Pakistan PTI’s protests only for getting ‘NRO’: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the purpose of PTI’s protests and rallies is only ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items show declining trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of most of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a declining trend during this week past... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Technology Singapore show a big success: IT firms, fintechs looking to grab global opportunities KARACHI: Pakistan’s IT companies and fintech operators are looking to grab business opportunities in fintech ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
World Indian journalist Rana Ayyub tailed by officials: CPJ NEW DELHI: The Committee to Protect Journalists is highly concerned after Indian investigative journalist Rana... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan Iqbal Day marked LAHORE: Iqbal Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of national poet and great philosopher, Dr. Allama Muhammad... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
World Iran urges Trump to change ‘maximum pressure’ policy TEHRAN: Iran on Saturday urged US President-elect Donald Trump to reconsider the “maximum pressure” policy he... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
World Peru sees free trade pact with India in 2025, trade minister says LIMA: Peru aims to finalize negotiations for a free trade agreement with India in 2025 and is advancing talks to ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
World World Trade chief uncontested in seeking second term GENEVA: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to head the World Trade Organization, is uncontested... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 09, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (November 10, 2024).... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan Federal capital witnesses alarming rise in crime ISLAMABAD: The capital city has seen a rise in incidents of car lifting, motorbike theft, and mobile phone snatching... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan Failure to uphold constitution root of all crises: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman emphasized that Islam and the constitution are the unifying... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan Pakistan urges UN to adopt urgent measures to strengthen safety of peacekeepers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged the United Nations to adopt urgent measures to strengthen the safety of peacekeepers,... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan Ambassador Rizwan highlights Pakistan’s priorities for cooperation with US WASHINGTON: The Pakistan government’s priorities to enhance bilateral cooperation with the United States in trade... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan NPO category: ICAP, ICMAP honour ChildLife Foundation with 3rd BCR Award KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Cost and Management... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan Sharjeel pays tribute to Allama Iqbal KARACHI: Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon paid tribute to poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 147th birth... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan PM pays tribute to Allama Iqbal on birth anniversary LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif honored Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal (RA) on his 147th birth ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan Climate Action Summit: PM to visit Baku on 12th ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Baku, Azerbaijan to participate in the “World Leaders’... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan PM reaffirms govt’s commitment to supporting state media apparatus ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reiterated government’s commitment to supporting the... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan Pakistan to slash winter power tariffs to spur demand, cut gas use: Leghari KARACHI: Pakistan will reduce electricity tariffs during winter in a bid to boost consumption and cut the use of... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Editorials Nosediving tax-to-GDP ratio EDITORIAL: It’s a bit rich of the FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) to claim an improvement in the country’s tax-to-GDP... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Editorials A belated ‘Bijli Sahulat’ package EDITORIAL: Finally, the prime minister has announced a power relief plan, ‘Bijli Sahulat’ package (a euphemism... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Business & Finance Standards for oil & ghee sector: SFA to set up 20-member scientific panel KARACHI: Sindh Food Authority has decided to establish a 20-member scientific panel. This panel, aimed at setting... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print Bank’s income case: FBR restrained from initiating ‘coercive’ action ISLAMABAD: The income of bank to be taxed on the basis of gross advances to deposit ratio has been challenged before... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print VVIP aircraft being used by President, PM: Rs1.8bn approved for overhauling ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved Rs 1.8 billion for overhauling two VVIP aircraft being used by the... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print Over 26 killed in attack at railway station by BLA QUETTA: At least 26 people were killed and over 50 others injured some of them critically, when a suicide bomber... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print Russia, Malaysia and Turkiye offer condolences ISLAMABAD: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday condoled with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print US condemns Quetta bombing ISLAMABAD: The United States has condemned the Quetta railway station bombing. Taking to social media platform X, ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print Property values in Karachi: New SRO retains rebate provision, FBR asked ISLAMABAD: Legal experts and tax advisers have sought an urgent clarification from the Federal Board of Revenue ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print Improvement in economic indicators: Govt alludes to ties with China, deals with KSA LAHORE: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said on Saturday that Pakistan’s trade agreement with Kingdom of... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print PM will leave for KSA today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the second Joint... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print PM to announce 5-year economic plan soon: Ahsan LAHORE: Federal Minister Planning Commission Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday has said that the Prime Minister is going to... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print Govt launches ‘Climaventures’: A $50m push for climate innovation, investment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan took a significant step toward climate resilience and innovation with the launch of... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Print Fans replacement in Discos, KE: NEECA seeks PD’s help on mode of financing ISLAMABAD: National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has sought Power Division’s support to... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Business & Finance Jazz World HQ inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Jazz has officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art headquarters, the Jazz World HQ, at a... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
World Biden, Trump to meet at White House ahead of historic return WASHINGTON: Joe Biden will meet with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday after the US... Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:14pm
World Qatar out of Gaza talks, warns Hamas over Doha office: diplomatic source Qatar, with the United States and Egypt, has been engaged in months of fruitless negotiations for a truce with hostage and prisoner releases Published 09 Nov, 2024 09:37pm
Sports Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand DAMBULLA: A captain’s knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 11:22pm
Pakistan Power minister says National Transmission and Despatch Company to be restructured Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said Saturday that the National Transmission and Despatch Company... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:14pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz expresses resolve to provide all possible facilities to diplomatic community Premier commends the establishment of a modern service center equipped with advanced facilities for diplomats and foreign nationals Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:23pm
World China, Indonesia sign multiple cooperation deals BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping signed multiple cooperation deals with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:25pm
World Ukrainian drones hit Russian weapons factory, Kyiv source says KYIV: Ukrainian drones struck a munitions factory in central Russia in an overnight attack, a source in Ukraine’s... Published 09 Nov, 2024 05:15pm
World Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 43,552 The toll includes 44 deaths in the previous 24 hours, according to the ministry Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:47pm
World Afghan women not barred from speaking to each other: morality ministry KABUL: Women in Afghanistan are not forbidden from speaking to each other, the Taliban government’s morality... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:47pm
Life & Style Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with ‘Cowboy Carter’ LOS ANGELES: Superstar singer Beyonce topped the list of Grammy Award contenders unveiled on Friday, earning 11 nods... Published 09 Nov, 2024 03:32pm
World Russia sees no grounds for strategic or arms control talks with US MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming dialogue on strategic stability and... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:51pm
World Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Odesa kills one, injures 13, governor says KYIV: Russian drones attacked Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa overnight, killing one person and injuring 13... Published 09 Nov, 2024 02:44pm
World Gaza rescuers say 14 killed in Israeli strikes GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Saturday that Israeli air strikes killed at least 14 Palestinians... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 04:14pm
World South Sudan floods affect 1.4 million, displace 379,000: UN NAIROBI: Devastating flooding in South Sudan is affecting around 1.4 million people, with more than 379,000... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 04:14pm
World Turkey’s Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia next week ANKARA: Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Saudi Arabia on Monday, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar... Published 09 Nov, 2024 01:51pm
Business & Finance Hyundai cuts prices by up to Rs800,000 in Pakistan amid rising competition Hyundai-Nishat Motors has slashed the prices of its vehicles in the range of Rs200,000-800,000 in its Tuscon and... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:48pm
World EU’s Borrell in Kyiv to reassure Ukraine after Trump win KYIV: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell arrived Saturday in Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of Europe’s backing in the... Published 09 Nov, 2024 12:18pm
Markets Gold unchanged at Rs278,800 per tola in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan remained stable on Saturday, in line with the international rates. In the local market, the... Published 09 Nov, 2024 12:15pm
Pakistan First Shark Tank Pakistan: watch on myco in HD with no subscription charges Premier global video streaming platform myco is excited to announce its exclusive streaming rights for Shark Tank... Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:59am
Pakistan Lets commit to build a nation reflecting Iqbal’s ideals of justice, equality: PM Shehbaz Says Allama Iqbal's thoughts and writings have deeply influenced the course of our nation and remain a beacon of inspiration Updated 09 Nov, 2024 07:12pm
Sports Pakistan will not accept ‘hybrid’ Champions Trophy, says PCB chair The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) will not stage matches of the 2025 Champions Trophy outside the country if India do... Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:38am
Business & Finance Russia explores plan to merge Rosneft with Gazprom subsidiary and Lukoil, WSJ reports Russia is working on a plan to merge state-backed Rosneft Oil with Gazprom Neft, creating the world’s second-biggest... Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:34am
World Air defences down 15 drones over Russia’s Bryansk region, governor says Russian air defences intercepted and destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones over the southern Bryansk region, the regional... Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:18am
Business & Finance China’s consumer prices rises slow to 0.3% on year in October BEIJING: China’s consumer prices rose more slowly in October, while producer price deflation deepened, even as... Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:12am
World Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts again, government to widen restricted zone JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted at least three times early on Saturday, spewing an ash column... Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:06am
World North Korea launches GPS interference, South Korea’s military says SEOUL: North Korea staged GPS interference on Friday and Saturday, affecting the operations of ships and private... Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:01am
Business & Finance Japan, Peru to agree on cooperation in mineral mining technology TOKYO: The leaders of Japan and Peru will sign a joint statement later this month on cooperation in mineral mining... Published 09 Nov, 2024 10:56am
World India says oil prices would have rocketed without its Russian imports NEW DELHI: Global oil prices “would have hit the roof” if big importer India had not bought oil from Russia... Published 09 Nov, 2024 10:46am
Pakistan At least 24 killed, 45 injured in Quetta train station bomb blast, police say Inspector general of police for Balochistan says the target was army personnel from the Infantry School Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:46pm
World Maryland election boards received bomb threats, officials say WASHINGTON: Several Maryland boards of elections received bomb threats on Friday night, state authorities said,... Published 09 Nov, 2024 10:40am
Pakistan Toshakhana-II case: Court reserve verdict on IK, Bushra’s acquittal plea till 12th ISLAMABAD: A special court hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan Ex-BLA member exposes terrorist agenda amid fresh arrests QUETTA: Talat Aziz, a former member of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), publicly surrendered and spoke... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan The Future Summit: Experts underscore crucial role of technology in broadening healthcare access KARACHI: Healthcare industry experts and policymakers at summit underscored the crucial role that technology can... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 12:00pm
Business & Finance Factors creating obstacles within SMEs highlighted LAHORE: Over 84 percent of Pakistan’s workforce operates informally within SMEs and home-based working sector,... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan FDA intensifies drive against illegal commercialization FAISALABAD: On the instructions of Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhry, the departmental drive against... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan ‘BISP providing maximum support to underprivileged class’ ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Rubina Khalid said on Friday that the BISP is... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan K-Electric: ‘Tax being forcibly extracted from Karachi residents’ KARACHI: Saifuddin advocate, Leader of the Opposition in KMC and Deputy Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, expressed... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan KP govt launches two youth friendly initiatives PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur formally launched two new initiatives i.e. The Naujwan... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Pakistan Closer of commercial activities after 8.00 pm: LHC orders Commissioner to convene stakeholders moot LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday observed that the measures being taken by the government are not sufficient... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Major-Gen Shamraiz assumes charge as DG Rangers Sindh KARACHI: Major General Muhammad Shamraiz on Friday officially assumed the office as Director General (DG) Sindh... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan Minister assures ABAD of complete elimination of land mafias, kidnappers KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Home and Parliamentary Affairs Sindh Ziaul Hassan Lanjhar assured the ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:55am
Business & Finance ‘Need to restore confidence of local, foreign investors’ KARACHI: Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Muhammad Aman ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Senate body told: Non-renewal of LDI licences can impact telecom ecosystem ISLAMABAD: The non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licences on account of outstanding dues of around Rs... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Chief Minister's Children's Heart Surgery Programme: Over 530 children successfully operated LAHORE: Over 530 innocent children have been successfully operated under the Chief Minister's Children's Heart... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan P&D Board signs agreement with Nadra LAHORE: The Planning & Development Board signed an agreement with the NADRA to strengthen the Punjab Social... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:31am
Sports PCB announces squad for ACC LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday confirmed the squad for the 50-over tri-series and ACC Under-19 Asia... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:28am
Pakistan PITB revamps official Punjab govt portal LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has revamped the official Punjab Government portal... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:24am
Business & Finance PTA absolves itself from responsibility of securing e-devices ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has absolved itself from the responsibility of securing... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:22am
Pakistan Judicial orders: PTI condemns govt’s blatant disregard ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central information secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram strongly condemned the... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Pakistan SAU paves way for agri innovation, economic growth: Minister HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards, Muhammad Ali Malkani, underscored the transformative... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Pakistan UNGA body adopts four key Pak resolutions NEW YORK: The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted four key resolutions tabled... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Pakistan Uplift schemes worth Rs3.6bn approved LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved two development schemes worth Rs 3.6... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:14am
Sports PCB unaware of BCCI’s official decision on Champions Trophy: Naqvi LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not so far been communicated as to whether the Indian cricket team has... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Markets Global food prices reach 18-month high: FAO PARIS: Global food prices rose in October to their highest level in 18 months, with a sharp increase in the cost of... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan 48 terrorist attacks occurred in Oct ISLAMABAD: Almost 48 terrorist attacks occurred across the country in October 2024, as compared to 45 during the... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan Advisory body to make theatre plays civilized, family-friendly: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced that a seven-member advisory committee has been... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan Cyber security: Attackers use Telegram for malware delivery: GReAT report ISLAMABAD: Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has uncovered a malicious global campaign in which... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan BECS Directorate General enrols over 10,000 out-of-school children ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) enrolled more than 10,000... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan CM Punjab announces historic package for wheat farmers LAHORE: Under the vision of "Kisan Khushal, Punjab Khushal," a historic reward package worth billions of rupees has... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan LG minister to attend int’l conference in China LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq, accompanied by Secretary Local Government Shakeel Ahmed ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan Punjab bans entry to parks, zoos as air pollution worsens LAHORE: Keeping in view the deteriorating situation of smog, the Environment Protection Department (EPD) on Friday... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Sports India declines to travel for Champions Trophy NEW DELHI: With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, India has confirmed it will not travel to Pakistan for ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan JCP endorses SHC CJ’s proposal ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), unanimously, endorsed the Sindh High Court (SHC) chief... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan ‘Iqbal Day’ today LAHORE: “Iqbal Day” marking the birth anniversary of philosopher poet known as Poet of the East, Dr Allama... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Markets PM announces power relief ‘winter package’ ISLAMABAD: At a time when electricity bills had become exorbitant and seemed to have reached a breaking point, Prime... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Business & Finance Maize can help country fetch over $1bn annually: experts KARACHI: With rising global demand, Pakistan’s maize holds immense potential to surpass a billion dollars in ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion