World Iranians sceptical about talks under Trump TEHRAN: Many Iranians were sceptical on Saturday about the possibility of the Islamic republic opening negotiations... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:30pm
World Eight dead, 17 hurt, in China school knife attack: police BEIJING: Eight people were killed and 17 others wounded Saturday in a knife attack at a vocational school in eastern... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:25pm
World Former PM ousted from Greek ruling party for rejecting ‘calm waters’ with Turkey ATHENS: The Greek government said Saturday it has expelled former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras from the New... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:20pm
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World Restive Indian state orders curfew after six bodies found GUWAHATI: An Indian state riven by months of ethnic tensions imposed an internet shutdown and curfew Saturday after... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:58pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz condemns ‘terrorist attack’ in Kalat, vows to foil nefarious designs of enemies Premier says those involved in the attack will receive exemplary punishment Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:00pm
World Iran ‘categorically’ denies envoy’s meeting with Musk TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman on Saturday “categorically” denied The New York Times report on Tehran’s... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:07pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 43,799 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Saturday that at least 43,799 people have been killed in more... Published 16 Nov, 2024 05:36pm
Pakistan Punjab govt conducts successful trial of local technology for artificial rain The Punjab government conducted a successful trial of artificial rain using local technology on Saturday, Radio... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:09pm
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Life & Style And the next Oscars host will be … Conan O’Brien LOS ANGELES: Comedian, writer and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will be the host of the 97th Oscars, the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 04:11pm
Markets IPP owner Shahid Abdullah barred from traveling abroad amid money laundering inquiry It remains unclear whether Abdullah is in custody or has been released Updated 16 Nov, 2024 06:56pm
World Iranian press divided over envoy’s reported meeting with Musk TEHRAN: Iranian media on Saturday was divided over a reported meeting between Tehran’s ambassador to the United... Published 16 Nov, 2024 03:20pm
World US plane hit by gunfire on Dallas runway WASHINGTON: A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by gunfire while taking off from an airport in the US city of Dallas... Published 16 Nov, 2024 03:04pm
World Zelenskiy says Ukraine must try to ensure war ends next year through diplomacy KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said Ukraine must do all it can to ensure the war with Russia ends next year... Published 16 Nov, 2024 02:58pm
World Strike hits south Beirut after Israeli evacuation call BEIRUT: A strike hit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut on Saturday, AFPTV footage showed, shortly... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 06:59pm
Sports Johnson bags five as Australia beat Pakistan to seal T20 series SYDNEY: Speedster Spencer Johnson took 5-26 to propel Australia to a tense 13-run victory over Pakistan in Sydney on... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 05:46pm
World UN climate chief urges G20 action to untangle COP29 talks BAKU: The UN’s climate chief urged G20 nations on Saturday to push COP29 negotiations toward a deal to raise money... Published 16 Nov, 2024 12:46pm
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World Trump names Karoline Leavitt, 27, as White House press secretary WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that 27-year-old campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 05:26pm
Markets In its ‘strategy report’, AHL says KSE-100 to hit 120,000 by December 2025 Brokerage house Arif Habib Limited (AHL) expects the KSE-100 Index – largely seen as a benchmark for stock market... Published 16 Nov, 2024 11:13am
Sports Tyson beaten by Youtuber Paul in heavyweight return ARLINGTON: Mike Tyson’s controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Friday, with... Published 16 Nov, 2024 11:07am
World New Zealand PM Luxon, China’s Xi Jinping pledge cooperation at APEC New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Chinese President Xi Jinping, in their first meeting, pledged... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:59am
Markets IMF calls for reduced govt intervention, energy reforms in Pakistan’s economy Washington-based lender's mission led by Nathan Porter states conclusion of a staff visit to Pakistan from November 12 to 15, 2024 Updated 16 Nov, 2024 04:30pm
World China willing to be partners, friends with US, Chinese envoy says SHANGHAI: China is willing to be partners and friends with the United States, China’s ambassador to Washington said,... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:54am
World Ten babies die in fire at Indian hospital’s neonatal unit LUCKNOW: Ten newborn babies died from burns and suffocation after a fire swept through a neonatal intensive care... Published 16 Nov, 2024 10:49am
Pakistan 16 of 29 MoI&P entities being examined for closure, Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Friday that out of a total 29 institutions affiliated with Ministry... Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan Possible terror attacks: security beefed up in Capital ISLAMABAD: Following intelligence reports of possible terror attacks, in the twin cities of Islamabad and ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Bilawal hails party’s success in LG polls in Sindh ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed his gratitude and... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan HIV infection at Nishter Hospital: Body formed to investigate LAHORE: On the instructions of provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, Secretary Health Punjab appointed ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan Cut wood from trees declared exempted from sales tax LAHORE: In a significant setback to the sales tax department, a recent tribunal ruling has declared that cut wood... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan Fighting smoking: Country urged to follow Sweden model ISLAMABAD: The Initiative on Risk-Reduction and Dependable Alternatives (IRRDA) has urged Pakistan to take... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Healthcare in Tharparkar: SIEHS, TF ink MoU KARACHI: The Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services (SIEHS) and Thar Foundation (TF) have signed a... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan IK denies reports of Bushra’s joining politics ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Friday said that his wife Bushra Bibi... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:41am
Pakistan LDA seals 92 properties LAHORE: In several operations against the defaulters of commercial fees and illegal commercial buildings, the Lahore... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Business & Finance SECP warns against fraudulent trading platform ‘IBKR’ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has identified another illegal trading platform... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Business & Finance FBR limits role of DGI&I (Customs) ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has limited the role and functions of Directorate General of... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Business & Finance Value-addition, diversification: APTMA secures Jam’s support to boost exports ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has assured the delegation of All Pakistan Textile Mills... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Business & Finance Jul-Oct textile group exports up 10.44pc ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 10.44 per cent in first four months (July-October) of... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:58am
Business & Finance Jul-Sept LSM sector shows growth of -0.76pc ISLAMABAD: The Overall Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector has shown a growth of -0.76 per cent during the first... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:54am
Sports ICC Champions Trophy: US urges sports diplomacy between Pakistan, India WASHINGTON: US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Friday encouraged sports diplomacy between... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Markets PSX announces list of award recipients for 2023 KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced the list of Top 25 Companies Awards recipients for the year... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan People in smog-shrouded Punjab pray for rain LAHORE: Punjab province declared a health emergency due to toxic smog on Friday, banning construction, shutting... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:47am
Business & Finance Week ended Nov 14: SPI inflation up 4.16pc YoY: PBS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has claimed that Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print DGTO declares election of central chairman PSMA ‘null and void’ ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Trade Organisations (DGTO) has declared the election of Central Chairman,... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Pakistan CJP for improving criminal justice system through reforms ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan/ Chairman National Judicial Automation Committee Yahya Afridi expressed his ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 15, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 16, 2024)... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary marked: Sikh pilgrims perform religious rites LAHORE: The main ceremony of Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary was held at Gurdwara Janmashtham Nankana Sahib, ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Punjab govt set to achieve Rs680bn surplus by year-end: Azma LAHORE: By the end of this year, the Punjab government will have a surplus of Rs680 billion. The IMF has ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan PDWP approves four uplift schemes LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved four development schemes relating to water, smog and education worth Rs... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Punjab extends closure of schools by week LAHORE: Country’s most populated province of Punjab on Friday extended school closures in smog-hit major cities by... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan LG by-polls: JI stages sit-in against results KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday staged a protest sit-in against the “fraudulent” results of the local... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Belarusian President set to visit Pakistan very soon ISLAMABAD: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is set to visit Pakistan in last week of this month, aiming to... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Third Int’l Nursing Research Conference inaugurated by VC LUMHS HYDERABAD: The Third International Nursing Research Conference with the theme “Our Health Our Right, Emerging... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan IRADA urges Pakistan to follow in footsteps of Sweden to achieve ‘smoke-free’ status ISLAMABAD: IRADA Pakistan (The Initiative on Risk-Reduction and Dependable Alternatives) on Friday urged Pakistan to... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan SPHF completes construction of 0.3m houses KARACHI: The Sindh People’s Housing Foundation has completed the construction of more than 300,000 houses, the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Barrister Haya receives ‘Pro Bono Publico Award’ KARACHI: The PILNET 2024 Global Awards ceremony was held here. Sindh Law Secretary Ali Ahmed Baloch also attended ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Saudi NDU team visits NUST ISLAMABAD: A fifteen-member delegation of NDU KSA, led by Commandant War College, Major General Badar Bin Muneef... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Competition-related cases: CCP requests minister to set up specialised bench in SC ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has requested Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Zamurd Khan inaugurates 100th draw of Rs1500 prize bonds RAWALPINDI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) successfully hosted the landmark 100th draw of Rs 1500 prize bonds, ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Senate panel discusses development budget of AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan was informed that every year Azad Jammu... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Council of Islamic Ideology declares VPNs usage ‘un-Islamic’ ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman, Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has declared the use of VPNs ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Western borders security at optimal level: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, on Friday, said Pakistan has implemented a comprehensive... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Income of banks: IHC restrains govt from collecting tax ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the government from collecting tax on income of banks.... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:02am
Print Undisclosed foreign bank accounts, recovery of looted money: SC seeks reports from FBR and FIA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court sought reports from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Federal Investigation Agency... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 03:06pm
Print Oct FCA: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.0159/unit negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought negative adjustment of Rs 1.0159 per... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 03:04pm
Print CDWP approves 3 projects worth Rs58.85bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved three major development projects with a total cost... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 03:06pm
Print Nepra warns Discos and KE: ‘Resolve overbilling issue or face legal action’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has warned Discos and K-Electric to resolve... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 03:05pm
Pakistan Internet services suspended in parts of Balochistan: Ministry seeks countrywide VPNs blockage ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block illegal... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print IMF-govt talks conclude ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday concluded the five-day talks with a... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 03:04pm
Print Wheat procurement: Body formed to prepare plan as per IMF terms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 03:03pm
Print Q1 figures revised: MoF posts Rs360bn cumulative provincial surplus ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has revised the fiscal operations’ figures for the first quarter (Q1) of the... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Business & Finance SBP suspends authorization of EC KARACHI: SBP has suspended the authorization of Exchange Company namely M/s Islamabad Exchange Co. (Pvt) Ltd. with... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance Mian Zahid terms tax system ‘inefficient’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance PVMA urges govt to formulate ‘edible oil policy’ KARACHI: Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has called on the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance Petroleum imports grow 1.68pc in July-October ISLAMABAD: Petroleum group imports witnessed 1.68 percent growth during the first four months (July-October) of the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Editorials Confronting climate change at Baku EDITORIAL: At the ongoing 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Editorials Legal action against Discos? EDITORIAL: How on earth is Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority), a public sector entity, going to... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 08:17am
Markets POL products’ prices remain unchanged ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Friday announce to keep the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) unchanged... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance CCoP reiterates divesting PIACL thru privatisation or G2G mode ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) reiterated the resolve of the government to divest Pakistan... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
World Oil execs work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presence BAKU: Oil executives and lobbyists descended on COP29 in Baku for “energy day” Friday, as environmental groups... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
World Fragile countries make $20bn climate finance push at COP29 BAKU: A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Supplementary grants: IMF seeks to limit govt discretion ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to initiate legal changes, required to limit the... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:08pm
Print Macro-fiscal forecasts for budget: IMF asks govt to strengthen capacity of FD Notes that current organisation of the Finance Division is relatively fragmented and presents an obstacle to achieving a more strategic approach to budgeting Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:08pm
Sports Jazz partners with women’s cricket team members LAHORE: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has partnered with the resilient stars of the national ... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Palestinian diplomat visits UHS LAHORE: The Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan, Zuhair Darzaid on Friday visited the University of Health Sciences... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Rashid acquitted in case of levelling allegations against Zardari ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, acquitted the chief of Pakistan Awami League (AML) Sheikh Rashid in a case of... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:28am
Pakistan 26th amendment case: SHC seeks reply from Centre, Sindh KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) directed the federal and Sindh governments on Friday to submit written replies ... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Pakistan Technical, business skills programmes also must for youth: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that if we want to... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:22am
Pakistan Govt keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged Prices of petrol and HSD to remain at Rs248.38, and Rs255.14 per litre, respectively Updated 16 Nov, 2024 12:36am
Markets China to cut or cancel export tax rebates for products including aluminium BEIJING: China’s finance ministry said on Friday it would reduce or cancel export tax rebates for a wide range of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:09pm
World Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks, seeks end to ‘problems’ BEIRUT: Iran backs any decision taken by Lebanon in talks to secure a ceasefire with Israel, a senior Iranian... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:03pm
World Scholz says Trump ‘more nuanced’ on Ukraine than assumed BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview published Friday that Donald Trump privately held “more... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
Pakistan Unrestricted freedom of speech contributing to moral degradation: COAS Munir Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir warned on Friday that freedom of speech without regulatory... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 11:43pm
Pakistan Mobile internet services suspended in certain parts of Balochistan: PTA The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday announced that mobile internet services in certain areas of... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:26pm
Markets US stocks slump after Fed signals no rush to cut rates WASHINGTON: Wall Street stocks slipped early Friday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the US... Published 15 Nov, 2024 08:29pm
Pakistan ‘Used by terrorists’: interior ministry wants PTA to ban ‘illegal VPNs’ across Pakistan Identifies 'alarming fact that VPNs are used by terrorists to obscure and conceal their communication' Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:25pm