World North Korea sends hundreds more trash balloons south: Seoul’s military SEOUL: North Korea has floated hundreds more trash-filled balloons southward, Seoul’s military said Saturday, the... Published 07 Sep, 2024 11:05am
World Thirteen Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza RAMALLAH: At least 13 Palestinians were killed and 15 wounded in Israeli strikes on a school sheltering refugees and... Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:59am
Markets China FX reserves rise to highest level since 2015 in August BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China’s foreign exchange reserves rose to the highest level in more than 8-1/2 years in August,... Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:51am
Business & Finance China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for a fourth month in August China’s central bank held back on buying gold for its reserves for a fourth straight month in August, official data... Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:49am
Sports England’s Wood out for the year with injured elbow England fast bowler Mark Wood will be out for the year with an injured right elbow, the England and Wales Cricket... Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:42am
Pakistan KE takes action against illegal connections KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, continues its operations against ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan Visit to Adaila Jail: IHC appoints commission to ascertain difficulties facing IK lawyers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Friday, appointed a three-member commission to ascertain the... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:14am
Pakistan Police stations’ record management: LHC issues notices to Punjab govt, IGP, PITB LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Friday issued notices to the provincial government, the Inspector... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan LHC sets aside appointment of Nadra chairman LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday set aside the appointment of chairman of the National Database and... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Maryam constitutes committee to create new authority LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering creating the Punjab Water Supply, Sewerage, Sanitation, Solid Waste... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan Maryam lays flower wreaths on martyrs' memorial LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Friday that sacrifices’ of martyrs is the red line of ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 08:02am
Pakistan Minister seeks National Human Resource Strategy ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, directed all the ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:58am
Pakistan Ponzi schemes: NAB Lahore distributes Rs1.86bn among 300 affectees LAHORE: Director General, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lahore, Amjad Majeed Aulakh held a monthly Open ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan PA passes Motion to establish Women Parliamentary Caucus LAHORE: The Provincial Assembly, on Friday, passed a Motion to establish a Women Parliamentary Caucus, paving the ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan PDMA director reviews extensive damage caused by floods in Sindh KARACHI: Imdad Hussain Siddiqui, Director (Operations) Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:52am
Pakistan PDWP approves six schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) for the financial year 2024-25 on Friday approved six... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan PHC stops KP govt from appointing new KP-EZDMC CEO PESHAWAR: A divisional bench of Peshawar High Court (PHC) comprising JJ Syed Arshad Ali and Shah Khan heard a... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan PM expresses condolence on Ch Nisar sister’s death ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed condolences with former interior minister and ex-PML-N... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan Rabi-ul-Awwal celebrations: Police directed to implement stringent security measures KARACHI Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjhar directed Friday the Sindh Police to implement stringent security... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:45am
Pakistan Policy Board members will support govt in financial affairs: Iqbal ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the Policy ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan Dar holds talk with UK Minister for Justice ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar spoke with Shabana Mahmood, Lord Chancellor and... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:41am
Business & Finance Import of pharma products: PCDA voices concern over new infrastructure cess KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemist and Druggist Association (PCDA) has raised serious concerns over the imposition of... Published 07 Sep, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 06, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (September 07, 2024)... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Sharjeel pays tributes to armed forces KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon paid tribute to the courage, bravery, and selfless sacrifices of... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan NA passes ‘Peaceful Assembly & Public Order Bill’ amid protest ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly amid the protest of opposition members passed, “The Peaceful Assembly and Public... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Sports Captains and provisional squads confirmed for Champions Cup LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday announced the captains of the five Champions One-Day Cup teams, as... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan Customs seizes Rs1.8m goods at JIAP KARACHI: Pakistan Customs on Friday seized 595 tolas of silver jewellery at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi.... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Health & Wellness Expo 2024 concludes KARACHI: The two-day Health & Wellness Expo 2024, held on September 4th and 5th at a local hotel in Karachi,... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan PM pays tribute to armed forces, LEAs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan believes in peaceful neighbourhood, “but no one... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan COAS reaffirms army’s resolve against challenge of terrorism RAWALPINDI: On the eve of the 59th Defence and Martyrs Day, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan PDMA director takes stock of damage caused by floods in Sindh KARACHI: Imdad Hussain Siddiqui, Director (Operations) Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan PN inducts two new ships into its fleet KARACHI: Pakistan Navy on Friday inducted two state of the art ships in its fleet. A graceful ceremony for ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Amna Baloch notified as new foreign secy ISLAMABAD: The government has formally notified Amna Baloch, a BS-22 officer of Foreign Services of Pakistan, as the... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan APNS condolence KARACHI: “Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Billions of rupees spent on DBD, Dasu projects: Chairman WAPDA LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (retd) has said that Rs78.5 billion and Rs.17.35 billion are being... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Cannabis Control Bill referred to standing committee ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance referred the government bill, “The Cannabis Control and... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Toshakhana II, Al-Qadir trust case against IK dismissed, Gohar claims ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Friday that as per the apex... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan UAE minister speaks with Dar in UK ISLAMABAD: UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh spoke with Deputy Prime ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan ‘Intra-party polls’: ECP rejects PTI plea ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday dismissed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) petition... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Defence and Martyrs Day marked LAHORE: Defence and Martyrs Day observed on Friday to pay tribute to martyrs and Ghazis and reaffirm commitment to... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Changes in NAB law restored: SC declares ‘NAO 1999’ amendments null and void ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, unanimously, allowing the appeals of the federal government and some individuals, set... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan IK terms SC verdict ‘NRO-II’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Friday, termed ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance TDAP invites companies to participate in ‘FoodAg Manufacturing 2024’ KARACHI: Following the resounding success of FoodAg 2024, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Value-added textile industry combating slew of crises: KCCI KARACHI: Pakistan’s value-added textile industry is grappled with severe crises, which are attributed to financial... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Editorials Need for action not a new narrative EDITORIAL: The government is preparing to launch an old-new initiative to counter violent religious extremism. A... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Editorials How much borrowing is envisaged from where? EDITORIAL: On 21 August 2024 Finance Minister Aurangzeb in a text message to a foreign news agency said “we are... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance FPCCI seeks 400bps cut in interest rate LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called on the government and ... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 09:00am
Print Examination by petitioners: SC asks Nepra to ensure availability of relevant papers of CPPA-G, NTDC & IPPs ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to ensure that all the... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 09:41am
Print Over 3.27m Pakistanis sent abroad in 5 years ISLAMABAD: More than 3.27 million Pakistanis, which roughly make 1.3 percent of the country’s total population, have... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:49am
Print China creates $230bn brokerage powerhouse HONG KONG: The merger of two state-backed brokerages in China to create a sector leader with $230 billion in assets... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:51am
Print Another polio case reported ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported yet another poliovirus case taking the national tally to 17 cases detected in 2024.... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:52am
Print QTA mechanism: Rs1.75/unit hike approved for Discos, KE ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase of Rs1.75 per unit in... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 09:42am
Print Capacity-based model transition to take-and-pay model: 24 conditions proposed to strike new deals between govt, IPPs ISLAMABAD: The government’s experts and officials have proposed 24 conditions for proposed transition of capacity... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 09:40am
Print Nepra backs ISMO for streamlining wholesale electricity market ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has supported establishment of a new organisation to... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 09:44am
Print MoF seeks making KE QTA mechanism in line with other Discos ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance has asked Power Division to explore the possibility of similar mechanism for KE QTA’s... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 09:41am
Print Extension given in sugar export shipment KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed 15 days... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:50am
Print FBR amends Income Tax Rules: SOEs bound to approach ADRCs ISLAMABAD: The state-owned enterprises have been bound to approach the alternate dispute resolution committees... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:51am
Print Govt embarks on drive to contain its expenditure Bans purchase of all types of vehicles, procurement of machinery/ equipment Updated 07 Sep, 2024 09:45am
Pakistan PSQCA launches crackdown against illegal steel units LAHORE: The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) on Friday launched a crackdown against... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Economic challenges, GST imposition badly hurt industry of transport parts LAHORE: The tractor parts industry, a vital sector supporting the country’s agricultural backbone, is on the brink... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance KATI urges SBP to reduce bank interest rates KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has issued an urgent call to the State Bank of Pakistan... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Paper, printing industries to get latest tech LAHORE: Pakistani investors are likely to get latest technology from Germany for paper manufacturing, converting,... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance UBG for cut in interest rates in upcoming monetary policy KARACHI Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir, Vice Chairman UBG Sindh Region has appealed to the government and the State Bank of... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance SPI-based inflation falls 0.15pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended September 5, 2024, decreased by 0.15... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Liquidation: SBP cancels IDBL’s licence KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced cancellation of the banking licence of Industrial ... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance SECP drafts recommendations for improvement in public offering regime ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has drafted major recommendations for... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Punjab PA condemns escalating lawlessness in Kacha region LAHORE: In a show of unity, the Punjab Assembly condemned the escalating lawlessness in the Kacha region, with... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly passed resolution commemorating Defence Day KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution commemorating Defence Day, paying tribute to... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Legislation on import of hazardous electronic waste tightened LAHORE: In a significant environmental protection move, Pakistan has tightened legislation on the import of ... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:12am
Pakistan Challenging practice of two-finger test: LHC issues notices to federal & provincial govts LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Friday issued notices to the federal and provincial governments for... Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:08am
World Israeli troops shoot Turkish-American woman dead at West Bank protest, officials say RAMALLAH: Israeli troops shot and killed a Turkish-American woman who had been taking part in a protest against... Published 07 Sep, 2024 12:56am
World France to finance Ukraine aid with Russian assets PARIS: France will use a share of 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in revenues from frozen Russian assets to finance... Published 06 Sep, 2024 11:48pm
World One killed, dozens wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine KYIV: Russian strikes on the Ukrainian central city of Pavlograd Friday killed one person and wounded more than 60... Published 06 Sep, 2024 11:21pm
Pakistan Don’t let political differences breed hatred: army chief COAS says efforts to weaken national solidarity will never succeed Updated 06 Sep, 2024 11:59pm
Markets FTSE 100 clocks weekly decline; personal goods shares biggest drag UK’s main stock index ended lower on Friday, dragged down by personal goods and automobile shares, while investors... Published 06 Sep, 2024 09:53pm
Markets Wall St slides to over 3-week low after mixed payrolls data Wall Street’s main indexes fell to their lowest in over three weeks on Friday after a crucial jobs report did little... Published 06 Sep, 2024 09:50pm
Pakistan Sindh Police suspends another 12 officers for ‘inappropriate’ social media videos Sindh Police on Friday announced the immediate suspension of 12 more of its officers on “inappropriate viral videos... Published 06 Sep, 2024 08:55pm
World Fed’s Williams says time has arrived to start rate cuts The stance of monetary policy can be moved to a more neutral setting over time depending on the evolution of the data, the outlook, and the risks to achieving our objectives, says Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams Updated 06 Sep, 2024 10:17pm
World Israeli strikes kill 12 Palestinians in Gaza as polio vaccination resumes CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Friday, medics said, as... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:18pm
Pakistan Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2024: govt announces public holiday on September 17 The federal government on Friday announced September 17 as a public holiday on account of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:15pm
World More than 90 company executives endorse Harris for US president WASHINGTON: More than 90 company executives, including the chief executives of Yelp and Chobani as well as the... Published 06 Sep, 2024 06:44pm
Markets KSE-100 closes nearly flat as late-session selling erases intra-day gains The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed nearly flat on Friday after profit-taking wiped... Updated 06 Sep, 2024 09:21pm
Life & Style George Clooney, Brad Pitt likely to reunite for ‘Ocean’s 14’ Fresh off the debut of their new film ‘Wolfs’ in Venice, ace duo George Clooney and Brad Pitt are reportedly in... Published 06 Sep, 2024 05:53pm
Markets UAE stocks muted as investors eye key US jobs data Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates ended mostly subdued on Friday as investors held a cautious stance ahead... Published 06 Sep, 2024 05:41pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot LNG prices down on muted demand, cooler weather LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell this week on signals of weak economic growth in China... Published 06 Sep, 2024 05:38pm
Life & Style Netflix names hijackers in ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ following backlash Netflix has updated the opening disclaimer for Indian series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ with names of the... Published 06 Sep, 2024 05:34pm
Markets India’s forex reserves hit record high MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for a third straight week to a record high of $683.99 billion as of... Published 06 Sep, 2024 05:07pm
Markets Indian shares post worst week in three months, key US jobs data on tap BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes logged their worst week in three months on Friday amid jitters ahead of a... Published 06 Sep, 2024 05:03pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as utilities, energy slip CSE All-Share index settled 0.23% lower at 10,775.87 Published 06 Sep, 2024 05:01pm
Markets Copper heads for second weekly fall on global growth concerns LONDON: Copper prices were on track for a second consecutive weekly fall on Friday as concerns about global economic... Published 06 Sep, 2024 04:58pm
Markets Palm ends with a weekly loss, Malaysia data eyed JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil booked a weekly loss on Friday, while the market is expecting the Malaysian Palm Oil... Published 06 Sep, 2024 04:56pm
Life & Style ‘Reagan’ movie splits audiences, captures US divisions LOS ANGELES, United States: Movie critics and audiences don’t always see eye-to-eye – but rarely have they appeared... Published 06 Sep, 2024 04:48pm
Markets Russian rouble weakens on first day of reduced yuan sales by central bank MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the dollar and China’s yuan on Friday, the first day of a reduction in... Published 06 Sep, 2024 03:35pm
Pakistan Electric vehicles will account for up to half of auto sales by 2030, BYD Pakistan says BYD has plans to open an assembly plant in early 2026, but will introduce vehicles for sale later this year, after launching three models in August Updated 06 Sep, 2024 09:17pm
Markets Ugandan shilling firmer; agriculture sector dollar inflows help KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was slightly stronger on Friday, helped by dollar inflows from exporters in the... Published 06 Sep, 2024 03:24pm
Sports Sri Lanka win toss, England to bat in third Test LONDON: Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first in murky conditions in the third and final Test against... Published 06 Sep, 2024 03:19pm
Sports Paris Paralympics: Haider Ali wins bronze in discus throw final Pakistan’s para-athlete Haider Ali on Friday won a bronze medal with his 52.54-metre throw in the Men’s Discus Throw... Updated 06 Sep, 2024 04:31pm
Markets Copper set for weekly fall on concerns about demand outlook Copper was on track for a weekly fall on Friday, weighed down by demand concerns fuelled by weak economic data from... Published 06 Sep, 2024 03:03pm
Business & Finance Toyota cuts 2026 global EV output plans by a third, Nikkei reports TOKYO: Japan’s Toyota Motor has slashed its electric vehicle production plans for 2026 by a third, the Nikkei... Published 06 Sep, 2024 03:01pm
Markets Fourth successive decline: weekly SPI down to 3-year low The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended September 05, 2024 decreased by 0.15%, according to the... Updated 06 Sep, 2024 10:18pm
Iran-Pak pipeline: US warns of potential ramifications but wants to help Pakistan address energy shortage