Pakistan ‘Govt must launch national dialogue to compensate farmers’ LAHORE: The government must launch a ‘national dialogue’ aimed at developing strategies to compensate farmers ... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan May 9 riots cases: ATC adjourns proceedings to 10th LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Saturday adjourned to September 10 the proceedings in petitions of former PTI... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Foreign contributions: LHC allows petition of HRCP LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that without the sanction of law, no policing powers are available nor ... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan President pays tribute to security forces ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday paid tribute to the security forces for a successful operation... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Marriyum heaps praise on Punjab CM for taking steps to deal with smog challenge LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Azma issues warning to ‘Fitna party’ LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari has warned that if the “Fitna party” incites chaos, hatred, or... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan CTD arrests 33 terrorists of banned outfits LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has foiled a major terror plot by arresting 33 terrorists linked with... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan SHC issues notices to govt, Nepra over capacity payments KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday issued notices to the federal government, Nepra, federal secretary... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Sports Pak-England test series to be held in Pakistan: PCB chairman LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi said on Saturday that the English Cricket Board is... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
World New York judge delays Trump sentencing until after US election NEW YORK: Sentencing for Donald Trump in his New York hush money trial was delayed Friday until after November’s... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
World Without astronauts, Boeing’s Starliner returns to Earth WASHINGTON: Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed uncrewed in a New Mexico desert late on Friday, capping a... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
World UK and US spy chiefs warn of threat to world order LONDON: CIA Director Bill Burns and UK MI6 chief Richard Moore warned on Saturday that the world order was “under... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
World Family demands independent probe OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The family of a Turkish-American woman shot dead while demonstrating against Israeli settlements... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 07, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (September 08, 2024).... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan KEMU budget 2024-25 approved: Governor advocates merit for development LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Saturday that they have no option but to ensure merit for... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Hostile forces focus on Balochistan to weaken Pakistan, says Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan ... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Karachi: report says over 1,400 people lost their lives in road traffic accidents in 2023 KARACHI: Motorcycles are a common mode of transport in Pakistan, particularly among middle-income families. While... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan JI chief denounces recent legislation about ICT rallies LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has denounced the recently introduced legislation aimed at... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Sindh Community Foundation celebrates Int’l Literacy Day HYDERABAD: On the eve of International Literacy Day, the Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), in collaboration with its... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Some bus operators filing cases despite facilities at new terminal: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday said that despite the provision of a free shuttle... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Meta to support youth’s digital citizenship ISLAMABAD: Simon Milner, Meta’s Vice President of Public Policy for the Asia Pacific region, joined Talha Ahad ... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan ‘PTA does possess certain tools to monitor, control internet traffic’ ISLAMABAD: While registration may help the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to monitor Virtual Private... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Lahore-Okara Railways track; computer based system fully operational LAHORE: The technical issues on the Lahore-Okara railway track have been resolved and the computer-based ... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Consumers’ complaints: IESCO summons contractors engaged in AMI installation in twin cities ISLAMABAD: The management of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has summoned both contractors on Monday... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Chinese envoy visits Karachi Nuclear Power Plants KARACHI: Chinese Ambassador H.E Jiang Zaidong on Saturday visited Karachi Nuclear Power Plants K-2 & K-3. He is... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan PHEC, private universities sign MoU LAHORE: Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), Lahore, has signed an MoU with 5 leading private universities... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Final phase of ‘Digital Curation of Taxila Museum’ project initiated LAHORE: The Punjab Archaeology Department has commenced the final phase of the ‘Digital Curation of Taxila... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Pakistan Pakistani resident of Canada arrested on US terror charges WASHINGTON: A Pakistani man living in Canada has been arrested on charges of plotting to carry out an attack on Jews... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items show a mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Editorials Challenges afflicting the economy EDITORIAL: A recent report of the finance ministry, published on September 2, has highlighted the primary challenges... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Editorials Good intentioned but flawed legislation EDITORIAL: We have many good laws but implementation is either weak or lopsided. The Punjab government is in the... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print PTI rally today: Khan introduces major changes to party’s organizational structure ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has introduced major changes... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print IK files acquittal plea in Al-Qadir Trust scam case ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Saturday, filed an... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print Electricity arrears: KP to move CCI against deductions at source by MoF ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to take up the issue of at source deductions of Rs 3.426... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ project being launched on 10th ISLAMABAD: The $77.8 million “Recharge Pakistan” project that aims to improve the resilience of some of the... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print Gohar accepts Omar’s resignation ISLAMABAD: Under pressure from party workers, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print Before removal, employee must be given fair opportunity to respond: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court noted that before removing from job or taking any adverse action against any employee/... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print Economic planning: Policy board set up ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has constituted a... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print AGP flags major discrepancy in tax collection ISLAMABAD: Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has pointed out a major discrepancy in tax collection of the Federal... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print Reko Diq project: AGP objects to Rs89.55bn GHPL investment in USD ISLAMABAD: Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has raised serious objection to Rs89.550 billion investment in US... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print SCO MMFETA on 12th ISLAMABAD: The 23rd Meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Economic and Foreign Trade Activity (MMFETA) of the SCO... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
Print Peaceful protests, public order: President signs bill into law ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Saturday, gave his assent to “the Peaceful Protest and Public Order Bill... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am
World Gaza civil defence says 3 killed in Israeli strike on school GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said an Israeli air strike targeting a school-turned-shelter for displaced... Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:50pm
World Lebanon says Israeli attack kills 3 emergency workers BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said three emergency personnel were killed on Saturday and two others wounded in... Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:45pm
World Kyiv hits Russian ammo depot as Moscow advances in east KYIV: Ukraine’s security services said Saturday they had struck a Russian ammunition depot in a border region, as... Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:39pm
World Turkiye’s Erdogan calls for Islamic alliance against Israel ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Islamic countries should form an alliance against what... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:26pm
Pakistan Salman Akram Raja replaces Omar Ayub as PTI’s secretary general Imran Khan accepts Ayub’s resignation Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:21pm
Sports Sri Lanka’s De Silva and Kamindu Mendis defy England in third Test LONDON: Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with a unbroken... Updated 08 Sep, 2024 12:05am
World China says its huge market is opportunity not threat to US SHANGHAI: A modern China with a huge population is an opportunity, not a threat, for the United States, China’s... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:41pm
World Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 61 as UN pursues vaccinations The armed wings of the Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Fatah groups battle Israeli troops in Gaza City, in central areas and in the south Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:23pm
Pakistan Government making efforts to resume PIA flights to UK: Ishaq Dar Foreign Minister says Pakistan values its long-standing alliance with the UK Updated 07 Sep, 2024 10:43pm
World Ukraine concerned over reports of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Saturday it was deeply concerned by reports about a possible impending... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 10:32pm
Sports Flintoff named as England Lions head coach Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been appointed as the head coach of the second-tier England Lions... Published 07 Sep, 2024 05:27pm
Pakistan PAF committed for safeguarding country’s sovereignty: Air Chief Air Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu extends heartfelt tributes to those heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for the motherland Published 07 Sep, 2024 05:11pm
Pakistan On Air Force Day, PM Shehbaz says Pakistan proud of PAF’s courage, dedication Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Saturday the entire nation is proud of Pakistan Air Force, Radio Pakistan... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:30pm
Life & Style Ralph Lauren takes fashionistas to the Hamptons for spring show BRIDGEHAMPTON, New York: Veteran designer Ralph Lauren chose the upscale Hamptons seaside resort for his Spring 2025... Published 07 Sep, 2024 03:52pm
Life & Style TIFF 2024: Pamela Anderson takes star turn as ‘The Last Showgirl’ TORONTO: Pamela Anderson portrays a veteran Las Vegas showgirl forced to confront an uncertain future when she... Published 07 Sep, 2024 03:46pm
World New iPhone will use Arm’s chip technology for AI, FT reports Apple’s latest iPhone with its A18 chip, which is set to be unveiled at an event on Monday, has been developed using... Published 07 Sep, 2024 02:48pm
World Ethnic violence in India’s Manipur escalates, six killed GUWAHATI: Six people, including one civilian, were killed as fresh violence broke out between two warring ethnic... Published 07 Sep, 2024 02:37pm
Perspectives Mini budget in offing?: increase tax collection by respecting taxpayers With each passing month, the government’s target to collect Rs12.97 trillion as Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR)... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 02:26pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs2,000 in Pakistan After back-to-back gains, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday in line with the decrease in the... Published 07 Sep, 2024 01:47pm
Pakistan Security forces thwart attack on FC Headquarters, kill four Khawarij Security forces thwarted an attack on Frontier Corps Headquarters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mohmand District and... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:24pm
Markets Pakistan renegotiating power deals with IPPs to cut costs, minister says KARACHI: Pakistan is renegotiating contracts with independent power producers to rein in “unsustainable” electricity... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:24pm
World Ukraine says Russia launched 67 drones in overnight attack KYIV: Ukraine’s air force said on Saturday Russia launched a total of 67 long-range drones in a mass overnight... Published 07 Sep, 2024 11:50am
World North Korea sends hundreds more trash balloons south: Seoul’s military SEOUL: North Korea has floated hundreds more trash-filled balloons southward, Seoul’s military said Saturday, the... Published 07 Sep, 2024 11:05am
World Thirteen Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza RAMALLAH: At least 13 Palestinians were killed and 15 wounded in Israeli strikes on a school sheltering refugees and... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 05:36pm
Markets China FX reserves rise to highest level since 2015 in August BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China’s foreign exchange reserves rose to the highest level in more than 8-1/2 years in August,... Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:51am
Business & Finance China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for a fourth month in August China’s central bank held back on buying gold for its reserves for a fourth straight month in August, official data... Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:49am
Sports England’s Wood out for the year with injured elbow England fast bowler Mark Wood will be out for the year with an injured right elbow, the England and Wales Cricket... Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:42am
Pakistan KE takes action against illegal connections KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, continues its operations against ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan Visit to Adaila Jail: IHC appoints commission to ascertain difficulties facing IK lawyers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Friday, appointed a three-member commission to ascertain the... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:14am
Pakistan Police stations’ record management: LHC issues notices to Punjab govt, IGP, PITB LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Friday issued notices to the provincial government, the Inspector... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan LHC sets aside appointment of Nadra chairman LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday set aside the appointment of chairman of the National Database and... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Maryam constitutes committee to create new authority LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering creating the Punjab Water Supply, Sewerage, Sanitation, Solid Waste... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan Maryam lays flower wreaths on martyrs' memorial LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Friday that sacrifices’ of martyrs is the red line of ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:02am
Pakistan Minister seeks National Human Resource Strategy ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, directed all the ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:58am
Pakistan Ponzi schemes: NAB Lahore distributes Rs1.86bn among 300 affectees LAHORE: Director General, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lahore, Amjad Majeed Aulakh held a monthly Open ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan PA passes Motion to establish Women Parliamentary Caucus LAHORE: The Provincial Assembly, on Friday, passed a Motion to establish a Women Parliamentary Caucus, paving the ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan PDMA director reviews extensive damage caused by floods in Sindh KARACHI: Imdad Hussain Siddiqui, Director (Operations) Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:52am
Pakistan PDWP approves six schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) for the financial year 2024-25 on Friday approved six... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan PHC stops KP govt from appointing new KP-EZDMC CEO PESHAWAR: A divisional bench of Peshawar High Court (PHC) comprising JJ Syed Arshad Ali and Shah Khan heard a... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan PM expresses condolence on Ch Nisar sister’s death ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed condolences with former interior minister and ex-PML-N... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan Rabi-ul-Awwal celebrations: Police directed to implement stringent security measures KARACHI Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjhar directed Friday the Sindh Police to implement stringent security... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:45am
Pakistan Policy Board members will support govt in financial affairs: Iqbal ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the Policy ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan Dar holds talk with UK Minister for Justice ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar spoke with Shabana Mahmood, Lord Chancellor and... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:41am
Business & Finance Import of pharma products: PCDA voices concern over new infrastructure cess KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemist and Druggist Association (PCDA) has raised serious concerns over the imposition of... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:37am
Sports Captains and provisional squads confirmed for Champions Cup LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday announced the captains of the five Champions One-Day Cup teams, as... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan Toshakhana II, Al-Qadir trust case against IK dismissed, Gohar claims ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Friday that as per the apex... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan UAE minister speaks with Dar in UK ISLAMABAD: UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh spoke with Deputy Prime ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan ‘Intra-party polls’: ECP rejects PTI plea ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday dismissed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) petition... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Defence and Martyrs Day marked LAHORE: Defence and Martyrs Day observed on Friday to pay tribute to martyrs and Ghazis and reaffirm commitment to... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Changes in NAB law restored: SC declares ‘NAO 1999’ amendments null and void ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, unanimously, allowing the appeals of the federal government and some individuals, set... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan IK terms SC verdict ‘NRO-II’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Friday, termed ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance TDAP invites companies to participate in ‘FoodAg Manufacturing 2024’ KARACHI: Following the resounding success of FoodAg 2024, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Value-added textile industry combating slew of crises: KCCI KARACHI: Pakistan’s value-added textile industry is grappled with severe crises, which are attributed to financial... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Editorials Need for action not a new narrative EDITORIAL: The government is preparing to launch an old-new initiative to counter violent religious extremism. A... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Editorials How much borrowing is envisaged from where? EDITORIAL: On 21 August 2024 Finance Minister Aurangzeb in a text message to a foreign news agency said “we are... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance FPCCI seeks 400bps cut in interest rate LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called on the government and ... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 09:00am
Print Examination by petitioners: SC asks Nepra to ensure availability of relevant papers of CPPA-G, NTDC & IPPs ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to ensure that all the... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 09:41am
Print Over 3.27m Pakistanis sent abroad in 5 years ISLAMABAD: More than 3.27 million Pakistanis, which roughly make 1.3 percent of the country’s total population, have... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 03:14pm
Capacity-based model transition to take-and-pay model: 24 conditions proposed to strike new deals between govt, IPPs