Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 16, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (November 17, 2024).... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan PRA tightens grip on wedding halls, event complexes LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has tightened its grip on wedding halls and event complexes in Lahore by... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan May 9 mayhem: Tarar presents ‘undeniable evidence’ to media ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Ataullah Tarar has criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) while... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan KP discusses surge in polio cases and eradication strategy PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, presided over a critical meeting on polio... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan NDMA Chief discusses crucial issues related to climate challenges with Jin at COP29 BAKU: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, on Saturday discussed ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan KP governor inaugurates uplift projects in DI Khan DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi inaugurated the newly completed development ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Key commander among three terrorists arrested at Hangu: DPO PESHAWAR: Hangu police on Saturday arrested three terrorists including their key commander who were trying to enter... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Operations to combat smog in full swing LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has announced that operations to combat smog in Lahore are in... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Marriages of poor girls: registration process completed LAHORE: The registration process for marriages of underprivileged girls in Punjab has been successfully completed as... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Those resorting to protest won’t succeed: Nawaz LONDON: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Child killed after falling off from bus ISLAMABAD: A four-year-old child was killed after falling under a metro bus while getting off the bus with his ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Governor for changing police culture for the better LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan here... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Schools: Rawalpindi district admin extends leave to 24th ISLAMABAD: The district administration, Saturday, extended leaves in all public and private schools in Rawalpindi... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Fraudsters including FBR guard held for illegal search ISLAMABAD: A group of fraudsters including an armed guard of Inland Revenue, Federal Board of Revenue ((FBR) has ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
World As Trump return looms, Xi calls for more free trade in Asia LIMA: With Donald Trump’s imminent return to the US presidency looming over the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
World Farmers target PM Starmer in protest against new UK tax rules LONDON: Hundreds of farmers, many in tractors, gathered in Wales on Saturday to protest against UK Prime Minister... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
World All eyes on G20 for breakthrough as COP29 climate talks stall BAKU: Negotiations were deadlocked Saturday at the midway point of the UN climate summit, with hopes pinned on G20... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan BoR can’t cancel allotment after proprietary rights vested thru registered sale deed: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that the Board of Revenue (BoR) cannot cancel an allotment after ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crashes’ marked LAHORE: The ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crashes’ was marked here on Saturday like other parts of... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Zardari condoles Bilour’s death ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Awami National Party (ANP)... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan IDEAS 2024 to begin on 19th KARACHI: The 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2024 is set to commence on November 19 at the... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan ICT: surge in crimes ISLAMABAD: In a troubling surge in criminal activity, car lifters and robbers stole or snatched 59 vehicles,... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan ANP leader Ilyas Bilour passes away PESHAWAR: Ilyas Ahmad Bilour, a veteran politician, leading businessman and former senator has passed away after... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan New date yet to be announced after polio vaccination boycotted in Kurram ISLAMABAD: The administration has yet to announce a new date for the polio vaccination drive, following the recent... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Seven soldiers martyred; BLA claims responsibility QUETTA: Militants fired on a paramilitary border post in Balochistan, killing seven soldiers, local authorities said... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan PM condemns attack ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned the terrorists’ attack on unarmed ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Business & Finance HSD, petrol prices unchanged: Govt reduces adjustments in exchange rate, IFEM components ISLAMABAD: The government has decided against implementing a significant increase in fuel prices as recommended by... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Editorials Western media’s unprofessionalism EDITORIAL: While politicians in Western countries with their undisguised bias in favour of Israel tend to paint... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Editorials Surcharge on fossil fuels EDITORIAL: It’s been learnt that one of the key measures under consideration to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio, as... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Business & Finance Former Senior VP FPCCI underscores need for urgent tax reforms KARACHI: Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir,former Senior Vice President of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print Sherry criticises ‘letter of US Congress members’ ISLAMABAD: Reacting to the letter sent by US Congress members to President Biden, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print PTA streamlines VPN registration process ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has streamlined the VPN registration process for... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print Battle against climate change: CM highlights role of children, youth BAKU: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated that children and youth are not only the most vulnerable to ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print Input tax claim and credit: SC defines applicability of Section 8 of Sales Tax Act ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that Section 8 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, only prohibits the claim, credit or... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print Country unveils first National Carbon Market Policy BAKU: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has said that Pakistan is now actively... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print Discos’ sell-off: SIFC to play key role ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to give a central role to the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print ZRI consumers in LIEDA: PD under fire over ‘AMR’ meter ‘impasse’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Power... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print Roll back state control in economy, IMF tells govt ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to decrease State intervention in the economy ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print Agri income levy: Punjab govt emulates FBR’s super tax structure ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has adopted super tax rates of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for imposing this tax... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Print Aurangzeb rules out ‘mini-budget’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has made it clear that the government is not introducing a... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
World Protesters hold pro-Palestinian march in Rio ahead of G20 RIO DE JANEIRO: Hundreds of protesters marched in support of Palestinians in Rio on Saturday, in a demonstration... Published 16 Nov, 2024 11:49pm
World Lebanon says 3 children among 6 dead in Israel strike on east BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli strike in the Bekaa Valley in the east of the country on Saturday... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
World Iranians sceptical about talks under Trump TEHRAN: Many Iranians were sceptical on Saturday about the possibility of the Islamic republic opening negotiations... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:30pm
World Eight dead, 17 hurt, in China school knife attack: police BEIJING: Eight people were killed and 17 others wounded Saturday in a knife attack at a vocational school in eastern... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:25pm
World Former PM ousted from Greek ruling party for rejecting ‘calm waters’ with Turkey ATHENS: The Greek government said Saturday it has expelled former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras from the New... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:20pm
Sports Fritz outlasts Zverev to reach ATP Finals title match TURIN: Taylor Fritz became the first American since 2006 to reach the title match at the ATP Finals after winning a... Published 16 Nov, 2024 09:37pm
Sports Bagnaia wins Barcelona MotoGP sprint to take season to final race BARCELONA: Francesco Bagnaia produced a commanding performance to win Saturday’s sprint at the Barcelona MotoGP,... Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:25pm
Sports McIlroy in three-way tie for Dubai lead DUBAI: Rory McIlroy holds a three-way share of the lead in Dubai as he closed in Saturday on his goal of securing... Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:22pm
Sports Italy’s Donnarumma thankful for Mbappe absence in France showdown APPIANO GENTILE: Gianluigi Donnarumma said Saturday that he was grateful Italy wouldn’t have to face his former... Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:18pm
World Restive Indian state orders curfew after six bodies found GUWAHATI: An Indian state riven by months of ethnic tensions imposed an internet shutdown and curfew Saturday after... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:58pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz condemns ‘terrorist attack’ in Kalat, vows to foil nefarious designs of enemies Premier says those involved in the attack will receive exemplary punishment Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:00pm
World Iran ‘categorically’ denies envoy’s meeting with Musk TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman on Saturday “categorically” denied The New York Times report on Tehran’s... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:07pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 43,799 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Saturday that at least 43,799 people have been killed in more... Published 16 Nov, 2024 05:36pm
Pakistan Punjab govt conducts successful trial of local technology for artificial rain The Punjab government conducted a successful trial of artificial rain using local technology on Saturday, Radio... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:09pm
Life & Style Louis Vuitton opens bold pop-up store on NYC’s Fifth Avenue Five-story location houses a cafe and chocolate shop Updated 16 Nov, 2024 05:38pm
Life & Style And the next Oscars host will be … Conan O’Brien LOS ANGELES: Comedian, writer and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will be the host of the 97th Oscars, the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 04:11pm
Markets IPP owner Shahid Abdullah barred from traveling abroad amid money laundering inquiry It remains unclear whether Abdullah is in custody or has been released Updated 16 Nov, 2024 06:56pm
World Iranian press divided over envoy’s reported meeting with Musk TEHRAN: Iranian media on Saturday was divided over a reported meeting between Tehran’s ambassador to the United... Published 16 Nov, 2024 03:20pm
World US plane hit by gunfire on Dallas runway WASHINGTON: A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by gunfire while taking off from an airport in the US city of Dallas... Published 16 Nov, 2024 03:04pm
World Zelenskiy says Ukraine must try to ensure war ends next year through diplomacy KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said Ukraine must do all it can to ensure the war with Russia ends next year... Published 16 Nov, 2024 02:58pm
World Strike hits south Beirut after Israeli evacuation call BEIRUT: A strike hit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut on Saturday, AFPTV footage showed, shortly... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 06:59pm
Sports Johnson bags five as Australia beat Pakistan to seal T20 series SYDNEY: Speedster Spencer Johnson took 5-26 to propel Australia to a tense 13-run victory over Pakistan in Sydney on... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 05:46pm
World UN climate chief urges G20 action to untangle COP29 talks BAKU: The UN’s climate chief urged G20 nations on Saturday to push COP29 negotiations toward a deal to raise money... Published 16 Nov, 2024 12:46pm
Sports Alcaraz expects hungry Djokovic to be big threat in Australia Novak Djokovic will be “really dangerous” and ready to compete for Grand Slam trophies when the Serb returns to... Published 16 Nov, 2024 11:51am
World Trump names Karoline Leavitt, 27, as White House press secretary WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that 27-year-old campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 05:26pm
Markets In its ‘strategy report’, AHL says KSE-100 to hit 120,000 by December 2025 Brokerage house Arif Habib Limited (AHL) expects the KSE-100 Index – largely seen as a benchmark for stock market... Published 16 Nov, 2024 11:13am
Sports Tyson beaten by Youtuber Paul in heavyweight return ARLINGTON: Mike Tyson’s controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Friday, with... Published 16 Nov, 2024 11:07am
World New Zealand PM Luxon, China’s Xi Jinping pledge cooperation at APEC New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Chinese President Xi Jinping, in their first meeting, pledged... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:59am
Markets IMF calls for reduced govt intervention, energy reforms in Pakistan’s economy Washington-based lender's mission led by Nathan Porter states conclusion of a staff visit to Pakistan from November 12 to 15, 2024 Updated 16 Nov, 2024 04:30pm
World China willing to be partners, friends with US, Chinese envoy says SHANGHAI: China is willing to be partners and friends with the United States, China’s ambassador to Washington said,... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:54am
World Ten babies die in fire at Indian hospital’s neonatal unit LUCKNOW: Ten newborn babies died from burns and suffocation after a fire swept through a neonatal intensive care... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:49am
Pakistan 16 of 29 MoI&P entities being examined for closure, Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Friday that out of a total 29 institutions affiliated with Ministry... Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan Possible terror attacks: security beefed up in Capital ISLAMABAD: Following intelligence reports of possible terror attacks, in the twin cities of Islamabad and ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Bilawal hails party’s success in LG polls in Sindh ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed his gratitude and... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan HIV infection at Nishter Hospital: Body formed to investigate LAHORE: On the instructions of provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, Secretary Health Punjab appointed ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan Cut wood from trees declared exempted from sales tax LAHORE: In a significant setback to the sales tax department, a recent tribunal ruling has declared that cut wood... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan Fighting smoking: Country urged to follow Sweden model ISLAMABAD: The Initiative on Risk-Reduction and Dependable Alternatives (IRRDA) has urged Pakistan to take... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Healthcare in Tharparkar: SIEHS, TF ink MoU KARACHI: The Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services (SIEHS) and Thar Foundation (TF) have signed a... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan IK denies reports of Bushra’s joining politics ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Friday said that his wife Bushra Bibi... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:41am
Pakistan LDA seals 92 properties LAHORE: In several operations against the defaulters of commercial fees and illegal commercial buildings, the Lahore... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Business & Finance SECP warns against fraudulent trading platform ‘IBKR’ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has identified another illegal trading platform... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Business & Finance FBR limits role of DGI&I (Customs) ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has limited the role and functions of Directorate General of... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Business & Finance Value-addition, diversification: APTMA secures Jam’s support to boost exports ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has assured the delegation of All Pakistan Textile Mills... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Business & Finance Jul-Oct textile group exports up 10.44pc ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 10.44 per cent in first four months (July-October) of... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:58am
Business & Finance Jul-Sept LSM sector shows growth of -0.76pc ISLAMABAD: The Overall Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector has shown a growth of -0.76 per cent during the first... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:54am
Sports ICC Champions Trophy: US urges sports diplomacy between Pakistan, India WASHINGTON: US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Friday encouraged sports diplomacy between... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Markets PSX announces list of award recipients for 2023 KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced the list of Top 25 Companies Awards recipients for the year... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan People in smog-shrouded Punjab pray for rain LAHORE: Punjab province declared a health emergency due to toxic smog on Friday, banning construction, shutting... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:47am
Business & Finance Week ended Nov 14: SPI inflation up 4.16pc YoY: PBS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has claimed that Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print DGTO declares election of central chairman PSMA ‘null and void’ ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Trade Organisations (DGTO) has declared the election of Central Chairman,... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Pakistan CJP for improving criminal justice system through reforms ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan/ Chairman National Judicial Automation Committee Yahya Afridi expressed his ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 15, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 16, 2024)... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary marked: Sikh pilgrims perform religious rites LAHORE: The main ceremony of Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary was held at Gurdwara Janmashtham Nankana Sahib, ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Punjab govt set to achieve Rs680bn surplus by year-end: Azma LAHORE: By the end of this year, the Punjab government will have a surplus of Rs680 billion. The IMF has ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Belarusian President set to visit Pakistan very soon ISLAMABAD: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is set to visit Pakistan in last week of this month, aiming to... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Third Int’l Nursing Research Conference inaugurated by VC LUMHS HYDERABAD: The Third International Nursing Research Conference with the theme “Our Health Our Right, Emerging... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan IRADA urges Pakistan to follow in footsteps of Sweden to achieve ‘smoke-free’ status ISLAMABAD: IRADA Pakistan (The Initiative on Risk-Reduction and Dependable Alternatives) on Friday urged Pakistan to... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan SPHF completes construction of 0.3m houses KARACHI: The Sindh People’s Housing Foundation has completed the construction of more than 300,000 houses, the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Barrister Haya receives ‘Pro Bono Publico Award’ KARACHI: The PILNET 2024 Global Awards ceremony was held here. Sindh Law Secretary Ali Ahmed Baloch also attended ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Saudi NDU team visits NUST ISLAMABAD: A fifteen-member delegation of NDU KSA, led by Commandant War College, Major General Badar Bin Muneef... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am