World Chad votes in triple elections after three years of army rule N’DJAMENA: Chad goes to the polls Sunday for legislative, provincial and local elections that are presented by the... Published 29 Dec, 2024 11:47am
World Donald Trump sides with Musk in right-wing row over worker visas WASHINGTON: Donald Trump weighed in Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons... Published 29 Dec, 2024 11:35am
Sports Novak Djokovic plans to keep playing for ‘years to come’ BRISBANE: Novak Djokovic said Sunday he planned to keep playing for “years to come” – with more tournaments on his... Published 29 Dec, 2024 11:30am
Sports Olympic table tennis champ says never ‘officially informed’ about fines BEIJING: Olympic table tennis star Fan Zhendong said Sunday he had never been “officially informed” he would be... Published 29 Dec, 2024 11:18am
World Impeached South Korean president defies summons third time in a row SEOUL: South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol refused a summons to appear for questioning on Sunday, the... Published 29 Dec, 2024 11:12am
World North Korea launches ‘toughest’ US strategy in key party meeting SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a key policy-setting meeting of the country’s ruling party last week... Published 29 Dec, 2024 10:47am
Sports Steve Corica heralds Auckland response as A-League newcomers pull clear Auckland FC coach Steve Corica praised his team’s ability to respond to their first-ever A-League defeat as the... Published 29 Dec, 2024 10:41am
Sports Viktor Hovland shares picture of apparent broken toe Norwegian Viktor Hovland seemingly has a broken toe after sharing a picture of a foot X-ray on his Instagram on... Published 29 Dec, 2024 10:37am
Sports Barnstorming Bumrah bowls India back into Melbourne Test MELBOURNE: Pace dynamo Jasprit Bumrah blitzed Australia’s middle order in a thrilling three-wicket burst on Sunday... Published 29 Dec, 2024 10:33am
World At least 85 dead in fiery South Korea airliner crash, two crew rescued The crash is the worst by any South Korean airline since a 1997 Korean Air crash in Guam that killed more than 200 people, according to the transportation ministry Updated 29 Dec, 2024 11:23am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (December 28, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (December 29, 2024)... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan No compromise on May 9 events during talks with PTI: Tarar GUJRANWALA: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan Bond with Kashmir unbreakable: Muqam ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON), Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Affairs, Engr ... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan Zardari vows to uphold ‘Bhutto family’s legacy’ of serving humanity SUKKUR: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday vowed to keep up the Bhutto family’s legacy of public service,... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan Waste management outsourcing process to complete by Feb 12 MULTAN: Provincial Minister for Local Government and Community Development (LG&CD) Zeeshan Rafique said on... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan ASF thwarts drug smuggling attempt at Faisalabad Airport KARACHI: Airport Security Force (ASF) on Saturday successfully thwarted a drug smuggling attempt at Faisalabad... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan K2 Airways commences domestic cargo services KARACHI: A private airline of Pakistan, K2 Airways, on Saturday commenced its domestic cargo flight operation and ... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan JI praises youth’s interest in IT sector KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Munim Zafar Khan, has expressed optimism about Pakistan’s future, ... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Technology Conference on ‘Open Source Systems, Tech’ held LAHORE: The 18th two-day international conference on ‘Open Source Systems and Technologies’ was held at the... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan Six members of a family die in road accident FAISALABAD: Six members of a family, five little children among them, were killed and three others injured in a road... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan LHC directs govt to revamp manufacturing units in jails LAHORE: The Lahore High Court directed the government to revamp the jail industries, equip the inmates with ... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan Wahab says ‘public should not be tormented in the guise of protests’ KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that no one would be allowed to disturb the public under the... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Sports Komal to lead Pakistan in ICC U-19 Women’s T-20 World Cup LAHORE: The Women’s National Selection Committee has named 15-member Pakistan squad for the upcoming ICC U-19... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan PFA reinforces commitment to food safety LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Punjab, Salma Butt, on Saturday visited Punjab Food Authority... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan Minister briefs Austrian envoy on ensuring rights of minorities LAHORE: In a significant diplomatic and cultural exchange, Provincial Minister for Minorities Ramesh Singh Arora ... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan 7,390 heinous crimes reported in federal capital this year so far ISLAMABAD: Over 7,390 heinous crimes were reported to the city’s different police stations in the federal capital... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan Sanctions on nuclear missile programme ‘Leadership correctly interprets aspirations of nation by giving strong response’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan SAU hosts conference on CPEC energy infrastructure HYDERABAD: A two-day international conference, hosted by Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, is set to ... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan Minister inaugurates roads in Shad Bagh area LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has reiterated the Punjab government’s commitment to... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan PHMEA irked by raids on various factories in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: The Coordinator of the Minister for Labour and Human Resources Punjab has started conducting raids on... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
World WHO chief says narrowly escaped death in Israeli strikes on Yemen airport GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said Saturday he only narrowly escaped death in fatal Israeli... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
World Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump filed a brief Friday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
World Iran says 2025 ‘important year’ for nuclear issue DUBAI: Iran, bracing for a possible re-imposition of incoming US president Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure”... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
World China, Iran agree ME ‘not a battleground for big powers’ BEIJING: The top diplomats of China and Iran agreed Saturday that the Middle East is “not a battleground for the big... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan Rana expresses resolve to make negotiations successful LAHORE: Advisor to Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah Khan has expressed government’s resolve to... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan CDA pushes for eco-friendly public transport ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) is intensifying efforts to establish an environmentally sustainable... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Pakistan Bilawal urges PML-N to develop consensus before taking key decisions SUKKUR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday urged the PML-N to take decisions... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Print MWM sit-ins bring Karachi to standstill KARACHI: Prolonged sit-in protests by the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, which seek a durable solution to Parachinar... Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:41am
Print 2024 termed ‘an active year’ for country’s diplomacy ISLAMABAD: The year 2024 was an active year for Pakistan’s diplomacy with a focus on enhancing Pakistan’s... Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:41am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items show rising trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend during this week past ... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Editorials Time for a hard reset EDITORIAL: The Dec 20 TTP attack in South Waziristan that cost the military 16 precious lives must force a cold... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Editorials No accountability for political assassinations EDITORIAL: This December 27th was the 17th anniversary of two-time former prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s... Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am
Print Tax cuts, debt reined in as Italy adopts 2025 budget ROME: Italy’s parliament on Saturday approved the 2025 budget, aiming to both appease EU demands to lower the... Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:40am
Print Afghan border: infiltration attempts foiled ISLAMABAD: Security Forces successfully foiled multiple infiltration attempts by terrorists and the Afghan Taliban... Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:33am
Print Talks to Taliban: PTI shifts blame to Bajwa ISLAMABAD: Completely distancing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from the controversial decision to hold talks with... Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:39am
Print Soldier killed in border clash PESHAWAR: At least one Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and seven others wounded in cross-border exchanges... Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:36am
Print Punjab health sector: CM’s initiatives set new ‘records’ of public service LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s healthcare projects have set remarkable examples for the other... Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:33am
Print Talks with IPPs help govt save Rs 1trn? Minister for Power says settlement of contracts with 16 additional IPPs would result in a national savings of Rs481 billion Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:31am
Print PM orders strict action against power theft ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered strict action against electricity theft and the... Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:33am
Print PTA data reveals ‘Number of cellular subscribers, 3G/4G users declines in Nov’ ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers, 3G/4G users as well as penetration in Pakistan declined in November... Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:35am
Print Russia cuts export duty on peas, chickpeas and lentils MOSCOW: Russia, the world’s top exporter of peas, announced on Saturday a fixed 5 percent export duty on peas,... Updated 29 Dec, 2024 09:34am
World Qatar PM meets Hamas delegation for Gaza ceasefire talks DOHA: Qatar’s prime minister met a Hamas delegation in Doha on Saturday to discuss a “clear and comprehensive”... Published 29 Dec, 2024 12:26am
World Israel army says ends operation against ‘Hamas centre’ in north Gaza hospital JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said on Saturday it had ended its raid on “a Hamas command centre” in a north Gaza... Published 29 Dec, 2024 12:20am
Pakistan PML-N doesn’t have mandate to make unilateral decisions: Bilawal Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari criticised the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on... Published 28 Dec, 2024 08:31pm
World Gaza hospital shut after Israeli raid, director held: health officials GAZA STRIP: An Israeli military raid targeting Hamas has forced a major hospital in northern Gaza out of service and... Published 28 Dec, 2024 07:27pm
Sports Guardiola won’t quit troubled Man City LONDON: Pep Guardiola insists he will not walk out on troubled Manchester City as he strives to stop the champions’... Published 28 Dec, 2024 07:20pm
World Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s Aliyev over ‘tragic incident’ with plane in Russian airspace MOSCOW: Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan’s president for a “tragic incident” which... Published 28 Dec, 2024 07:14pm
Pakistan Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry The development comes days after Pakistani jets targeted TTP insurgent hideouts inside Afghanistan with an aerial bombardment Updated 28 Dec, 2024 08:57pm
Sports De Minaur wins but Australia crash to Argentina at United Cup SYDNEY: Alex de Minaur swept past Tomas Martin Etcheverry to win his first match of the season Saturday but it was... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:54pm
Sports Kyrgios says sport’s integrity ‘awful’ in wake of Sinner, Swiatek doping cases Nick Kyrgios said the recent doping incidents involving Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek were “disgusting” for the... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:26pm
Markets Gold unchanged at Rs273,200 per tola in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan remained stable on Saturday, in line with the international rates. In the local market, the... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:02pm
Markets Talks with Chinese IPPs initiated, says Leghari Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said the government has initiated talks with the Chinese... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 06:07pm
Sports Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad rock South Africa at start of chase CENTURION: Pakistan opening bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad struck three blows late on the third... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:30pm
Sports Duffy bowls New Zealand to T20 victory over Sri Lanka MOUNT MAUNGANUI: A late bowling fightback sparked by Jacob Duffy produced a remarkable eight-run victory for New... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 05:23pm
Markets PM Shehbaz expresses concern over delays in Discos’ CEO appointment Emphasizes that appointment of CEOs should be completed with utmost transparency Updated 28 Dec, 2024 04:49pm
World Indian state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh NEW DELHI: Mourners in India’s capital gathered Saturday to pay their respects to former prime minister Manmohan... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 05:08pm
Life & Style ‘Romeo and Juliet’ star Olivia Hussey dies aged 73 LOS ANGELES: Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,”... Published 28 Dec, 2024 10:29am
Markets China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminium raw materials SHANGHAI: China will reduce import tariffs on ethane and certain recycled copper and aluminium raw materials from... Published 28 Dec, 2024 10:21am
Sports Reddy-made hundred rescues India, lights up MCG MELBOURNE: India appear to have unearthed a new gem in Nitish Kumar Reddy, who conjured up a sensational maiden Test... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 01:08pm
Pakistan LDA sifts 65,246 property files in 2024: DG LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq has said that they have completed the... Published 28 Dec, 2024 07:05am
Pakistan EU team concerned over fraudulent entries on Google Maps ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) delegation in Islamabad has expressed serious concern over the presence of... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan I&P Directorate printed 3,376,510 passports since July 1, 2024: DG ISLAMABAD: The Immigration and Passport (I&P) directorate has printed 3,376,510 passports since July 1, this... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:50am
Pakistan Lahore BISE declares Second Inter Exam results LAHORE: Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) on Friday declared second annual intermediate... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan School registration: LHC instructs govt to make buses mandatory LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday instructed the provincial government to make school buses mandatory for... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:39am
Pakistan NIPA holds graduation ceremony ISLAMABAD: President of the Economic Policy and Business Development Think Tank (EPBDT) Senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan Omar Ayub reacts to ISPR presser ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub ... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan ‘Only 2bn litres of milk meet international standard’ LAHORE: Though Pakistan is the 5th largest milk producer globally, only 2 billion out of 30 billion litres of milk... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan PFD retrieves 35 acres of govt land in Muzaffargarh LAHORE: The Punjab Forest Department (PFD), during its ongoing operations against land grabbers, retrieved 35 acres... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:14am
Pakistan SAU, HYKAZ AESP to launch scholarship initiative HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has entered into an agreement with the HYKAZ Aamnat Education... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:10am
Pakistan Zardari urges nation to draw inspiration from BB’s vision ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari urged the nation to draw inspiration from Benazir Bhutto’s vision to steer... Published 28 Dec, 2024 06:09am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 27, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (December 28, 2024)... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Arresting human traffickers: Bureaucracy given one-week deadline ISLAMABAD: On the heels of failure of Interior Ministry to tighten the noose around the human traffickers, Prime... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Two more poliovirus cases confirmed, tally soars to 67 ISLAMABAD: The Regional Reference Laboratory (RFL) for polio eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH),... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Warring tribes of Kurram fail to strike peace deal ISLAMABAD: Warring tribes of Kurram District were not able to strike a peace deal despite majority of talking points... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Punjab CM launches ‘record’ farmer-friendly programmes LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a record by launching new projects aimed at empowerment of... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Nawaz Institute of Cancer Treatment being set up LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has said the provincial government is taking steps for ... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Austrian delegation meets minister: Punjab’s efforts towards minorities’ rights acknowledged LAHORE: Austrian Ambassador Andree Wick along with a delegation met the provincial Minister for Minorities, Ramesh... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Rural areas of Punjab: PA Speaker voices his concern over low rate of municipal tax payments LAHORE: Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan on Friday expressed concern over the low rate... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Johar Jawans, North Nawabs and Clifton Popular secure victories in KTPL LAHORE: The 13th day of the Karachi Tape Ball Premier League (KTPL) hosted three matches, with impressive... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Aleem condoles over Azeri plane crash deaths ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation, Board of Investment and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan visited the... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan CCP allows Gallant Energy shareholding acquisition ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorised acquisition of 100 percent shareholding of ... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Sector C-14 Development Project inaugurated: CDA ordered to take action against land mafia ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to take action... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan DG Passports tenders unconditional apology ISLAMABAD: The Director General Passports and Immigration tendered an unconditional apology on Friday to Pakistan... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Print AJK Assembly passes resolution against US sanction MUZAFRABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the US sanction... Updated 28 Dec, 2024 08:54am
Pakistan ‘Imran is just an excuse, real target is N-programme’: says Bilawal KARACHI: Apparently referring to the statements by President-elect Trump’s aide and other US lawmakers, Pakistan... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Maryam pays tributes to Benazir LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Benazir Bhutto’s services for democracy will be... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Take ‘decisive action’ against TTP, PM asks Afghan govt ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday reiterated his call for Afghan government to take decisive actions... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan ISPR lashes out at Afghan govt ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance Report highlights renewed focus on agri sector KARACHI: The corporate and financial sectors are investing to develop the agriculture sector. This view emerged at... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance Listed cos: stock split guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has given approval to the Pakistan Stock... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry