Business & Finance S&P warns Turkey’s tensions risk a setback for reforms LONDON: Credit rating firm S&P Global warned on Monday that the troubles triggered by the arrest of President... Published about a minute ago
Business & Finance EU’s slow 5G rollout weighs on mobile sector, industry BARCELONA: The European Union’s slow adoption of 5G networks and lagging performance compared to other regions is... Published 3 minutes ago
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Pakistan Freshwater ecosystems in South Asia: WWF, GSK announce multi-million-pound partnership KARACHI: In a groundbreaking initiative to combat water stress and safeguard biodiversity, the World Wide Fund for... Published 18 minutes ago
Pakistan PMD issues drought alert amid severe water shortages LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued drought alert which is the continuation of drought... Published 22 minutes ago
Pakistan Peri urban plan being followed for Faisalabad: DG FDA FAISALABAD: Second proposed master plan has been dropped and the Peri Urban Plan is being followed for the planned,... Published 23 minutes ago
Pakistan RUDA to transform Booti dumpsite into carbon credit project LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) is taking a major step toward environmental sustainability by... Published 35 minutes ago
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust scam: IHC defers sentence suspension plea of IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) deferred the hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and Bushra... Published 39 minutes ago
Pakistan CJP emphasises digitalisation of court processes ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi emphasised the digitalisation of court processes, enhanced... Published 41 minutes ago
Pakistan Arrest warrants for Gandapur upheld ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday again upheld the arrest warrant issued for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali... Published 42 minutes ago
Pakistan Death of COAS’s mother: President, PM express condolence ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other political figures have expressed... Published 43 minutes ago
Pakistan Alhamra hosts calligraphy & painting exhibition LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) has unveiled a remarkable Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition at the Allah... Published 45 minutes ago
Pakistan Hygiene, physical cleanliness help prevent fungal infection: Experts LAHORE: With a view to raise awareness regarding fungal infections, symptoms, preventive measures and treatment, a... Published about an hour ago
Business & Finance IMF warns Sri Lanka trade unions against strike over pay demand COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery could be hampered by threatened trade union strikes over reduced... Published about an hour ago
Technology Wearable tech has far to go before challenging smartphones BARCELONA: Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but experts say... Published about an hour ago
Business & Finance CDA approves QR code payment system for businesses, eateries ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday approved the introduction of a QR code payment system for... Published about an hour ago
Markets Dar for a comprehensive strategy to boost E&P sector ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, chaired a high-level meeting Tuesday to assess critical issues... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan Deadline fast approaching: Efforts to deport approx 0.8m illegal Afghans geared-up ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has geared-up its efforts to deport approximately 800,000 undocumented and illegal Afghan... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan Federal Ombudsman calls on Zardari ISLAMABAD: Federal Ombudsman Ijaz Ahmed Qureshi, Tuesday, called on President Asif Ali Zardari, said a press ... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan Green Yakeen plantation drive inaugurated LAHORE: In a landmark move towards environmental restoration and sustainability, Green Yakeen, an ambitious... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan KP Govt finalizes action plan to eliminate terrorism PESHAWAR: A high level meeting held here on Tuesday with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur in the... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan Immediate release of CDA employees from FIA custody demanded ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Officers Association on Tuesday strongly condemned the... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan KP to develop 10-year strategy for varsities PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has decided to develop a 10-year strategy... Published about an hour ago
Pakistan Mayor Karachi announce steps to improve traffic flow in Saddar KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday announced immediate steps to improve the traffic system ... Published about an hour ago
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World Migrant deaths hit record in 2024, UN agency says GENEVA: Last year was the deadliest on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people dying on perilous routes and ... Published about an hour ago
Print Passports not valid for travel: No Israel visit possible under rules: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has clarified on Tuesday that Pakistani passports explicitly state they are “not valid... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan YouTube star charged with blasphemy over perfume LAHORE: A YouTube star has been charged with blasphemy after launching a perfume named after the very law he has... Published about 3 hours ago
World Canada says India may seek to meddle in election OTTAWA: China and India are likely to try to interfere in the Canadian general election on April 28, while Russia... Published about 3 hours ago
World Afghan women risk Taliban wrath over hair trade KABUL: Until Taliban authorities took power in Afghanistan, women like Fatima were able to freely sell their hair to... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Punjab minister says country facing severe water shortage LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Punjab has no claim over Sindh’s water and that no... Published about 3 hours ago
Print First-ever ‘EU-Pak Business Forum’ to be held on May 14th ISLAMABAD: The first-ever High-Level EU-Pakistan Business Forum will be held in Islamabad on 14-15 May 2025, the... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Ecnec approves 13 key projects worth Rs1.275trn ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) approved 13 development projects worth... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Govt decides to restructure SMEDA ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to restructure the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Discos sell-off: FAs speak of private sector participation ISLAMABAD: The Financial Advisors (FAs) have briefed the Power Division and Privatisation Commission on private... Published about 3 hours ago
Print CCoP clears PIACL divestment with management stake ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) headed by Ishaq Dar, DPM/FM has approved divestment of 51%... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Reko Diq comes under renewed ECC focus ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met on Tuesday with Federal Minister for Finance... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Reko Diq Project: OGDCL completes updated feasibility study ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the completion of the updated... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Metal sector in EFS: NA body for holding Mar 7 SRO in abeyance ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce Tuesday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published about 3 hours ago
Print PECA Act 2016: Taxpayers’ data declared as ‘Critical Infrastructure’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared taxpayers’ data as “Critical Infrastructure” and ... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance India slaps Samsung with tax demand of $601m for telecom imports NEW DELHI: India has ordered Samsung and its executives in the country to pay $601 million in back taxes and... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Finance Division outlook: YoY LSM slump shows underlying weaknesses ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has warned that the year on year (YoY) decline in Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM)... Published about 3 hours ago
World German spending plans cheer investors: survey FRANKFURT: German investor sentiment posted its biggest rise in over two years in March, fuelled by... Published about 3 hours ago
World Italian and Chinese shareholders in Pirelli clash over governance MILAN: Chinese and Italian shareholders in Pirelli are at odds over the group’s governance, two sources said, with... Published about 3 hours ago
World Portugal busts submarine with 6.5 tonnes of cocaine LISBON: Officers have confiscated nearly 6.5 tonnes of cocaine from a semi-submersible submarine intercepted off the... Published about 3 hours ago
World China poses top military, cyber threat to US, intel chiefs say WASHINGTON: China remains the United States’ top military and cyber threat, according to a report by US... Published about 3 hours ago
World Democrats demand Trump officials resign over chat on Yemen strikes WASHINGTON: The Trump administration sought on Tuesday to contain the fallout after a magazine journalist disclosed... Published about 3 hours ago
World Student anti-corruption rallies spread across Balkans BELGRADE: Massive student-led anti-graft protests have spread from Serbia to neighbouring Balkan countries, with... Published about 3 hours ago
World European states warn citizens over US travel restrictions PARIS: Several European countries and Canada have alerted their citizens about tightened restrictions for travellers... Published about 3 hours ago
World Bangladesh’s Yunus to meet Xi amid strained India ties DHAKA: Bangladesh’s head of the interim government is set to hold his first meeting with Chinese President Xi... Published about 3 hours ago
World Half of Yemen’s under-fives acutely malnourished: UN GENEVA: One in two children aged under five in Yemen are acutely malnourished, the United Nations said on Tuesday,... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 26, 2025)... Published about 3 hours ago
Editorials Fragile climate defences EDITORIAL: If there is one glaring reality that emerges when going through recent headlines pertaining to climate... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Same-day corporate bank account opening: SECP developing standardised app interface with SBP, PBA ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is developing a standardised application... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance ‘Country’s tax system is a significant obstacle to economic development’ KARACHI: The Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh Police to recruit 2,000 ASIs KARACHI In a significant move to enhance the investigative capacity of the Sindh Police, the Sindh government has... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Karachi Board: grace marks recommended for first-year students KARACHI: A fact-finding inquiry committee, established by the Sindh Assembly to investigate objections regarding... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan AKU President receives Sitara-i-Imtiaz KARACHI: Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin, President of Aga Khan University (AKU) was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, by the... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan CM condoles death of COAS’s mother LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed a deep sense of grief and sorrow over the death of Army... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan LHC fixes hearing of PTI’s plea for April 4 LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has fixed the hearing of a contempt petition on April 04 filed by PTI against ... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Bilawal condoles death of COAS’s mother ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the ... Updated about 2 hours ago
Editorials Extremely bad optics EDITORIAL: On Friday, the federal cabinet approved a summary to increase the salaries of federal ministers, ... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan KE conducts operation against power theft in Manghopir KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continues its efforts against electricity theft and defaulters. In collaboration with law... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Repaying loans: Minister directs officials to facilitate farmers LAHORE: Minister Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani has directed the officials concerned to facilitate the... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan President hosts orphaned children iftar dinner ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has urged children to prioritise education, calling it the key to success. ... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Railways to get more cargo wagons, passenger coaches ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways, Tuesday, was informed that Pakistan Railways (PR) ... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Leadership roles: Speakers focus on increasing women’s participation LAHORE: Minister for Minorities, Ramesh Singh Arora, attended the conference titled “She Speaks, She Leads, She... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan UHS to overhaul curricula of 60 postgraduate clinical programmes LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has decided to implement a major revamp of its postgraduate clinical... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Yousif Hyder appointed DG, DGIP ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has appointed Member FBR Yousif Hyder Shaikh (Inland Revenue... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Kashmir dispute: Pakistan says seeking ‘just and lasting’ settlement NEW YORK: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Tariq Fatemi,... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Punjab CM launches free tractor scheme LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally launched 1,000 free tractors scheme for the wheat farmers... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Sugar situation report: PAC summons secretaries over non-submission ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) summoned secretaries Industries and Productions, Commerce and Food... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan IK’s visitors: PTI submits list to jail authorities ISLAMABAD: Salman Akram Raja, the secretary general of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Tuesday submitted an... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Disputes with importers: FBR establishes ‘Classification Centre’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a “Classification Centre” to resolve all pending... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Mother of COAS passes away ISLAMABAD: Mother of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has passed away. President Asif Ali... Published about 3 hours ago
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan to unlock $1.3 billion of new cash Lender also agrees on first review of ongoing 37-month bailout programme Updated about 3 hours ago
World Russia, Ukraine agree to truce at sea and ban on energy attacks Both countries say they will rely on Washington to enforce deals Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Food minister rebuts reports about sugar price discrepancies Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday refuted concerns regarding... Updated about 10 hours ago
Markets Wall St wavers after weak consumer confidence data; focus on tariffs Wall Street’s primary indexes wavered on Tuesday, as signs of a further deterioration in consumer mood tempered... Published about 11 hours ago
Markets TSX rises as potential US tariff exemptions keep spirits high Canada’s main stock index rose on Tuesday, building on the previous day’s gains as optimism about... Published about 11 hours ago
Sports Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case MUTTENZ: Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted on appeal by... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets ‘Immense national importance’: ECC assures full support for Reko-Diq project Committee directs Ministries of Petroleum, Finance to continue close coordination to ensure timely implementation of all agreed actions for project Updated about 10 hours ago
Markets Minister Leghari inaugurates ‘Pakistan’s first 120KW fast EV charging station’ Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Tuesday inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever 120KW... Published about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh Assembly panel suggests grace marks for Karachi first-year students A Sindh Assembly fact-finding committee has uncovered widespread irregularities in Karachi Intermediate Board... Updated about 10 hours ago
Markets Raw sugar steadies after hitting 1-1/2 week low LONDON: Raw sugar steadied on Tuesday after hitting a 1-1/2 week low as investors await the upcoming crop in top... Published about 12 hours ago
Business & Finance Kenya Airways records profit after more than a decade of losses NAIROBI: Kenya Airways said on Tuesday that it had made a pretax profit last year after more than a decade of... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets South African rand on front foot, US tariff worries remain JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand extended its recent rally on Tuesday, as markets continued to look for clarity on... Published about 12 hours ago
World Moody’s says US fiscal strength on course for continued decline NEW YORK: Ratings agency Moody’s said on Tuesday that the U.S.’ fiscal strength is on track for a continued... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets Russia’s oil exports from its western ports set to rise 5% in April Russia’s daily oil exports from its western ports are set to rise by some 100,000 barrels per day to 1.97 million... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets Most Gulf markets fall on US tariff uncertainty Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday as investors awaited clarity on U.S. threats of reciprocal... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Sterling inches higher with tariffs, spring statement in focus LONDON: The pound rose slightly on Tuesday after falling to a two-week low the previous day, as investors continued... Published about 15 hours ago
World Russian army says Kyiv launched three attacks on civilian energy infrastructure during Russia-US talks MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that Ukraine had launched three attacks on Russian civilian energy... Published about 15 hours ago
Business & Finance India ends import duty for items needed to make EV batteries, phones NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday said there would be no import duties on several goods used to manufacture electric... Published about 15 hours ago
Business & Finance Merck signs deal with Jiangsu Hengrui worth up to $2 billion for access to heart drug Merck has signed a licensing deal with Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals worth up to $2 billion for its experimental... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Indian benchmarks end little changed after six-session rally India’s equity benchmarks settled little changed on Tuesday, cooling off after a six-session rally that erased their... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Sri Lankan shares close largely flat as losses in IT offset other gains Sri Lankan shares ended largely flat on Tuesday, as gains in communication services and materials were offset by... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets Copper drifts higher, still under the spell of Trump tariffs LONDON: Copper prices extended gains on Tuesday as traders kept up speculative buying based on expected U.S.... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets Malaysian palm oil falls, tracking rivals JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined for a third session on Tuesday to its lowest closing in nearly two... Published about 16 hours ago
Perspectives From hobby to legend: Pakistan’s gamers forge e-sports into careers Imagine a packed internet cafe, the air thick with the clatter of keyboards and the roar of virtual gunfire. Once... Published about 17 hours ago
Markets Gold price per tola sheds Rs800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, in line with their decrease in the international market. In the local... Published about 17 hours ago