Sports Arsenal Premier League hopes hit by Newcastle defeat NEWCASTLE: Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal’s title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:38pm
Sports Van Nistelrooy wants to give Man Utd fans ‘joy of winning’ LONDON: Ruud van Nistelrooy says he wants to give Manchester United’s fans the “joy of winning games” again as he... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:31pm
World Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 43,314 The toll includes 55 deaths in the previous 24 hours, according to the ministry Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:16pm
World Kyiv comes under heavy Russian drone attack KYIV: Ukraine said on Saturday Kyiv had come under heavy drone attack overnight, as fresh explosions were heard in... Published 02 Nov, 2024 05:13pm
World Spain sends thousands more troops to flood-hit region VALENCIA: Spain will deploy 10,000 more troops and police officers to the eastern Valencia region devastated by... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:10pm
World India denies minister plotted anti-Sikh attacks in Canada NEW DELHI: India on Saturday denied home minister Amit Shah had plotted to target Sikh activists on Canadian soil... Published 02 Nov, 2024 05:04pm
World Moscow denies ‘baseless’ claim Russia behind fake US election video MOSCOW: Moscow on Saturday denied it was behind fake videos about the US election after American intelligence said... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 04:11pm
World Khamenei vows response to attacks on Iran and its allies TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed on Saturday to respond to attacks by Israel and its ally... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 04:11pm
Pakistan Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 80 times above WHO limit Air quality index to remain high for the next three to four days Updated 02 Nov, 2024 04:09pm
World Japan urges 200,000 people to evacuate due to heavy rain TOKYO: Nearly 200,000 people in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Saturday as authorities warned of landslides... Published 02 Nov, 2024 12:59pm
Sports New Zealand lead by 143 as spin rules in seesaw third India Test MUMBAI: New Zealand lead by 143 runs in their second innings after Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 05:51pm
World Hezbollah says launched rockets at intelligence base near Tel Aviv BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Saturday it had launched rockets at an Israeli intelligence base near Tel Aviv... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 06:42pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges allies to stop watching, start acting on North Korea President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Ukraine’s allies to stop “watching” and take action to tackle the presence... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 06:42pm
World North Korea vows to continue what it calls self-defense efforts SEOUL: North Korea said on Saturday it has no choice but to continue efforts to build up capabilities for... Published 02 Nov, 2024 10:36am
World S&P upgrades Turkiye’s credit rating to BB- WASHINGTON: Standard and Poor’s upgraded Turkiye’s long-term sovereign credit rating on Friday from B+ to BB-, with... Published 02 Nov, 2024 10:22am
World Trump, Harris clash over rhetoric as they battle for swing state votes More than 70 million Americans have already cast their ballots -- 45 percent of the 2020 total -- ahead of Election Day on Tuesday Opinion polls show Trump and Harris running dead even, with victory depending on who prevails across the seven swing states Updated 02 Nov, 2024 06:41pm
World Strike on central Israel wounds 19 JERUSALEM: A missile strike in Israel’s Sharon area wounded 19 people, police said early Saturday, after the army... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 12:09pm
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: hearing adjourned ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Call for consensus on Kala Bagh Dam LAHORE: Irrigation Minister Punjab Kazim Pirzada on Friday called for developing a consensus for the construction of... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan CBD Punjab holds breast cancer awareness session LAHORE: Demonstrating its commitment to the health and well-being of its workforce, Central Business District Punjab... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan Pak-US cooperation crucial for uplift: Maryam LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met USAID Mission Director Veeraya Kate Somvongsiri, US Consul... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Pakistan CS reviews law and order situation KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, chaired a meeting to review law and order concerns and discuss the... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:28am
Pakistan Distribution of livestock: Registration process started LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Livestock & Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Friday inaugurated the... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:26am
Pakistan Adverse drug reactions: DRAP implements ‘Industry e-Reporting System’ ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has officially announced implementation of Industry... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:24am
Markets Gas theft: 3 held, 7,870 illegal connections removed KARACHI: SSGC’s Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS & CGTO) team continued to make major... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:22am
Business & Finance ICCI blame inconsistent economic policies for industry closure ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Friday, blaming inconsistent economic policies for... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan Iranian Ambassador appreciates Pak Navy for rescuing 23 Iranian fishermen ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam has extended his sincere appreciations to Pakistan ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Pakistan Journalist Faraz discharged from case LAHORE: A city magistrate on Friday discharged journalist Faraz Nizam from a case registered by the cybercrime wing... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:18am
Business & Finance KCCI urges SBP to reduce policy rate by 500bps KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has urged the State Bank... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance KPRA collects Rs14.84bn in four months, showing 40pc growth PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has successfully collected Rs14.84 billion in the first... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Pakistan Vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pakistan: LCE inducts its inaugural cohorts for two signature programmes LAHORE: The LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) has successfully inducted its inaugural cohorts for two signature... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:14am
Pakistan LDA retrieves 120 kanals land from encroachers LAHORE: In an operation against encroachments in Johar Town, the Lahore Development Authority retrieved 120 kanals ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:12am
Pakistan LHC hints of closure of schools for two days a week LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday hinted out at implementation of two-day work-from-home policy and closure of... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:11am
Pakistan PA Speaker meet USAID Mission Director LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a meeting in his chamber with USAID Mission Director Kate Somvongsiri... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:09am
Pakistan PES rescues 189,149 victims in October LAHORE: Punjab Emergency Service (PES) rescued 189,149 victims while responding to 196,509 emergencies across Punjab... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:06am
Business & Finance Thar Lodges will be outsourced: Nasir Shah KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the Thar Lodges managed by the Sindh Coal... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Tharparkar undergoing remarkable transformation LAHORE: Tharparkar is undergoing a remarkable transformation that sets it apart from other regions of Sindh, with... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 01, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 02, 2024)... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Sindh PA extends warm greetings to Hindu community on Diwali KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly extended warm greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali with ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Sindh CM approves tech park, other key projects KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired the 46th meeting of the PPP Policy Board, where several... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan PTI assails Punjab CM for her ‘climate diplomacy with India’ call ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) severely criticised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday for her... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Biometric machines being installed at all airports ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to further enhance border security by installing biometric machines at all... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan PDWP approves development scheme for SGRH hospital LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party for 2024-25 on Friday approved a development scheme worth Rs 9.95... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Green Tractor Scheme re-launched after 12 years: Maryam LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while conducting digital balloting of “CM Punjab Green Tractor... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Business & Finance Punjab govt focusing on alternate energy sector, industrialisation: minister LAHORE: Punjab’s Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Ch Shafi Hussain has said that alternate energy... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan ATC grants physical remand of woman TikToker LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Friday allowed Gulberg police six-day physical remand of a woman TikToker Sara... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan 2022 floods: SDPI says country has received only one-fourth of pledges ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan has only received one-fourth of the total pledges made in the post-2022 floods’ Geneva... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan AGP shares with IHC govt’s efforts for release of Aafia ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP), Friday, shared with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) the... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Gilani calls for adopting best global practices to improve governance ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday called for adopting international best practices,... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation up 0.10pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended October 31, 2024 increased by 0.10... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Transfer to provinces: Pak-PWD projects handed over to Punjab govt ISLAMABAD: All development projects of the Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak-PWD) allocated to Punjab have been... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan AKU’s IGHD launches online nutrition courses KARACHI: In an effort to strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare capacity and address critical nutritional challenges, ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan 43 NUST researchers ranked among world’s top 2pc scientists ISLAMABAD: As many as 43 research luminaries from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) have... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Govt lays SC (Practice, Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance in Senate ISLAMABAD: The federal government, Friday, laid in the Upper House of the Parliament the Supreme Court (Practice and... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World US, Russia on ‘brink’ of direct conflict, Lavrov warns ANKARA: The United States and Russia are very close to engaging in “direct military conflict,” Russian Foreign... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan At least 9 dead, 29 injured in Mastung blast MASTUNG: At least nine people, including five children, were killed in Mastung district on Friday while 29 were... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Pakistan, MENA region: Economies face fragile recovery, says IMF ISLAMABAD: Economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Pakistan face a fragile recovery amid... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Single statement from SC could result in cases prolonging unnecessarily: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has stated that even a single line in a Supreme Court order can sometimes... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Print KP govt signs deal to establish own power transmission line PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa signed an agreement with a private sector company to establish its... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Print BoD for amending SMEDA Ordinance 2002 ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors (BoD) of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:05am
Print Qatar to further deepen economic, investment ties ISLAMABAD: The State of Qatar has expressed the commitment to further deepen bilateral economic and investment ties... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:41am
Print LHC backs CCP’s role in regulating competition ISLAMABAD: In a landmark decision, the Lahore High Court, led by Justice Jawad Hassan, has upheld the validity of... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:47am
Print ‘Rs38.925bn outstanding on account of KP govt’s NHP share’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Water Resources Musadik Masood Malik said that an amount of Rs38.925 billion is outstanding... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:43pm
Print Badin-IV South Block: Alleged sale of gas thru unlicensed co irks Senate panel ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Friday, showed serious concern over alleged third party sale of gas in the... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:09pm
Print Anti-terror bill moved in NA: LEAs, agencies could detain suspects for 3 months ISLAMABAD: The government, Friday, introduced, “The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024” in the National Assembly... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:07pm
Print Qatar to invest $3bn in diverse sectors: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, while addressing a news conference, on... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 04:15pm
Print Saudi investment: roadmap discussed in Riyadh ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of Pak-Saudi Ministers for Investment was held in Riyadh, in which the roadmap for... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:07pm
Print Passco to allocate, release wheat: ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet decided that domestic and imported wheat would... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:06pm
Print Govt sets 33.58Mt wheat target Federal Committee of Agriculture for the Rabi season reviews the performance of Kharif Crops (2025-25) and sets production targets for Rabi Crops (2025-2025) Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:21pm
Business & Finance FPCCI president demands MPC cut policy rate by 500 basis points KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the business, industry and trade community of ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Editorials Dengue resurgence EDITORIAL: With the advent of winter season, dengue a serious but preventable disease has erupted in epidemic... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Editorials Delicate balance EDITORIAL: It seems there’s plenty to celebrate on the economic front. FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) jumped a... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Editorials Wheat support price dilemma EDITORIAL: Why is the government so paralysed, without rhyme or reason, when it comes to taking a position about... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Jul-Oct exports up 13.45pc to $10.88bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 13.45 per cent during the first four months (July-October) of ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Markets Pak rice offered lowest in Indonesia’s tender HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender from Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog to buy... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Oct CPI inflation jumps 7.2pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation increased by 7.2 per cent on year-on-year (YoY) basis in... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance PSO witnesses decrease in supply cost ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) witnessed a decrease in the cost of supplying fuel; however, the government... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan SAU highlights pioneering research in pets’ treatments HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, underscored the ... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:05am
World Democrats have a plan if Trump prematurely declares election victory Democrats are readying a rapid-fire response to flood social media and the airwaves with calls for calm and patience... Published 02 Nov, 2024 12:47am
World Russian missiles kill police officer in strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv A Russian missile attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, hit a location used by policemen on Friday,... Published 02 Nov, 2024 12:38am
World North Korea says will stand by Russia until ‘victory’ in Ukraine MOSCOW: North Korea will stand by Russia until its “victory” in Ukraine, Pyongyang’s foreign minister said in Moscow... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:05pm
World WHO ‘deeply concerned’ about ‘rising attacks’ on Lebanon healthcare GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday it was deeply concerned about Israeli attacks hitting healthcare... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:56pm
Pakistan ECC approves Rs2.94bn grant for purchase of 2 e-passport, 6 desktop personalisation systems Decision aims to ensure uninterrupted, smooth business of Director General Immigration & Passports, Finance Division says Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
Markets National Saving Schemes: CDNS revises rates of return downwards Changes take effect from November 4, 2024 onward Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:57pm
World Fed seen on track for 25-basis-point rate cuts next week and in December Federal Reserve policymakers look all but certain to reduce short-term borrowing costs by a modest quarter of a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:03pm
Sports Man arrested after burglary of England captain Stokes’ home LONDON: British police said on Friday one man had been arrested following a burglary at the home of England test... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:50pm
Markets Autos lead rise in Indian shares in special Diwali session Indian shares logged gains in a special one-hour “muhurat” trading session on Friday to mark the festival of Diwali,... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:02pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s trade deficit contracts 31% YoY to $1.5bn in October 2024 In 4MFY25, trade deficit narrows 5.59% to $6.97 billion Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:06pm
Markets Wall St rebounds as Amazon gains offset weak jobs growth, Apple sales Wall Street’s main indexes jumped on Friday, recovering some losses from the previous session, as Amazon’s strong... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:57pm
Pakistan TikTok bandits terrorise, transfix Pakistan riverlands RAHIM YAR KHAN: With a showman’s flair and an outlaw’s moustache, the Pakistani gangster dials the hotline on his... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:53pm
Markets UAE markets boosted by earnings and oil prices Stock markets in United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, lifted by positive earnings results and a jump in oil... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:34pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares close higher for seventh straight session CSE All-Share index rose 0.73% to 12,863.65 Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:32pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG steady on warmer than average temperature forecasts SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices held steady this week as forecasts of warmer-than-average... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:28pm
World Two dead, 6 injured in shooting at downtown Orlando amid Halloween celebration Two people died and six were injured in a shooting in the downtown neighborhood of Orlando, Florida in the midst of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:20pm
World Death toll from floods in Spain’s Valencia rises to 202 MADRID: The death toll from the flash floods that ravaged eastern Spain this week rose to at least 202 people in the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:01pm
World Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta’s Llama Top Chinese research institutions linked to the People’s Liberation Army have used Meta’s publicly available Llama... Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:55pm
Life & Style ‘Game of Thrones’ movie in early development: reports LOS ANGELES, United States: Could the dragons of Westeros finally be coming to the big screen? At least one ‘Game of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:42pm
World US asked Lebanon to declare unilateral ceasefire with Israel BEIRUT: The US asked Lebanon to declare a unilateral ceasefire with Israel to revive stalled talks to end... Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:18pm
Markets Palm closes 3% higher, hits highest level in almost two and a half years KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 3% on Friday, reaching the highest in almost two and a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 04:48pm
Markets Pakistan offers lowest in Indonesia’s tender for 500,000 tons of rice HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender from Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog to buy... Published 01 Nov, 2024 04:45pm
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer