Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets today to sight Shawwal moon The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, along with zonal committees, will convene today (Sunday, March 30, 2025,... Published 30 Mar, 2025 04:51pm
Pakistan SSGC vows ‘uninterrupted’ gas supply during Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on Sunday vowed to provide “stable and uninterrupted” gas supply during the days... Published 30 Mar, 2025 04:33pm
World Gaza rescuers say children among 8 killed in Israeli strike GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that an Israeli air strike on Sunday on a house and a tent... Published 30 Mar, 2025 02:10pm
World Israeli army says intercepts missile fired from Yemen OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Sunday after it activated... Published 30 Mar, 2025 02:05pm
Pakistan Saudi Arabia, UAE, other nations celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Millions of muslims across the globe observed Eid ul-Fitr on Sunday with special dawn prayers and celebrations,... Published 30 Mar, 2025 01:47pm
World India court rejects JSW Steel, Trafigura request to clear certain met coke imports NEW DELHI: An Indian court has declined requests from JSW Steel and Trafigura to allow certain shipments of a... Published 30 Mar, 2025 12:29pm
World Vance accuses Denmark of not keeping Greenland safe from Russia, China NUUK: US Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of not doing a good job keeping Greenland safe and... Published 30 Mar, 2025 12:05pm
Life & Style Bastille want new tour to be 'joyous celebration' of last 15 years LONDON: British band Bastille say they want to take fans on a joyous celebration of their 15 years together when ... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:58am
Sports Chennai grapple with IPL home truth after Bengaluru defeat NEW DELHI: An exasperated Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said their failure to read the pitch at Chepauk... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:51am
Sports Pandya wants batters to step up for stuttering Mumbai NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya is not pressing the panic button yet but the Mumbai Indians captain wants his batsmen to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:47am
World Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal, the group’s chief says Hamas rules out disarming while Israeli occupation persists, defends weapons as 'Red Line' Updated 30 Mar, 2025 04:05pm
Sports ‘Special’ to equal Ronaldo’s Real Madrid goal record, says Mbappe MADRID: Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was special to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season tally of 33... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:28am
Life & Style Post-apocalyptic ‘The Last of Us’ more timely than ever, say stars LOS ANGELES: When “The Last of Us” – the smash hit series about a post-apocalyptic society ravaged by a mass fungal... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:23am
Technology ‘Something is rotten’: Apple’s AI strategy faces doubts NEW YORK: Has Apple, the biggest company in the world, bungled its generative artificial intelligence strategy?... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:16am
World Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,600, ravages cities BANGKOK: Myanmar’s neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday,... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 12:26pm
World Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘war crime’ with military hospital strike KYIV: Ukraine accused Russia of committing a “war crime” during its weekend attack on the city of Kharkiv, as the... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:01am
Sports Manchester City boss Guardiola laments his poor performance this season Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said his own efforts this season have been “really poor” as his side struggle... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:53am
Sports Aryna Sabalenka cruises past Jessica Pegula to win Miami Open Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka recorded 31 winners while sailing to a 7-5, 6-2 victory over fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:50am
Sports Lionel Messi scores in return as Inter Miami edge Union Lionel Messi scored his second goal of the season only two minutes after his entrance as a second-half substitute,... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:38am
World South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom SEOUL: South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:32am
World Finnish president boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit WEST PALM BEACH: Finnish President Alexander Stubb made a surprise trip on Saturday to meet with US President Donald... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:22am
World Three Chinese nationals missing off Ghana after suspected piracy kidnapping, Ghana army says ACCRA: Three Chinese nationals were missing from Ghanaian waters and believed to have been kidnapped after a... Published 30 Mar, 2025 09:52am
World South Korea police say rite at family grave led to deadly wildfire SEOUL: South Korean police said on Sunday they booked a man suspected of starting what grew into the country’s... Published 30 Mar, 2025 09:47am
Pakistan CEO LWMC reviews cleanliness plan for Eid days LAHORE: To ensure an enhanced cleanliness experience for citizens during Eid-ul-Fitr, an important operational... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:21am
Pakistan IBA, PAA ink MoU on ‘Diploma in Aviation Leadership’ KARACHI: IBA’s Center for Executive Education (IBA-CEE) and Pakistan Airports Authority’s Civil Aviation ... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:13am
Pakistan Bilawal reviews uplift projects of Larkana District LARKANA: A meeting was held in Larkana chaired by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:11am
Pakistan PM conveys Eid greetings to Sultan of Oman & Emir of Qatar ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed warm greetings to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Amir of... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:06am
Pakistan MoU singed for establishment of hospital KARACHI: Thar Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indus Hospital & Health Network to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:05am
Pakistan Slightly below-normal rainfall likely during April LAHORE: A tendency for slightly below-normal rainfall is anticipated in northern Punjab, Kashmir and the adjoining... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:03am
Pakistan New policy framework to monitor melting glaciers recommended ISLAMABAD: Climate experts have strongly recommended a new policy framework to check melting glaciers in... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:01am
Pakistan As many as seven murdered in Islamabad in one week ISLAMABAD: The incidents of crime against persons including murder, attempted murder and kidnapping have shown an... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:59am
Pakistan Housing societies, investment firms: DG NAB holds ‘Khuli Kacheri’ to hear complaints LAHORE: The Director General (DG) NAB Lahore, Muhammad Ahtram Dar, held the open court (Khuli Kacheri), where... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan CM directs foolproof security on Eid-ul-Fitr LAHORE: “Ensure safety of women and children in markets at all costs,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan Punjab govt announces formation of MACP LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the formation of a 38-member Minority Advisory Council Punjab (MACP) to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:55am
Pakistan TTP militants based at KP-Punjab border orchestrating attacks in province: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that terrorist attacks in Punjab are being carried out by... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:52am
Pakistan Key barrier to effective use of water resources highlighted LAHORE: The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has highlighted a significant barrier to the effective... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:50am
Pakistan Punjab govt releases environmental survey report LAHORE: The Punjab government has released a public survey report highlighting citizens’ feedback on Chief ... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:45am
World Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages AVALON (Australia): The Ukraine war and increased European defence spending are likely to slow Australia’s plans ... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:38am
World Turkish companies ‘paying the bill’ as political crisis roils economy ISTANBUL: Turmoil unleashed by the arrest of Turkey’s leading opposition figure last week has sent shockwaves... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:32am
Editorials Pakistanis and the happiness quotient EDITORIAL: The World Happiness Report 2025, released the other day by Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research Centre,... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:27am
World Japan PM says Trump’s tariff views hard to understand TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that Donald Trump’s views on tariffs were “difficult ... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:26am
World S Africa’s land reform rises from ‘the ashes of dispossession’ MALELANE (South Africa): Hectares upon hectares of luxuriant orchards cover the land from which Bernard Shabangu’s... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:23am
Business & Finance Egypt approves $91bn budget for 2025/26 CAIRO: Egypt’s cabinet approved a 4.6 trillion Egyptian pound ($91 billion) draft state budget for the financial... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:03am
Markets Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:00am
Editorials Resumption of war on Gaza EDITORIAL: Israel abruptly resumed its genocidal campaign in Gaza, killing 404 Palestinians and wounding more than... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 07:29am
Editorials Drought alarm must not go unheeded EDITORIAL: The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s latest warning of impending drought across Sindh, Balochistan... Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:15am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 29, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (March 30, 2025)... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan Smuggling of non-duty paid cigarettes: AJK govt beefs up enforcement efforts ISLAMABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has aggressively increased enforcement efforts to curb the... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:35am
Business & Finance Govt urged to revise approach to current expenditure KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan KU, UAF to strengthen educational, research ties FAISALABAD: The University of Kamalia and University of Agriculture Faisalabad will further strengthen educational... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:34am
Pakistan PAA approves construction of its HQ in Blue Area ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has approved the construction of its 25-storey, energy-efficient... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:33am
Pakistan Medical experts underscore need for eating in moderation during Eid holidays LAHORE: Medical experts have advised the faithful to take care of their diet plan and eat in moderation on the happy... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 05:56am
Pakistan Guddu Barrage to be closed for 30 days on 31st midnight SUKKUR: Chief Engineer, Irrigation, Guddu Barrage Sukkur, has announced that all canals originating from Guddu... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:33am
Pakistan Leaves of municipal staff cancelled during Eid holidays LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has decided to cancel the leaves of the... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:32am
Pakistan Crackdown on transporters overcharging passengers LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Saturday launched a crackdown against bus terminals overcharging... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan Special teams formed to ensure quality food items KARACHI: Director General Sindh Food Authority Asif Jan Siddiqui has formed special teams across the province under... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:32am
Pakistan JI demands justice for victims of water tanker tragedy KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami’s Central Chief, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded justice for a couple and their unborn... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Sports HBL-PSL-10 tickets’ sale starts on April 3 LAHORE: HBL-PSL-X tickets will go on sale online from Thursday (April 3), as the marquee event is all set to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Markets Cotton market: No visible change ahead of Eid holidays LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Markets US natgas prices climb on record LNG flows NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-week high on Friday on record flows to liquefied natural... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
World Ramazan brings little respite for struggling Indonesian traders JAKARTA: On the fifth floor of Southeast Asia’s biggest textile market, Indonesian trader Toni Sar waves a white... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:30am
Business & Finance After years of survival, China’s Huawei returns to revenue peak SHENZHEN: China’s Huawei is expected to claim triumph over US sanctions at its upcoming annual results, bolstered by... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Markets Winter package: KE records robust industrial response KARACHI: The K-Electric has recorded a positive response to the Prime Minister’s initiative that offered lower... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan Under-23 Squash Championship: Sharjeel hands over Rs30m cheque to Adnan Asad KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon handed over a cheque of Rs. 30 million on behalf of the Sindh... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan Soneri Bank holds Iftars for orphaned children KARACHI: Soneri Bank, a prominent commercial bank, facilitated Iftar dinners in the last Ashra of Ramadan for... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan CM directs action against transporters over-charging passengers LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed Deputy Commissioners to take all necessary measures to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan Alkhidmat distributes rations KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has distributed thousands of ration bags under its Ramadan Food Package initiative,... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Print Night travel ban imposed in Balochistan’s Kachhi, Musakhel QEUTTA: In light of security concerns, authorities have imposed a night travel ban on public transport and trucks in... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:30am
Print Ruet-e-Hilal body meets today ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene a meeting Sunday, 29th of Ramadan 1446 AH, at 6:00 PM to... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:29am
World Indian forces kill 16 Maoist rebels RAIPUR, (India): Indian security forces killed at least 16 Maoists during a fierce gun battle on Saturday, police... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan NA session summoned on April 7 ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday summoned National Assembly session on Monday evening (April 7,... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
World 6 killed after clashes in IIOJ&K OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Four police officers and two suspected freedom fighter have been killed in Indian-administered... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Print Norwegian party has nominated jailed IK for Nobel Peace Prize: PTI ISLAMABAD: The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claimed Saturday that a group affiliated with the Norwegian... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:29am
World WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout GENEVA: The World Health Organization has proposed slashing a fifth of its budget following the US decision to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Print To identify collection loopholes: FBR notifies DG (Special Initiatives-Customs) office ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established Office of the Director General (Special... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:28am
Print Specified offences: 489-F, 506-B of PPC compoundable without court permission: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that all the specified offences under PPC such as Section 489-F and 506-B are... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:28am
Print CM reaffirms Sindh’s stand against Cholistan canal project KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has the strength,... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:28am
World Large crowds rally in Istanbul over jailing of Erdogan’s main rival ISTANBUL: Hundreds of thousands of Turks protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the jailing of Mayor Ekrem... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Print March revenue collection plan falls short of target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered a shortfall below Rs 100 billion during March 2025. A top... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 08:50am
Pakistan Minority rights: Delhi in no position to champion the cause: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly slammed India’s stance on minority rights, stressing that New Delhi is in... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan Mengal, party workers remain unhurt in Mastung suicide blast QUETTA: Balochistan National Party (BNP)’s Chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal and party workers were escaped in an alleged... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan 11 killed in drone strikes against TTP PESHAWAR: Eleven people were killed in drone strikes in northern Pakistan on Saturday launched by the army against... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Print PM for focus on waste reduction ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a cleaner, healthier and more... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 04:38pm
World Washington formalizes plans to shutter USAID WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration announced plans Friday to effectively close the US... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Pakistan Punjab Clean Air Programme: World Bank board clears $300m IDA loan ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Group Board of Directors approved a USD 300 million International Development Association... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
Print SC explains why a bail can be cancelled ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the bail can be cancelled if the accused fails to appear before the court without... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:25am
Print CM approves Rs2.5bn for early cotton cultivation LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister has approved an incentive package of Rs 2.5 billion for early cotton cultivation... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 04:37pm
Print Funding BMRL share in Reko Diq: ECC asks PD to examine Centre’s commitment Directs review of federal funding for Balochistan's stake citing project revenue, NFC share Updated 30 Mar, 2025 04:37pm
World Medical supplies shortage hampering Myanmar quake response: UN GENEVA: A severe lack of medical supplies is hampering efforts to respond to the deadly earthquake in Myanmar, the... Published 29 Mar, 2025 11:40pm
Pakistan Six militants killed in intelligence-based operation in Kalat: ISPR Security forces killed six terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kalat District of Balochistan, the... Published 29 Mar, 2025 11:15pm
Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr confirmed for Sunday in Saudi Arabia, UAE Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated across Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Sunday after religious authorities in both nations... Published 29 Mar, 2025 08:46pm
World India, US making progress towards trade deal, officials say NEW DELHI: Indian and U.S. officials made progress towards a bilateral trade agreement during several days of talks... Published 29 Mar, 2025 07:33pm
Business & Finance World Bank approves $300 million loan to help tackle Punjab’s air pollution crisis Funding will support Punjab Clean Air Program to strengthen air quality management systems Published 29 Mar, 2025 07:22pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Oman Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong desire to further strengthen... Published 29 Mar, 2025 06:36pm
Perspectives The unsettling saga of signal-gate In a shocking breach of communication protocols that has sent ripples through national security circles, a recent... Published 29 Mar, 2025 05:57pm
Pakistan Pakistan Airports Authority’s high-rise headquarters approved for Islamabad The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is set to build a Ground + 25-storey headquarters in Blue Area, Islamabad. In... Published 29 Mar, 2025 05:37pm
Pakistan Fatemi spotlights plight of under-occupation Kashmiris, Palestinians during meeting with UN chief Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Syed Tariq Fatemi met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on... Published 29 Mar, 2025 05:26pm
World Russia says captured two more Ukraine villages MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday claimed the capture of two villages in eastern and southern Ukraine, pressing ahead with... Published 29 Mar, 2025 05:06pm
Pakistan No anti-terror decisions without provincial consultation: Naqvi Interior Minister stresses consensus-based counter-terror strategy Updated 29 Mar, 2025 05:07pm
Pakistan BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal unhurt in blast near Quetta rally Balochistan government spokesperson confirms all protestors safe Updated 29 Mar, 2025 04:25pm