Pakistan Food security: NA panel reaffirms support for GPI ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research reaffirmed its commitment on Monday to work... Published 27 Aug, 2024 08:07am
Pakistan Money laundering case: Moonis, others’ NICs blocked, passports placed on control list LAHORE: The NIC of Moonis Elahi, the PTI leader and son of the former Punjab Chief Minister has been blocked, a... Published 27 Aug, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan Speakers say Pakistan can act as bridge between US, China LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar highlighted the role Pakistan can play in bringing together the United States and ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan Physical remand of Orya extended LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Monday extended physical remand of anchorperson Orya Maqbool Jan for further four... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:59am
World Russia fires huge missile, drone salvo at Ukraine’s power grid • ‘High precision’ weapons used in attack Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:51am
World Media groups urge EU to suspend treaty, impose sanctions on Israel PARIS: Some 60 media and rights organisations on Monday urged the European Union to suspend a co-operation accord... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:43am
World Kim unveils new North Korea ‘suicide drones’ SEOUL: North Korea has unveiled a new “suicide drone”, state media said Monday, with leader Kim Jong Un... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:31am
Business & Finance BMP, PIAF announce support to planned shutter-down strike LAHORE: Warning the government of a countrywide shutter-down strike, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:26am
BR Research HBL banks on investment Pakistan’s largest commercial bank, HBL continued its merry way of raking in another quarter of stellar profits,... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:55am
BR Research Hub powering forward Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC) delivered a strong financial performance in FY24, with significant growth in... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:52am
BR Research Crescent Fibres Limited Crescent Fibres Limited (PSX: CFL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1977. The company is... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 26, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 26, 2024)... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
World Macron says no political motive behind Telegram CEO’s arrest PARIS: Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France as part of an ongoing... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan SHC issues notice to tractor- manufacturing company ISLAMABAD: Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued a notice to a leading tractor manufacturer, who allegedly failed to... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Technology Phishing attacks: Google, Facebook, Amazon most frequently targeted brands: Kaspersky ISLAMABAD: Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks,... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan NTU team receives Engineering Excellence Award FAISALABAD: Dr. Yasir Nawab and his team from the National Textile University have been awarded First Place at the... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Red Zone sealed as USC employees protest ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies, on Monday, put security on high alert in the city and sealed the Red Zone ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Meezan Bank honours Arshad’s Olympic feat KARACHI: Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s star athlete and Olympic gold medalist in men’s javelin throw, was celebrated... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Principal of St Patrick’s School organises Sabeel on Chehlum KARACHI: In a remarkable display of interfaith harmony and compassion, Father Mario, a respected Christian leader,... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Rotary Club honours FAST Cables LAHORE: The Rotary Club of Lahore Corporate recently hosted a significant meeting, welcoming Kamaal Mian, Managing... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Book on advertising ‘Executive Doodles’ launched by Ahmed Kapadia KARACHI: After 77 years of the existence of Pakistan’s advertising and marketing industry, the first book of its... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Zardari condoles with Rana Tanveer ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, on Monday, expressed his condolence on the death of Rana Afzal Hussain, elder... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Chehlum observed amid tight security KARACHI: The city remained widely deserted as mourners observed the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) amid tight... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Voice, data services suspended partially ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) suspended voice and data services in some parts of the country... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Several districts of Sindh set to receive heavy rains KARACHI: Several districts of Sindh are set to receive heavy rains and winds throughout the week, as the Met Office... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan PM condemns terrorist attack in Kalat ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday strongly condemned a terrorist attack in Kalat killing police and... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan SC asks ECP to accept affiliation of PTI returned candidates ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to direct the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to accept the... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Single allegation: Multiple FIRs against Arshad Sharif, other journalists not valid: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared that multiple FIRs against Arshad Sharif and other journalists... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Stronger policy steps sought to integrate rehabilitation services ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar while emphasising the importance of integrating rehabilitation services across all... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan 2nd Specialized Training Course: 13 PAS officers visit CCP to understand its role ISLAMABAD: A delegation of thirteen officers from the 2nd Specialized Training Course (STC) of the Pakistan... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Bilawal condemns attack on innocent citizens ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the killing of innocent... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Citizens can get maps approved online by LDA: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday said that citizens can get their residential maps approved by... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan DARE-RC initiates research grant cycle KARACHI: Data and Research in Education - Research Consortium (DARE-RC) has marked the beginning of its first... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan CM satisfied over Urs security: ‘Data Ganj Baksh spread message of love, peace, tolerance’ LAHORE: “Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh spread the message of love, respect, peace and tolerance,” said Chief Minister... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan FS to represent Pakistan at CFM session in Cameroon ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi will lead the Pakistan delegation at the 50th Session of... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Technology Phishing attacks: Google, Facebook, Amazon most frequently targeted brands: Kaspersky ISLAMABAD: Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks,... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Man accused over British riots released: lawyer LAHORE: A judicial magistrate Monday discharged suspect Farhan Asif from the charges of spreading disinformation... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Musakhail incident: NA Speaker expresses profound grief and sorrow ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Sports PCB unveils five ‘Champions Cup’ team mentors LAHORE: Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younis were on Monday confirmed as... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan PDWP approves 3 uplift schemes worth Rs11bn LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved three development schemes worth Rs 11 billion on Monday. In this regard, ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan PTI leader begging for ‘NRO’, says Kundi PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has claimed that the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Punjab govt to amend rules for Dastak programme LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to amend rules of relevant departments for provision of services in an... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Relief on power bills starts under CM’s leadership: minister LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari has announced that relief on electricity bills has started under ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan IK says has no contact with ‘establishment’ ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Monday,... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Heavy to very heavy rains forecast for Punjab, KP ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rains in... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Two militaries decide to step up cooperation ISLAMABAD: During a meeting at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Commander of the People’s Liberation Army... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Balochistan rocked by violence QUETTA: At least 73 people were killed in Balochistan when militants attacked police stations, railway lines and... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan 4 dead, 18 injured in Razmak blast PESHAWAR: Four people were killed and 18 others injured in an explosion at the crowded Razmak Tehsil Bazaar in North... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Business & Finance Sales tax returns: KTBA seeks e-filing deadline extension KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the date of... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Print Choice posting: FBR chairman takes action against officer ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood has taken disciplinary action against a BS-18... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 08:55am
Print Rs33.5bn incurred on Feb 8 elections: ECP ISLAMABAD: As much as 33.5 billion rupees were incurred on the controversial February 8 general elections that saw... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 09:10am
Print Discos and KE: Rs1.90 per unit QTA for Q4FY24 approved ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday accorded approval to Quarterly Tariff... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 09:16am
Print Govt has failed to finalise policy on EV-charging stations ISLAMABAD: The government has failed to finalize policy on Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure regulations... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 09:11am
Print Govt considering installing prepaid power meters MULTAN: Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari said on Monday that the ruling coalition government is considering... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 08:54am
Print FPA, QTA determination: SC asks Nepra to hold its meeting on Sep 5 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to hold its meeting... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 09:15am
Print Service life of BQPS-I units: PSA opposes KE’s extension plea ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has opposed extension in operational life of Units 1 and 2 at the... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 09:14am
Print Govt tells NA: Senior most SC judge appointed as CJP ISLAMABAD: As speculations of a possible tenure extension to the incumbent Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 08:49am
Print Finnish financier apprised of Pakistan’s potential investment scope ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Antti Partanen,... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 08:57am
Business & Finance Pharmaceuticals & Chemical Sectors: Jam chairs sectoral council meetings at TDAP headquarters KARACHI: Two separate sectoral councils meetings on pharmaceuticals and chemical sectors were organised at TDAP HQ.... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Business & Finance APTMA, German importers agree to boost bilateral trade expansion LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and a visiting delegation of German importers have agreed... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Business & Finance Business community expecting higher cuts in key policy rate: FPCCI KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has said that the policy rate cuts announced over the last two monetary... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Business & Finance Payment of Annual Fees: SECP asks registered Pension Fund Managers to follow new timelines ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all registered Pension Fund... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Business & Finance Jam to attend ‘Pak-Azerbaijan Business Forum’ in Baku ISLAMABAD: The Pak-Azerbaijan Business Forum, scheduled for September 16 in Baku, will be led by Federal Minister ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Editorials The scourge of girl-child marriages EDITORIAL: A recent press report about alarming rise in girl-child marriages in exchange for money in villages of... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Editorials Astute judgement EDITORIAL: No doubt the Supreme Court tried to end the controversy surrounding the Mubarak Sani case, expunging... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Editorials Taxing traders – same old story EDITORIAL: The same old story plays out every time FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) gets serious about taxing traders.... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Technology Telecom operators begin comprehensive cybersecurity audit ISLAMABAD: Telecom operators have started a comprehensive cybersecurity audit aimed at ensuring the security of the... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Business & Finance Posted Rs75bn loss in 2023: PIACL liabilities rise to Rs825bn with Rs161bn assets ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines Company Limited (PIACL) made a loss of Rs75 billion approximately during... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Markets Oil climbs 3pc as Libya output cuts further supply concerns HOUSTON: Oil prices settled 3% higher on Monday as production cuts in Libya added to supply concerns stemming from... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Print Board meetings scheduled till Sept 4: Pakistan not on IMF agenda yet ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not yet included Pakistan on the agenda of its executive board... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 08:50am
Print Tax collection optimisation goal in focus The steering committee meeting of the Pakistan Raises Revenue Program explores innovative approaches to enhance efficiency of tax collection mechanisms Updated 27 Aug, 2024 09:19am
Pakistan KE takes action against illegal hydrants, water mafia KARACHI: In a continued effort to combat electricity theft and safeguard its network, K-Electric, in collaboration... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 08:05am
Perspectives Wind power in Pakistan: how a promising renewable energy source fell out of favour Pakistan’s journey with wind power, once seen as a key element in the country’s renewable energy landscape, has... Published 27 Aug, 2024 12:04am
World Canada to allow fewer temporary foreign workers OTTAWA: Canada will allow in fewer temporary foreign workers under tightened rules announced Monday, part of a... Published 26 Aug, 2024 11:43pm
World Macron rejects left-wing government to end deadlock PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ruled out naming a government led by the left-wing New Popular... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:40pm
World UN humanitarian operations in Gaza forced to halt: official Deir Al-Balah municipality says Israeli evacuation orders have so far displaced 250,000 people Updated 26 Aug, 2024 10:28pm
Sports PCB postpones national team’s ‘surgery’ citing lack of backup players Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that the board wanted to replace out-of-form... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:51pm
Markets Dow, S&P 500 edge up as rate-cut bets firm; energy stocks rise The Dow and the S&P 500 inched up in choppy trading on Monday as markets cemented bets on an imminent rate cut... Published 26 Aug, 2024 08:20pm
Pakistan Pakistan court acquits man charged with cybercrime linked to British riots LAHORE: A Pakistani court on Monday acquitted a local man of cybercrime offences involving the spread of fake online... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 10:35pm
World Bangladesh floods leave 23 dead, 5.7 million people affected DHAKA: The death toll from devastating floods caused by relentless monsoon rain and overflowing rivers in Bangladesh... Published 26 Aug, 2024 08:04pm
Markets Kuwait signs 15-year deal for Qatar gas supply KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s state oil giant on Monday announced a 15-year deal for the supply of natural gas from Qatar,... Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:54pm
World Afghanistan’s Taliban govt says morality law will be ‘gently’ enforced KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities said Monday a recently ratified morality law would be enforced “gently”,... Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:49pm
Sports Pakistan and Bangladesh fined for slow over rates in 1st Test RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Bangladesh have been fined and docked World Test Championship points over slow over rates... Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:42pm
Markets KSE-100 Index loses 230 points in volatile session The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured a volatile session on Monday as its benchmark KSE-100 Index swayed in both... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:37pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain on Fed rate-cut hopes Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled the U.S.... Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:33pm
Life & Style British band Oasis to reunite ‘Definitely Maybe’? LONDON: Oasis, one of the 1990s rock bands that defined Britpop, is set to reunite as brothers Noel and Liam... Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:29pm
Business & Finance IBM to close China R&D department, affecting over 1,000 jobs BEIJING: IBM will completely shut its China R&D operation, affecting more than 1,000 jobs, the US technology... Published 26 Aug, 2024 05:41pm
World Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim CAIRO/GAZA: Israel issued new evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip late on Sunday, forcing... Published 26 Aug, 2024 05:34pm
Markets IT prods Indian shares towards record highs after Powell’s dovish tilt BENGALURU: Indian information technology stocks pushed domestic shares to within touching distance of a record high... Published 26 Aug, 2024 05:14pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as IT, financials weigh CSE All-Share index settled 1.43% lower at 11,199.58 Published 26 Aug, 2024 05:11pm
Pakistan Chinese PLA Ground Forces’ commander calls on COAS Munir Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces General Li Qiaoming called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS)... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 09:56pm
Markets Palm oil climbs to one-month high on Indonesia’s tax, biodiesel plans SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed for the fourth consecutive day on Monday to close at their highest in... Published 26 Aug, 2024 05:09pm
Markets Pakistan’s largest IPP HUBCO posts profit of Rs75.3bn in FY24 Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), Pakistan’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), saw its profit increase by... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 10:32pm
Business & Finance Bangladesh operations: Bank Alfalah receives non-binding offer from Sri Lanka’s Hattan National Bank Hattan National Bank (HNB), a private-sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka, has made a non-binding offer to acquire... Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:55pm
Markets Kenyan shilling steady in muted trade; no reaction to S&P downgrade NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was stable on Monday, with traders saying market activity was muted despite S&P... Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:37pm
World Russia launched more than 100 missiles, around 100 drones on Ukraine, says Zelenskiy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia used more than 100 missiles and about 100 drones in Monday’s... Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:18pm
World Kremlin says it has yet to see accusations against Telegram’s Durov MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday it did not know what Telegram founder Pavel Durov, arrested by French police on... Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:15pm
World Kamala Harris puts housing at center of economic pitch to US voters WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is promising to build more housing as the centerpiece of... Published 26 Aug, 2024 03:12pm
Business & Finance HBL registers Rs14.01bn profit during April-June 2024 HBL’s profit-after-tax for the April-June period of 2024 registered a 7% increase, clocking in at Rs14.01 billion... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 04:02pm
Business & Finance Shell Pakistan posts Rs1.1bn profit in Apr-Jun 2024, over 86% lower year-on-year Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL), a subsidiary of Shell Petroleum Company Limited, announced a profit of Rs1.13 billion... Published 26 Aug, 2024 02:41pm