Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (December 26, 2024)... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Hamas, Israel trade blame over delay in finalising Gaza truce deal GAZA STRIP: Hamas and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Thousands attend Christmas charity dinner in Buenos Aires BUENOS AIRES, (Argentina): Some 3,000 homeless people sat down for a festive Christmas charity dinner on Tuesday in... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Kurdish militia in Syria will be buried if they do not lay down arms: Erdogan ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Kurdish militants in Syria will either lay down ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Russian region declares emergency situation as Black Sea oil spill fallout widens MOSCOW: Authorities in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Wednesday declared a region-wide emergency, saying... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan CM Maryam distributes Christmas gifts, cheques LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was the first Chief Minister of Punjab to visit Lahore’s biggest ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Christians render valuable services for country: governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan cut the Christmas cake here on Wednesday at Governor House Lahore... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Azma pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the Father of the Nation is our role model, and... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Sports Pakistan-South Africa Test series starts today LAHORE: Pakistan are set to feature in a two-match Test series against South Africa beginning with the Boxing Day... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Fesco holding open workshops to solve issues immediately FAISALABAD: In the light of the special instructions of Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari and Chief ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Cop martyred in Bannu firing BANNU: At least one cop martyred in attack carried out by militants in Bannu Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As per details, ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Country should be run under principles given by Quaid: PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party General Secretary Iqbal Hashmi has said that the Quaid’s birth anniversary gives... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Speaker discusses 8-month Punjab Assembly’s performance LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, while discussing the past eight months of the ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Sports Pakistan set to host ICC Champions Trophy next year LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to host ICC event after 28 years, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic incident HELSINKI: An undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia broke down Wednesday, Finland’s prime minister said,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Pope calls for ‘arms to be silenced’ in Christmas appeal ROME: Pope Francis called Wednesday for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Forces kill 13 terrorists in South Waziristan IBO RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed 13 terrorists during an Intelligence-Based Opera-tion (IBO) in South... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Editorials Foreign borrowing EDITORIAL: Economic Affairs Division’s data indicates that Pakistan borrowed a total of 2.667 billion dollars from... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Editorials Government–PTI negotiations EDITORIAL: Amidst an obstructive political discourse has come the good news that the PTI and the ruling coalition... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print Call to renew focus on Quaid’s vision for economic future KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) says as Pakistan marks the birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print Economic stability: governor praises army chief’s efforts KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has said that Army Chief General Asim Munir is working hard for the economic... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Business & Finance Call for environmentally sustainable building practices KARACHI: Construction industry experts at the 18th Build Asia International Exhibition emphasised the urgent need ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Business & Finance Insurance firm fails to challenge SECP powers LAHORE: An insurance company has failed to challenge the powers of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print Maryam vows to establish peaceful, prosperous Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that they are establishing such a Punjab where ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Business & Finance Taiwan blocks Uber’s $950m Foodpanda deal over competition concerns TAIPEI CITY: Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies’ $950 million purchase of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print COAS highlights Christians’ contributions to national development RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), joined the Christian community in... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print Gas pipeline blown up: Supplies to upper Balochistan, Quetta suspended ISLAMABAD: Due to sabotage activity by unknown miscreants, SSGC’s 18” dia pipeline gets badly damaged. Gas... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print Auction for 5G: Consultancy firm NERA backs telecom operators’ demands ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Research Associates Inc (NERA) – US-based international consultancy firm hired ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print Trump’s incoming envoy calls for IK’s release WASHINGTON: Richard Grenell, who has been picked by United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump as presidential... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print Estate of Muslim relative: LHC says non-Muslim not entitled to inherit any share LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held the other day that a non-Muslim is not entitled to inherit any share from... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print Purchase of property thru non-banking transactions: Buyers and sellers will face penalty ISLAMABAD: After heavy taxation on buying/ selling of immovable properties and increase in Federal Board of Revenue... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print SOEs’ boards: Clearance by ISI, IB mandatory for nominees ISLAMABAD: The federal government has made it mandatory for the nominees of the Board of Directors (BoDs) of... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print 2,160MW Dasu project: Ministry told to speed up revised PC-1 process ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Economic Affairs has asked the Ministry of Water Resources to expedite the submission and... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Business & Finance Russia using bitcoin in foreign trade MOSCOW: Russian companies have begun using bitcoin and other digital currencies in international payments following... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Yemen rebels claim missile, drone attacks on Israel SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Wednesday that they had fired a ballistic missile and two drones at Israel, days... Published 26 Dec, 2024 12:42am
World Russia says cargo ship blast was ‘terrorist attack’ MOSCOW: A “terrorist act” sank the cargo ship that went down in international waters in the Mediterranean this week,... Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:38pm
Pakistan Two Pakistan soldiers killed guarding Qatari hunting trip QUETTA: Two Pakistan paramilitary soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb on Wednesday as they guarded members of... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:05pm
World Syria rescuers, activist say site outside Damascus believed to be mass grave DAMASCUS: A key Syrian rescue group and an activist told AFP on Wednesday a burial site outside Damascus was likely... Published 25 Dec, 2024 09:12pm
Sports Babar, Abbas make it to Pakistan XI for first South Africa Test Pakistan have included star batter Babar Azam and fast bowler Mohammad Abbas to their playing XI for the first Test... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:38pm
World Syria authorities say torched 1 million captagon pills DAMASCUS: Syria’s new authorities torched a large stockpile of drugs on Wednesday, two security officials told AFP,... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:26pm
World Hamas says ‘new’ Israeli conditions delaying agreement on Gaza ceasefire GAZA STRIP: Hamas accused Israel on Wednesday of imposing “new conditions” that it said were delaying a ceasefire... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:21pm
World Zelensky condemns Russian ‘inhumane’ Christmas attack on energy grid KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday denounced an “inhumane” attack from Russia, which launched... Published 25 Dec, 2024 04:59pm
Pakistan NDMA dispatches emergency medical supplies, evacuates patients from Parachinar The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Wednesday it had launched an emergency relief operation to... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:12pm
World Pakistan air strikes kill 46 in Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman claims Islamabad accuses Kabul's Taliban authorities of harboring militant fighters, allowing them to strike on Pakistani soil with impunity Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:14pm
Markets Dubai hits over a decade high; Most Gulf equities end lower Dubai’s benchmark share index jumped on Wednesday to its highest level in more than a decade, while most other... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 06:30pm
Pakistan Security forces kill 13 terrorists in South Waziristan IBO: ISPR Security forces killed 13 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in South Waziristan district, the... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 04:30pm
Life & Style As India’s Bollywood shifts, stars and snappers click MUMBAI: From riding pillion on zooming motorbikes to round-the-clock airport stakeouts, India’s celebrity-hunting... Published 25 Dec, 2024 02:22pm
Life & Style Dutch discover rare 500-year old wooden shoe AMSTERDAM: The Dutch are known worldwide for their wooden shoes, but the recent rare discovery of a 500-year-old one... Published 25 Dec, 2024 01:25pm
Life & Style Punters throng London’s historic Christmas meat auction LONDON: Meat traders flung cheap turkeys to the highest bidders in a public auction at London’s historic Smithfield... Published 25 Dec, 2024 01:20pm
Life & Style Santa Claus global flight to deliver presents underway Santa Claus took off early Christmas Eve aboard his reindeer-powered sleigh to deliver presents around the world.... Published 25 Dec, 2024 01:14pm
Sports Fire, M Gaston Gimenez agree to terminate contract The Chicago Fire and midfielder Gaston Gimenez, who played for the club for the past five years, reached an... Published 25 Dec, 2024 01:06pm
World At least 8 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank refugee camp OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in raids on Tuesday on a refugee camp near the... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:11pm
World Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, many feared dead ASTANA: An Embraer passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 04:35pm
Pakistan PM, President pay tribute as nation celebrates Quaid-e-Azam’s 148th birthday Both leaders extend felicitations to Christians on Christmas Day Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:12pm
Markets JGB yields inch down as reaction to BOJ governor’s comments muted TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields inched down on Wednesday as traders showed limited reaction to comments... Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:12pm
World Church of England must repent, leading cleric says at Christmas LONDON: The Church of England’s second most senior cleric Stephen Cottrell will call in a Christmas sermon on... Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:04pm
Business & Finance IMF grants Egypt initial approval of $1.2bn fourth review CAIRO: The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the fourth... Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:00pm
Markets Thai baht/US dollar little changed on Wednesday BANGKOK: The Thai baht was little changed against the US dollar on Wednesday. By 0155 GMT, the baht was 0.15% higher... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:53am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei inches down, trading muted before Wall Street holiday TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average inched down on Wednesday as investors avoided active bets with Wall Street... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:51am
Markets China’s yuan nears 13-month low in holiday-thinned trading SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped and traded near a 13-month low against the dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by broad... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:50am
Business & Finance Bank of Korea plans to cut interest rates further next year South Korea’s central bank said on Wednesday it plans to cut its benchmark interest rate further next year amid... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:48am
Business & Finance China to focus on stabilising housing market in 2025, housing regulator says BEIJING: Efforts will continue in 2025 to stabilize and prevent further declines in China’s real estate market,... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:47am
World South Korea’s Yoon defies second agency summons over martial law GWACHEON: South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol did not respond on Wednesday to a second summons by... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:45am
Technology China’s Xiaomi kicks off EV charging partnerships with Nio, Li Auto and Xpeng BEIJING: Chinese upstart electric vehicle maker Xiaomi announced partnerships on Wednesday with local EV specialists... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:43am
Markets China stocks edge down, dragged by small-cap shares; HK market closed SHANGHAI: China stocks edged down on Wednesday, dragged by small-cap shares, as thematic concept sectors pulled... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:41am
Business & Finance Toyota global production down for 10th month despite rising sales TOKYO: Toyota Motor’s global production decreased for a 10th straight month in November, the Japanese carmaker said... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:38am
Technology SAIC says its EV brand IM Motors secures $1.3bn in Series B funding BEIJING: China’s SAIC Motor said on Wednesday its EV brand IM Motors has completed a Series B fundraising round,... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:36am
Sports Brazilian midfielder Oscar returns to Sao Paulo Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar will return to his former club Sao Paulo on a three-year contract, the Brazilian... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:31am
World China, Japan foreign ministers meet in Beijing, seafood trade on agenda BEIJING/TOKYO: Talks on seafood trade are expected to be on the agenda on Wednesday as Japan’s foreign minister... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:22am
Markets Dalian iron ore rangebound in thin trade, caution on China stimulus BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures consolidated in a tight range on Wednesday, as emerging hopes of more stimulus from... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:20am
World Biden signs 50 bills into law, makes bald eagle the country’s official bird WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law on Tuesday that include making the bald eagle the country’s... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 02:55pm
World Israeli military intercepts missile launched from Yemen, army says CAIRO: Israel’s military intercepted a missile early on Wednesday that was launched from Yemen and crossed into... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:16am
Business & Finance BOJ’s Ueda expects further progress in hitting price target next year TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank expects the economy to move closer to... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:04am
Business & Finance Japan government to compile record $734bn budget for next fiscal year TOKYO: Japan’s government plans to compile a record 115.5 trillion yen ($734.3 billion) budget for the fiscal year... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:01am
Business & Finance Thai central bank announces bond issuance programme for 2025 BANGKOK: Thailand’s central bank on Wednesday announced a bond issuance programme for 2025, reducing the maximum... Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:52am
Sports Australia’s Head declared fit for Boxing Day Test v India Australia heaved a major sigh of relief on Wednesday after skipper Pat Cummins declared run-machine Travis Head fit... Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:48am
World At least 3 people injured in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv, mayor says KYIV: At least three people were wounded in a massive Russian missile attack on Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine on... Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:44am
World Nippon Steel’s US Steel takeover plan has support in steelmaking areas, executive says TOKYO: Japan’s Nippon Steel is seeing support for its proposal to acquire US Steel in the regions of the United... Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:40am
World Russian pipeline gas and LNG exports to Europe up 18-20% in 2024, Novak says MOSCOW: Total exports of Russian gas to European countries in 2024 were 18-20% higher than last year, the Interfax... Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:36am
World Christmas fair promoter killed during celebration in Mexico MEXICO CITY: The promoter of one of the largest Christmas fairs in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero was shot... Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:33am
Business & Finance SOEs’ sell-off aimed at unburdening kitty: Aleem ISLAMABAD. Federal Minister for Privatisation, Board of Investment and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan has said the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:31am
Markets ‘Power bureaucracy discouraging consumers of solar energy’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan 3 Islamabad NA seats: ET postpones proceedings for indefinite period ISLAMABAD: The election tribunal headed by a retired Lahore High Court (LHC) judge has postponed the proceedings... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan May 9 violence: IK’s, others’ pleas seeking provision of CCTV footages rejected RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), hearing the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case, on Tuesday, rejected... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:22am
Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Day, Christmas celebrations: ICT police finalise robust security plan ISLAMABAD: The city police have devised a robust security plan to ensure strict security during Christmas and... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan NA Speaker pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq paid tribute to the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan Winter vacation of IHC begins ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has commenced its two-week winter vacation, scheduled till January 8, ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:18am
Pakistan IK will be released soon, ‘predicts’ Alvi PESHAWAR: Former President and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday predicted that... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan IK refuses to withdraw ‘civil disobedience’ call ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated ex-prime minister and founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan JI to launch ‘farmers’ march’ today ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has announced the launch of “Farmers’ March” starting from Mandi Bahauddin... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:14am
Pakistan Disaster response centres: ADB recommends legislative framework, funding ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended to Pakistan for putting in place legislation, protocols... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:12am
Business & Finance Alibaba announces launch of trade assurance in country ISLAMABAD: Alibaba. com, a leading global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, Tuesday announced the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:10am
Pakistan Yet another polio case reported ISLAMABAD: The country has registered the 65th wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case of 2024, Pakistan Polio ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan PHC seeks reply from ECP on Senate polls in KP PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to submit its... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:07am
Pakistan Alhamra commemorates Quaid's birth anniversary LAHORE: To honour the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra,... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan Ambassadors from present diplomatic credentials to President ISLAMABAD: Ambassadors from Romania, Somalia, Nepal, Japan, and Bangladesh presented their diplomatic credentials to... Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:05am
Markets CCP highlights inefficiencies of state monopolies of Discos ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Tuesday highlighted the inefficiencies of state monopolies ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:49am
Business & Finance Crucial role of livestock in economy highlighted ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) Rana Tanveer Hussain highlighted the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan Disqualification reference: ECP again asks PTI Senator to present arguments ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has once again asked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Saifullah Abro to ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:43am
Pakistan Inclusion of Sanam Javed name in PCL: LHC upholds registrar office objection, dismisses plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sustained an objection raised by the registrar office on the petition by ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:41am