highs, inflation, gilts in focus Euro area government bond yields hit fresh multi-month highs on Thursday with investors worried about stubborn... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:39pm
Markets Ugandan shilling stable as commodity flows lend support KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was broadly stable on Thursday, with some inflows of hard currency from exporters of... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:37pm
Markets Pound slides to 14-month low as gilt pain intensifies LONDON: The pound fell to its lowest since late 2023 on Thursday, under pressure from a selloff in global bonds that... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:35pm
Life & Style Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal among those who lose homes as Los Angeles fires spread Hollywood productions comes to a halt as celebrities flee the blaze Published 09 Jan, 2025 02:44pm
Pakistan Inflation to lower pace further in January, says SBP governor However, some volatility may be seen following next month: Jameel Ahmad Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:53pm
World Greenland important for the US, says Trump’s pick for national security adviser Greenland is important for the United States’ national security, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz said on Wednesday,... Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:27pm
World Russian strike kills 13, injures 113 in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia ZAPORIZHZHIA: A Russian guided bomb attack on Wednesday killed at least 13 people and injured 113 in Ukraine’s... Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:23pm
Life & Style Egypt uncovers blocks from 18th dynasty Queen Hatshepsut temple CAIRO: Archaeologists have uncovered intact portions of the foundation wall of pharaonic Queen Hatshepsut’s valley... Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:17pm
Life & Style Jennifer Lopez identifies with real-life mom in ‘Unstoppable’ film LOS ANGELES: Jennifer Lopez found herself in tears as the real-life mom Judy Robles, whom she portrayed in the... Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:10pm
Sports List of Australian Open men’s singles champions List of Australian Open men’s singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated): 2024... Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:05pm
Sports Barca’s Olmo and Victor free to play after Sports Council extends registration MADRID: Dani Olmo and Pau Victor will be allowed to play for Barcelona after Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD)... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:53pm
World Assault on Chad presidential complex leaves 19 dead N’DJAMENA: Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad’s capital N’Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:49pm
World Bangladesh garment industry rebounds, but workers say little change DHAKA: In a vast Bangladeshi factory hall thrumming with sewing machines, garment workers churn out seemingly... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 06:12pm
Life & Style Raspy-voiced hit machine Rod Stewart turns 80 LONDON: Singer Rod Stewart, who helped British rock conquer the world with a string of megahits, turns 80 on Friday... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:30pm
Business & Finance TotalEnergies to drill exploration well on Suriname Block 64 from May says country manager PARAMARIBO: TotalEnergies will start drilling an exploration well on Suriname’s Block 64, the company’s country... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:13pm
Markets South Korean shares flat as auto gains counter battery losses SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korean stocks close higher, tracking Wall Street’s... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:08pm
Technology Apple clarifies Siri privacy stance after $95mn class action settlement Apple clarified on Wednesday that it has never sold the data collected by its Siri voice assistant or used it to... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:00pm
World California power outages swell to 400,000 as fires multiply The number of California homes and businesses without electricity ballooned to more than 400,000 on Wednesday, as... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:56am
World Second US port strike averted as union, employers reach deal The union representing 45,000 dock workers on the US East and Gulf Coasts and their employers on Wednesday said they... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:52am