World Iran-backed Yemen rebels say attacked US carrier after air strikes SANAA: Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Sunday they attacked a US aircraft carrier group in the Red Sea a day... Published 17 Mar, 2025 12:05am
World Zelensky replaces his army chief of general staff KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced the chief of general staff of the armed forces, according... Published 16 Mar, 2025 11:29pm
World Trump, Putin to discuss Ukraine this week WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week,... Published 16 Mar, 2025 09:08pm
World White House says ‘multiple’ Houthi leaders killed, Iran ‘on notice’ WASHINGTON: US strikes killed multiple Houthi leaders in Yemen, the White House said Sunday, adding Iran was “put on... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:11pm
Sports Pakistan wins bronze at ITF Masters 45+ World Championship Pakistan secured the bronze medal at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters 45+ World Championship after... Published 16 Mar, 2025 05:21pm
World Bangladesh court upholds death sentence of 20 students in 2019 murder case DHAKA: A court in Bangladesh upheld on Sunday death sentences of 20 former university students convicted of... Published 16 Mar, 2025 05:14pm
World Russia says has evacuated 371 civilians from areas it retook in Kursk region MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday said it has moved to safety 371 of its civilians from areas it retook from Ukrainian forces... Published 16 Mar, 2025 05:10pm
Sports Norris holds off Verstappen to win wild F1 opener in Australia MELBOURNE: McLaren’s Lando Norris swept to victory in a wet and wild Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:48pm
Technology Astronaut crew docks with space station to replace ‘Butch and Suni’ WASHINGTON: A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station early on Sunday in a NASA... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:43pm
World Iran says US has ‘no authority’ to dictate its foreign policy TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that Washington had “no authority” to dictate its foreign... Published 16 Mar, 2025 01:33pm
World Nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills at least 50: state agency SKOPJE: A fire that broke out at a nightclub in North Macedonia where more than a thousand people had gathered for a... Published 16 Mar, 2025 01:26pm
World Israeli air strike kills nine in Gaza, local ministry says, during ceasefire disputes CAIRO: At least nine Palestinians including three local journalists were killed on Saturday in an Israeli air strike... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:26pm
World Tornadoes strike US South, killing 33 people amid rising risk, CNN says ATLANTA: Tornadoes killed at least 33 people across several states in the US Midwest and Southeast on Saturday... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:05pm
Pakistan PM praises FIA, IB for cracking down on major human trafficking ring Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday appreciated the officials of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:04pm
World Russia urges US to halt Yemen strikes, engage in dialogue MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged the United States to cease strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, the... Published 16 Mar, 2025 01:12pm
World China’s Xi declines to EU invitation to anniversary summit, FT reports Chinese President Xi Jinping has declined an invitation to visit Brussels for a summit to mark the 50th anniversary... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:44pm
Pakistan Twin blasts target security forces in Balochistan, 5 killed Security forces kill three terrorists in initial response to attack in Noshki, state media reports Updated 16 Mar, 2025 11:03pm
World Romanians rally to show support for Europe amid election tensions BUCHAREST: Thousands of Romanians took to the streets of Bucharest on Saturday to show their support for the... Published 16 Mar, 2025 10:58am
Sports Alcaraz says nerves got the better of him against Draper Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of capturing a third successive Indian Wells title went up in smoke on Saturday and the... Published 16 Mar, 2025 10:53am
Sports Mumbai Indians clinch second WPL title as Delhi fall at final hurdle again Mumbai Indians claimed their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title on Saturday, defeating Delhi Capitals by... Published 16 Mar, 2025 10:49am
Sports India batsman Kohli not ready to retire BENGALURU: Indian batsman Virat Kohli said he may not have another tour of Australia left in him after his team’s... Published 16 Mar, 2025 10:45am
Life & Style West End beats Broadway in theatre revival. What’s the secret? LONDON: London’s West End theatres are enjoying record ticket sales and drawing millions of pounds of investment as... Published 16 Mar, 2025 10:39am
Sports Draper ready to challenge the big names after reaching Indian Wells final Jack Draper said finding consistency can help him challenge the best players in the world after the Briton reached... Published 16 Mar, 2025 10:32am
World Voice of America staff put on leave, Trump ally says agency ‘not salvageable’ More than 1,300 Voice of America employees were placed on leave on Saturday and funding for two U.S. news services... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:05pm
Business & Finance China’s Ecarx explores US entry, in talks with VW to develop smart cars for Europe, CEO says SHANGHAI: Volkswagen is in talks with digital cockpit system developer Ecarx to put the Chinese company’s... Published 16 Mar, 2025 10:13am
World Russia, Ukraine continue air attacks with ceasefire prospects uncertain Russia and Ukraine continued aerial attacks on each other, inflicting injuries and damages, officials said early on... Published 16 Mar, 2025 10:10am
Technology China’s Baidu launches two new AI models as industry competition heats up HONG KONG: China’s Baidu said on Sunday it has launched two new artificial intelligence models, including a new... Published 16 Mar, 2025 10:07am
Sports New Zealand romp to nine-wicket win in first Pakistan T20 CHRISTCHURCH: Pakistan slumped to a nine-wicket loss to in the first Twenty20 against New Zealand in Christchurch on... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:05pm
World Donald Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, at least 31 killed Strikes represent the biggest US military operation in the Middle East since Trump took office in January Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:15pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 15, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (March 16, 2025)... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan APNS office-bearers elected unanimously KARACHI: The Annual Meeting of the APNS General Council, held on Saturday at APNS House, Karachi, unanimously... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan World Consumer Rights Day: Protecting rights top govt priority: Nasir Shah KARACHI: Provincial Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, while giving a message on the occasion of World... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan NRIFC, DRAP & BHS: Kamal briefed about key functions KARACHI: Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal visited the National Research Institute for Fertility Care... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Editorials The Global Terrorism Index EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s war against terrorism is far from over. The latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) ranking, which... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Editorials Counter proposal EDITORIAL: Egypt’s $53 billion proposal to reconstruct Gaza stands in stark contrast to the Trump administration’s... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan CAP concerned at issues faced by FBR-POS Integrated Tier-1 retailers LAHORE: The Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP), the representative body of organized retail in Pakistan, on... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan CM’s message on ‘Int’l Day to Combat Islamophobia’ LAHORE: “Discrimination, hatred and prejudice faced by Muslims around the world are condemnable,” said Chief... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Life & Style ‘Faslon Ko Takalluf’ Fatima Fertilizer collaborates with Atif Aslam on soulful Ramazan rendition LAHORE: Fatima Fertilizer joins hands with Atif Aslam to present a heartfelt rendition of the classic masterpiece... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan LHC orders auction of properties of Brother Sugar Mills LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered an auction of 759 kanals of mortgaged properties belong to Brother... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan Tax officers must involve locals in searches: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that it is mandatory for a tax officer to involve two or more respectable... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan Incidents of theft of vehicles rise sharply in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Armed robbers and auto thieves struck at different places in the heavily-guarded federal capital during... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan Effective steps urged to combat Islamophobia ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday underscored the need of collective efforts to... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan Tarar greets new APNS office-bearers ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar has extended his congratulations to the newly elected... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan Sharjeel urges PM to fulfil his promise of providing 180 buses KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister for Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon has urged the Prime Minister to fulfil his promise... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan Mufti Munir Shakir martyred in blast PESHAWAR: Renowned religious scholar Mufti Munir Shakir has been martyred and three others sustained injuries in a... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Print Rising tide of Islamophobia: Pakistan urges global community to take concrete action ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged the international community to implement tangible and effective measures to address... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:52am
Pakistan Security forces kill nine terrorists in KP ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed nine terrorists in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 14-15 March,... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan PM sees Daanish University to compete with global peers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has claimed that Daanish University of Emerging Sciences will be among... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Pakistan Train siege toll climbs to 31: Army ISLAMABAD: At least 31 people were killed during a two-day train siege in southwestern Pakistan carried out by... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Print Mass April 4 gathering at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh: PPP Sindh Council opposes new canals on River Indus KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has announced a massive public gathering on April 4 in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:52am
Print IHC restrains Dr Mohazzam from working as NEECA MD ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has been asked to refrain Dr Mohazzam from performing duties as Managing... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:52am
World Chinese military jet crashes, pilot safely ejects BEIJING: A Chinese naval fighter jet crashed on Saturday during a training exercise but its pilot successfully... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
World US expels South African ambassador, saying he ‘hates’ Trump WASHINGTON: The US decision to expel South Africa’s ambassador was “regrettable,” the office of the South African... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
World Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at gutting the parent of US... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
World Sri Lanka counts nuisance wildlife in bid to protect crops ANURADHAPURA, (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka carried out a nationwide census Saturday of nuisance wildlife, including... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
World UN considering humanitarian channel from Bangladesh to Myanmar DHAKA: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday the organisation is exploring the possibility of a... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Print POL products’ prices: PM chooses to maintain status quo ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif opted to maintain current petroleum product prices, effective March 16,... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:46am
Print First review: IMF sounds optimistic on SLA prospects IMF mission and the Pakistani authorities to continue policy discussions virtually over the coming days aiming to finalise discussions Updated 16 Mar, 2025 03:56pm
Print Cut in power rates: PM to announce package LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to provide big relief to the people by substantially bringing down... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:50pm
Print Repatriation of declared assets: PM proposes incentive scheme for overseas Pakistanis: SAPM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed an incentive scheme for overseas Pakistanis to repatriate their... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 01:06pm
Print Contingent on IMF nod: Power tariff may be cut by up to Rs8/unit ISLAMABAD: The government intends to reduce electricity tariff by up to Rs 8 per unit within the next couple of... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:46am
Print CCP approves acquisition of 60pc shares of DP WLF by NLC ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of 60 percent... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:43am
Print Further improving Pakistan-Bangladesh ties agreed upon ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have called for increasing cooperation in the areas of trade, economy, culture,... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:42am
World Deadly strikes mar fragile Gaza truce: Nine people including journalists killed in Israeli strikes GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said nine people including journalists were killed in Israeli strikes on... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Print Published financial statements: SECP asks Takaful operators to disclose Takaful results ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed Takaful operators/ companies to... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 04:14pm
World UK’s Starmer says ‘coalition of willing’ expanding preparations for post-truce Ukraine LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that Western allies other than the U.S. were stepping... Published 15 Mar, 2025 11:50pm
Business & Finance Govt keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged Prices of petrol and HSD to remain at Rs255.63, and Rs258.64 per litre, respectively Published 15 Mar, 2025 11:05pm
Pakistan Pakistan Navy launches second Hangor-class submarine in China The Pakistan Navy launched its second Hangor-class submarine, PNS Shushuk, in a ceremony held in China on March 15,... Published 15 Mar, 2025 10:37pm
Pakistan Govt to maintain petroleum prices, slash electricity tariffs in new relief plan The government has decided to maintain petroleum prices at their current levels and transfer the financial benefits... Published 15 Mar, 2025 08:01pm
Pakistan Nine militants killed in separate operations in KP: ISPR Pakistani security forces killed nine terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:59pm
World Zelenskiyy says Kyiv’s troops not surrounded in Kursk, warns of new Russian troop build-up Ukrainian troops are still fending off Russian and North Korean forces in Russia’s Kursk region but face a potential... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:31pm
Pakistan ‘Cruel and exploitative’: PPP vows all-out resistance against new net-metering regulations Shazia Marri demands immediate reversal of the policy Pledges legal, political, and public resistance to protect consumers and Pakistan’s renewable energy future Updated 15 Mar, 2025 06:24pm
World Israeli airstrike kills nine people in north Gaza town, medics say, amid ceasefire disputes CAIRO: At least nine Palestinians were killed, including two local journalists, and others wounded on Saturday in an... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:58pm
World Hamas says ‘ball is in Israel’s court’ after hostage offer GAZA CITY: Hamas said Saturday that “the ball is in Israel’s court” after offering to release an Israeli-US hostage... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:53pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday in line with their decrease in international rates. In the local... Published 15 Mar, 2025 02:55pm
Pakistan Trump administration weighs travel ban on many countries including Pakistan As per an internal memo, a partial suspension of visa issuance will be considered if Pakistan government does not make efforts to address deficiencies within 60 days Updated 15 Mar, 2025 04:33pm
World Starship, carrying Tesla’s bot, set for Mars by end-2026: Elon Musk SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on Friday that Starship is set to depart for Mars at the end of next year, carrying... Published 15 Mar, 2025 01:46pm
Markets IMF, Pakistan make ‘significant progress’ toward reaching Staff Level Agreement Program implementation has been strong, the lender says Updated 15 Mar, 2025 04:31pm
Sports India’s 2036 Games bid a chance to boost infrastructure, says sports governance expert BENGALURU: India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a massive opportunity to “turbo-charge” investment in its... Published 15 Mar, 2025 10:51am
World Putin tells Ukraine troops in Russian region to ‘surrender’ KYIV: President Vladimir Putin called on Friday for beleaguered Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk to... Updated 15 Mar, 2025 04:46pm
Sports Teen Andreeva topples defending champ Swiatek to reach Indian Wells final INDIAN WELLS: Russian teen Mirra Andreeva ended defending champion Iga Swiatek’s bid for an unprecedented third... Published 15 Mar, 2025 10:39am
World Starmer to host coalition call as he says Putin ‘not serious about peace’ LONDON: UK premier Keir Starmer will prod fellow leaders Saturday to sign up to a coalition willing to protect any... Published 15 Mar, 2025 10:34am
Sports Sabalenka routs Keys, books Indian Wells title clash with teen Andreeva INDIAN WELLS: Aryna Sabalenka avenged her Australian Open loss to Madison Keys on Friday, thrashing the American... Published 15 Mar, 2025 10:27am
Markets British steel industry calls for help with electricity prices LONDON: Britain’s steel industry has called on the government to help with electricity prices that it says can be it... Published 15 Mar, 2025 10:22am
World Multiple Russian planes entered South Korean defence identification zone, South Korea military SEOUL: Multiple Russian military planes entered South Korea’s air defence zone on Saturday, South Korea’s joint... Published 15 Mar, 2025 10:19am
World US designated South Korea a ‘sensitive’ country amid talk of nuclear weapons WASHINGTON/SEOUL: The US Department of Energy has designated ally South Korea a “sensitive” country, a spokesperson... Published 15 Mar, 2025 10:13am
Business & Finance Pharma sector: SIFC backs deregulation as exports surge The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) endorsed the government’s deregulation policy for pharmaceutical... Updated 15 Mar, 2025 04:39pm
Pakistan Gilani for joint efforts to manage growing population ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has called for coordinated efforts with the input of the... Published 15 Mar, 2025 07:07am
Pakistan Lentils, canola, soybeans, betel nuts & cotton: Govt to reduce use MB for fumigation of imported shipments of commodities ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to reduce the use of Methyl Bromide (MB) for fumigation of imported shipments... Published 15 Mar, 2025 07:05am
Pakistan JUI district chief among four injured in IED blast at mosque PESHAWAR: Four people including a district chief of JUI-F sustained injuries in an explosion inside a mosque at Azam... Published 15 Mar, 2025 07:03am
Pakistan KE conducts anti-kunda drive in Gadap KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continues its efforts against electricity theft and unpaid bills. With the support of... Published 15 Mar, 2025 07:00am
Pakistan LBA challenges transfer of high court judges to IHC ISLAMABAD: The Lahore Bar Association (LBA) challenged the transfer of High Court judges to the Islamabad High Court... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:59am
Pakistan Hike in chicken prices: LHC seeks replies from CS, others LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday sought replies from the chief secretary Punjab and others on a petition... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:54am
Pakistan Ban on social media platform ‘X’: LHC seeks report from Ministry, PTA LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Friday sought a detailed report from the interior ministry and the... Updated 15 Mar, 2025 07:13am
Sports HBL-PSL-X trophy named ‘The Luminara Trophy’ LAHORE: The first-ever trophy tour in the history of HBL-PSL started from Hyderabad and Karachi, with ‘Luminara’... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:49am
Pakistan Minister announces emergency for revival, development of hockey LAHORE: Announcing emergency for the revival and development of hockey, Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Defamation case: Murad Saeed’s lawyer granted time to submit arguments ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday granted time to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former minister Murad... Updated 15 Mar, 2025 07:11am
Pakistan NHA saves Rs13.5bn in one project ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA), under the instructions of the Federal Minister for Communications... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:43am
Pakistan Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa situation: Opposition urges Army brass to give in-camera briefing ISLAMABAD: The major opposition political parties on Friday called upon the top military leadership to give an... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:39am