Pakistan 16 of 29 MoI&P entities being examined for closure, Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Friday that out of a total 29 institutions affiliated with Ministry... Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan Possible terror attacks: security beefed up in Capital ISLAMABAD: Following intelligence reports of possible terror attacks, in the twin cities of Islamabad and ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Bilawal hails party’s success in LG polls in Sindh ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed his gratitude and... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan HIV infection at Nishter Hospital: Body formed to investigate LAHORE: On the instructions of provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, Secretary Health Punjab appointed ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan Cut wood from trees declared exempted from sales tax LAHORE: In a significant setback to the sales tax department, a recent tribunal ruling has declared that cut wood... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan Fighting smoking: Country urged to follow Sweden model ISLAMABAD: The Initiative on Risk-Reduction and Dependable Alternatives (IRRDA) has urged Pakistan to take... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Healthcare in Tharparkar: SIEHS, TF ink MoU KARACHI: The Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services (SIEHS) and Thar Foundation (TF) have signed a... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan IK denies reports of Bushra’s joining politics ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Friday said that his wife Bushra Bibi... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:41am
Pakistan LDA seals 92 properties LAHORE: In several operations against the defaulters of commercial fees and illegal commercial buildings, the Lahore... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Business & Finance SECP warns against fraudulent trading platform ‘IBKR’ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has identified another illegal trading platform... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Business & Finance FBR limits role of DGI&I (Customs) ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has limited the role and functions of Directorate General of... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Business & Finance Value-addition, diversification: APTMA secures Jam’s support to boost exports ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has assured the delegation of All Pakistan Textile Mills... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Business & Finance Jul-Oct textile group exports up 10.44pc ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 10.44 per cent in first four months (July-October) of... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:58am
Business & Finance Jul-Sept LSM sector shows growth of -0.76pc ISLAMABAD: The Overall Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector has shown a growth of -0.76 per cent during the first... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:54am
Sports ICC Champions Trophy: US urges sports diplomacy between Pakistan, India WASHINGTON: US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Friday encouraged sports diplomacy between... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Markets PSX announces list of award recipients for 2023 KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced the list of Top 25 Companies Awards recipients for the year... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan People in smog-shrouded Punjab pray for rain LAHORE: Punjab province declared a health emergency due to toxic smog on Friday, banning construction, shutting... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:47am
Business & Finance Week ended Nov 14: SPI inflation up 4.16pc YoY: PBS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has claimed that Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Print DGTO declares election of central chairman PSMA ‘null and void’ ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Trade Organisations (DGTO) has declared the election of Central Chairman,... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan CJP for improving criminal justice system through reforms ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan/ Chairman National Judicial Automation Committee Yahya Afridi expressed his ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 15, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 16, 2024)... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary marked: Sikh pilgrims perform religious rites LAHORE: The main ceremony of Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary was held at Gurdwara Janmashtham Nankana Sahib, ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Punjab govt set to achieve Rs680bn surplus by year-end: Azma LAHORE: By the end of this year, the Punjab government will have a surplus of Rs680 billion. The IMF has ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan PDWP approves four uplift schemes LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved four development schemes relating to water, smog and education worth Rs... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Punjab extends closure of schools by week LAHORE: Country’s most populated province of Punjab on Friday extended school closures in smog-hit major cities by... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan LG by-polls: JI stages sit-in against results KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday staged a protest sit-in against the “fraudulent” results of the local... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Belarusian President set to visit Pakistan very soon ISLAMABAD: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is set to visit Pakistan in last week of this month, aiming to... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Third Int’l Nursing Research Conference inaugurated by VC LUMHS HYDERABAD: The Third International Nursing Research Conference with the theme “Our Health Our Right, Emerging... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan IRADA urges Pakistan to follow in footsteps of Sweden to achieve ‘smoke-free’ status ISLAMABAD: IRADA Pakistan (The Initiative on Risk-Reduction and Dependable Alternatives) on Friday urged Pakistan to... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan SPHF completes construction of 0.3m houses KARACHI: The Sindh People’s Housing Foundation has completed the construction of more than 300,000 houses, the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Barrister Haya receives ‘Pro Bono Publico Award’ KARACHI: The PILNET 2024 Global Awards ceremony was held here. Sindh Law Secretary Ali Ahmed Baloch also attended ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Saudi NDU team visits NUST ISLAMABAD: A fifteen-member delegation of NDU KSA, led by Commandant War College, Major General Badar Bin Muneef... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Competition-related cases: CCP requests minister to set up specialised bench in SC ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has requested Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Zamurd Khan inaugurates 100th draw of Rs1500 prize bonds RAWALPINDI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) successfully hosted the landmark 100th draw of Rs 1500 prize bonds, ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Senate panel discusses development budget of AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan was informed that every year Azad Jammu... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Council of Islamic Ideology declares VPNs usage ‘un-Islamic’ ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman, Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has declared the use of VPNs ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Western borders security at optimal level: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, on Friday, said Pakistan has implemented a comprehensive... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Income of banks: IHC restrains govt from collecting tax ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the government from collecting tax on income of banks.... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Print Undisclosed foreign bank accounts, recovery of looted money: SC seeks reports from FBR and FIA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court sought reports from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Federal Investigation Agency... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Print Oct FCA: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.0159/unit negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought negative adjustment of Rs 1.0159 per... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print CDWP approves 3 projects worth Rs58.85bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved three major development projects with a total cost... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Nepra warns Discos and KE: ‘Resolve overbilling issue or face legal action’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has warned Discos and K-Electric to resolve... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 08:44am
Pakistan Internet services suspended in parts of Balochistan: Ministry seeks countrywide VPNs blockage ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block illegal... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print IMF-govt talks conclude ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday concluded the five-day talks with a... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 08:45am
Print Wheat procurement: Body formed to prepare plan as per IMF terms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Q1 figures revised: MoF posts Rs360bn cumulative provincial surplus ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has revised the fiscal operations’ figures for the first quarter (Q1) of the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance SBP suspends authorization of EC KARACHI: SBP has suspended the authorization of Exchange Company namely M/s Islamabad Exchange Co. (Pvt) Ltd. with... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance Mian Zahid terms tax system ‘inefficient’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance PVMA urges govt to formulate ‘edible oil policy’ KARACHI: Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has called on the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance Petroleum imports grow 1.68pc in July-October ISLAMABAD: Petroleum group imports witnessed 1.68 percent growth during the first four months (July-October) of the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Editorials Confronting climate change at Baku EDITORIAL: At the ongoing 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Editorials Legal action against Discos? EDITORIAL: How on earth is Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority), a public sector entity, going to... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 08:17am
Markets POL products’ prices remain unchanged ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Friday announce to keep the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) unchanged... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance CCoP reiterates divesting PIACL thru privatisation or G2G mode ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) reiterated the resolve of the government to divest Pakistan... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
World Oil execs work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presence BAKU: Oil executives and lobbyists descended on COP29 in Baku for “energy day” Friday, as environmental groups... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
World Fragile countries make $20bn climate finance push at COP29 BAKU: A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Supplementary grants: IMF seeks to limit govt discretion ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan for initiating legal changes, required to limit... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 08:43am
Print Macro-fiscal forecasts for budget: IMF asks govt to strengthen capacity of FD ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Pakistan to strengthen capacity at the Finance... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Sports Jazz partners with women’s cricket team members LAHORE: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has partnered with the resilient stars of the national ... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Palestinian diplomat visits UHS LAHORE: The Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan, Zuhair Darzaid on Friday visited the University of Health Sciences... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Rashid acquitted in case of levelling allegations against Zardari ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, acquitted the chief of Pakistan Awami League (AML) Sheikh Rashid in a case of... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:28am
Pakistan 26th amendment case: SHC seeks reply from Centre, Sindh KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) directed the federal and Sindh governments on Friday to submit written replies ... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Pakistan Technical, business skills programmes also must for youth: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that if we want to... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:22am
Pakistan Govt keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged Prices of petrol and HSD to remain at Rs248.38, and Rs255.14 per litre, respectively Updated 16 Nov, 2024 12:36am
Markets China to cut or cancel export tax rebates for products including aluminium BEIJING: China’s finance ministry said on Friday it would reduce or cancel export tax rebates for a wide range of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:09pm
World Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks, seeks end to ‘problems’ BEIRUT: Iran backs any decision taken by Lebanon in talks to secure a ceasefire with Israel, a senior Iranian... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:03pm
World Scholz says Trump ‘more nuanced’ on Ukraine than assumed BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview published Friday that Donald Trump privately held “more... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
Pakistan Unrestricted freedom of speech contributing to moral degradation: COAS Munir Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir warned on Friday that freedom of speech without regulatory... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 11:43pm
Pakistan Mobile internet services suspended in certain parts of Balochistan: PTA The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday announced that mobile internet services in certain areas of... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:26pm
Markets US stocks slump after Fed signals no rush to cut rates WASHINGTON: Wall Street stocks slipped early Friday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the US... Published 15 Nov, 2024 08:29pm
Pakistan ‘Used by terrorists’: interior ministry wants PTA to ban ‘illegal VPNs’ across Pakistan Identifies 'alarming fact that VPNs are used by terrorists to obscure and conceal their communication' Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:25pm
Markets US yields extend rise after retail sales data NEW YORK: US Treasury yields extended gains on Friday after data showed retail sales in the world’s largest economy... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:24pm
World Cracks deepen in Canada’s pro-immigration ‘consensus’ TORONTO: From the ground floor of a low-income apartment building in Toronto, Sultana Jahangir runs an organization... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:07pm
World Fire in Spanish care home kills 10, injures two MADRID: A fire erupted Friday in a home for the elderly and those with mental health issues in northeastern Spain,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:01pm
World Primary schools empty as smog persists in Indian capital NEW DELHI: Residents in India’s capital New Delhi again woke under a blanket of choking smog on Friday, a day after... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:56pm
World Spanish regional leader admits ‘mistakes’ in handling deadly floods VALENCIA: The head of Spain’s eastern Valencia region admitted Friday to “mistakes” in handing the country’s... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:52pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says death toll at 43,764 The health ministry in Gaza said Friday that at least 43,764 people have been killed in more than 13 months of war... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 08:08pm
Technology US finalizes up to $6.6 bn funding for chip giant TSMC WASHINGTON: The United States will award Taiwanese chip giant TSMC up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to help... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:45pm
World Donald Trump promises to end wars with a ‘strong military’ PALM BEACH: US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday promised a “strong military”, as he repeated his pledge to... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:28pm
Sports 40 arrests at tense France-Israel football match i Paris PARIS: Police made 40 arrests at a tense football match between France and Israel in Paris but the city’s police... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:42pm
Sports England paceman Reece Topley ruled out of rest of West Indies tour LONDON: England paceman Reece Topley has been ruled out of the rest of the team’s white-ball tour of the West... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:38pm
Sports Chris Wood hits quickfire double in NZ World Cup qualifying romp WELLINGTON: Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood continued his red-hot form with two goals in as many minutes for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
World Russian attacks on Ukraine energy could trigger ‘tipping point’: UN GENEVA: The UN warned on Friday that renewed Russian targeting of Ukraine’s already devastated energy infrastructure... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:33pm
Pakistan 1QFY25: With IMF in Islamabad, Punjab revises budget figures, now posts Rs40bn surplus Finance ministry says with concurrence of the IMF, it has updated revised figures on its website, showing a surplus for Pakistan's most populous province Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:56pm
World Europe’s vaccine makers fall as Trump picks RFK Jr to lead top US health agency LONDON: Shares in European vaccine makers fell in early trade on Friday after US President-elect Donald Trump said... Published 15 Nov, 2024 04:49pm
World Fragile countries make $20 billion climate finance push at COP29, letter says BAKU: A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a... Published 15 Nov, 2024 04:44pm
Markets PPL discovers hydrocarbon reserves in Sujawal Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), an oil and gas exploration firm, has discovered hydrocarbon reserves from Pateji... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 07:43pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,300 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan went higher on Friday in line with their increase... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 06:59pm
Life & Style Film’s ‘search for Palestine’ takes centre stage at Cairo festival CAIRO: The tale of a distinctly Palestinian road trip – through refugee camps and Israeli checkpoints – takes centre... Published 15 Nov, 2024 03:02pm
Pakistan CCoP reiterates ‘resolve to divest’ PIA shares, but adds G2G mode Says will pursue its divestment through privatisation or government-to-government mode Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:29pm
Pakistan Punjab declares health emergency in smog-hit Lahore, Multan The Punjab government declared on Friday a health emergency in Lahore and Multan as the provincial capital... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:44pm
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 opens lower as tech, healthcare shares drag Europe’s STOXX 600 opened lower on Friday, dragged by technology and healthcare stocks, keeping the index on track... Published 15 Nov, 2024 02:20pm
Markets China stocks log biggest weekly loss since July as output, home price data disappoints HONG KONG: Chinese stocks had their biggest weekly loss since July, while Hong Kong shares erased early gains to end... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 04:22pm
Life & Style Brother of late Harrods owner also accused of sexual violence: BBC LONDON: Three women formerly employed by Harrods have accused the brother of its late boss Mohamed Al-Fayed of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 02:03pm
Markets Asia gold: India premiums reach 4-month peak as price drop attracts customers Physical gold premiums in India climbed to a near four-month high this week, driven by a rebound in demand as prices... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:53pm
Markets South African rand extends losses; S&P rating review due JOHANNESBURG: The rand eased early on Friday, extending a week of losses following Donald Trump’s U.S. election win,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:43pm
Sports Rahul hit by friendly fire while Kohli defies injury concerns MELBOURNE: India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:41pm
Markets Kenyan shilling stable; export dollar inflows match demand NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was barely changed on Friday, as dollar supply from exports matched demand from the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:35pm
World Strike hits south Beirut after Israel evacuation call BEIRUT: An air strike hit the Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs on Friday, sending plumes of grey smoke into the... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:40pm
World One dead, thousands without heating after Russian strike on Ukraine port city KYIV: A massive Russian attack that set apartments alight and knocked out heating to thousands in Ukraine’s southern... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:22pm