World Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan, emergencies ministry says ASTANA: A passenger plane crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday and initial reports suggested... Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:57pm
Pakistan PM, President pay tribute as nation celebrates Quaid-e-Azam’s 148th birthday Both leaders extend felicitations to Christians on Christmas Day Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:34pm
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... Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:18am
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
Pakistan Muzaffarabad motorway plan progress reviewed ISLAMABAD: The 4th meeting of the Kashmir Committee was held under the chairmanship of Rana Qasim Noon, here on... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan NA Speaker congratulates Christian community ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq extended warm felicitation to the Christian community on the eve of... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:35am
Pakistan Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to defuse prevailing tension ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to defuse prevailing tension, strengthen bilateral relations and... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan PFA continues operation against food outlets LAHORE: In a recent operation against food hazards, the Punjab Food Authority disposed of over 1,000kg of diseased... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:31am
Business & Finance Pak-US trade volume crosses $7bn mark in 2023: FPCCI KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that U.S. is one of the few countries in the world with... Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:29am
Sports PCB unfolds details of West Indies tour LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday confirmed details of the West Indies men’s cricket team’s... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan SIC, too, challenges 26th amendment ISLAMABAD: The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) – a political party that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) backed... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:54am
Markets Energy, mining stocks lead gains in Europe’s holiday-thinned trade FRANKFURT: Europe’s main stocks index rose on Tuesday, with mining and energy stocks leading gains amid light... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Sports Dubai will host Pakistan-India match on Feb 23 DUBAI: Bitter rivals Pakistan and India will square off in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on February 23 as the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 25, 2024)... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan EPD announces operation against erring industrial units LAHORE: The Environment Protection Department (EPD) intensified operations to ensure environmental protection and... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan CM pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam, felicitates Christians LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan ‘Political stability is a must for economic stability’ LAHORE: “Political stability is a must for economic stability of the country and all segments of society would ... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Support for farmers: Minister highlights commitment of CM LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani here on Tuesday reiterated the Punjab... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Christmas today LAHORE: Like other parts of the world, Christian community in Pakistan will mark Christmas on Wednesday (today) with... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan ‘Providing clean environment is government’s top priority’ FAISALABAD: “It is the first priority of the government to provide a clean environment free from air pollution to... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan ATC dismisses post-arrest bail of female TikToker LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday dismissed post-arrest bail of a woman TikToker Sara Khan who claimed to ... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan Azeri defence delegation calls on Air Chief ISLAMABAD: A high-level defence delegation from Azerbaijan, led by Deputy Minister of Defence and Director General... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan 2022 Sindh floods: World Bank approves extra $450m financing for housing project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank approved $450 million in additional financing for the Sindh Flood Emergency Housing... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Convocation in IBA University: Bilawal explains approach to national development SUKKUR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has pledged that PPP is committed to the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan ‘Sindh govt committed to providing effective agri services’ HYDERABAD: The Sindh government has reaffirmed its commitment to provide timely and effective agricultural services... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Chilly, windy weather likely for two days KARACHI: Cold winds blew across the city on Tuesday, as the Met Office has forecast chilly and windy weather ahead... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Academic convocation continues for second consecutive day at Sindh University HYDERABAD: The academic convocation 2019-2023 continued on the second consecutive day at the University of Sindh... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan PSDF, HAZZA, JPII to establish Japanese training centres LAHORE: Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) has signed a historic agreement with Hazza Institute of Technology... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Sub-panel formed to evaluate aviation projects ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Aviation formed a sub-committee to evaluate the progress and performance of... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan SZABMU to re-conduct MDCAT on 30th ISLAMABAD: The Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad, is scheduled to re-conduct the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Print US sanctions on 4 Pak entities unjustified: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that the recent sanctions imposed by the US on four... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:18am
Pakistan ‘Sentencing of civilians’: After EU and UK, US says it is deeply concerned ISLAMABAD: After the UK and European Union (EU)’s reactions, the United States has said that it was deeply... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Military court verdicts: FO cautiously rejects criticism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Tuesday that the military courts’ verdicts have been made under a law enacted by the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Facilitating investors govt’s top priority, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that it should be the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance US banks sue Fed over ‘opaque’ stress tests NEW YORK: A business coalition led by large US banks filed suit Tuesday against the Federal Reserve, criticizing the... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Structural changes, SOEs’ privatisation: Advisor urges PSX to formulate recommendations KARACHI: Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to Finance Minister has urged the management of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Heimtextil 2025: Pakistan set to make largest-ever participation KARACHI: Pakistan is set to make history at the world’s largest trade fair, Heimtextil 2025. The world’s biggest... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Wheat programme: Syngenta partners with Sindh govt KARACHI: Syngenta Pakistan has partnered with the Sindh Government to launch a free herbicide initiative to enhance... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Editorials Hybrid model EDITORIAL: It’s no surprise that India was able to pull its weight and influence on the ICC (International Cricket... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 07:01am
Editorials Little chance for climate diplomacy EDITORIAL: Hope that similar environmental and climate challenges might force rare Pak-India interaction and... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 07:13am
Print Christmas: Maryam orders foolproof security across Punjab LAHORE: “No lapse in the security of Christian brothers and sisters will be tolerated on Christmas Day,” said Chief... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:12am
Print PM opens F-8 underpass ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated F-8 underpass, completed in record 42 days, to ease... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:36am
Technology Global connectivity: PTA makes strides ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has made significant strides in enhancing international... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:25am
Print Appointment of judges: JCP announces updated regulations ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday announced its updated regulations about the... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:29am
Print Aurangzeb throws light on people’s approach to tax obligations ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Tuesday, disclosed that people are ready to pay more money (tax),... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:22am
Print Quaid’s 148th birth anniversary today LAHORE: The nation will celebrate the 148th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:38am
Print Right-sizing body presents suggestions ISLAMABAD: A committee formed to oversee government’s right-sizing on Tuesday presented its recommendations to... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:09am
Print Foreign-funded power projects: Senate panel demands action against malpractice culprits ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, while expressing serious concerns over lack of... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:59am
Print Privatisation: CCoSOEs removes SRBC from strategic entities’ list ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) on Tuesday reiterated its decision to exclude... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:36am
Print Nepra refuses to treat cold storages as industrial consumers ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has refused to treat cold storages as industrial... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:36am
Print Renewable energy: Projects get Nepra exemption Authority amends its law to exempt renewable energy projects to be established by foreign countries under Inter Governmental Commercial Transactions (IGCT) Act, 2022 Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:50am
World Ukraine says North Korea troops not had major impact yet on fighting KYIV: The presence of North Korean soldiers alongside Russian troops in the Russian region of Kursk has not yet had... Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:17am
World Former US president Bill Clinton released from hospital WASHINGTON: Former US president Bill Clinton left hospital Tuesday, his office said, a day after he was admitted... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:20pm
World Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations WASHINGTON: Donald Trump hit out Tuesday at Joe Biden for commuting the sentences of almost every American federal... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:55pm
World Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s son denies graft in $12.65 billion nuclear deal NEW DELHI: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son and adviser on Tuesday described allegations of... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:52pm
Pakistan Civilians trial in military courts: FO says verdicts made under law enacted by Parliament of Pakistan Pakistan fully committed to fulfilling all international human rights obligations, Foreign Office's spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch says Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:21pm