World Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, at least 19 killed WASHINGTON: At least 19 were killed as U.S. President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against... Published 16 Mar, 2025 04:46am
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... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
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... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
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... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
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,... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Print First review: IMF sounds optimistic on SLA prospects ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Pakistani authorities made significant progress toward... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
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... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
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... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
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... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
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... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
Print Further improving Pakistan-Bangladesh ties agreed upon ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have called for increasing cooperation in the areas of trade, economy, culture,... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
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... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:50am
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
World China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks BEIJING: China and Russia stood by Iran on Friday after the United States demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:28am
Pakistan Promotions, appointments in Ogra ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has carried out promotions and appointments of officers and... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:21am
Pakistan Punjab forest dept to plant 47m saplings over 57,551 acres LAHORE: To enhance forest cover and address the challenges of smog and air pollution, the forest department of ... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:19am
Pakistan Punjab Governor for eliminating terrorism LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that eradication of terrorism is inevitable for peace,... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:16am
Pakistan QAU secures impressive positions in QS Subject Rankings 2025 ISLAMABAD: Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) has once again proven its academic excellence by securing impressive... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:14am
Business & Finance Islamic finance contracts: SECP to introduce alternate dispute resolution mechanism ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will introduce an alternate dispute resolution... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:11am
Pakistan Annual Parliamentary Report 2024-25: Senate passes total of 23 bills in 12 sessions comprising 64 sittings ISLAMABAD: The Senate passed a total of 23 bills in its 12 sessions comprising 64 sittings covering a period of 111... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:10am
Pakistan “Mustehkam Parliamaan’: Speaker Punjab PA meets team leader of EU’s programme LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, met with Miss Mary Cummings, the Team Leader of the... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:07am
World CPJ alarmed by Maharashtra govt’s use of AI to monitor media NEW DELHI: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges India’s Maharashtra state authorities to consult with... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:00am
Business & Finance Pakistan Crypto Council officially launched ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has officially been launched, marking a significant step in the... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:57am
World US govt shutdown in balance after top Democrat avoids fight WASHINGTON: The US Senate appeared closer Friday to avoiding an economically damaging government funding shutdown... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (March 14, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (March 15, 2025)... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly condemns Jaffar Express attack KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly Friday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the terrorist attack on Jaffer Express... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Pakistan JI asks govt to reduce electricity, fuel rates KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami’s Central Chief, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded from to the government an immediate and... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Business & Finance KGTL spearheading transformative dredging project at East Wharf ISLAMABAD: Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited (KGTL), with full funding from AD Ports Group, is spearheading a... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Business & Finance KTBA requests FBR to resolve technical glitches, remove anomalies in IRIS portal KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to resolve technical... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Editorials Eliminating a ‘baleful practice’ from courts EDITORIAL: Rise of gratuity culture in the highest judicial forums has prompted Justice Babar Sattar of the... Updated 15 Mar, 2025 07:23am
Editorials Unforgivable negligence EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s persistent air pollution crisis is an indictment of government inaction, institutional... Updated 15 Mar, 2025 07:22am
Editorials The canal controversy EDITORIAL: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, in a press conference at Parliament House on... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Pakistan NA Speaker says body on talks with Opposition to stay ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that the Parliamentary Committee on negotiations with... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Pakistan PTI hints at attending APC against terrorism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, on Friday, hinted at attending All... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Pakistan CM vows to provide equal opportunities to minorities LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Punjab government is taking practical steps for the... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Pakistan Opposition assails govt for creating ‘authorities’ LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Friday passed The Notaries (Amendment) Bill 2025 (Bill No 23 of 2025), The Provincial... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Pakistan Minister reviews CBD Punjab’s uplift projects LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Punjab Bilal Yasin paid an official visit to the Central... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Pakistan Holi a symbol of love, peace and brotherhood: Maryam LAHORE: “The beautiful festival of colours, Holi, is a symbol of love, peace and brotherhood,” said Chief Minister... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Pakistan ‘Maryam Ki Dastak’ processes 310,000 requests LAHORE: The ‘Maryam Ki Dastak’ initiative, developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for the... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Business & Finance Banking customer secures rights against auto-finance facility LAHORE: A banking customer has secured his right of declaration, rendition of accounts, recovery, damages and... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am
Pakistan Three new rail links: minister announces completion of work ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has announced completing three new railway links including... Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:22am