Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 01, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (February 02, 2025)... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Performance of major maritime bodies assessed KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, recently chaired a Performance Review Meeting... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan JCP approves appointment of 10 additional judges for PHC ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), by a majority of its total membership, nominated 10 persons... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Federal capital: no let-up in crime incidents ISLAMABAD: Robbers, burglars, and carjackers continued with their looting spree in the federal capital as cash and... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Punjab CM meets defence attachés of 16 countries LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif had a luncheon meeting in Lahore’s historic Royal Fort with the... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan CM advocates minorities’ rights LAHORE: Punjab belongs to everyone, and everyone can perform his/her worship here without fear or insecurity, said... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Azma’s rejoinder to Umar’s statement LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that those who claimed to be revolutionaries on May 9 and... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Deputy HC of Kenya underscores need for removing trade barriers KARACHI: Deputy High Commissioner of Kenya Daniel Nganda, while underscoring the need to remove trade barriers... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan PTI assails govt for causing ‘economic meltdown’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lambasted the government on Saturday for causing the country’s economic... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan PM felicitates President Lukashenko over his re-election ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday congratulated President of Belarus Aleksandr ... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Degradation of wetlands threatens biodiversity: WWF-P KARACHI: The survival of Pakistan’s wetlands and the species that depend on them is under severe threat due to water... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Karachi’s development: Mayor urges PM to allocate Rs1500bn KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, says that the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif should open the treasury; Karachi... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Business & Finance Islamabad: prices of essential items decline WoW ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a further decline during this week past against... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan 26th constitutional amendment: PTI-backed lawyers seek formation of full court LAHORE: A PTI-backed lawyers’ convention on Saturday demanded constitution of a full court of the Supreme Court... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan NAB DG reaffirms commitment to justice, transparency LAHORE: Director General (DG) NAB Lahore Ihtiram Dar held his first public hearing since assuming office, ... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Convocation of Isra University: 528 students awarded degrees HYDERABAD: The 22nd convocation of Isra University’s Hyderabad campus was held presided over by the Vice... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Tessori visits Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad’s Tourism Pavilion KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Saturday visited the Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad’s Tourism Pavilion... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Editorials Bilawal’s smart move EDITORIAL: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s recent engagement with the business community is a step in the right direction.... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Editorials Ridiculous proposal EDITORIAL: Just the fact that US President Donald Trump’s proposal to “relocate” a million-and-a-half Gazans to... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Editorials LPG tanker blast EDITORIAL: During the recent years there have been scores of fatal incidents involving storage and marketing of low... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Sports Tri-series ODIs in Lahore & Karachi: Boon will lead playing control team LAHORE: Australia’s David Boon, who is a member of ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the playing ... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
World CPJ slates Afghan journalist conviction by Taliban govt NEW YORK: A Taliban court in Kabul sentenced Sayed Rahim Saeedi, the editor and producer of the ANAR Media YouTube... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
World Taliban govt-run corporation takes over Kabul Serena hotel KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban government took over management of Kabul’s famed Serena hotel on Saturday, a hotel... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print Import of Silicon in Primary Form: New customs values issued ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has issued new customs values, within the range of... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print Averting due adjudication: LHC declares SBP’s Circular No 2 as unlawful LAHORE: The Lahore High Court declared the circular No.2 of 2003 of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) which averts... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print Bid to game faceless customs assessment system foiled KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs, Headquarters has foiled an attempt to manipulate the newly implemented Faceless... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan LHC judge among three transferred to capital court KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday approved the transfer of a Lahore High Court (LHC) judge, along with... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Employees: SC declares implementation of policy without ‘ifs and buts’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared that when a widespread and comprehensive policy is announced to benefit... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan CM inaugurates solarisation of agricultural tube wells project LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated a mega project for the solarisation of agricultural... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print MVNO awaiting approval of Ministry ISLAMABAD: The Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) framework—envisioning further growth of the telecom sector ... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print IK says he won’t strike any deal ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Saturday reiterated again... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
World US charges ex-Fed official with spying for China WASHINGTON: US prosecutors announced Friday that they have charged a former Federal Reserve advisor with spying on... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
World Arab FMs reject Trump call for transfer of Palestinians CAIRO: Arab foreign ministers on Saturday rejected the transfer of Palestinians from their land under any... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print 18 soldiers martyred, 24 terrorists killed in Balochistan QUETTA: Eighteen paramilitary soldiers martyred and 24 militants were killed in fighting in Balochistan, the... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Pakistan Army chief visits Quetta ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir reiterated the Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print Major cut in power tariffs likely ISLAMABAD: In a bid to provide much-needed relief to consumers, the government is set to announce a major reduction... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print PM to sign deals worth $2bn with Azerbaijan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Central Asian countries in the current month and sign agreements... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print Distribution of PM’s Ramazan Package in cash likely ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to distribute the Prime Minister’s Ramazan Package as cash to underserved... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print Saudi Arabia’s FlyAdeal launches operations KARACHI: Saudi Arabia’s budget airline, FlyAdeal, has officially launched its operations to Pakistan with its... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
Print PSDP 2025-26, projections for 2026-27 and 2027-28: Ministry initiates process ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has initiated the process of PSDP 2025-26... Published 02 Feb, 2025 02:58am
World Palestinian ministry says Israeli forces kill teeenager in Jenin RAMALLAH: The Palestinian health ministry said an Israeli strike killed a teenage boy on Saturday in the occupied... Published 01 Feb, 2025 11:11pm
Pakistan Army Chief vows to hunt down terrorists after soldiers martyred in Balochistan COAS says militants will be defeated by the resilience of armed forces, according to the military's media wing Published 01 Feb, 2025 09:16pm
World Five Arab foreign ministers reject forced displacement of Palestinians CAIRO: Top diplomats from Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar rejected any forcible... Published 01 Feb, 2025 08:26pm
World Indian troops kill eight Maoist rebels RAIPUR: Indian commandos shot dead at least eight Maoist rebels in the dense jungles of central India on Saturday,... Published 01 Feb, 2025 07:11pm
World India’s defence budget heavily weighted to manpower costs NEW DELHI: India on Saturday proposed defence spending of 6.81 trillion rupees ($78.70 billion) for the 2025-26... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:15pm
Pakistan Naqvi says no contact from US for PTI founder Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi clarified on Saturday that no communication from the United States concerning... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:08pm
World Russia says advancing towards flashpoint Ukrainian city KYIV: Russia said on Saturday it had captured a village flanking the eastern flashpoint city of Toretsk in Ukraine... Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:52pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says 50 patients left through Rafah crossing to Egypt GAZA CITY: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said 50 Palestinian patients went through the Rafah crossing to... Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:19pm
Markets Gold price per tola hits new record high in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan continued their record-setting streak, hitting a fresh high on Saturday, in line with their... Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:05pm
Markets FBR successfully thwarts attempt to manipulate newly launched FCAS Federal tax collecting authority says criminal case has also been lodged against the culprits Updated 01 Feb, 2025 06:44pm
Pakistan Old India, Pakistan rivalry drives South Asia diplomatic reshuffle NEW DELHI: Old rivalries between India and Pakistan are driving a shift in regional ties, with New Delhi courting... Published 01 Feb, 2025 03:57pm
Pakistan 18 soldiers martyred in Kalat operation: ISPR Says 12 terrorists killed after attempt to establish road blocks thwarted by own troops Updated 01 Feb, 2025 05:47pm
World Small medevac plane crashes in Philadelphia with child, 5 others on board A medevac plane crashed soon after takeoff in Philadelphia on Friday with a child and five others on board, the air... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 05:54pm
Sports Sri Lanka facing worst-ever Test defeat, trail Australia by 414 GALLE: Sri Lanka were staring down the barrel of their worst-ever Test defeat Saturday after Australia enforced the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 01:46pm
World Russian air attack kills three in Ukraine KYIV: Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least three civilians and... Published 01 Feb, 2025 01:10pm
World India’s Modi to seek to boost growth, ease cost of living in budget NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces the challenges of reviving growth and giving relief to a middle... Published 01 Feb, 2025 12:13pm
World Three Israeli hostages released in latest Gaza exchange Negotiations are due to start by Tuesday on agreements for the release of the remaining hostages Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:52pm
Markets China home prices, sales slip further in January, report shows China’s sales of new housing and prices for existing residential units both continued to decline in January, a... Published 01 Feb, 2025 10:46am
Markets Indian shares muted as budget tax relief offsets capex concerns Indian shares ended little changed on Saturday as investors were whipsawed by a smaller-than-expected hike in... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 08:42pm
Business & Finance Philippine central bank sees at least 50 bps cut in policy rates in 2025 BAGUIO: The Philippine central bank could cut its key policy rate by at least at least 50 basis points this year to... Published 01 Feb, 2025 10:42am
Business & Finance India’s Punjab National Bank eyes $1.96 billion bad loan recovery in FY25, CEO says MUMBAI: Punjab National Bank (PNB), India’s second largest state-run lender by assets, aims to recover bad loans... Published 01 Feb, 2025 10:39am
Sports Naqvi optimistic about winning Champions Trophy LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed optimism that Team Pakistan will win the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance PDWP approves 2 schemes worth over Rs13bn LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) for the fiscal 2024-25 on Friday approved two development... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan PFA seals tea production unit LAHORE: In a major crackdown against food safety violations on Friday, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) sealed a tea... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan SECP clarifies ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) late Friday night clarified that the reports of... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
World Norway seizes Russian-crewed ship over suspected cable damage OSLO: Norwegian police said on Friday they had seized a Norwegian-owned ship at Latvia’s request over its ... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Journalists protest against PECA ISLAMABAD: The journalist community on Friday staged a protest demonstration against the controversial Prevention of... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Print Rates of DOC, chicken and eggs decline after CCP intervenes ISLAMABAD: In a significant move aimed at curbing anti-competitive practices in poultry sector, the Competition... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:17am
Print Judge transfer issue: five IHC judges write letter to CJP, 3 CJs ISLAMABAD: Five judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday wrote a letter to chief justice of Pakistan and the... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:03am
Print Review of tax laws bill: NA panel cancels 3rd meeting due to FBR chairman’s absence ISLAMABAD: The sub-committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance cancelled its third meeting at... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:54pm
Print Increase in sugar price: Millers, distributors asked to stop overcharging ISLAMABAD: Following an increase of Rs 900 per 50-kg bag, or Rs 18 per kg, in refined sugar prices, the Ministry of... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 04:00pm
Business & Finance SPI-based inflation down 0.36pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended January 30, 2025, decreased by 0.36... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan ‘Social Media Protection Authority’ on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday announced it would be establishing a Social Media Protection Authority under the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Print NA panel approves raise in salaries of MPs ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Finance Committee approved an increase in the salaries of MNAs and senators,... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 03:59pm
Business & Finance Petrol price hiked by Re1, diesel’s by Rs7 ISLAMABAD: High-speed diesel (HSD) and petrol rates have been increased up to Rs 7 per litre on Friday for the next... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance Trump will impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs today WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will impose tariffs Saturday on the three largest US trading partners — Canada,... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Print Real estate: PBC urges PM to order crackdown on ‘black money’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to tackle the issue of black... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:53pm
Print Disclosures made to PSX: row deepens among indirect KE shareholders ISLAMABAD: The row among the indirect shareholders of K-Electric Limited through KES Power appears to be... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 04:00pm
Print Rs84bn shortfall in Jan collection ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 872 billion during the month of January... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 04:00pm
Print Non-Iranian origin containers: MoC grants one-time waiver of EIF ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has granted a one-time waiver for non-Iranian origin containers, allowing them... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:53pm
Print Jiang, PM discuss economy, security ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zedong called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday and... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 03:59pm
Business & Finance EU rep outlines key conditions for GSP+ trade benefits ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Olof Skoog, EU Special Representative for Human Rights (EUSR), emphasized Friday that the ... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Print Govt decides to develop SEZ on PSM land Includes the creation of a comprehensive and tailored land lease model, which will offer options for sale, land lease, or licensing, based on the investor’s preferences Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:52pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 31, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (February 01, 2025)... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan 2.9m Afghan nationals residing, Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) was informed on Friday that... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance FD unveils commemorative coins issuance policy ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division unveiled policy regarding issuance of commemorative coins, while admitting that the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance Rate cut to catalyse real estate growth: Eighteen CEO ISLAMABAD: Following the recent announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to reduce the policy rate to 12... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Markets KE removes over 1,000 illegal connections KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) conducted an anti-power theft drive in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, alongside a facilitation... Updated 01 Feb, 2025 07:07am
Pakistan Production order row with govt: ‘Protesting’ chairman Senate leads delegation to Ireland, Austria ISLAMABAD: Days after skipping Senate meetings reportedly over production order row with the government, Chairman... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan ‘Severe financial distress hinders NHA’s ability to invest in operations’ ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has been in severe financial distress with outstanding loan... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Markets Effective today: LPG price raised by Rs3.68 ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has hiked the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance FPCCI plans to raise Pakistan-Iran trade target to $10bn LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has announced ambitious plans to... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Punjab CM inaugurates country’s first e-bus service LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Friday formally launched Pakistan’s first electric bus service.... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan ‘Papers not filed to answer notice’: Higher tribunal upholds stance of tax dept LAHORE: A show-cause notice by the tax department has survived the test on the ground that a tribunal cannot base... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan LHC asks: how many buses has school education dept purchased? LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday ordered the school education department to submit a report on how many buses... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan Anti-polio drive in Punjab to begin on Monday LAHORE: The anti-polio drive will begin in Punjab from February 3, in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad and the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan MoU inked to establish ‘Technical Resource Centre’ in Attock LAHORE: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony chaired by Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan CBD Punjab, TDCP join hands for 20th Int’l Cholistan Jeep Rally LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) has entered a strategic partnership with... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Sports 15-member squad for ICC Champions Trophy announced LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025,... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan CI-UAF celebrates Chinese New Year FAISALABAD: The Confucius Institute (CI) at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad celebrated Chinese New Year... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am