World Rescue efforts under way after earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120 BEIJING: More than 400 people trapped by a strong earthquake in the foothills of the Himalayas have been rescued,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:36am
World South Korea’s Yoon faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound SEOUL: South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a new and potentially more robust attempt to arrest him on... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:32am
Technology US opens probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over remote driving feature WASHINGTON: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it has opened a probe into 2.6... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:26am
Technology BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas-inspector Electric vehicle producer BYD, brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to build a factory in Brazil,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Business & Finance Australia’s core inflation slows, keeping door open to Feb rate cut SYDNEY: Australian consumer price inflation crept up from three-year lows in November as electricity costs jumped,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:18am
Markets Dollar follows yields higher on strong US data SINGAPORE: The dollar stood tall on Wednesday and the yen sagged close to levels that drew intervention last year... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Markets Oil prices up on tighter OPEC supply, US jobs data TOKYO: Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supplies from Russia and OPEC members tightened, while data showing an... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:07am
Markets Asian stocks slip, dollar bolstered by US rate outlook SINGAPORE: Asian stocks drifted lower on Wednesday, with a robust dollar keeping the yen pinned near six-month lows... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:04am
Pakistan CS for upgrading Sindh’s tourism infrastructure KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, presided over a meeting to discuss the development of prominent... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:03am
Pakistan PakSat-MM1 satellite: Planning minister asks Suparco chief to develop business plan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal directed the chairman of... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Pakistan Satellite technology: Minister for aligning policies to global standards ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT), Shaza Fatima... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:57am
Pakistan Effective policing reduces crime rates in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore Police’s effective strategy has resulted in a notable reduction in the crime rate in the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan Punjab health minister heaps praise on CM LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that historic steps are being taken in the health... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan Sindh govt to file FIRs against those not returning govt vehicles KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to file FIRs against individuals who fail to return government vehicles. ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Pakistan Senators’ nomination to various boards & councils: Senate body for urgent action on delayed notifications, varsity expansions ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology called for urgent action on delayed nomination... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:54am
Pakistan Customs dept secures ruling of upholding confiscation of smuggled goods LAHORE: In a significant ruling, the Customs department has secured a decision in its favour regarding upholding the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:51am
Pakistan ZAB’s birth anniversary: ceremony held at Sindh PA KARACHI: A ceremony was held in the Sindh Assembly to commemorate the birthday of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:49am
Pakistan Apex body examines security situation LAHORE: The Provincial Apex Committee, which met here at Chief Minister’s Secretariat with Chief Minister Maryam... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:46am
Pakistan There exists no rift between PPP, PML-N, says Punjab governor LAHORE: The acting Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said on Tuesday that the notion of gaining popularity ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:43am
BR Research Power sector: Costly gaps The power sector continues to battle inefficiencies, and the numbers tell a grim story. Two indicators—Part Load... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:41am
Business & Finance NCCPL appoints Naveed Qazi as CEO KARACHI: Naveed Qazi has been appointed as the Chief Ex-ecutive Officer (CEO) of National Clearing Company of... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:41am
World Two young asylum seekers found dead off Greek island Rhodes ATHENS: The bodies of two young asylum seekers have been discovered in the sea off Rhodes, near the Turkish coast,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:39am
World French far-right figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen dies PARIS: Jean-Marie Le Pen, who died Tuesday aged 96, was the far-right bogeyman of French politics, infamously... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:38am
BR Research Pakistan Refinery Limited Pakistan Refinery Limited (PSX: PRL) is a hydro-skimming refinery based in Karachi, Pakistan. Established in 1960,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:37am
Pakistan Minister discusses bilateral ties with KSA’s ex-governor LAHORE: Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, Punjab’s Minister for Agriculture and Livestock and Prince Mansour Bin ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:25am
Pakistan ATC extends judicial remand of 250 PTI workers ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of 250 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:23am
Business & Finance ‘Businessmen fully support PM’s economic plan’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:23am
Pakistan CJP stresses importance of Constitution ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has emphasised the significance of the Constitution as the fundamental ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:20am
Pakistan PTI Senator’s disqualification: ECP reserves verdict on reference ISLAMABAD: The poll body has reserved its verdict on a reference seeking disqualification of Pakistan ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:19am
Pakistan Lack of treatment facilities: Another minor girl dies in Kurram PESHAWAR: Another minor girl died due to lack of treatment and other facilities due to the closure of highways and... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:17am
Pakistan JI accuses Sindh govt of committing ‘educational genocide’ KARACHI: City Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Monem Zafar has accused the PPP’s Sindh government of “educational... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:16am
Pakistan PTI demands govt ensure negotiating team’s meeting with IK ISLAMABAD: The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday demanded of the government to ensure the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:14am
Pakistan Data-driven policies: Population Council reaffirms its support ISLAMABAD: The Population Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s efforts in crafting... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:11am
Pakistan 2025 will be the year of progress, stability, says federal minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, on... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:02am
Business & Finance PTA team meets Ahsan, advocates fixed tax regime for leather sector KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) Hamid Zahur and Danish Aman, Vice Chairman PTA along with... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:00am
Pakistan Senate body praises CPSP’s performance KARACHI: Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services Regulation and Coordination held a meeting with a... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 07, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 08, 2025)... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Technology Meta abruptly ends US fact-checks ahead of Trump term WASHINGTON: Social media giant Meta on Tuesday slashed its content moderation policies, including ending its US... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan 3 soldiers martyred, 19 terrorists killed in clashes ISLAMABAD: Three soldiers embraced martyrdom and 19 militants were killed in the latest clashes in the restive... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Blome calls on Bilawal ISLAMABAD: The outgoing ambassador of the United States, Donald Blome, called on the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Blome pays farewell call on Dar ISLAMABAD: Donald Blome, the US ambassador to Pakistan, made a farewell call on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Many ministries, divisions not fully complying with categorical requirements: FAFEN ISLAMABAD: Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) highlighted on Tuesday that a majority of federal ministries and... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan LDA demolishes illegal structures LAHORE: In an operation against encroachment, the Lahore Development Authority demolished several illegal structures... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Dismissal of senior flight steward: LHC suspends operation of ombudsman’s decision LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday suspended the operation of a decision by the federal ombudsman regarding the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Malir Expressway project to be a gift for Karachiites: Ghani KARACHI Sindh Local Government Minister, Saeed Ghani, has said the Malir Expressway project is going to be a gift ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Pragmatic mutual cooperation good for Pak-US ties: experts ISLAMABAD: The NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) organised a keynote address on “Pak-US Relations” by... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan WCLA to complete conservation of Bradlaugh Hall LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) will complete the conservation of Bradlaugh Hall, a historic... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan China earthquake: Zardari condoles over loss of lives ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic loss of lives and the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World ‘Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders’ COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s prime minister insisted Tuesday that Greenland’s future should be decided by its... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World Iran executes 901 people in 2024: UN GENEVA: Iranian authorities reportedly executed more than 900 people last year, including around 40 in a single week... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Editorials Poor access to healthcare EDITORIAL: Pakistan has failed by a long shot to attain the standards required for universal healthcare (UHC).... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Print IR panel: No tax cases assigned to 535 lawyers by FBR in 2024 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has not assigned any tax-related case to 535 advocates/lawyers (Inland... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print FBR tracks tax officials facing NAB proceedings ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is compiling details of tax officials against whom National... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print EOBI commercially involved in JMC project ISLAMABAD: The Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) is being commercially involved in Jinnah Medical ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print SEZs: BOI approves land lease policy ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BOI) on Tuesday took decisions regarding Special Economic Zones (SEZs) including... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Elahi indicted in corruption reference LAHORE: The Accountability Court on Tuesday indicted PTI President and former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Court extends IK’s interim bail in 6 cases ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print SC raises questions about army law scope ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court raised critical questions about the scope of the Army Act, and Jamal Khan Mandokhel ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Cabinet expansion now looms large ISLAMABAD: Cabinet expansion is imminent… such is the consensus amongst senior PML-N leadership with Senator Irfan... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print FBR infrastructure described as ‘critical infrastructure’ ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet – on the recommendation of Revenue Division – on Tuesday approved declaring the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Editorials Inflation expectations EDITORIAL: The governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmed, while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 08:09am
Print Sindh PA passes resolution against rising toll taxes KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, during Private Members’ Day, against the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance US trade deficit widens on imports jump WASHINGTON: The US trade gap widened in November according to government data released Tuesday, as imports rose... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Malaysia, Singapore launch SEZ to boost investment PUTRAJAYA, (Malaysia): Malaysia and Singapore on Tuesday announced an agreement to establish a special economic zone... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Volvo Cars trumpets record sales in 2024 STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s Volvo Cars registered record sales figures last year powered by increasing demand for its... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Eurozone inflation rises, likely forcing slower ECB rate cuts BRUSSELS, Belgium: Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Ministries, allied depts: rightsizing finally in sight ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, while announcing to abolish 150,000 vacant... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance UAE rolls over $2bn debt, PM tells cabinet ISLAMABAD: In a significant fiscal relief as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday said, the United Arab Emirates... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World Canada says will ‘never back down’ from Trump threats OTTAWA: There’s a “snowball’s chance in hell” that Canada will merge with the United States, Prime Minister Justin... Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:59am
Business & Finance Fitch flags concerns over ‘significant’ US fiscal policy challenges WASHINGTON: The United States is facing “significant” tax-and-spend challenges this year that are unlikely to be... Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:21am
World Germany pushes EU to ease sanctions on Syria BRUSSELS: Germany is pushing the EU to ease sanctions on Syria as western countries seek to build bridges with its... Published 07 Jan, 2025 11:02pm
World Trump says plans to rename Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’ WASHINGTON: Incoming US president Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of... Published 07 Jan, 2025 10:36pm
World Erdogan warns no place for ‘terrorist’ groups in Syria ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said there was no place for “terrorist organisations” in... Published 07 Jan, 2025 10:27pm
Pakistan Three soldiers martyred, 19 terrorists killed in KP operations: ISPR Three soldiers were martyred and 19 Khwarij (terrorists) were killed in three separate operations in Khyber... Published 07 Jan, 2025 09:58pm
World Hamas stands by demand for end to Gaza war under hostage deal, as Trump deadline approaches JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Hamas stood by its demand on Tuesday that Israel fully end its assault on Gaza under any deal to... Published 07 Jan, 2025 09:00pm
Markets US stocks mixed as traders weigh Trump policies WASHINGTON: US stocks opened mostly higher on Tuesday as a rally in chip stocks halted and investors took stock of... Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:26pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US economic data Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Tuesday as investors awaited a slate of U.S. economic data this week that... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:49pm
World US, Taliban in talks to swap detainees WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is negotiating with Afghanistan to exchange Americans detained in the country... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:42pm
Technology Meta announces ending fact-checking program in the US WASHINGTON: Social media giant Meta announced Tuesday a significant rollback of its content moderation policies,... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:55pm
Pakistan PTI demands ‘unrestricted access’ to Imran Khan for meaningful talks with govt Govt, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf came to table last month to defuse tensions Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:38pm
World Israel signs deals with defence firm Elbit to make bombs domestically JERUSALEM: Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Tuesday it had signed deals worth around $275 million with the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:39pm
World UAE in talks with US, Israel about provisional government for post-war Gaza DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has discussed with Israel and the United States participating in a provisional... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:31pm
Markets ONGC rally, Reliance recovery prop up Indian shares after Monday’s slump Indian shares rose on Tuesday, led by a rally in energy stocks after a brokerage upgraded ONGC and as Reliance... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:12pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end marginally lower as real estate, utilities drag CSE All-Share index settled 0.15% lower at 15,854.64 Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:10pm
Markets Copper edges up with support from tariff bets, weaker dollar LONDON: Copper prices rose in London on Tuesday, with some buying triggered by a weaker dollar and hopes that... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:07pm
Technology Microsoft announces $3bn AI investment in India MUMBAI: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on artificial... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:35pm
Markets Palm closes higher despite weak soyoil, sluggish export demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher on Tuesday, rebounding from earlier losses, though weaker... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:04pm
Sports Jabeur beats Collins to step up comeback ahead of Melbourne ADELAIDE: Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur stepped up her comeback ahead of the Australian Open by beating... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:01pm
World Sri Lanka president to visit China ahead of budget COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s president will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China next week ahead of his... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:57pm
World Mediator Qatar confirms ‘technical meetings’ on Gaza truce ongoing DOHA: Talks aimed at cementing a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas are ongoing, with “technical meetings”... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55pm
Pakistan Hundreds protest power outages in mountainous Pakistan KHAPLU: Hundreds of people blocked a highway on Tuesday in Pakistan’s mountainous northern region in protest against... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:51pm
World Scholz rejects drastic rise in German defence spending BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday rebuffed a proposal to almost double the defence budget, seeking to... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:07pm
Pakistan Pakistan offers condolences over deadly earthquake in China Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari issue separate remarks expressing profound sadness and grief over the terrible death toll Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:36pm
Markets European stocks hold steady after Asia rises on tariff hopes LONDON/SINGAPORE: European shares held steady on Tuesday after inflation data matched expectations, while Asian... Published 07 Jan, 2025 03:52pm
Markets UK’s FTSE 100 dips as financial, healthcare shares drag UK’s FTSE 100 came under pressure on Tuesday as losses in heavyweight financials and healthcare weighed, with focus... Published 07 Jan, 2025 03:50pm
Markets Gold price per tola gains Rs1,000 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan increased on Tuesday in line with their rise in... Published 07 Jan, 2025 03:45pm
Pakistan Rightsizing measures: govt to abolish 150,000 vacant posts, says Aurangzeb Govt deliberating on reducing contingency posts Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:23pm
Pakistan UAE rolls over $2bn loan, agrees to provide additional investment: PM $2bn payment to UAE was due this month Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:00pm
Pakistan ‘Ineligible persons’: stock brokers urge Aurangzeb for consultation on Tax Law (Amendment) Act KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Brokers Association (PSBA) has urged Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to consult... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:12pm
Sports UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan match over treatment of women A group of British lawmakers urged England to boycott their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan next month,... Published 07 Jan, 2025 01:36pm