Pakistan Police raids Omar Ayub’s residence in Islamabad A joint team of Mianwali and Islamabad Police on Sunday raided the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar... Published 07 Jul, 2024 05:31pm
World Russia says captured another village in east Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday said its forces had captured another village in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 05:13pm
World Erdogan says may invite Syria’s Assad to Turkiye ‘at any moment’ ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he might invite his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad to... Published 07 Jul, 2024 05:11pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz arrives in Karachi to review port operations Premier expected to meet a delegation of businessmen from the export and import sector Published 07 Jul, 2024 02:29pm
Sports Turkiye defeated but Euros run will earn respect: coach Montella BERLIN: Turkiye coach Vincenzo Montella said his team’s Euro 2024 campaign has earned them respect, after they were... Published 07 Jul, 2024 01:22pm
Sports Alcaraz faces piano man at Wimbledon as Raducanu sparks home hopes LONDON: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz targets the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday against a piano-loving... Published 07 Jul, 2024 12:34pm
World NATO is spending more on defence, but it’s likely not enough BRUSSELS: Spurred on by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the spectre of Donald Trump’s potential return to the White... Published 07 Jul, 2024 12:31pm
Sports Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties to reach Copa America semi-finals LAS VEGAS: Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties (4-2) to reach the semi-finals of Copa America after an ugly game ended... Published 07 Jul, 2024 12:27pm
World Deadly strikes hit Gaza as conflict enters tenth month Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school run by the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees Updated 07 Jul, 2024 12:59pm
World Joe Biden back on campaign trail as pressure mounts WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden heads back out on the campaign trail Sunday, desperate to salvage his re-election... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:43am
World Polls open in second round of French parliament vote PARIS: Polling stations opened across mainland France on Sunday for a second round parliamentary vote that is... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:26am
World US Coast Guard says hurricane may shut oil ports HOUSTON: The US Coast Guard warned of possible Texas port closures from Corpus Christi to Houston and began... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:14am
World Sydney house fire kills three children, police suspect homicide SYDNEY: Three children, including a 10-month-old, were killed after fire ripped through a house in Sydney early on... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:01am
Markets China forex reserves fall to $3.222 trillion in June BEIJING: China’s foreign exchange reserves fell in June, official data showed on Sunday, as the dollar rose against... Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:48am
Business & Finance China’s central bank refrains from gold purchases for a 2nd month China’s central bank refrained from gold purchases to its reserves for a second consecutive month in June, official... Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:44am
Sports Colombia through to Copa America semi-finals with 5-0 thrashing of Panama GLENDALE: James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win... Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:30am
World Battery maker SK On declares ‘emergency’ as EV sales disappoint, FT reports South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery producer SK On has declared itself in crisis as its customers struggle... Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:24am
World Heavy rains trigger landslides in Nepal, 11 killed, 8 missing KATHMANDU: Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods killing at least 11 people in the last 36 hours in... Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:17am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 06, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (July 07, 2024).... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Lahore receives rain; more showers predicted LAHORE: Heavy-to-moderate but scattered rain was witnessed in the city on Saturday while Meteorological Department... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan DCs asked to monitor prices of wheat, flour LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman has directed all the Deputy Commissioners to strictly monitor the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan PTI leader granted bail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aamir Mughal in the case... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan New party ‘Awaam Pakistan’ launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) former leaders Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Miftah Ismail on Saturday... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan 32nd convention: KU awards 15,341 degrees KARACHI: The 32nd Convocation of the University of Karachi was held at the Expo Centre on Saturday. The Governor... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Sports PCB BoGs approves budget estimates for 2024-25 LAHORE: The Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which met here on Saturday, accorded approval of... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
World Stubborn Biden dismisses calls to quit WASHINGTON: Joe Biden fended off questions about his mental fitness and electability on Friday in a TV interview... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Technology PTA devises framework to promote emerging radio technologies ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has devised a framework for Radio Local Area Network... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
World New UK PM declares Rwanda migrant plan ‘dead and buried’ LONDON: Newly elected UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Saturday began his first full day in charge declaring the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
World Algeria, Italy sign $455m agriculture deal ALGIERS: Algeria and Italy on Saturday signed a 420-million-euro deal ($455 million) for an agricultural project in... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan SIUT celebrates culmination of its Volunteer Programme KARACHI: The Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation (SIUT) recently celebrated the culmination of its... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Met Office predicts flooding, landslides KARACHI: The Met Office on Saturday again issued a warning on rains related dangers of flooding and landslides, ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan ‘Today no one can shut down this city’: Karachi mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that Mustafa Kamal talks about uniting hearts one day and... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan First-ever HCRP: CM heaps praise on Gambat Institute team KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed his appreciation for the Gambat Institute team for... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Maryam approves ‘Punjab Honahar Merit Scholarship Programme’ LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while according approval to the ‘Punjab Honahar Merit... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Six held for producing fake beverages LAHORE: In the ongoing operation against the adulteration mafia, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) unearthed beverages... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Dar chairs meeting to set CCI agenda ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, on Saturday, chaired a meeting of the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Nawaz calls for joint efforts to root out terrorism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Nawaz Sharif on Saturday called for supporting the armed forces ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan PTI postpones rally, says event to take place after Ashura ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the postponement of its scheduled rally in Tarnool after the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Islamabad: alarming rise in crime rate ISLAMABAD: The incidents of car lifting and robbery have increased manifold in the capital city during the last ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan PIMS directed to complete new emergency dept by Dec ISLAMABAD: Federal Secretary Ministry of Health Services and Regulations has directed the administration of Pakistan... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Ban on pillion riding from 7th to 10th Muharram A ban has been imposed on pillion riding and all sorts of innovations concerning Processions and Majalis Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Acts of arson: ATC reserves verdict on IK’s bail pleas Imran's counsel says his client was presently in Adiala Jail and there was no justification for saying that he was absent Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan President felicitates Pezeshkian Says both Pakistan and Iran enjoy fraternal ties Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan Flour millers to go on strike from 11th Millers say that tax collection is the duty of the government and not the industry Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:12am
Business & Finance Fuel price hike causes increase in prices of essential kitchen items ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have increased during this week past against previous week, ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Editorials Agriculture emergency? EDITORIAL: Once again agri sector experts have warned as loudly as they could that climate change is taking such a... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Editorials Same old monsoon story EDITORIAL: Every monsoon brings the same spectacle of national and provincial disaster management authorities... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Editorials Journalists under fire EDITORIAL: Media persons all across this country face a wide range of dangers, including intimidation, assault,... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Print Sec 132(3) of IT Ord: Willful delay in tax-related cases to cost CTO dearly ISLAMABAD: The federal government may pay a cost of Rs.400,000 for delaying the tax-related cases pending before... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:10am
Print Inflated power bills: PM orders action against errant officials ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that action should be taken against the officers and officials... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:10am
Print CCP probe recommends action against deceptive marketing campaigns ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has declared that the effects of deceptive marketing... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:09am
Business & Finance Aurangzeb greets Rachel Reeves ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, extended his heartfelt... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Print Huge recoveries: NA Speaker writes to PM to settle audit paras ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has sought Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s support to compel... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:09am
Print Recoveries, theft control: Govt to establish Disco support units ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to establish Disco Support Units (DSUs), initially in Multan Electric Power... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:07am
Print FIA cannot freeze bank accounts without court permission: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has held that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cannot arbitrarily freeze bank... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 09:59am
Print Oil, gas firms say will invest $5bn in 3 years Premier says production from local reserves will save valuable foreign exchange for the country Updated 07 Jul, 2024 11:44am
Print Policy rate might see a gradual decrease: Aurangzeb LAHORE: Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said there is a possibility... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 09:58am
Print Security of Chinese citizens: PM orders setting up of safe cities at Dasu, Diamer Bhasha ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Water and Power Development Author (Wapda) to establish... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 09:56am
Print Saudi Group acquires majority stake in Shell Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Saudi Group Asyad Holding through UAE-based Wafi Energy Holding Limited has acquired 77.42 percent... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 09:56am
Print Turnover tax on petroleum dealers reversed KARACHI: The Reforms Group of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has successfully convinced the... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 09:55am
World Israeli strikes kill 16 at school housing displaced Gazans, health officials say CAIRO: At least 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families in... Published 06 Jul, 2024 11:09pm
Pakistan Muharram moon not sighted, Ashura on July 17 The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Saturday that the moon of Muharram-ul-Haram was not sighted in... Published 06 Jul, 2024 10:37pm
Business & Finance PM Shehbaz announces action against officials overcharging electricity units Premier asks FIA to identify such officials, suspend them, and take strict action against them Published 06 Jul, 2024 08:05pm
World Deadly strikes in Gaza as Israel commits to talks GAZA STRIP: Israel carried out deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday and engaged in combat with Hamas fighters,... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:36pm
Sports Djokovic eyes sweet 16 at Wimbledon as Swiatek takes on ‘gangster’ LONDON: Novak Djokovic will look to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the 16th time on Saturday as Iga Swiatek... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:35pm
World Eight dead, two million affected by Bangladesh floods KURIGRAM: The death toll from floods in Bangladesh this week has risen to eight, leaving more than two million... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:30pm
Sports Raducanu rediscovers Wimbledon ‘fun’ factor after turbulent spell LONDON: Emma Raducanu is finally all smiles again at Wimbledon after the former US Open champion rediscovered the... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:15pm
Pakistan Ex PML-N leaders Miftah Ismail, Khaqan Abbasi launch ‘Awaam Pakistan’ party Former PML-N leaders Miftah Ismail and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi formally launched on Saturday a new party named Awaam... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 07:53pm
Markets E&Ps look to invest $5bn in Pakistan’s energy sector: govt statement Delegation meets PM Shehbaz Sharif who forms committee headed by deputy premier Ishaq Dar Updated 06 Jul, 2024 07:53pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,000 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan registered gains for the fourth consecutive session on Saturday in line with an increase in... Published 06 Jul, 2024 03:24pm
World 8 arrested after gruesome murder of Indian politician NEW DELHI: Eight people were arrested in India on Saturday for the murder of a politician who championed the rights... Published 06 Jul, 2024 02:54pm
Life & Style Brad Pitt’s F1 movie to be called… F1 SILVERSTONE, England: The suspense around the name of Brad Pitt’s previously untitled Formula One movie, being... Published 06 Jul, 2024 02:46pm
Life & Style Ambani wedding: a $10mn payday for Justin Bieber Canadian pop star Justin Bieber reportedly received $10 million to perform at the sangeet of Anant Ambani — the... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 03:34pm
Business & Finance AFF’s tax memorandum on federal & provincial finance acts, 2024 Published 06 Jul, 2024 01:48pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll 38,098 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Gaza said on Saturday that at least 38,098 people have been killed in nine months... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 05:24pm
World Putin congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian, calls for bilateral cooperation MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the new president of... Published 06 Jul, 2024 01:09pm
World Russian drone attack on Ukraine hits energy facility in Sumy region KYIV: Russia launched an overnight drone attack across Ukraine on Saturday, hitting an energy facility in the Sumy... Published 06 Jul, 2024 11:43am
World Iran reformist Pezeshkian wins presidential election TEHRAN: Iran’s reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 05:27pm
World Hamas agrees to proposal on talks to free Israeli hostages 16 days after first phase, Hamas source says DUBAI/CAIRO: Hamas has accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 05:32pm
World India stampede: main organiser of religious event surrenders to police NEW DELHI: The chief organiser of an Indian preacher’s event where a stampede killed 121 people this week... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 02:26pm
Technology iTecknologi Group celebrates serving 150,000+ customers nationwide iTecknologi Group of Companies has proudly announced a milestone achievement: successfully catering to over 150,000... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 10:41am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 05, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (July 06, 2024)... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Pakistan’s first 4-wheel UEV unveiled KARACHI: Team Envision of PNEC-NUST on Friday unveiled Pakistan’s first four-wheel Urban Electric Vehicle.... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Sindh to set up 300 model schools KARACHI: In a bid to modernise the traditional education system in Sindh, the provincial government has decided to... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Meta holds workshop on digital transformation for govt partners in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Meta organised a workshop on Digital Transformation for government partners in Pakistan at the Ministry ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Brazilian paraglider falls to death in northern area SKARDU: A Brazilian paraglider plummeted to his death in northern Pakistan, an official told AFP on Friday, the... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Three dead, seven injured in Mardan blast PESHAWAR: At least three persons were killed, and seven other injured in a roadside blast near Jalalha Bridge in... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Cases against IK, PTI: PTI demands recusal of CJP from benches ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership on Friday expressed distrust in Chief Justice of Pakistan and... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Petrol pumps partially shut in KP PESHAWAR: Likewise other parts of the country, petroleum dealers on Friday observed a partial strike in Peshawar and... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan 70 more vehicles added to PFA fleet LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday inducted 30 more vehicles to the fleet of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) to... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance KATI for annulling contracts with IPPs KARACHI: Johar Qandhari, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), has demanded the... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Finance Act 2024: FBR SROs to cause business closures: LCCI LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to address the concerns of business... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Australian auto parts group to engage skilled workers KARACHI: In a significant development for Pakistan’s automotive industry, a leading Australian auto parts group ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Govt should cancel all agreements with IPPs, says FPCCI leader KARACHI: Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Acting President FPCCI, has said that federal government should cancel all agreements... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan ATC suspends non-bailable arrest warrants for Gandapur ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday suspended non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Chief Minister... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Muharram security: Police, LEAs hold flag march in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The city police and other law enforcement agencies, on Friday, conducted a flag march in the city with ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Value-added textile exporters demand resumption of FTR LAHORE: Expressing serious concerns over the Finance Act 2024, the value-added textile exporters have urged the... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Federal budget: Briefing given about recent amendments enacted in sales tax FAISALABAD: Reservations about different clauses of federal budget including SRO-350 were to be highlighted before... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Army, Rangers to be deployed in Punjab during Muharram LAHORE: The Punjab government has requisitioned the services of Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers Punjab troops to... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan PDWP approves eight uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved eight development schemes of different... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am