World Bangladesh’s high growth under ousted PM Hasina was ‘fake’: Yunus DAVOS: The head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, said on Thursday that his... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World Kremlin ready for ‘mutually respectful’ Trump talks MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Thursday it saw nothing new in US President Donald Trump’s calls for Russia to end its... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 23, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (January 24, 2025)... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World Five in India sentenced to death for gang rape and murder RAIPUR: A court in India has sentenced five men to death for the gruesome gang rape and murder of a teenager as well... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Balochistan students: Punjab CM vows to give away Honhaar scholarship LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met a delegation of 50 students from Balochistan Residential... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Sports Karachi stadium enclosures to be named after Afridi & Younis LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is learnt to have decided to honour cricket legends Shahid Afridi and ... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan PFA launches online food safety training programme for women LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday introduced an innovative online food safety training programme... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan PPP advocates greater press freedom to eliminate fake news ‘culture’: Sharjeel KARACHI: Senior Minister of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has stated that this is the era of information and... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Orangi Town pilot project: All land records will be computerised: mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has said that all land records in the Orangi Town pilot project ... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Visit to AFIC-NIHD: Aseefa appreciates Chinese support in health sector RAWALPINDI: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari visited the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology and National Institute... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan CDA, RDA came down hard over growing pollution, contamination in Rawal Dam ISLAMABAD: Highlighting the alarming rise in waterborne diseases, with 93 per cent of diarrhoea cases among children... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan JCP, LC and SJC: CJP forms body for selection of secretaries ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi formed committee for the selection of secretaries Judicial... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Health facilities: Importance of balancing population, resources highlighted ISLAMABAD: The government will leave no stone unturned in providing best possible health facilities to the citizens... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan ‘Dhee Rani Programme’: Mass wedding held in Bahawalpur LAHORE: As many as 43 mass weddings were organized in Bahawalpur as part of the Punjab “Dhee Rani Programme”.... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Victims of housing society scams: NAB initiates distribution of allotment letters, cheques LAHORE: Chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lt. Gen Nazir Ahmed (retd), attended a special ceremony at... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Pakistan, Asia-Pacific region: NDMA chief underscores profound impacts of climate change ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, has... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Over 1800 children undergo successful heart surgeries LAHORE: Over 1800 children have undergone successful heart surgeries under the Chief Minister’s Children’s Heart... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Talks with govt: PML-N Senator asks PTI to reassess its decision ISLAMABAD: Expressing disappointment over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s decision to quit the ongoing talks, the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan PU suspends six activists of IJT LAHORE: The Punjab University administration has suspended six activists of the Islamic Jamiat Talba involved in... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Rs240m allocated to align Lahore Museum with global standards LAHORE: The Punjab government, in collaboration with Unesco, has developed a comprehensive plan to transform the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan ‘Community service’ ordered: TikToker convicted for possessing lion cub unlawfully LAHORE: A special judicial magistrate on Thursday convicted a TikToker Rajab Ali Butt for possessing a lion cub... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan WPC supports legislation for legal age for marriage ISLAMABAD: The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) on Thursday advocated legislation to establish 18 years as the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print FO denies Kabul’s allegations of supporting ISIS ISLAMABAD: Terming the accusations baseless, the Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday dismissed Afghanistan’s false... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement feel betrayal after Trump order ISLAMABAD: A decision by President Donald Trump’s administration to halt visa processing for refugees has caused... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan PTI-govt talks are off ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Wednesday, called off... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan PECA Amendment Bill approved by NA ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday approved the Prevention of The Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Media body to move court KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee has out rightly rejected the controversial PECA act amendment bill. The JAC... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan PTI stages walkout ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a walkout from the National Assembly on Thursday in... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print NTC Appellate Tribunal: ECC directs ministry to expedite formation ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has directed the Ministry of Law and Justice to expedite the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World Qatar drafting new laws aimed at boosting foreign investment DOHA: Qatar plans to introduce three new laws as part of a sweeping review of legislation designed to make the Gulf... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World Bloomberg to fund UN climate body after US withdrawal WASHINGTON: Billionaire entrepreneur Michael Bloomberg announced on Thursday that his foundation will step in to ... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Editorials Sindh’s public-private partnership success EDITORIAL: The recent reduction in infant mortality rates in Sindh stands as a testament to the potential of... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Editorials Non-filers in focus: don’t bite off more… EDITORIAL: The government is proposing the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which introduces a new category of... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Pakistani envoy says investors can register companies with or without Saudi sponsors FAISALABAD: Pakistan should maximize the export potential of Saudi Arabia particularly in agriculture, textile,... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Debt servicing pushes forex reserves down $261m KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $261.6 million during last week due to external... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Letter written to Naqvi: Foreign investors face security clearance roadblock: PTBA KARACHI: The government has reportedly started rejecting the security clearance of foreign investors. The Pakistan... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print JCP approves 12 names as SHC additional judges ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Thursday approved 12 names for their appointment as the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print OICCI briefed about Uraan plan: Govt reaffirms commitment to private sector engagement KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal reaffirmed the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Finance minister meets Saudi, Qatari counterparts DAVOS: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held separate meetings with finance ministers of Saudi Arabia and Qatar... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Affordable housing projects: Govt to announce major incentives for finance access ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to announce major incentives for granting access to finance for affordable... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Meeting with PBA team: Economic growth back on track after 2018 hiatus: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said after attaining economic stability, the government has... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Aurangzeb attends IGWEL session DAVOS: On the sideline of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Minister of Finance, Muhammad... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Ministries told to submit FY26 budget proposals ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has sought budget proposals for the Federal Budget 2025-26... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print $20bn CPF an indicative figure: World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s pledge of $20 billion for Pakistan under the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) is an... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Banks can’t auction joint Khata properties without demarcation of land LAHORE: Banks cannot auction joint Khata properties without demarcation of land. A higher appellate forum has set... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance PSW designated as FBR’s technology partner for WeBOC System ISLAMABAD: In a significant move aimed at digitalizing customs clearance processes, the Federal Board of Revenue and... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance All unlisted SECP firms directed to upload annual audited statements thru FPUC ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has directed all unlisted SECP licenced companies to... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Trump tells Davos: Make your products in America or pay tariffs DAVOS, (Switzerland): US President Donald Trump told world business leaders Thursday to manufacture in the United... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance $20bn pledge: PM expresses gratitude to World Bank for backing ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his gratitude to the World Bank on Thursday for its ... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World US judge hears bid to block Trump birthright citizenship order SEATTLE: Four Democratic-led states urged a federal judge in Seattle on Thursday to block President Donald Trump’s... Published 24 Jan, 2025 01:12am
World US Senate confirms Trump nominee Ratcliffe as CIA director WASHINGTON: A majority of the U.S. Senate on Thursday backed President Donald Trump’s nominee John Ratcliffe, a... Published 24 Jan, 2025 12:39am
World Saudi FM says confident of reform under new Lebanon leaders BEIRUT: Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat, on his country’s first high-level visit to Beirut after years of strained ties,... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:41pm
Markets Oil prices fall as Trump urges lower oil costs, weighs tariff NEW YORK: Oil fell more than 1% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:27pm
Pakistan ‘No change in policy’: Pakistan committed to its application to join BRICS, says FO Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said on Thursday that there was no change in Pakistan’s... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:22pm
Business & Finance Trump tells Davos he will demand lower interest rates, oil prices US president says interest rates should be dropping all over the world Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:29pm
World Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA: Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new... Published 23 Jan, 2025 09:20pm
World Trade wars sparked by Trump tariffs would be ‘catastrophic’, WTO chief says GENEVA/DAVOS: The World Trade Organization chief said on Thursday that any tit-for-tat trade wars prompted by U.S.... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:22pm
World UK teenager interrupts sentencing for murders of three girls in Southport LONDON: A British teenager on Thursday repeatedly interrupted the start of his sentencing for murdering three young... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:12pm
World UK tech minister expresses concern over TikTok LONDON: Britain’s technology minister is “genuinely concerned” about how Chinese-owned TikTok could use the data of... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:11pm
Markets US stocks mixed ahead of Trump Davos appearance NEW YORK: Major US stock indices moved in opposite directions early Thursday following mixed earnings as markets... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:08pm
World Saudi FM in Lebanon for first visit in almost 15 years: state media BEIRUT: Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat landed in Beirut on Thursday to meet the country’s new leadership in the first... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:05pm
Markets Gulf markets end mixed amid Trump’s tariff plans Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday, as investors remained cautious, keeping a watchful eye on U.S.... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:44pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves fall to $11.45bn on debt repayments Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $276 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:08pm
Pakistan $20bn funding: World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan launched PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to implementing 10-year programme aimed to support inclusive, sustainable development Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:03pm
Pakistan Security forces kill 6 terrorists in Balochistan’s Zhob district: ISPR Security forces killed six terrorists in Balochistan’s Zhob district as they were trying to infiltrate into the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:33pm
Pakistan Imran says to call off talks with govt over delay in formation of judicial commissions: Gohar Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar said on Thursday that Imran Khan has said to call off... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 09:33pm
Markets Pakistan drought dents winter harvest LAHORE: A winter drought is ravaging crops in Pakistan’s breadbasket, farmers said Thursday, with the region parched... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:12pm
Sports Sabalenka beats Badosa to make third straight Australian Open final MELBOURNE: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka put her close friendship with Paula Badosa aside Thursday to sweep... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:42pm
Sports India skipper Rohit Sharma among top stars to flop on domestic return MUMBAI: Some of India’s top stars including Rohit Sharma on Thursday faltered on their return to domestic cricket... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:37pm
World Germany’s likely next chancellor demands migration crackdown after knife attack BERLIN: Germany’s main opposition leader demanded a sweeping overhaul of migration policy and permanent border... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:30pm
World Bangladesh frees 178 troops over deadly 2009 mutiny DHAKA: Bangladesh let 178 former paramilitary troops walk free from jail Thursday, nearly 16 years after they were... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:30pm
World Palestinian official says hundreds leave Jenin as Israel presses raid JENIN: A Palestinian official said hundreds of people began leaving their homes in a flashpoint area of the West... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:26pm
World ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Thursday he had applied for arrest warrants for two... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 08:06pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war toll at 47,283 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Thursday the death toll from the war with Israel had... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:19pm
Pakistan National Assembly passes controversial Peca amendment bill A contentious bill amending the country’s cybercrime laws was approved by the National Assembly on Thursday, with... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:18pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher as IT stocks gain CSE All-Share index settled 1.17% higher at 17,025.99 Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:14pm
World Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 22 as search paused PEKALONGAN: The death toll from a landslide on Indonesia’s main island of Java rose to 22 with four people still... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:14pm
Markets Derayah Financial launches first Saudi IPO of 2025 with offer of 20% stake DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Derayah Financial will offer investors a 20% stake via an initial public offering, it said on... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:11pm
Markets Asia rice: Ample supply pushes India rates lower, Thai prices at 2-year low Rice prices from top exporter India extended declines to an 18-month low on rising supplies amid depreciation in the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:06pm
Markets Meta, WhatsApp win relief as India tribunal suspends data sharing ban NEW DELHI: An Indian tribunal temporarily suspended a five-year data sharing ban between WhatsApp and owner Meta... Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:54pm
World Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies JERUSALEM: Even before it was signed, the Gaza ceasefire forced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into a... Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:46pm
Markets IT stocks lead gains in India’s benchmark indexes India’s benchmark indexes closed higher on Thursday, led by IT stocks on optimism over the rise in artificial... Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:33pm
Markets Copper prices dented by profit-taking amid tariff and China uncertainty LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday as investors locked in profits from a recent rally, awaiting further... Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:31pm
Markets Palm ends lower on weak rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a second straight session on Thursday, dragged down by weakness... Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:28pm
Pakistan Joint Action Committee rejects PECA amendments The Joint Action Committee (JAC) rejected on Thursday any amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act,... Published 23 Jan, 2025 03:55pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs750 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan registered a decline on Thursday in line with... Published 23 Jan, 2025 03:26pm
Markets Ugandan shilling flat as FX appetite subdued, traders say KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was flat on Thursday, with demand for hard currency subdued from importers and on the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 03:19pm
Markets European stocks little changed as investors assess mixed earnings European shares were flat on Thursday, hovering below a record high touched in the previous session, as a drop in... Published 23 Jan, 2025 02:19pm
World NATO chief Rutte says Europe will fund US weapons for Ukraine DAVOS: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday called for the US to continue supplying Ukraine and said Europe... Published 23 Jan, 2025 02:14pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain; eyes on Trump’s tariff plan Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trading on Thursday, with investors continuing to keep a close eye on... Published 23 Jan, 2025 02:12pm
Sports Melbourne doubles feud as Kichenok accuses Mladenovic of ‘direct threat’ MELBOURNE: Ukraine’s Lyudmyla Kichenok accused France’s Kristina Mladenovic Thursday of making a “very direct... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:42pm
World India says ‘open’ to return of undocumented immigrants in US WASHINGTON: India is prepared to take back its citizens residing illegally in the United States, foreign minister... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:36pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s inflation expected to fall below 3% in January Declining inflation raise hopes of further cut in policy rate Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:05pm
Life & Style Fire-hit Hollywood awaits Oscar nominees, with ‘Emilia Perez’ in front LOS ANGELES: This year’s Oscar nominations will be unveiled Thursday in an announcement delayed by the devastating... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:31pm
World China lodges protest with Afghanistan over mine worker killing BEIJING: China said Thursday it had lodged “solemn representations” with Afghanistan’s Taliban government over the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:24pm
Sports India management giving Abishek free rein to showcase his talent NEW DELHI: India opener Abhishek Sharma said he has team management’s permission to bat with unbridled aggression... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:13pm
World Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin has grown increasingly concerned about distortions in Russia’s wartime economy,... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:08pm
Sports Real Madrid first club to generate 1 billion euros revenue in a season, Deloitte says Real Madrid became the first soccer team to register one billion euros ($1.04 billion) in revenue in a single season... Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:59pm
Markets PPL increases gas production at Shahdad X-1 Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has successfully increased natural gas production at Shahdad X-1, a sweet gas well... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:14pm
Sports Timur Kapadze named new Uzbekistan coach after Katanec departure Timur Kapadze has been named Uzbekistan national team coach following the departure of Srecko Katanec due to ill... Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:38pm