Pakistan Pakistan has successfully come out of default danger: coordinator to PM FAISALABAD: Pakistan has come out of the danger of default due to the positive policy interventions while it was now... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan Crime incidents in capital city on the rise ISLAMABAD: At least 118 incidents of crime, including carjacking, robberies, and mobile phone and cash snatching at... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan Full court meeting of LHC judges held LAHORE: A full court meeting of Lahore High Court judges on Saturday held under the chair of Chief Justice Aalia... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan UK HC briefed about ‘Vision 2035’ initiative ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott met Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal here Saturday to... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
World 70 killed in central Nigeria as fuel truck explodes LAGOS: A petrol tanker truck exploded after flipping over in central Nigeria on Saturday, killing 70 people who had... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
World First mpox case detected in Azerbaijan MOSCOW: A case of mpox has been found in Azerbaijan, Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, adding that the... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 18, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (January 19, 2025)... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan CM urges Japan to make investments in Punjab LAHORE: Emphasising the need to find new ways to increase economic cooperation between Pakistan and Japan, Chief... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan CC House attack: Interim bail of Aleema, others extended LAHORE: An Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday extended the interim bail of Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and others in... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan LDA finalises plans for tri-nation cricket series LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has finalised the plans for the matches of upcoming tri-nation cricket... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan PIA plane lands on wrong runway amid fog LAHORE: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight experienced a serious incident when the pilot landed the ... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan CBD Punjab expedites completion of route 47 LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) is expediting the completion of its... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan Punjab information minister steps up criticism of IK, Bushra LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that ‘Tehreek-e-Fasad’ is in disarray after being... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan ASO seizes smuggled goods KARACHI: In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of Karachi Customs Enforcement,... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan Exam results controversy: JI demands a high-powered probe body KARACHI: Monem Zafar Khan, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chapter, has asked the Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan Forecast of rains, storms in several regions KARACHI: The Met Office on Saturday issued a weather alert for much of the country, predicting a powerful westerly... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan IK conviction: minister says it’s one of the most significant verdicts in history of Pakistan LAHORE: Terming the conviction of PTI founder in 190 million pounds case as one of the most significant verdicts in... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan PN to take command of CTF-151 for 11th time ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy is set to take command of Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151) for the 11th time,... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan Obesity termed main cause behind various diseases LAHORE: Terming obesity as the main cause of various diseases, health professionals said that fat body is a basic... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
World Companies slam delay on deep-sea mining rules UNITED NATIONS, (United States): Firms investing heavily to explore the seabed for valuable minerals have criticized... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan SAU shines at Sindh Livestock Expo HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam made a significant presence at the Sindh Livestock Expo 2025... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Pakistan Police make big sacrifices in the line of duty: Senate chief ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani on Saturday said Pakistan has lost many courageous men and women, but... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items decline WoW ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a decline during this week past against the... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Editorials Enhancing cyber-security EDITORIAL: The World Economic Forum’s report on Global Cyber-security Outlook 2025, published on January 13,... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Editorials Sluggish global growth EDITORIAL: The United Nations’ recent projection of a steady 2.8pc global economic growth for 2025, mirroring... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Print Mandate ‘usurpation’ IK says party to observe ‘black day’ on Feb 8 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Saturday said his party will observe black... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Print Kurram admin orders setting up of camps for DPs ISLAMABAD: Ahead of potential counter-terrorism operation in the restive region, the Kurram district administration,... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Print ‘Mera Brand Pakistan’ inaugurated KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday inaugurated the second edition of the “Mera... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Print Gas Utility Court competent to settle related disputes, complaints: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that Gas Utility Court is specifically constituted to settle disputes and... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Print Civil servants: Deputed officials not eligible for 20pc SA: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that the 20 percent Secretariat Allowance (SA) of civil secretariat employees is... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Print Aid to boat tragedy victims directed: Dar orders smooth relocation of Afghan nationals ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting, Saturday, to... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
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Print US pledges $117m in aid to Lebanon military WASHINGTON: The United States announced Saturday it would donate more than $117 million in security assistance for... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Print PHA projects: PM asks for third-party validation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Housing and Works to conduct third-party... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Print Govt takes major step towards giving teeth to Peca law ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed several amendments in the PECA law including establishing the Digital Rights... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
Print Starting April 1: CIS: SECP notifies new management fee caps ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified new management fee caps for... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am
World Trump says he may give TikTok a 90-day reprieve Monday U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he would “most likely” give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a... Published 19 Jan, 2025 12:09am
World Thousands join London pro-Palestinian rally on eve of Gaza truce LONDON: Thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters gathered in central London Saturday, on the eve of the start of a... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:47pm
World Thousands rally in Washington against Trump WASHINGTON: Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Washington on Saturday in protest at the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:39pm
World India police volunteer convicted of rape, murder of junior doctor in Kolkata KOLKATA: An Indian police volunteer was convicted on Saturday of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a... Published 18 Jan, 2025 09:32pm
World Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 60 in Nigeria MAIDUGURI: At least 60 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol tanker... Published 18 Jan, 2025 09:16pm
World Dozens injured, trapped in a ski lift accident in the north of Spain MADRID: A ski lift collapsed at a resort in the Spanish region of Aragon on Saturday, injuring dozens of people,... Published 18 Jan, 2025 08:18pm
World India police detain second suspect in Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident MUMBAI: Police in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh on Saturday detained a second person suspected of... Published 18 Jan, 2025 08:09pm
Sports Mbappe improving every game: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed “humble” striker Kylian Mbappe on Saturday, saying the French... Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:43pm
Sports Sinner vows to raise level after romping into Australian Open last 16 MELBOURNE: Defending champion Jannik Sinner warned Saturday he was getting better the deeper he went at the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:35pm
Pakistan FM Dar directs efficient, timely assistance to Pakistani victims of Moroccan boat tragedy Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar issued instructions on Saturday to coordinate the government’s response to the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:33pm
World Germany could send troops to future Ukraine buffer zone: minister BERLIN: Germany’s defence minister said he was open to sending German soldiers to Ukraine to help secure a... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:20pm
World Lebanon president says Israel must withdraw from south by January 26 deadline BEIRUT: Lebanon’s new president said on Saturday that Israel must withdraw from his country’s south by the January... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:15pm
Sports Solskjaer returns to coaching with Turkish side Besiktas ISTANBUL: Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has been out of a club coaching job for more than... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:07pm
Sports Goggia charges to Cortina downhill triumph as Vonn flops CORTINA D’AMPEZZO: Sofia Goggia put on a speed ski masterclass in Saturday’s World Cup downhill at Cortina... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:04pm
Business & Finance Pakistani, Chinese companies ink $250mn MoUs to boost medical sector Chinese and Pakistani companies on Saturday signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) worth $250 million in the... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:46pm
Sports Injured Bumrah and Yadav set for comeback after making India’s Champions Trophy squad Injured quick Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India’s provisional 15-member squad for next month’s Champions... Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:53pm
World Hezbollah chief warns Israel over ‘hundreds’ of truce violations BEIRUT: The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group on Saturday accused Israel of hundreds of violations of a ceasefire,... Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:45pm
World Trump administration plans mass immigrant arrests next week WASHINGTON: US immigration authorities will carry out mass arrests of undocumented immigrants across the country on... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:45pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs200 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday in line with their fall in... Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:25pm
World Sirens sound in Jerusalem, blasts heard JERUSALEM: Explosions were heard over Jerusalem after sirens blared across the city and central Israel on Saturday... Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:25pm
World Two judges shot dead at Iran’s supreme court TEHRAN: Two judges were killed in a shooting attack on Saturday at the Supreme Court building in Tehran, state media... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:46pm
World Severe cold forces Trump inauguration indoors, first time in 40 years WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will take place inside the U.S. Capitol on Monday rather... Published 18 Jan, 2025 02:37pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz welcomes Pakistan’s inclusion in WEF’s Digital FDI Initiative Pakistan’s first Digital FDI project is making significant efforts to promote digital growth by identifying key targets: PM Shehbaz Sharif Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:47pm
Sports Rybakina needs physio ‘magic’ after fighting on at Australian Open MELBOURNE: Former Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina said she will need some “magic” from her physio if she... Published 18 Jan, 2025 01:35pm
World US TikTok ban looms as Trump seeks last-ditch solution WASHINGTON: TikTok says it will “go dark” in the United States on Sunday, threatening access to the app for 170... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 01:48pm
Sports ‘Lucky loser’ Lys makes history to reach Australian Open last 16 MELBOURNE: Eva Lys called it “an insane story” and life-changing after the German made history on Saturday by... Published 18 Jan, 2025 01:16pm
Sports Noman Ali, Sajid Khan help Pakistan dominate West Indies in spin battle MULTAN: Noman Ali and Sajid Khan guided Pakistan to a strong position against the West Indies after another... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:24pm
World Drone attack sparks fire at Russian site, reports say oil depot ablaze A Ukrainian drone attack triggered a fire late on Friday in Russia’s Kaluga region south of Moscow, and social media... Published 18 Jan, 2025 11:13am
World Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect Sunday The three-stage ceasefire starts with an initial six-week phase when hostages held by Hamas will be exchanged for prisoners detained by Israel Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:47pm
World South Korea’s President Yoon attends court hearing on extending detention SEOUL: South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a court hearing on Saturday to fight a request by... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:56am
Sports Australian Open journey over but Raducanu glad to be fit again MELBOURNE: Emma Raducanu suffered a chastening 6-1 6-0 defeat by Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open third round on... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:53am
World Three dead in night-time Russian attack on Kyiv Three people were killed early on Saturday in the centre of Kyiv in a night-time Russian attack, said Timur... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:50am
Sports Swiatek backed by ‘Australian Open 2025 Girls Edition’ at Melbourne Park MELBOURNE: It took a few years of planning for four Polish university friends living on four different continents... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:47am
World India likely to cut disinvestment goal by 40% for FY25 MUMBAI: India will likely cut its disinvestment and asset monetisation target by 40% for 2024-25 in the federal... Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:41am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 17, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (January 18, 2025)... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Strength of nations lies in politics and culture: Bilawal KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasised that the strength of a nation... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:53am
Pakistan Sindh CM opens ‘Livestock Expo 2025’ KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah Friday inaugurated the Sindh Livestock Expo 2025, highlighting the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan IK convicted for ‘deceiving’ public: Sharjeel KARACHI: Senior Minister Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday said today is an important day in history of the ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan PDWP approves development schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) Punjab approved five development schemes worth over Rs14.7... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance Jul-Dec ICT sector export soars 28pc, NA told ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that 28 percent export has... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Boat incidents in Greece: 89 FIA officers found guilty of foul play ISLAMABAD: As many as 89 officials of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) were found guilty of foul play involving ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Cost of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway escalates to Rs400bn: NHA ISLAMABAD: The cost of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway (M-6) is estimated to escalate and reach around Rs400 billion... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Minister explains delay in pension payments, other challenges KARACHI: Local government minister Saeed Ghani acknowledged delays in pension payments, employee dues and persistent... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:50am
Business & Finance PM welcomes C/A surplus ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the current account surplus posted for the third... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan HMPV spread, risks: Govt issues advisory on precautions ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued an advisory on precautions against the spread of Human Metapneumovirus... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Ghafoor Haideri elected NA body chairman ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Housing and Works in a meeting held on Friday, unanimously, elected Moulana... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
World 12 Indians killed serving in Russian armed forces NEW DELHI: At least 12 Indians have died serving in the Russian armed forces, India’s foreign ministry said on... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Maryam launches Honhaar Scholarship Programme in Okara LAHORE: Launching the “CM Honhaar Scholarship” in Okara, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif unveiled new... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Solarisation of tubewells: Punjab agri dept receives 533,000 applications LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has received over 533,000 applications for the solarisation of... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:52am
Pakistan 9th May riots: Whether trials will also be conducted under PPC, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned whether the trials against the 9th May rioters in military courts were also... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Opposition parties call for forming a ‘united front’ ISLAMABAD: In the wake of escalating political tensions following the conviction of ex-prime minister Imran Khan and... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan IK conviction merit-based: It’s an ‘open-and-shut case’: Tarar ISLAMABAD: The federal government Friday said the conviction of former prime minister Imran Khan in the £190 ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Death toll rises to 10 in supply convoy ambush PESHAWAR: The death toll from an ambush on a convoy bringing supplies to a region besieged by sectarian fighting ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan No new PSDP uplift scheme next year ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning has proposed that no new development project be included in the... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan JCP nominates additional judges for IHC, BHC ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) nominated two names for their appointment as additional judges... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: IK gets 14-year, Bushra 7-year imprisonment ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Friday sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan PTI says will challenge accountability court’s verdict ISLAMABAD: Strongly condemning the conviction of ex-prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan PTI says will challenge accountability court’s verdict ISLAMABAD: Strongly condemning the conviction of ex-prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Editorials Education for all – an elusive target EDITORIAL: Following up on his declaration of an “education emergency” at a recent international conference,... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:32am
Editorials Action against tax defaulters EDITORIAL: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to take strict action against tax defaulters and short-filers... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:31am
Editorials Implications of rising oil prices EDITORIAL: The hike in local petrol prices, a harsh winter pushing global oil demand higher and new US sanctions on... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:29am
Markets Subsidy paid to Cotton Export Corporation liable to income tax LAHORE: An appellate forum has held that a subsidy paid by the federal government to the Cotton Export Corporation ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am
Print Dec FCA: CPPA-G seeks negative adjustment of Rs1.03/unit ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought negative adjustment of Rs 1.0353 per... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:36am
Print Revolving fund accounts: Accounting procedure revised ISLAMABAD: The government has revised accounting procedure for revolving fund accounts (foreign aid assignment... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:01am