World EU launches new WTO case against China high-tech patent rules BRUSSELS: The European Union launched a new challenge at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Monday against... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
World Macron warns Europe it can’t depend only on US weapons PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that the billions of euros of taxpayer money spent on... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
World Germany says it met NATO 2pc defence spending target in 2024 BERLIN: Germany met NATO’s target to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on defence in 2024, the government ... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
World Global tourism recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2024: UN MADRID: Global tourism fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2024 with 1.4 billion international tourist... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
World After Musk-Ambani tussle, India bets satellite spectrum policy can attract many companies NEW DELHI: India’s decision to allocate satellite spectrum, rather than auction it, will give consumers more... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
World Niger frees news editor who aired junta-critical story ABIDJAN: Niger has freed an editor-in-chief arrested after his TV news channel aired a programme critical of the... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
World Trump 2.0: how worried should S Asia, ME be? WASHINGTON: Donald Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline in his... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
World Biden preemptively pardons family members, Trump foes WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons on Monday to former Covid pandemic advisor Anthony... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
World Indonesia launches global carbon exchange JAKARTA: Indonesia opened its carbon exchange to international buyers on Monday, aiming to raise funds to help meet... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 20, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 21, 2025)... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan $69.01m DEEP: Implementation progress ‘moderately satisfactory’: WB ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Pakistan: Digital Economy Enhancement... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Political parties, civil society, academia underscore need for empowering LGs in Sindh KARACHI: Transparency International Pakistan organised a seminar on “Empowering Local Governments for Enhanced... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Sindh PA says concerned at child marriages, forced conversions KARACHI: An opposition minority legislator in the Sindh Assembly voiced concerns on Monday about rise in forced ... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Punjab CM says desires to provide ‘Honhaar’ scholarships to students from KPK, Balochistan LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed her desire to provide ‘Honhaar scholarships’ to... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Anti-Rape Act 2021 case: LHC irked by absence of AGP LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Monday expressed her displeasure over the absence of the... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Chairperson, FCCI president hold talks: BISP explains approach to marginalised sections FAISALABAD: BISP is a revolutionary and progressive programme to alleviate poverty by creating maximum job... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Sports PCB Level-2 coaching course concludes at NCA LAHORE: The six-day PCB Level-2 coaching course concluded here at the National Cricket Academy on Monday. During ... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Crackdown against polluting govt vehicles to begin soon LAHORE: The government of the Punjab has decided to tighten its grip on government vehicles contributing to air... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Punjab PA passes 12 bills amid opposition’s protest LAHORE: Punjab Assembly on Monday passed twelve bills on Monday amid opposition’s protest. The bills include... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan One PO, two members of extortion gang held ISLAMABAD: The city police on Monday claimed to have arrested a proclaimed offender involved in the murder of three... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Economic affairs: Ministry achieves 100pc digitalisation of offices ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Economic Affairs has achieved 100 percent digitalisation of its official business. The... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Sports Rumours of delaying rejected: Pakistan all set for ICC Champion Trophy: PCB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday, while rejecting the rumours being speared by a certain segment on... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan PEC launches first facilitation desk in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has launched its first-ever PEC Facilitation Desk in Balochistan,... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Sharjeel highlights importance of independent journalism HYDERABAD: Senior Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon attended... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Adil Bazai case: SC releases its detailed verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 63A of the Constitution does not explicitly entrust the... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Iranian CGS meets Army chief RAWALPINDI: Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Iranian Armed Forces, visited the... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Israeli aggression: Hafiz Naeem praises Palestinians for bravery KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday praised the Palestinians for 470 days of unwavering... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Animal, Environmental Rights Conference: Justice Minallah commends organisers ISLAMABAD: Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Athar Minallah commended the organizers of Pakistan’s... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan LHC reserves verdict on plea of Salman Akram LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a petition of PTI Secretary General Salman Akram... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan PDP concerned at rising loans of country KARACHI: Expressing grave concern over rising loans of the country, Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan PFA suspends operation of water plant, restaurant LAHORE: Food safety teams of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) conducted extensive operations in Allama Iqbal Town and... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case verdict: PTI to file appeal in IHC: Salman Raja ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Monday said that we will file an... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Not fixing case before regular bench: SC issues contempt notice to additional registrar judicial ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) issued contempt notice to SC Additional Registrar Judicial for not fixing a matter... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan UBG leaders condole over death of SM Muneer’s wife KARACHI The President of United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail, Chairman of Sindh Region Khalid Towab, Secretary... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan PM orders NHA to repair road fencing ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the National Highways Authority (NHA) to ensure that all... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan New Gwadar international airport starts operations ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The New Gwadar International Airport (NGIAP) on Monday commenced commercial operations with the... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Editorials Growth model EDITORIAL: The World Bank in its “Country Partnership Framework” recommends a growth model overhaul arguing that... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Editorials Al-Qadir Trust verdict EDITORIAL: The verdict announced by the accountability court against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Editorials Recurring loss of life at sea EDITORIAL: It has happened yet again. At least 44 Pakistanis aboard a migrant boat have perished at sea while trying... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Solar energy project, CETP lab inaugurated in Korangi KARACHI The inauguration ceremony for the 640 kW Solar Energy Project and the newly renovated Combined Effluent... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Forum upholds Rs500,000 fine on insurance company LAHORE: An appellate forum has upheld a penalty of Rs500,000 imposed on an insurance company for violating various... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance ATIR directs fertiliser co to deposit GIDC funds into kitty ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) has directed a leading fertiliser company to promptly ... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Delay in completion of HPPs: KP govt to issue notices to construction companies PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has expressed displeasure of the slow pace of construction work on 300... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance US sanctions reduce Pakistan exports to Iran to almost nil ISLAMABAD: US sanctions on Iran have strangulated Pakistani exports to the neighbouring country reducing them to ... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print Issue of gas shortage echoes in Senate ISLAMABAD: In the wake of persistent shortage of natural gas in the country, the federal government has informed the... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print Govt rejects PTI’s judicial commissions demand ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led ruling coalition on Monday firmly stood its ground,... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance MPC meeting on 27th KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of SBP will meet on Monday, January 27, 2025 to decide about the... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Global tourism recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2024: UN MADRID: Global tourism fully recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2024 with 1.4 billion international tourist... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print Kurram: LEAs take control before ‘clearance operation’ ISLAMABAD: The security forces and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have taken control before commencement of a... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print Aurangzeb leaves for Davos to attend WEF moot ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday left for the Swiss city of Davos to attend the World... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print ASPL: CCP approves 95.59pc share acquisition by Optimus ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of a 95.59 percent shareholding... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print BD keen to import sugar on G2G basis KARACHI: Bangladesh has expressed interest in importing up to 15,000 metric tons sugar from Pakistan on a... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Trump’s meme coin tops $10bn market cap PARIS/SINGAPORE: Donald Trump’s newly created cryptocurrency soared on Monday to more than $10 billion in market... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Barrick CEO speaks about Reko Diq mine: $74bn in free cash flow likely over 37 years KARACHI: The Reko Diq copper and gold project in Pakistan is expected to generate approximately $74 billion in free... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print APTMA urges FBR to help rescue textile industry ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought intervention of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print H1 textile group exports up 9.67pc to $9.08bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 9.67 per cent in first half (July-December) of the... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print Total debt stands at Rs71.3trn, Aurangzeb tells NA ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan’s total debt is Rs71.3... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print PER 2023-24: Transmission cos told to implement Nepra’s advice ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has directed transmission companies in public sector... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Print 3 up for grabs in first phase: Provinces appear unwilling to buy Discos: PD ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Monday stated that provinces appear unwilling to purchase the Distribution ... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Ministries told to align goals with Uraan plan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has directed each ... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
World 6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan: USGS TAIPEI: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities... Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:23am
World ‘Golden Age’: takeaways from Donald Trump’s inauguration speech Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as United States president on Monday, pledging a blitz of... Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:45pm
World Netanyahu tells Trump ‘best days’ of alliance yet to come JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump on his inauguration... Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:44pm
Pakistan President Zardari, PM Shehbaz felicitate Donald Trump on assuming office President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated President Donald Trump on... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 11:32pm
Pakistan Iranian Armed Forces CGS calls on COAS Asim Munir Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Iranian Armed Forces, visited the General... Published 20 Jan, 2025 10:49pm
Pakistan Moroccan boat tragedy: one more Pakistani identified among survivors Pakistan foreign office announced on Monday that one more Pakistani had been identified among the survivors of the... Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:59pm
Technology Facebook, X, YouTube to do more against online hate speech, EU says BRUSSELS: Meta’s Facebook, Elon Musk’s X, Google’s YouTube and other tech companies have agreed to do more to tackle... Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:53pm
Markets Copper jumps to 1-month peak after Trump shelves tariffs, for now LONDON: Copper prices jumped to their highest in more than a month after Donald Trump was quoted as saying the... Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:31pm
Pakistan Ministries directed to prioritise objectives in line with Uraan Pakistan Planning minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday asked all concerned ministries to prioritise their objectives in line with... Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:23pm
World Gazans begin searching for people under rubble on day two of ceasefire GAZA/CAIRO: Palestinians began searching on Monday for thousands of Gazans believed still buried under rubble, as... Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:01pm
Sports McCullum sees India series as ideal prep for Champions Trophy KOLKATA: England coach Brendon McCullum said Monday he hopes his side emerge from a host of limited overs matches... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:20pm
World Putin says open to Ukraine talks with Trump, hopes for ‘lasting peace’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he was open to talks on the Ukraine conflict with Donald... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:10pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Netherlands hold 11th round of bilateral political consultations The 11th Round of Pakistan-Netherlands bilateral political consultations was held in Islamabad on Monday, according... Published 20 Jan, 2025 07:19pm
Sports IPL record-breaker Pant named Lucknow captain NEW DELHI: Record-breaking wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been named captain of Indian Premier League team Lucknow... Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:51pm
Sports Lys says ‘nicest week in my life’ as historic Melbourne run ends MELBOURNE: “Lucky loser” Eva Lys reflected on “the nicest week in my life” as her historic Australian Open run came... Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:46pm
World Israel-Hamas truce holding after first hostage-prisoner swap OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was holding Monday, following the dramatic exchange... Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:41pm
World Biden issues pardons to protect Milley, Fauci, others from Trump retaliation WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden issued pre-emptive pardons on Monday for people Republican successor Donald Trump... Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:40pm
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World Ukraine army officers held over failure to halt a Russian offensive KYIV: Three high-ranking Ukrainian military officials have been detained for alleged “inaction” that allowed Russian... Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:13pm
World Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president Trump's inauguration completes triumphant comeback as he survived 2 impeachment trials, a felony conviction, 2 assassination attempts, and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss Updated 20 Jan, 2025 11:50pm
World Yemen’s Houthis say they will only target Israeli-linked vessels after Gaza ceasefire LONDON: Yemen’s Houthis will limit their attacks on commercial vessels to Israeli-linked ships after the Gaza... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:04pm
World Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls’ high schools to open KABUL: The Taliban’s acting deputy foreign minister called on his senior leadership to open schools for Afghan... Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:52pm
Markets Kotak Mahindra Bank, Wipro lead rise in India’s benchmark indexes India’s benchmark indexes advanced on Monday, led by gains in Kotak Mahindra Bank and Wipro after their... Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:38pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as utilities, consumer discretionary stocks gain CSE All Share index settled 0.7% higher at 16,373.15 Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:36pm
Markets Palm tracks Dalian oils higher, weak exports cap gains JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second session on Monday, supported by strength in Dalian vegetable... Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:33pm
Markets Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine to generate $74bn in free cash flow over 37 years, Barrick CEO says Project expected to start production by end of 2028 Updated 20 Jan, 2025 10:18pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs500 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan rose on Monday in line with their increase in... Published 20 Jan, 2025 03:55pm
Life & Style Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope ‘magic’ returns as app is restored NEW YORK: On Saturday night, for the first time in five years, millions of American TikTok users who logged on for a... Published 20 Jan, 2025 03:33pm
Markets Rousch Power transfers complex to government entity after CPPA settlement Rousch (Pakistan) Power Limited (RPPL), an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has handed over its complex to the... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 07:41pm
Markets Bitcoin hits record above $109,000 awaiting Trump LONDON: Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to deregulate... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:44pm
World Indian rapist murderer of doctor sentenced to life in prison: judge KOLKATA: The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday, a crime that sparked... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:41pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields slip with focus on Trump inauguration LONDON: Euro zone bond yields eased in early trading on Monday, with investor focus on the inauguration of Donald... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:37pm
Markets European shares steady as Trump’s inauguration takes centre stage European shares edged higher on Monday, supported by banks and technology stocks, as investors braced for Donald... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:35pm
Markets Ivory Coast 2024/25 cocoa arrivals up 24.7% as of January 19 ABIDJAN: Cocoa arrivals at ports in top grower Ivory Coast had reached 1.191 million metric tons by Jan. 19 since... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:33pm
Markets LNG traders divert six US cargoes to Europe from Asia SINGAPORE: Traders diverted at least six cargoes of liquefied natural gas that were on course for Asia to Europe... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:32pm
World Eight die, seven injured in Serbian retirement home fire BELGRADE: Eight people died and seven were injured in a fire at a nursing home outside Belgrade on Monday which... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:30pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain on Gaza ceasefire Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday, helped by the ceasefire deal between Israel and... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:28pm
Business & Finance China’s BYD to complete $1 billion Indonesia plant by end-2025, executive says JAKARTA: China’s top electric vehicle maker BYD aims to complete its $1 billion plant in Indonesia at the end of... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:26pm
World UK’S David Lammy says it is ‘right’ US reviews Chagos Islands deal LONDON: Britain’s foreign secretary David Lammy said it was right that the new US administration has the chance to... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:24pm
Markets Gold trims losses, investors await Trump’s inauguration speech Gold cut early losses on Monday as investors looked forward to Donald Trump’s inauguration speech for clarity on the... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:08pm