World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to meet UK PM Starmer on Saturday LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, Starmer’s... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan 375 lives lost in road accidents across Punjab in February Rescue 1122 responds to 180,807 emergencies Published about an hour ago
Pakistan AAJ Network: Redefining Ramadan with Unmatched Brilliance Year after year, AAJ Network has set the bar high with its groundbreaking Ramadan transmissions, bringing together... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan Pakistan, Italy reaffirm strong ties in 6th bilateral consultations in Rome The 6th round of Pakistan-Italy Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Rome on Saturday, with both countries... Published about 2 hours ago
World US federal workers receive second email on justifying jobs WASHINGTON: A second email asking US federal workers to justify their jobs was sent on Friday, as part of President... Published about 3 hours ago
World Trump-Zelenskiy clash divides US Republicans, dims aid prospects WASHINGTON: An angry White House clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Donald Trump divided the... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Swiss central bank head rules out bitcoin for reserves GENEVA: Switzerland’s central bank boss said bitcoin is too volatile and not liquid enough for use as a reserve... Published about 4 hours ago
World Zelenskiy says Ukraine should be heard, not forgotten KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday it was “very important” that Ukraine’s plight was... Published about 4 hours ago
World Iraq invites global oil firms for talks on Kurdistan contracts DUBAI: Iraq’s Ministry of Oil said on Saturday it had invited global foreign companies operating under the... Published about 4 hours ago
Business & Finance Russia’s central bank to understand lending trends in April, governor’s advisor says MOSCOW: Kirill Tremasov, advisor to the governor of Russia’s central bank, said on Saturday that the bank will have... Published about 4 hours ago
World Turkiye to repeat offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at London summit ANKARA: Turkiye’s foreign minister will reiterate Ankara’s offer to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia at a... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan Gold prices fell in Pakistan in line with their decline in the international rates. In the local market, gold price... Updated about 2 hours ago
World European allies rally behind Ukraine after White House row LONDON: Ukraine’s European allies, set to gather in London on Sunday, rallied behind President Volodymyr Zelensky... Updated about 2 hours ago
Sports South Africa skittle hapless England for 179 in Champions Trophy KARACHI: South African pacers Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen grabbed three wickets apiece to skittle England for a... Updated about an hour ago
World North Korean senior official met Russian President Putin SEOUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with a senior North Korean official in Moscow on Thursday,... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets PPMA refutes reports claiming medicine prices increased 15 times in just five years The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) has refuted recent reports which claimed that medicine... Updated about 2 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz unveils Rs20bn Ramadan relief package Cash transfers of Rs 5,000 through digital wallets will be made to 4 million deserving families Updated 33 minutes ago
Pakistan Pakistan confirms 6th polio case of 2025 Pakistan reported another new polio case on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the country in 2025 to... Updated about 2 hours ago
World Phase one of Israel-Hamas truce due to expire GAZA CITY: The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is due to expire on Saturday, but negotiations on the next... Updated about 2 hours ago
World Top US diplomat calls on Zelensky to apologize for clash with Trump WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Friday for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to apologize for... Published about 6 hours ago
Sports ‘King Kohli’ set for another landmark after roaring back to form DUBAI: Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after... Published about 6 hours ago
World Four dead from India avalanche, five still missing: army DEHRADUN: At least four people died from their injuries in India after an avalanche hit a remote border area,... Updated about 4 hours ago
Markets In first year after IPO, Dubai’s Parkin makes ‘remarkable progress’ Posts Q4 2024 net profit of AED 120 million Published about 7 hours ago
Sports Captain Sharma OK after hamstring injury, says India assistant coach Ten Doeschate India captain Rohit Sharma is fine after picking up a hamstring injury during last Sunday’s win over Pakistan in the... Published about 7 hours ago
Sports Short doubtful for Australia’s Champions Trophy semi Australia’s Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during... Published about 8 hours ago
Business & Finance China February manufacturing activity hits three-month high BEIJING: China’s manufacturing activity returned to expansion in February, an official factory survey showed on... Published about 8 hours ago
World South Korea’s industry minister seeks exemption from Trump’s tariffs SEOUL: South Korea’s industry minister requested a tariff exemption in talks with the U.S. administration, Seoul’s... Published about 8 hours ago
Sports New Zealand’s Mitchell fit to face India in Champions Trophy Stalwart top-order batsman Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand’s final Champions... Published about 8 hours ago
World China tells its AI leaders to avoid US travel over security concerns, WSJ reports Chinese authorities are instructing the country’s top artificial intelligence entrepreneurs and researchers to avoid... Published about 8 hours ago
World Stunned by angry Trump exchange, Ukrainians rally around Zelenskiy KYIV: Ukrainians on the streets of Kyiv rallied around President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday after his angry... Updated about 3 hours ago
World European leaders show support for Zelenskiy after Trump clash BRUSSELS: European leaders lined up to show solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, after... Published about 8 hours ago
World World reacts to Zelenskiy-Trump Oval Office clash Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump clashed at a White House meeting that ended... Published about 9 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh announces Ramadan timings for govt offices The Government of Sindh has notified working hours for government offices during the holy month of Ramadan. As per... Published about 9 hours ago
Business & Finance PSX holds gong ceremony to mark listing of Zarea Ltd KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) held a gong ceremony to celebrate the successful listing of Zarea... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh govt to take control of Green Line and Orange Line BRT on March 10 KARACHI: The Sindh Mass Transit Authority Board has approved taking over the control of the Green Line and Orange... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Japanese CG hosts Emperor’s birthday reception KARACHI: The Consul General of Japan in Karachi, Hattori Masaru, hosted the “Emperor’s Birthday Reception” (National... Published about 13 hours ago
Business & Finance MPC meeting on March 10 KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is scheduled to hold its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Mar... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan FC soldier among 10 hurt in Quetta explosion QUETTA: An explosion on a busy road in Quetta injured 10 people including a Frontier Corps (FC) soldier, officials... Published about 13 hours ago
Editorials Battling polio EDITORIAL: At a special signing ceremony during the recently held Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, Saudi... Updated about 12 hours ago
Editorials Ramazan relief package EDITORIAL: The Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanvir informed the House that the federal government has... Updated about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Six terrorists killed in N Waziristan ISLAMABAD: The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area of Ghulam Khan Kalay, North... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan PM hosts breakfast for new cabinet members ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged the 27 newly-appointed ministers and advisers to fulfil... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Why PTI didn’t raise poll rigging issue in parliament, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned why the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) do not raise concerns in the Senate... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan NA-213 Umerkot by-polls: PPPP invites applications for party tickets ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Secretary General Nayyer Hussain Bukhari has invited... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan ‘PTI, its daily wagers unable to digest Punjab’s progress’: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that PTI and its daily wagers cannot digest Punjab’s... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Registration of tech, vocational training centres: CM directs authorities to launch online portal LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to launch an online portal to... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan CM slams bomb blast in Nowshera mosque LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned a bomb blast in a mosque in Nowshera.... Published about 13 hours ago
Business & Finance ‘FoodAg Manufacturing 2025’ ends with record-breaking contracts LAHORE: FoodAg Manufacturing 2025 concludes with record-breaking over $200 million contracts, 400 B2B meetings, and... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Punjab govt approves funding for IT equipments for 3 depts LAHORE: To support financial and procurement digitisation, the Punjab government has approved funding for IT... Published about 13 hours ago
Business & Finance Pakistan and China can produce high-grade sugar to export globally: PCJCCI LAHORE: Pakistan and China can produce high-grade sugar in abundance and export it across the world, Nazir Hussain,... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Weapons abandoned by US in Afghanistan: Pakistan again raises serious concern ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has again raised its serious concerns over sophisticated weapons left behind by the United... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan NA panel supports more taxation on unhealthy products ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee of National Health Services has supported the suggestion of further taxation on... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh govt to help craftswomen, artisans connect to international market: minister KARACHI: The Sindh government’s Women Development Department will soon launch an E-commerce website and smartphone... Published about 13 hours ago
Business & Finance KE’s financial best practices upheld in FTO’s decision KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) welcomes the Federal Tax Ombudsman’s (FTO) recent decision affirming the company’s full... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan NUST organises water conservation awareness walk ISLAMABAD: The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) on Friday demonstrated its unwavering... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Mustafa Aamir murder case: Panel asks FIA to initiate probe into all aspects ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Friday asked the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to initiate probe into all... Published about 13 hours ago
World Zelenskiy not ready for peace, disrespected US: Trump WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is “not ready for Peace if America is involved,” US President... Published about 13 hours ago
Print Three more judges for SHC CB nominated: JCP nominates five more judges for SC CB ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Friday by majority nominated five more judges for the... Updated about 9 hours ago
Business & Finance Bank holiday KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on Monday, March 3, 2025, which shall be... Published about 13 hours ago
Print BYD partners with Mega Motor Company to deliver NEVs KARACHI: BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), in partnership with Mega Motor Company... Updated about 10 hours ago
Print H1 financial results: IMC’s net sales soar 66.7pc to Rs84.88bn KARACHI: Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC) has announced robust financial results for the half-year that ended on... Updated about 10 hours ago
Print Insurance regulatory framework: SECP approves major amendments ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission Policy Board has approved major amendments in insurance regulatory... Updated about 9 hours ago
Pakistan China, Pakistan to partner on first manned space mission: PM ISLAMABAD: In a major achievement for the country’s space programme, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday ... Published about 13 hours ago
World World agrees hard-fought nature funding plan at UN talks ROME: A gathering of countries in Rome this week agreed a plan to generate $200 billion in finance a year by 2030 to... Published about 13 hours ago
Print Suicide bombing at Darul Uloom Haqqania martyrs 7 PESHAWAR: Seven people, including leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, Sami Group (JUI-S) Maulana Hamid Ul Haq Haqqani,... Updated about 10 hours ago
Business & Finance CK Hutchison plans $1bn port investment ISLAMABAD: Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited’s ports subsidiary plans to invest $1 billion to... Published about 13 hours ago
Print Weekly SPI inflation up 0.38pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended February 27, 2025, increased by 0.38 per... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print Petrol price cut by Re0.50, HSD’s by Rs5.31 ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday slashed prices of petroleum products with reduction of a price of high speed... Updated about 9 hours ago
Pakistan Ramazan begins tomorrow KARACHI: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Friday that the Ramadan moon was not sighted in Pakistan,... Published about 13 hours ago
Print Despite SNGPL warning: LDPL says unable to pay dues on time ISLAMABAD: Despite a warning from Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) regarding the suspension of gas supply... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print Rs133bn shortfall: Feb provisional collection totals Rs850bn ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 850 billion during February 2025... Updated about 4 hours ago
Print Govt entities owe billions of rupees: TCP receivables stand at Rs308bn ISLAMABAD: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan’s receivables stock stood at Rs 308 billion as of February 28, 2025,... Updated about 4 hours ago
Print Macroeconomic conditions have improved due to govt efforts: PM Says government working towards implementing business and investment-friendly policies Updated about 4 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (February 28, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (March 01, 2025)... Published about 13 hours ago
World Trump says Ukraine must make ‘compromises’ with Russia WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump told President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday that Ukraine will have to make... Published about 19 hours ago
Pakistan Govt reduces petrol, diesel prices for next fortnight New prices come into effect from March 1, 2025 Published about 19 hours ago
World Trump and Zelensky clash in Oval Office shouting match WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky clashed in an extraordinary shouting... Published about 20 hours ago
Pakistan Security forces kill 6 terrorists in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR Pakistan security forces killed six terrorists in an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP)... Published about 21 hours ago
World Clashes erupt in Greece as hundreds of thousands protest deadly train crash ATHENS: Protesters hurled petrol bombs and set fire to trash cans in Athens on Friday as hundreds of thousands of... Published about 21 hours ago
World Trump to make English official US language, White House official says WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to make English the official U.S. language, a White... Published about 21 hours ago
Markets TSX set for monthly loss amid US tariff uncertainty Canada’s main stock index struggled to find direction on Friday, pulled between worries over looming tariffs and... Published about 22 hours ago
Markets Wall St mixed in choppy trading after consumer spending falls in January Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed in choppy trading on Friday as investors avoided large bets after data showed... Published about 22 hours ago
World Islamabad says eight Pakistanis deported from US ISLAMABAD: Eight Pakistan nationals residing illegally in the United States have been deported to Pakistan,... Published about 22 hours ago
Technology Microsoft retires Skype in favor of Teams SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Friday announced it was retiring Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer that the... Published about 22 hours ago
World Fed seen restarting rate cuts in June as still-elevated inflation slows US benchmark interest rate is currently at 4.25%-4.50% Updated about 21 hours ago
Technology Intel delays $28 billion Ohio chip factories to 2030, local media reports Intel’s promised $28 billion chip fabrication plants in Ohio are facing further delays, with the first factory in... Published about 23 hours ago
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs2,500 in Pakistan Gold prices fell in Pakistan in line with their decline in the international rates. In the local market, gold price... Published about 23 hours ago
Sports Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit England batter Jos Buttler stepped down as the country’s limited-overs captain on Friday, days after their group... Published about 23 hours ago
Markets Global LNG: Asian LNG spot prices at 10-week low amid comfortable storage LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell further this week to its lowest level in 10 weeks,... Published about 23 hours ago
Markets Indian stocks’ worst run in 29 years, wiping $1 trillion in wealth, may yet have legs India’s NSE Nifty 50 is set for its fifth straight monthly loss - its longest such streak since 1996 - making India... Published about 23 hours ago
World Dubai’s GEMS Education plans $300 million spend to boost growth ABU DHABI: Dubai-based GEMS Education plans to spend around $300 million over the next two-to-three years to... Published about 24 hours ago
Pakistan Tiangong: Pakistan to send first astronaut to China’s space station Pakistan is set to send its first astronaut to a China’s space station following a cooperation agreement signed... Updated about 23 hours ago
World Saudi tech firm Alat buys 15% stake in Germany’s TK Elevator Saudi Arabia’s new advanced industries firm Alat has bought a 15% stake in Germany’s TK Elevator and unveiled a 160... Published about 24 hours ago
World US goods trade deficit widens sharply in January WASHINGTON: The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened sharply in January, most likely as businesses front-loaded... Published a day ago
World Germany says Israel must ‘better protect civilians’ in West Bank BERLIN: Israel must “better protect civilians and civilian infrastructure” in its military operation in the northern... Published a day ago
World UK minister resigns over overseas aid cut LONDON: UK international development minister Anneliese Dodds Friday said she was resigning from the Labour... Published a day ago
Sports South Africa’s Walter wary of wounded England in Champions Trophy clash KARACHI: South Africa coach Rob Walter said his team will be wary of an under-performing England who have the... Published a day ago
Sports Pakistan beat India in BNP Paribas World Team Cup Wheelchair Tennis Qualifiers Pakistan defeated arch-rivals India in a thrilling encounter at the BNP Paribas World Team Cup Wheelchair Tennis... Published a day ago
Sports Tournament record gives New Zealand confidence against India, says Bracewell DUBAI: New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell on Friday said his team’s top record against India in ICC... Published a day ago
Markets UAE market declines amid global trade war jitters Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates declined on Friday, in line with oil prices, as the prospect of higher... Published a day ago