Pakistan Shadman police station attack case: Amended charges framed against Qureshi, others LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday framed amended charges against former foreign minister Shah Mehmood... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan PML-N MPA seeks closure of Punjab Cooperative Bank LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Amjad Ali Javed on Thursday called for the closure of the Punjab... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan World Kidney Day: Speakers highlight need for awareness to maintain healthy kidneys LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, the World Kidney Day was marked here on Thursday with a resolve to raise... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan Fight against climate change: Nespak, Synergy Inc hold ‘Heal Pakistan’ conference LAHORE: The NESPAK, in strategic partnership with Synergy Inc, successfully organised the HEAL PAKISTAN Conference ... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan UNDP organises session LAHORE: An important training session titled “Digital Democracy in Action,” organized by the United Nations... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan PTCL Group hosts Iftar-dinner for journalists FAISALABAD: PTCL (Ufone) organised its annual Iftar dinner for friends of print and electronic media at local hotel,... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan S M Tanveer denounces terror attack on passenger train in Balochistan KARACHI: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG), has strongly condemned the terrorist ... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan Reducing malnutrition in students: CM Maryam’s ‘School Meal Programme’ goes a long way LAHORE: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the ‘School Meal Program’ is successfully... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan CM Maryam praises forces on successful train operation LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her gratitude on the successful culmination of Jaffar... Published about an hour ago
BR Research Global crude oil market in a flux – what’s next? Oil prices have been riding a wild wave in 2025—soaring, plunging, and keeping the world on edge. The global oil... Published about 2 hours ago
BR Research INDU: Good ol’ demand It wasn’t too long ago when Indus Motors was keeping its plant shut down due to material shortages and supply chain... Published about 2 hours ago
Business & Finance PSW, Maqta Technologies forge partnership to revolutionise digital trade LAHORE: Pakistan Single Window (PSW), the designated operator of the Pakistan Single Window System, and Maqta... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Weapons, liquor case: Court upholds arrest warrants for Gandapur ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday upheld the arrest warrants issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali ... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Political dialogue, decisive operation needed in Balochistan: PDP KARACHI: A broad-based dialogue with all political actors should be started at once along with a very strict ... Published about 2 hours ago
BR Research Baluchistan Wheel Limited Baluchistan Wheels Limited (PSX: BWHL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980. The... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan APNS to hold AGM on Saturday KARACHI: The Annual General Council of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society will meet on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan 1,802 villages to be upgraded with World Bank’s support LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that 1802 villages of 16 tehsils will be upgraded... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Rally at SU condemns attack on Jaffer Express HYDERABAD: A rally was taken out at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro on Thursday to condemn the brutal attack on ... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Bahrain Cmdr, CJCSC discuss regional environment, security issues RAWALPINDI: General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Hearing for scheduled 26th: LHC restores intra-court appeal challenging Dar’s appointment as DPM LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday restored an intra-court appeal challenging the appointment of ... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Minister, Archbishop discuss religious tolerance, interfaith harmony ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Thursday met with... Published about 2 hours ago
Sports National T20 Cup from today LAHORE: The National T20 Cup will get underway at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad with defending champions Karachi... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Excessive consumption of sugary drinks: PANAH raises alarm over devastating health crisis ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of World Kidney Day, Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) raised alarm over the... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Presiding over Punjab govt’s meeting: Petition against Nawaz Sharif dismissed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday dismissed a petition against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan PFA conducts inspection of 593 food points LAHORE: Food safety teams of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Thursday conducted inspection of 593 food points, one... Published about 2 hours ago
Sports Pakistan’s top esports stars set for historic clash in South Korea LAHORE: Pakistan’s esports community gathered at the iconic Lahore Fort for an exclusive press conference... Published about 2 hours ago
Editorials Another brazen attack EDITORIAL: The unprecedented nature of the terror attack on the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express, which had departed... Published about 3 hours ago
Editorials Banking system: Moody’s outlook EDITORIAL: Moody’s, one of three major international rating agencies, whose ratings determine the rate at which... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Technology, public service: Pakistan, Azerbaijan pledge to boost digital links ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing digital collaboration, with a focus... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Hindu employees: Sindh govt announces two-day holiday HYDERABAD: The Sindh government announced a two-day holiday for Hindu employees on the occasion of Holi, a Hindu... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Counsel tells SC why court-martialling people is necessary ISLAMABAD: The counsel of Ministry of Defence told the Supreme Court that it is not ego or prestige of army that... Published about 4 hours ago
Business & Finance PM emphasises commitment to bolster ties with Uzbekistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening collaboration... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan IK challenges ‘judicial transfers’ in SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to declare that the process of judicial transfers must be transparent,... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Jandola check post: Ten terrorists dead as forces foil attack TANK: Security forces have foiled terror attack on FC Fort in Jandola, Tank district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and ... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Terror threats: Pakistan, China share serious concerns ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have shared serious concerns over terrorist threats such as TTP, ETIM, BLA and ISKP,... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Jaffar Express tragedy: PTI demands PM resign ISLAMABAD: The opposition, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Thursday demanded immediate resignation of Prime... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Security of Red Zone beefed up after threat alerts ISLAMABAD: In the wake of threat alerts, the Capital Territory Police have heightened the security of the Red Zone.... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Jaffar Express attack: FO urges Afghan rulers to cooperate with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Regarding Indian involvement in Jaffar Express carnage, FO spokesperson said actually, the Indian media... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 13, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (March 14, 2025)... Published about 4 hours ago
Print FBR lays down procedure of placing tax officers in ‘admin pool’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided that tax officials currently placed on the “Admin Pool”... Updated 36 minutes ago
Business & Finance Pak cardholders can now add their Visa Card to Google Wallet KARACHI: In a significant milestone for Pakistan’s financial sector, Visa, a global leader in digital payments, ... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Thar coal: TCEB holds public hearing on SSRL’s tariff plea KARACHI: The Thar Coal & Energy Board (TCEB) successfully held a public hearing Thursday regarding the tariff... Updated about 3 hours ago
Markets NTDC commits Rs781m to local power industry LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), the backbone of Pakistan’s power sector, has... Updated about 3 hours ago
Pakistan PIA flight lands in Lahore with wheel missing KARACHI: One of the six wheels of the main landing gear of PIA flight PK-306 went missing during its Karachi-Lahore... Published about 4 hours ago
World Putin backs US ceasefire idea for Ukraine in principle MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supported a US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine in... Published about 4 hours ago
World Duterte case seen as a ‘gift’ for embattled ICC THE HAGUE: The high-profile case of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Perform or perish, Aleem tells NHA officials ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan on Thursday gave two months’ time to the members... Published about 4 hours ago
Business & Finance TDAP inaugurates Pakistani pavilion at APLF 2025 in HK KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) with the collaboration of the Consulate General of Pakistan... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan World Bank and agri department arrange training workshop LAHORE: The Punjab agriculture department in collaboration with the World Bank arranged a one-day training workshop... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Wind power curtailment threatens investment, expert warns LAHORE: Renewable energy expert Fawad Jawed has said that international investors are worried about curtailment on... Published about 4 hours ago
Business & Finance US imposes sanctions on Iranian oil minister, shadow fleet WASHINGTON: The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and some Hong... Published about 4 hours ago
World UN accuses Israel of genocidal acts, and sexual violence in Gaza GENEVA: Israel carried out “genocidal acts” against Palestinians by systematically destroying women’s... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Qatar supplying natural gas to Syria via Jordan DOHA: Qatar began supplying Syria with gas via Jordan, state media in the gas-rich country reported Thursday, as... Published about 4 hours ago
World Armenia, Azerbaijan agree treaty terms to end almost 40 years of conflict TBILISI/BAKU: Armenian and Azerbaijani officials said on Thursday that they had agreed the text of a peace agreement... Published about 4 hours ago
World Court upholds jail terms for relatives of murdered UK-Pakistani girl LONDON: A UK court on Thursday upheld lengthy prison terms handed to the father and stepmother of a 10-year-old... Published about 4 hours ago
Print RTO-1 arrests mastermind behind major ST fraud KARACHI: The Regional Tax Office-1 has arrested the mastermind, Bilal Imam, behind a cumulative sales tax fraud... Published about 4 hours ago
Print Sindh PA opposes proposed construction of new canals KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday, opposing the construction of six new canals... Updated 38 minutes ago
Print Word ‘tax’ in ITO, Article 260: SC judge seeks accurate definition ISLAMABAD: Justice Aminuddin Khan questioned whether the definition of “tax” in clause 63 of Section 2 of Income Tax... Updated 38 minutes ago
Print PM, army chief, others take stock of situation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister,... Published about 4 hours ago
Print NA: Heated exchange over train hijacking ISLAMABAD: The opposition and treasury benches in National Assembly on Thursday traded barbs against each other over... Updated 37 minutes ago
Print Foreign reserves reach $15.93bn KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves reached $15.93 billion as of March 7, 2025, reflecting a $55... Published about 4 hours ago
Print Judges’ committee formulates draft SC Rules ISLAMABAD: The judges’ committee, to conduct a thorough review of the Supreme Court Rules, 1980, has formulated a... Updated 36 minutes ago
Print Net metering consumers: ECC lowers buyback rates to Rs10 per unit ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reduced buyback rates for net metering... Published about 4 hours ago
Print Jul-Feb tax collection falls short of target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs7,346 billion during the first eight months... Published about 4 hours ago
World Trump says Putin’s Ukraine comments ‘promising’ but not ‘complete’ WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had made “a very... Published about 10 hours ago
World EU ‘open for negotiations’ after latest Trump tariff threat CAPE TOWN: The European Union is ready to negotiate with the United States over escalating tariffs between the two... Published about 11 hours ago
Pakistan Putin condemns Balochistan train attack, pledges support to Pakistan against terrorism Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed profound condolences to Pakistan’s leadership following the... Published about 11 hours ago
Markets Gwadar Free Zone: ECC approves limited export of potassium sulphate fertiliser The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved limited export of potassium sulphate fertiliser from... Published about 11 hours ago
Life & Style Obamas in talks to produce Tiger Woods film LOS ANGELES: Barack and Michelle Obama are in talks to produce a new biopic about golf superstar Tiger Woods, a... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Sterling stays near four-month highs as UK avoids tariff tit-for-tat The British pound fell slightly against a firmer dollar on Thursday but remained close to four-month highs,... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Security forces thwart terrorist attack on checkpoint in KP’s Jandola: Interior ministry Security forces on Thursday foiled a terrorist attack on a checkpoint in Jandola Tehsil of Tonk district in Khyber... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Wall St trips on Trump’s latest tariff threat; inflation data offers respite The main U.S. stock indexes slipped on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s escalated tariff rhetoric against the... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Toronto stocks slip as tariff jitters keep investors on edge Canada’s main stock index edged down on Thursday in volatile trading, as investors remained risk-averse amid an... Published about 13 hours ago
Sports Mbappe returns to France squad as PSG’s Doue earns first call-up PARIS: Captain Kylian Mbappe returned to the France squad named Thursday for this month’s UEFA Nations League... Published about 13 hours ago
Sports England fast bowler Wood out for four months after latest injury blow LONDON: England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for four months following an operation on his left knee,... Published about 13 hours ago
World Rubio meets Canadian FM as Ukraine, trade war dominate G7 CHARLEVOIX: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Canadian counterpart Thursday as part of the highest-level US... Published about 13 hours ago
World EU unveils 4.7bn-euro investment package for South Africa CAPE TOWN: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday plans to have billions of euros pumped into investments... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Wheat up 5-7 cents a bushel, corn up 3-5 cents, soy up 10-12 cents CHICAGO: Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of... Published about 14 hours ago
World India to deliver US summons to Adani for alleged bribery NEW DELHI: The Indian government has asked a local court to deliver a summons issued by the U.S. Securities and... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets London cocoa prices climb, March expiry in focus LONDON: London cocoa futures were higher on Thursday with the focus on the expiry of the March contract later this... Published about 14 hours ago
World US judge orders DOGE, Musk to produce cost-cutting records A U.S. judge has ordered Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to turn over a variety of records and... Published about 14 hours ago
World Kremlin says there’s ‘nothing’ for Russia in US ceasefire idea for Ukraine MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide said on Thursday a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Most Gulf markets end higher on US inflation data Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, helped by a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print,... Published about 14 hours ago
Sports ICC thanks PCB for successful hosting of Champions Trophy 2025 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets Govt reduces buyback rate for solar net-metering electricity to Rs10 per unit Decision aimed at reducing growing financial burden on grid consumers, according to Finance Division Revised framework will not apply to existing net-metered consumers until expiration of license or agreement Updated about 10 hours ago
Markets Asia rice: Stiff competition pushes India prices to 21-month low Indian rice export prices fell to a 21-month low amid subdued demand and stiff competition from other exporting... Published about 16 hours ago
Business & Finance Barclays expects US Fed to deliver two rate cuts this year on softer labor market activity Softer U.S. labor market conditions against the backdrop of trade-policy uncertainty have prompted Barclays to raise... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets IEA sees global oil market surplus for 2025 as demand disappoints LONDON: Global oil supply could exceed demand by around 600,000 barrels per day this year, the International Energy... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan ‘Exercise in irony’: Pakistan hits back at Indian army chief’s terrorism claims Pakistan Thursday dismissed the Indian Army Chief’s recent remarks on terrorism, calling them ironic and pointing to... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves fall to nearly five-month low Total liquid foreign reserves held by country stand at $15.93 billion Updated about 14 hours ago
Sports Pakistan Super League hopes to expand to eight teams after 2025 The Pakistan Super League is hoping to expand from six to eight teams after the 2025 season, PSL CEO Salman Naseer... Published about 16 hours ago
Business & Finance Tesla working with Baidu to improve assisted driving system in China, sources say SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Tesla is working with Chinese tech giant Baidu to improve the performance of its advanced driving... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan No US entry ban on Pakistanis, says Foreign Office Foreign office on Thursday addressed recent media reports suggesting a possible entry ban on Pakistani nationals by... Published about 17 hours ago
Markets Indian shares log weekly losses as IT stocks drop on US growth worries India’s benchmark indexes resumed their downward trend this week as fears of an escalating global trade war weighing... Published about 17 hours ago
Markets Copper retreats from five-month high on disquiet over trade war LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Thursday after touching a five-month peak as worries about global growth... Published about 17 hours ago
Markets Palm firms on low output concerns but weak demand caps gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher on Thursday, underpinned by lower production levels,... Published about 17 hours ago
Markets UAE fund ploughs $2bn into Binance crypto exchange DUBAI: United Arab Emirates-based fund MGX has invested $2 billion to take a minority stake in cryptocurrency... Published about 17 hours ago
Business & Finance At the cost of industries: SSGC improves RLNG supply at sehri, iftar Domestic consumers will not be subject to the additional cost Updated about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan, Oman eye establishing direct route via sea Pakistan and Oman officials held discussions on establishing a direct transportation and logistics connection... Updated about 10 hours ago
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan maintained their upward trajectory, in line with their rise in international rates. In the... Published about 19 hours ago
Jaffar Express attack: 21 passengers, 4 FC personnel lost lives as security forces kill ‘all terrorists’: DG ISPR