World Russian strikes have damaged 321 Ukrainian port infrastructure facilities: Zelenskiy KYIV: Russian drone and missile attacks have damaged 321 Ukrainian port infrastructure facilities since July last... Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:21pm
Sports Inter smash Verona to take Serie A lead VERONA: Inter Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after a first-half blitz led to the Italian champions sweeping... Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:17pm
Sports Berrettini gives Italy edge on Australia in Davis Cup semis MÁLAGA: Matteo Berrettini helped defending Davis Cup champions Italy put one foot in the final with a 6-7 (6/8),... Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:13pm
World US says committed to ‘diplomatic resolution’ in Lebanon WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed that the United States was dedicated to a diplomatic resolution... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:58pm
Life & Style Caravaggio portrait goes on public display for the first time in Rome ROME: A portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio held in a private collection since it was discovered more than 60... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:35pm
Life & Style ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ kick off strong in box-office battle LOS ANGELES: Musical adaptation ‘Wicked’ and action epic “Gladiator II” generated a combined $25.7 million from... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:16pm
World Turkiye’s Erdogan hails ‘courageous’ ICC warrants for Israeli leaders ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday praised the “courageous decision” of the... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:07pm
Sports Ancelotti says ‘ugly’ to speculate about Mbappe mental health MÁLAGA: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday it was “ugly” to speculate about the mental health of... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:04pm
Pakistan NACTA warns terrorists could target PTI’s protest on Nov 24 National Counter-Terrorism Authority says banned militant outfit TTP planning attacks during the PTI protest in Islamabad Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:26pm
World Ukraine has lost over 40% of Russia’s Kursk region to counter-attacks: senior Kyiv military source KYIV: Ukraine has lost over 40% of the territory in Russia’s Kursk region that it rapidly seized in a surprise... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:19pm
World Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza over 48 hours, damage hospital in north: Palestinian medics CAIRO: Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 120 Palestinians over the last 48 hours... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:21pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 44,176 GAZA CITY: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Saturday that at least 44,176 people have been killed in... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:21pm
Pakistan Duty-bound to implement IHC order, will not allow sit-in or gathering: Mohsin Naqvi Meets Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Barrister Gohar Ali Khan Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:27pm
World Indian man awakes on funeral pyre JAIPUR: An Indian man awoke on a funeral pyre moments before it was to be set on fire after a doctor skipped a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:40pm
World NATO chief discusses ‘global security’ with Trump BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the “global security... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:24pm
World IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout on... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:16pm
World Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion BAKU: The European Union, United States and other wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit have agreed to raise... Published 23 Nov, 2024 01:07pm
Sports Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction RIYADH: Saudi Arabia hosts this year’s Indian Premier League player auction in a partnership between a... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:38pm
World Russia’s claim of emissions in annexed Ukraine regions draws protests at COP29 BAKU: Russia has included the territories it occupies in Ukraine in its recent greenhouse gas inventory report to... Published 23 Nov, 2024 10:49am
World Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut, security sources say BEIRUT: A powerful Israeli airstrike targeted central Beirut on Saturday, security sources said, shaking the... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
World Adani CFO defends against US charges, says linked to one business contract NEW DELHI: A US bribery indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is linked to one contract of Adani Green... Published 23 Nov, 2024 10:36am
Sports Jaiswal slams unbeaten 90 as India seize control against Australia PERTH: Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a composed unbeaten 90 and KL Rahul a stylish 62 Saturday as India built an ominous... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:06pm
Pakistan 10Pearls launches first AI-driven internship programme KARACHI: 10Pearls has introduced 10Pearls Shine, Pakistan's first fully remote, AI-driven internship programme.... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan Adviser says Bushra's statement taken ‘out of context’ PESHAWAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information and Public Relations Barrister Dr Saif has... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Ahsan briefed on improving port efficiency ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Sports Azhar Ali appointed PCB’s head of Youth Development LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Head of Youth... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Pakistan Bushra blamed for putting foreign policy at risk LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Bushra Bibi made the disgraceful statement about... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan Call to develop agri on modern lines to enhance production FAISALABAD: It is imperative to develop the agriculture on modern lines to increase per acre production in order to... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Pakistan Health, education system in Sindh far ahead of Punjab: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Friday that health and education system in Sindh province... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan IPP forms 31-member CEC for restructuring LAHORE: The restructuring process of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) is progressing, with Party President and... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Pakistan Japan Fest 2024 held at Arts Council KARACHI: The Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP), Pakistan... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Moot urges US to expand ties with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Participants at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)’s roundtable on “Pak-US Relations”... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:13am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 22, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 23, 2024)... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Seven terrorists killed in Balochistan, KP IBOs RAWALPINDI: Security forces personnel killed seven militants in several operations in different cities of ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan JI for organising a ‘grand jirga’ to help resolve Parachinar issue KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Amir Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has proposed constitution of a ‘grand... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan PPRA Rules: Punjab govt has acceded to APNS request to withdraw amendment: Azma LAHORE: Azma Bukhari, Minister of Information, Punjab in a meeting with APNS executive committee announced that the... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan PM constitutes body to address PPP’s concerns ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday formed a committee to address the concerns of Pakistan People’s... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Gandapur declared proclaimed offender ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Friday, declared Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan PBC, SCBA condemn killing of over 40 travellers in Kurram ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and Supreme Court Bar Association condemned the brutal attack and firing on... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Contempt of court case: IHC accepts apology of Adiala jailer ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, accepted unconditional apology of Adiala Jail Superintendent in a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Punjab govt intensifies efforts to combat smog LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified its efforts to combat smog through a large-scale crackdown, following... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan UHS launches ‘Pyari Beti’ portal, helpline for adolescent girls LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has launched an online portal titled “Pyari Beti” and helpline ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Murad intensifies efforts against poliovirus resurgence KARACHI: The Polio Oversight Board (POB), the highest decision-making body of the Global Polio Eradication ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Preparations begin to reclaim occupied lands of transport dept KARACHI: The Sindh government has begun preparations to reclaim the lands belonging to the transport department. It... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan FPCCI expresses grief over terrorist attacks in Balochistan KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI and Nasir Khan, VP FPCCI, (Balochistan) have expressed their profound... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan ‘Retired judges in ETs’: Plea referred to LHC CJ for disposal by larger bench LAHORE: Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday referred a petition to Chief Justice for... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan PTI’s politics sinking: Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lamented on Friday that politics has stooped to its “ugliest low” after... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan NA body told: ‘Public Grievances Management Policy’ approved to resolve complaints of overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Thousands protest against deadly Kurram attack PESHAWAR: Thousands of people took to the streets in various cities of country on Friday, AFP correspondents said, a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Naqvi issues stern warning to PTI ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday issued a stern warning to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Restoration of Kachhi Canal inaugurated: Venom against KSA unforgivable crime: PM TAUNSA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, recounting Saudi Arabia’s unconditional financial and diplomatic... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
World COP29 summit overruns as $250bn draft deal stalls BAKU: The COP29 climate summit ran into overtime on Friday, after a draft deal that proposed developed nations take... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Print Al-Qadir Trust case: AC issues NBWs against Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing the Al-Qadir Trust case against the incarcerated Pakistan... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:00am
Print Taftan border to NLC Dry Port: Bank guarantees made mandatory for Iranian carriers ISLAMABAD: Iranian transport operators have been bound to submit bank guarantees to Pakistani customs authorities on... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:39am
Print Weekly SPI inflation up 0.67pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended November 21, 2024 increased by 0.67 per cent... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 03:15pm
Print IK says statement of Bushra ‘taken out of context’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Friday said that Bushra... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 03:29pm
Print Islamabad sealed ahead of planned PTI rally ISLAMABAD: The federal government is bracing for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) “do-or-die” protest. The... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 03:29pm
Print Privatisation of SIH concludes ISLAMABAD: The privatisation of the Services International Hotel, Lahore (SIH) successfully concluded on Friday with... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 03:29pm
Print Preparatory work on RSF under way: IMF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are engaged in preparatory work for Resilience and... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:35pm
Print MoC analyses key reasons behind decline in exports ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has analysed key reasons behind the decline in exports to various regions and... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
Print Projects ‘ineligible’ under IGCEP: PD not ready to lend a helping hand to Korean firms ISLAMABAD: The Power Division is reportedly not ready to extend any helping hand to Korean companies which have... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
Business & Finance Türkiye ambassador for efforts aimed at boosting trade volume to US$5bn KARACHI: Ambassador of Türkiye Irfan Neziroglu, while referring to a meeting between Türkiye President Recep ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Economic stability in Punjab critical to national economic growth: LCCI LAHORE: The President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mian Abuzar Shad has said that Punjab’s... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Tax dept barred from demanding post-dated cheque, bank certificate LAHORE: The Sales Tax department has been barred from demanding a post-dated cheque accompanied by a bank ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Editorials US brings shame upon itself EDITORIAL: The only surprise in the US senate shooting down Bernie Sanders’ attempt to block sales of “offensive... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Editorials Increase exports or perish EDITORIAL: It’s shocking to say the least that exporters of seasonal fruits have once again failed to meet their... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Business & Finance Robust competition framework vital for economic growth: Dar ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar stressed that a robust... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan 555th Jayanti of Baba Guru Nanak: SBP to issue Rs55 commemorative coin KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to issue Rs 55... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance $25bn 5-year IT export boost plan presented to PM ISLAMABAD: Amid growing cybersecurity concerns and labelling social media activists as ‘digital terrorists’, a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Retail customers: HSBC stops processing Russia payments LONDON: HSBC has stopped processing all payments from Russia or Belarus for personal banking customers, the bank ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Print Peshawar visit: COAS vows to dismantle hostile terrorist networks RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Peshawar Friday as a follow-up of the... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:35pm
Print Balochistan’s road infrastructure: Govt sets 3-year timeline for Rs400bn projects Ahsan Iqbal chairs a review meeting to assess the progress of Public Sector Development Program projects Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:21pm
Pakistan LJCP appreciates prison management in KPK ISLAMABAD: Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP) appreciated the prison management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:14am
World Ukraine steps up air defence development in response to Russian missile deployment, Zelenskiy says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine was working on developing new types of air defence to... Published 23 Nov, 2024 12:39am
World Putin says will carry out more Oreshnik missile tests in combat MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow would carry out more tests of the hypersonic... Published 22 Nov, 2024 11:13pm
World UK govt says would comply with ‘legal obligations’ related to ICC LONDON: The British government indicated on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested... Published 22 Nov, 2024 11:06pm
Life & Style Jewels classed ‘national treasure’ snatched in French heist LYON: Armed robbers snatched jewels worth millions from a work by famed Parisian goldsmith Joseph Chaumet and... Published 22 Nov, 2024 11:00pm
World Rocket fire wounds four UN peacekeepers in Lebanon ROME: Four UN peacekeepers from Italy were wounded by rocket fire in Lebanon Friday, Rome and the UN force said,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 10:51pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz forms 11-member committee to alleviate PPP’s concerns Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday constituted an 11-member committee to engage with the Pakistan Peoples Party... Published 22 Nov, 2024 10:45pm
World Adani Group could find funding harder after US indictment as banks review credit Gautam Adani’s conglomerate could find it harder to get funding following a U.S. arrest warrant for its billionaire... Published 22 Nov, 2024 09:55pm
World Adani’s US woes put TotalEnergies on the spot LONDON: Patrick Pouyanné is used to coping with tricky circumstances in emerging markets. The TotalEnergies CEO was... Published 22 Nov, 2024 09:49pm
World Trump granted permission to seek dismissal of hush money case NEW YORK: A New York judge on Friday granted Donald Trump permission to seek dismissal of his hush money criminal... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
Markets S&P 500, Dow touch over one-week highs after business activity data The S&P 500 and the Dow touched over one-week highs on Friday after data showed a still robust economy, while... Published 22 Nov, 2024 09:10pm
World US embassy in London reopens after suspicious ‘hoax’ item found LONDON: British police said on Friday that a suspicious package left outside the U.S. embassy in London, which was... Published 22 Nov, 2024 08:12pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz vows strict action against those ‘sabotaging’ Pak-Saudi relations PTI says Bushra Bibi's remarks blown out of proportion Updated 22 Nov, 2024 11:07pm
World India court tells smog-hit capital to step up vehicle restrictions NEW DELHI: India’s top court on Friday ordered authorities in the smog-choked capital New Delhi to establish... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 07:33pm
World Ireland would arrest Netanyahu, says PM DUBLIN: Benjamin Netanyahu would be detained if he arrives in Ireland, prime minister Simon Harris said on Friday... Published 22 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG gains amid colder weather, stronger Europe gas prices SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose this week to their highest level of the year so far,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 05:26pm
World Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel THE HAGUE: Ten pro-Palestinian NGOs asked a Dutch court on Friday to stop the Netherlands exporting weapons to... Published 22 Nov, 2024 05:23pm
Markets India’s forex reserves see sharpest weekly drop on record, hit over four-month low MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves logged their sharpest weekly fall on record to a more-than-four-month low... Published 22 Nov, 2024 05:14pm
Markets Indian shares post best session since early June, snap two-week losing streak Indian shares posted their best session since early June on Friday, snapping a two-week losing streak, as easing... Published 22 Nov, 2024 05:06pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as real estate, healthcare gain CSE All Share index settled 0.56% higher at 13,054.27 Published 22 Nov, 2024 05:03pm
Markets Copper, aluminium under pressure from weak euro zone PMI LONDON: Prices for copper and aluminium fell in London on Friday as data showing a tumble in euro zone business... Published 22 Nov, 2024 05:01pm
Markets Palm oil suffers worst week in 19 months with 8% drop KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday to log their sharpest weekly fall in more than a... Published 22 Nov, 2024 04:59pm
World 226 health workers killed in Lebanon since October 7: WHO GENEVA: Nearly 230 health workers have been killed in Lebanon since the start of Israel’s war in Gaza following the... Published 22 Nov, 2024 04:55pm
World France says ‘takes note’ of ICC arrest warrants against Israel, Hamas figures PARIS: France on Friday said it had taken note of the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for... Published 22 Nov, 2024 04:51pm
World German position on weapons deliveries to Israel ‘unchanged’ after ICC warrants BERLIN: The German government’s position on delivering weapons to Israel is “unchanged” after the International... Published 22 Nov, 2024 04:46pm
Sports Azhar Ali joins PCB as head of Youth Development Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former national captain Azhar Ali as the head of its Youth Development... Published 22 Nov, 2024 04:19pm
Pakistan Seven terrorists killed in separate operations in KP, Balochistan: ISPR At least seven terrorists were killed in separate operations conducted by the security forces in Balochistan and... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 11:04pm
Business & Finance Honda Atlas Cars’ profit-after-tax down 62% YoY in Jul-Sep Despite an increase in sales, the profit-after-tax (PAT) of Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited (HCAR) declined... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 10:50pm