Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (March 28, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (March 29, 2025)... Published about 3 hours ago
World Space telescope Gaia sent into ‘retirement’ but legacy endures PARIS: Europe’s Gaia space telescope was powered down and sent into “retirement” on Thursday after a decade... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Holy Family Hospital on verge of financial collapse ISLAMABAD: Misman agement and negligence has brought the largest public sector healthcare facility in Rawalpindi, ... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Deputy Registrar responsible for fixing cases: IHC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Babar Sattar of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday ruled that the obligation to fix urgent ... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Ex-foreign secretary Najmuddin A Sheikh passes away ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced the passing of Najmuddin A Sheikh, a distinguished... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Identification parade of 88 PTI workers: ATC approves police plea to fix hearing after Eid holidays ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday approved police plea seeking to fix a hearing regarding the... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan CDA Board approves developments, reform initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board, under the chairmanship of Muhammad Ali Randhawa, has... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Punjab CM holds special meeting on AIDS at Taunsa LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Friday chaired a special meeting to review reasons for the alleged... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Targeted killings of labourers a threat to national unity: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that terrorists infiltrating Balochistan and other... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Ombudsman disposes of 226,000 complaints FAISALABAD: Secretariat of the Federal Ombudsman disposed of a record 226,000 complaints during this year which also... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan CM hails police for arresting gang-rape suspects LAHORE: “Incidents of rape against women are absolutely unacceptable,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh govt to establish 500 non-formal education centers KARACHI: The Sindh government has signed an agreement to establish 500 non-formal education centers under a... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance DRAP issues immediate recall alert for substandard pharma products ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for a number of... Published about 3 hours ago
Editorials Reduction in electricity tariff EDITORIAL: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has initiated formal hearings on approval of the... Published about 3 hours ago
Editorials Need for national reconciliation EDITORIAL: Speaking at a special session of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security soon after the ... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan CM orders preparation of NICVD-SICVD merger plan within three months KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting of the National Institute of... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Cholistan Canal project opposed: Murad demands PM call CCI meeting to resolve thorny issues KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has strongly opposed the proposed Cholistan Canal project, deeming... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan JI demands action against illegal constructions KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi has raised serious concerns over the unchecked rise of illegal constructions in the... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Balochistan govt determined to curb terrorist activities: ministers QUETTA: Balochistan ministers Mir Zahoor Buledi along with Shoaib Noshairshwani and spokesperson Shahid Rind on... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Alkhidmat appeals for zakat, fitrana KARACHI: As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Alkhidmat Karachi has urged the public to contribute their... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Two BRT projects: Sharjeeel discusses accident prevention steps, construction progress KARACHI: A high-level meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department, chaired by Senior Minister of Sindh and... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Journalist charged with online disinformation granted bail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday approved the post-arrest bail of journalist Waheed Murad in a case registered... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Duty-free import of ‘Land Cruiser’ vehicles by FC KP: MoI may scrap proposal after IMF curbs ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) is likely to abandon a proposal for the duty-free import of Toyota Land... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Afghan Citizen Card holders: Preparations for repatriation completed ISLAMABAD: The government has completed preparations for the repatriation and mapping of Afghan Citizen Card holders... Published about 3 hours ago
World CPJ joins legal effort in defence of AP’s access to White House NEW YORK: Following the White House’s decision to ban Associated Press (AP) reporters from covering White House... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Fatemi urges US to view Pakistan sans any foreign or regional lens WASHINGTON: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi, highlighting the strategic... Published about 3 hours ago
World Modi to kick off construction of India-Sri Lanka solar plant NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the construction of a long-delayed solar power project... Published about 3 hours ago
World India signs $7bn deal for 156 combat helicopters NEW DELHI: India will buy 156 combat helicopters for its air force and army in a deal worth over $7.3 billion, the... Published about 3 hours ago
Print IMF’s RSF: Pakistan to get $1.3bn in tranches ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director of Communications Julie Kozack said Pakistan will receive... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Retrospective application from Jan 1: Agri tax will be levied from July 1 ISLAMABAD: The agricultural income tax will be applicable retrospectively from January 1, 2025, as all the provinces... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Chinese market: Govt to launch domestic green Sukuks, Panda Bond ISLAMABAD: The government to launch domestic green Sukuks and Panda Bond in the Chinese market, revealed a... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Discos & KE: Consumers may get up to Rs4/unit relief in Apr bills ISLAMABAD: Consumers in the power sector are expected to receive relief of up to Rs 4 per unit in their April 2025... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Petrol price slashes by Re1 ISLAMABAD: Federal government keeping petroleum levy (PL) at maximum level decided to maintain the price of high... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Anti-national narratives on media: Govt decide to launch aggressive response ISLAMABAD: The top federal and provincial leadership on Friday called for collaborative efforts to combat the ... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan PM seeks Ulema’s help to deal with terrorism challenge ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would continue to support the people of Palestine and Jammu... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Sugar prices: Dar asks PSMA to ensure ‘full compliance’ with deal ISLAMABAD: Expressing satisfaction over the downward trend in sugar prices in the market, Deputy Prime Minister... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Number of retail payments in single quarter crosses 2bn mark KARACHI: For the first time, number of retail payments in a quarter have crossed 2 billion mark, reaching to 2,143... Published about 3 hours ago
World Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping urged a gathering of multinational CEOs on Friday to protect global industry... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 0.15pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended March 27, 2025 decreased by 0.15per cent.... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan PTI supports Mengal’s protest march ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Friday its support for the upcoming long march against ... Published about 3 hours ago
Print Govt plans to lower power costs to boost manufacturing: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Government is planning to lower electricity costs as part of a broader plan to bring relief to... Published about 3 hours ago
World South Korea’s ‘heartbreaking’ wildfires expose super-aged society ANDONG (South Korea): Walking with a cane, 84-year-old apple farmer Kim Mi-ja surveys the wreckage of her village,... Published about 3 hours ago
World Arctic sea ice hits lowest peak in satellite record, says US agency WASHINGTON: This year’s Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, according to data... Published about 3 hours ago
World Axis Bank, JP Morgan roll out anytime dollar payments for clients MUMBAI: India’s Axis Bank has partnered with J.P. Morgan to offer real-time US dollar payment capabilities to... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Govt reduces petrol price by Re1, keeps diesel price unchanged The new prices come into effect from March 29 Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan FO sets up crisis management cell for Pakistanis living in Myanmar, Thailand The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a crisis management cell to facilitate and assist Pakistani... Published about 7 hours ago
Sports PSL 10 tickets to go on sale from 3 April: PCB The tickets for the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 10) will go on sale online from Thursday, 3... Published about 8 hours ago
Markets Wheat down 8-9 cents, corn down 3-4, soy down 2-3 CHICAGO: Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of... Published about 10 hours ago
Technology Google to pay $100 million to settle advertisers’ class action Google has agreed to pay $100 million in cash to settle a long-running lawsuit claiming it overcharged advertisers... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices at nearly 6-month low on muted Chinese demand LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were at their lowest level in nearly six months amid muted... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Ex-dividend stocks weigh on UAE markets Stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi retreated on Friday, primarily weighed down by firms trading ex-dividend. Oil... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets India’s foreign exchange reserves rise to over four-month high MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for a third consecutive week and stood at a more-than-four-month high... Published about 12 hours ago
Sports Root not expecting to be England white-ball captain Former Test skipper Joe Root has ruled himself out of contention for England’s white-ball captaincy, saying the ship... Published about 12 hours ago
Sports Sami Ul Hasan steps down as PCB Communications Director Sami Ul Hasan Burney has stepped down as Director of Media and Communications of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB),... Published about 12 hours ago
World Israel lands first heavy strike on Beirut suburbs since ceasefire BEIRUT: Israel’s air force conducted a heavy strike on a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets Corn and wheat slip to new lows with planting and exports in focus PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures slipped to a new three-week low on Friday on expectations of increased U.S.... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets Arabica coffee futures edge up, sugar prices flat LONDON: Arabica coffee futures edged higher on Friday while raw sugar prices were flat with both markets on track... Published about 12 hours ago
Sports Sahibzada Farhan joins Islamabad United after stellar National T20 performance Defending champions Islamabad United have picked in-form Sahibzada Farhan in the supplementary category for the 10th... Updated about 12 hours ago
Markets Sterling draws strength from UK retail sales GDANSK: The pound briefly rose on Friday after data showed UK retail sales were surprisingly strong in February,... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets Russian rouble strengthens less-than-expected on corporate tax payments day MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Friday, receiving limited support from foreign... Published about 12 hours ago
World India’s April-February fiscal deficit at 85.8% of full-year target NEW DELHI: India’s fiscal deficit for April-February was 13.47 trillion rupees ($157.62 billion), or 85.8% of the... Published about 12 hours ago
World Iran speaker says US bases will be struck if Trump attacks Iran Tehran would strike U.S. bases in the region if Washington follows through on its warning of military consequences... Published about 12 hours ago
World Israel warns it will hit Hezbollah building in south Beirut Israel warned on Friday it would attack a building belonging to Hezbollah in a south Beirut suburb and ordered... Published about 12 hours ago
Sports Karachi Kings appoint Ravi Bopara as head coach for PSL 10 The Karachi Kings have appointed former English all-rounder Ravi Bopara as the head coach for the 10th edition of... Published about 12 hours ago
World EU to invest $1.4 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills BRUSSELS: The European Commission will invest 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in artificial intelligence,... Published about 13 hours ago
World Ukraine says mineral deal not final; summary shows US demands more income KYIV/WASHINGTON: The terms of a mineral deal between Ukraine and the U.S. have not yet been finalised, Ukrainian... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Indian stocks fall in last session of fiscal year, with US tariffs in focus India’s benchmark indexes fell on the last trading session of the financial year as investors were cautious ahead of... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets IT and financials drag Sri Lankan shares lower CSE All-Share index settled 0.42% lower at 15,814.82 points Published about 13 hours ago
Markets LME copper falls with muted risk appetite ahead of bumpy next week LONDON: Copper prices fell in London on Friday on muted risk appetite ahead of next week’s deadline for broad U.S.... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Record run continues, gold price per tola gains Rs2,380 in Pakistan Gold continued its record run in both the local and international markets on Friday. In Pakistan, gold price per... Updated about 7 hours ago
Markets Malaysian palm gains for the week on strong physical demand, Dalian oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third straight session on Friday, supported by strong demand ahead... Published about 13 hours ago
Life & Style Tomb of unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh discovered Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh near... Published about 14 hours ago
Technology China’s BYD signs car parts distribution agreement in Italy Chinese electric automaker BYD said on Friday it signed a car parts distribution deal with Italian company Intergea,... Published about 14 hours ago
Life & Style Book review: ‘Seat 1C’ tells a tale of survival and aviation inefficency Book examines history of airplane crashes in Pakistan Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Pakistan set to unlock $2.3bn under EFF & RSF, says IMF spokesperson Pakistan will gain access to a total of $2.3 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and... Updated about 7 hours ago
Sports Flick praises focus of much-changed Barcelona BARCELONA: Undefeated since late December, Barcelona extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 19 games... Published about 16 hours ago
Life & Style Pop star Selena’s murderer denied parole in Texas, 30 years after shooting Yolanda Saldivar, the convicted murderer of Latin pop star Selena Quintanilla-Perez, known as the queen of Tejano... Published about 16 hours ago
World Bangladesh says Xi Jinping would consider lowering interest on Chinese loans DHAKA: Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, that Beijing would... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets Govt requests Nepra to reduce power tariffs by Rs1.71/unit Regulator to hold hearing on matter on April 4, 2025 Updated about 7 hours ago
Markets European shares fall at the end of week, dominated by tariff woes European shares dropped on Friday, at the end of a week marred by concerns over the global economic fallout of an... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets South African rand strengthens, Trump tariff worries linger JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand traded stronger early on Friday, capitalising on recent dollar weakness as... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets Thailand’s stock exchange suspends trading after Myanmar earthquake The Stock Exchange of Thailand suspended all trading activities for the afternoon session on Friday after a strong... Published about 16 hours ago
Life & Style Dua Lipa beats lawsuit claiming she copied ‘Levitating’ NEW YORK: Dua Lipa won the dismissal on Thursday of a lawsuit in Manhattan accusing the British pop star of copying... Published about 16 hours ago
Sports Chelsea knock out Man City to reach women’s Champions League semis LONDON: Chelsea pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Manchester City 3-0 in the women’s Champions League... Published about 16 hours ago
World UN halts plan to halve refugee rations for Rohingya in Bangladesh DHAKA: The UN’s food agency said Friday it had halted its plans to halve rations for the million-plus Rohingya... Published about 17 hours ago
World Powerful Myanmar earthquake kills dozens, also hits Thailand At least 144 people killed in Myanmar, media reports Updated about 7 hours ago
Sports Real Madrid players face UEFA inquiry after Atletico match UEFA has opened an investigation into a possible breach of disciplinary regulations by several Real Madrid players... Published about 18 hours ago
Sports Lucknow’s six-hitting machine Pooran justifies top order slot NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant said sacrificing the number three slot for Nicholas Pooran was... Published about 18 hours ago
World Six Russians dead, 39 tourists rescued after submarine sinks in Red Sea off Egypt CAIRO: Six Russians died on Thursday and 39 foreign tourists were rescued when a viewing submarine sank off the... Updated about 7 hours ago
Business & Finance Trump’s erratic tariff policy shakes confidence in Europe’s market bull run LONDON: Investors are calling time on a rally in European stocks and the euro after a blistering first quarter that... Published about 19 hours ago
World US Vice President Vance to visit Greenland, the island Trump wants to control NUUK: US Vice President JD Vance will visit Greenland on Friday at a time when President Donald Trump is renewing... Published about 19 hours ago
World China, France to hold high-level strategic and economic dialogues this year BEIJING: China and France will hold three high-level dialogues on strategic, economic, financial and cultural issues... Published about 19 hours ago
World Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine to end war Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for... Published about 19 hours ago
World Chinese President Xi meets with global CEOs in Beijing, Xinhua reports BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with global CEOs in Beijing on Friday, Xinhua reported, without providing... Published about 19 hours ago
World Marco Rubio voices US concerns to Turkiye after arrest of Istanbul mayor MIAMI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he expressed concern to Turkiye Foreign Minister Hakan... Published about 19 hours ago
World South Korea hopes to use break in weather to contain deadly wildfires ANDONG: Light rain offered some relief to South Korean authorities tackling the country’s worst wildfires on record,... Published about 19 hours ago
Markets China issues 12.8 million tons refined fuel export quotas in 2nd batch of 2025, JLC and traders say SINGAPORE: China has issued 12.8 million metric tons of refined fuel export quotas in its second batch of allowances... Published about 19 hours ago
Markets Australian shares slip on global worries of trade wars; RBA meeting in focus Australian shares slipped on Friday, tracking global losses as investors digested US President Donald Trump’s... Published about 19 hours ago
Life & Style Crime families clash in Guy Ritchie’s starry new series ‘MobLand’ LONDON: British filmmaker Guy Ritchie takes viewers back into the dark world of organised crime in ‘MobLand’, his... Updated about 14 hours ago
Sports World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka cruises into first Miami final World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus never lost her serve en route to a 6-2, 6-2 win over No. 6 seed Jasmina... Published about 20 hours ago