Hezbollah says two fighters killed in Israeli strike BEIRUT: Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said an Israeli air strike on Sunday killed two fighters from the Iran-backed... Published 11 Aug, 2024 11:42pm
Movies & Music 'Deadpool & Wolverine' top in North American theaters, pass $1 billion globally LOS ANGELES: Disney/Marvel superhero comedy "Deadpool & Wolverine" enjoyed an exceptional third weekend, taking... Published 11 Aug, 2024 11:09pm
Europe Two migrants die trying to cross Channel to Britain PARIS: Two people were found dead after a boat carrying migrants trying to cross the Channel from near the French... Published 11 Aug, 2024 10:17pm
Bangladesh retain ex-lawmaker Shakib for Pakistan Tests DHAKA: Bangladesh retained all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday in the squad for this month’s Test series against... Published 11 Aug, 2024 09:53pm
United States top final medals table at Paris Olympics PARIS: The United States topped the final medals table at the Paris Olympics on Sunday although they finished locked... Published 11 Aug, 2024 09:48pm
Chinese netizens celebrate Arshad Nadeem’s historic gold medal in Paris Olympics Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem returned to the country earlier today to a hero’s welcome after his historic... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:42pm
South Asia Bomb blast kills 1, wounds 11 in Afghan capital KABUL: A bomb blast on a minibus in a religious-minority neighbourhood of Afghanistan’s capital killed one person... Published 11 Aug, 2024 09:34pm
Middle East Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on Gaza’s Al-Tabeen School Israel must be held accountable for war crimes and genocide in Gaza, Islamabad says Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:34pm
All 62 bodies recovered from Brazil plane crash wreckage VINHEDO: Brazilian authorities on Saturday finished recovering the bodies of the 62 people who died when their plane... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27pm
Javelin ace Arshad Nadeem gets hero’s welcome on Pakistan return Nadeem says he is grateful for unwavering support received from fans and coaching team Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27pm
24-year-old lieutenant succumbs to injuries in Tirah Valley attack: ISPR A 24-year-old lieutenant embraced martyrdom after he was injured in an exchange of fire with militants in Tirah... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:26pm
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz hail services of minority communities Premier praises minorities for their outstanding role in the country's development and prosperity Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:25pm
Middle East Gazans flee as Israel army pushes into Khan Yunis KHAN YUNIS: Hundreds of Gazans fled the northern neighbourhoods of Khan Yunis on Sunday after Israel issued fresh... Published 11 Aug, 2024 07:49pm
USA In TV interview, Biden brands Trump a ‘danger’ to US WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden, in his first TV interview since dropping out of the White House race, warned that... Published 11 Aug, 2024 07:44pm
South Asia Bangladesh swears in chief justice as old guard removed DHAKA: Bangladesh’s new chief justice has been sworn into office after his predecessor, viewed as a loyalist of... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 07:19pm
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain on positive data, Fed’s rate signals Stock markets in the Middle East ended higher on Sunday, boosted by positive economic data the previous week and... Published 11 Aug, 2024 07:16pm
Stocks Hindenburg alleges India market regulator chief held stake in offshore funds used by Adani Group MUMBAI: US based short-seller Hindenburg Research in a new report released on Saturday alleged that the chairperson... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 07:11pm
Supreme Court to announce verdict on vote recount in three NA seats tomorrow The Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict on the recount of votes in three National Assembly (NA)... Published 11 Aug, 2024 06:45pm
Venezuelan opposition demands Maduro end ‘persecution’ CARACAS: Venezuela’s opposition candidate called Saturday for President Nicolas Maduro to end “violence and... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 06:44pm
Hassan wins marathon as Olympic endurance gamble pays off PARIS: Sifan Hassan’s endurance gamble at the Paris Games finally paid off after she sprinted away for Olympic... Published 11 Aug, 2024 05:53pm
Europe Palestinian president to visit Russia on Monday MOSCOW: Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas will visit Moscow next week to discuss the Gaza war with... Published 11 Aug, 2024 05:32pm
Europe Thousands of Ukrainian troops on incursion to ‘destabilise’ Russia: official KYIV: Thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in a major incursion into Russian territory, aiming to... Published 11 Aug, 2024 05:29pm
Dominant Li wins China’s fifth weightlifting gold at Paris Olympics PARIS: China’s Li Wenwen eased to victory Sunday in the women’s heavyweight class to give her nation a fifth gold in... Published 11 Aug, 2024 05:18pm
Africa Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 13 KAMPALA: The death toll from a landslide at a vast garbage dump in Uganda’s capital Kampala has risen to 13, police... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:19pm
Bangladesh will travel to Pakistan ahead of schedule, PCB says Bangladesh will travel to Pakistan ahead of schedule to hold practice sessions in Lahore before their two-Test... Published 11 Aug, 2024 01:51pm
South Asia Iran’s president nominates Abbas Araqchi as foreign minister DUBAI: Abbas Araqchi was nominated on Sunday as Iran’s foreign minister by President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s... Published 11 Aug, 2024 01:40pm
Europe World reactions to deadly Israeli strike on Gaza school PARIS: Friends and foes of Israel on Saturday denounced an Israeli strike that killed scores of displaced civilians... Published 11 Aug, 2024 12:40pm
Keshav Maharaj, Rabada help South Africa to keep hopes of West Indies win alive PORT OF SPAIN: Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada combined on Saturday to earn South Africa a healthy first innings... Published 11 Aug, 2024 12:32pm
Matt Kuchar leads despite Greyserman’s 60 at rain-hit PGA event WASHINGTON: Max Greyserman fired a 10-under par 60 to pull within one stroke of leader Matt Kuchar when darkness... Published 11 Aug, 2024 12:04pm
Paris Olympic cauldron could stay permanently PARIS: The Olympic cauldron rising over Paris beneath a huge balloon each night has become such a popular sight that... Published 11 Aug, 2024 12:00pm
Angelo Leo knocks out Lopez to capture IBF featherweight crown LOS ANGELES: Hometown hero Angelo Leo knocked out Mexico’s Luis Alberto Lopez in the 10th round on Saturday to win... Published 11 Aug, 2024 11:49am
Ogra urged to probe impact of smuggled fuels A letter written by the Chief Operating Officer of Gas and Oil Pakistan Limited states despite the introduction of high standards, local refineries do not comply with the govt’s elevated standards Updated 11 Aug, 2024 11:24am
Can help cut $500m losses and circular debt: World Bank calls for utilising Balochistan’s ‘VRE’ potential ISLAMABAD: Balochistan has enormous variable renewable energy (VRE) potential which can electrify the province and... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 11:24am
Jannik Sinner starts strong on busy day in Montreal No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner of Italy started a busy Saturday off right, completing a 6-4, 6-3 sweep of 15th seed... Published 11 Aug, 2024 11:12am
Relentless Real Madrid the team to beat in Mbappe’s debut season MADRID: Clearly, a LaLiga-Champions League double last season was not enough to satisfy Real Madrid, who have... Published 11 Aug, 2024 11:07am
USA Kamala Harris says she supports eliminating taxes on tips, like Trump LAS VEGAS: US Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters in Nevada on Saturday she supported eliminating taxes on... Published 11 Aug, 2024 10:56am
Europe Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledges Ukraine’s military operation in Russia KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged for the first time on Saturday that Ukrainian forces were fighting... Published 11 Aug, 2024 10:46am
Amanda Anisimova shocks Aryna Sabalenka in Toronto The United States’ Amanda Anisimova cruised to a stunning 6-4, 6-2 sweep of No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on... Published 11 Aug, 2024 10:37am
Disney unveils ‘Avatar’ ‘Indiana Jones,’ ‘Encanto’ and ‘Monsters, Inc’ attractions ANAHEIM: Walt Disney unveiled several new attractions for its theme parks at the D23 fan event on Saturday as it... Published 11 Aug, 2024 10:23am
Europe Father, 4-year-old son die in Russian air attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says A man and his 4-year-old son were killed and three people wounded as a result of a Russian air attack on Kyiv,... Published 11 Aug, 2024 10:08am
Transfer to FBR admin pool: SHC dismisses plea of 12 senior IR officials ISLAMABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed the plea of 12 senior officials of Inland Revenue Service, who... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:31am
PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli strike on Gaza school LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned an Israeli strike on a... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:29am
Record-setting performance in Paris Olympics 2024: President Zardari will confer civil award upon Arshad Nadeem ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will confer the civil award upon Arshad Nadeem for displaying a record-setting... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:28am
Special stamp honouring Arshad Nadeem issued ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan issued on Saturday a commemorative stamp on the occasion of Independence Day,... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:28am
Non-implementation of SC verdicts violation of constitution: Justice Shah ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, said non-implementation of the... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27am
Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for $6bn mega airport NAIROBI: Ethiopian Airlines has signed a deal for the design of a new $6 billion airport described as the biggest in... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27am
US inflation still ‘uncomfortably’ high: Fed official WASHINGTON: US inflation remains “uncomfortably” above the Federal Reserve’s target despite the progress it has made... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27am
FBR asked to facilitate exporters on super tax, FTR if flexibility exists ISLAMABAD: Minster for Commerce Jam Kamal has directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to review demands of exporters... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:26am
Ministry against allocating funds to PSDP? ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special initiative (PD&SI) is considering not allocating... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:26am
The quest for cheap electricity Rising in the southwestern Tibet Autonomous Region of China near Lake Mapam, Indus River or Sindhu Darya is world’s... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Europe Anti-racism protesters rally across UK LONDON: Thousands of anti-racism demonstrators rallied across the UK on Saturday to protest recent rioting blamed on... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Landslide kills eight in Ugandan capital KAMPALA: A landslide at a landfill in Uganda’s capital Kampala has killed eight people, the city’s authorities... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
South Asia Yunus hails slain student in appeal for unity DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for religious unity Saturday after embracing the ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Lesco arrests 26 suspects over power theft in 24 hours LAHORE: In a bid to curb the menace of power theft, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has launched a... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Proposal discussed to establish UK-based university campuses at NSIT City LAHORE: To enhance academic opportunities and position of CBD NSIT City, Lahore, as a premier educational hub, CEO... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: Ranjan Madugalle named Match Referee LAHORE: Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle, who is a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Steps taken to ensure protection of minorities’ rights LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that minorities are the crown of our head, and there will be... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
LDA chalks out security plan for Chehlum and Urs LAHORE: The Lahore District Administration has chalked out a security plan for the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
98 vehicles snatched, 66 robbed & four murdered in capital on WoW ISLAMABAD: Carjacker gangs stole or snatched over 90 motorbikes and eight vehicles from the jurisdiction of ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Shadman PS attack case: ATC adjourns proceedings against PTI leaders LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court adjourned the proceedings in Shadman police station attack case till September 12... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (August 10, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 10, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (August 11, 2024).... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities EU wheat ends firm on crop concerns, eyes on Egypt PARIS: European wheat ended the week firm, supported by new estimates that French farmers gathered a quarter less... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (August 10, 2024)... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Copper rallies as US growth fears ease and China inventories fall LONDON: Copper prices bounced on Friday after US jobs data eased fears of a growth slowdown in the United States,... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Energy US natural gas rises on hot weather outlook NEW YORK: US natural gas futures touched an over two-week peak on Friday, aided by forecasts for hotter weather and... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Prices of essential kitchen items show a rising trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increase during this week past against the... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Zardari condemns attack on security forces in Tirah ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned an attack on security forces in Tirah Valley of ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Companies ‘Deceptive marketing’ CCP imposes Rs60m fine on Unilever Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order imposing fine of Rs60 million on ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
HC Maaroof meets Younis to convey best wishes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Ahmad Maaroof met Dr Muhammad Yunus, the head of... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Punjab climate change policy, action plan finalised LAHORE: In the light of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for the elimination of smog along with... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Letters ‘Israel and allies are after bigger trophies…’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “Israel and allies are after bigger trophies” carried by the... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
DG NLC inaugurates local manufacturing of Curtainside Trailers KARACHI: Director General NLC, Maj Gen Farrukh Rao, inaugurated the local manufacturing of Curtainside Trailers in a... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Air pollution in Lahore not just winter problem: experts LAHORE: Environment friendly solutions along with regulations/policies are required to make significant improvements... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Three DSPs removed over misconduct LAHORE: The Inspector General of Police has suspended three DSPs for misconduct, inefficiency, abusing power and ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
PRA asked to increase revenue by Rs50bn LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to link the Punjab Revenue... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Waste disposal: foreign garbage collection cos fail to deliver KARACHI: The waste management crisis in Karachi continues to spiral out of control, despite the introduction of... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Situation during first monsoon spell under control: Sindh minister HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Rehabilitation Department Makhdoom Mehbub-ul-Zaman has said that the after having... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
WISE holds seminar titled ‘Youth digital pathways for sustainable uplift’ LAHORE: “Youth digital innovation is a powerful force for sustainable development, particularly in countries like... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Governor holds meeting on medical college in Attock LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan/Chancellor presided over a meeting regarding the establishment of... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Hezbollah says launched ‘squadrons of drones’ at Israel after Sidon attack BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon’s Iran-back Hezbollah group said it launched on Saturday explosive-laden drones at a ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Harris leads Trump by 4 points in 3 battleground states in NYT/Siena College polls WASHINGTON: US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris leads Republican former President... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Russia evacuates tens of thousands amid Ukraine incursion MOSCOW: Struggling to contain a major Ukrainian incursion, Russia on Saturday said it had evacuated tens of ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Gold holds ground on US Fed rate-cut hopes, lower yields BENGALURU: Gold prices held steady on Friday after a sharp rise in the previous session, bolstered by a dip in US... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a fourth straight day on Friday to post the first weekly gain in four... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Iron ore recovers BEIJING: Iron ore futures recovered on Friday, boosted by better-than-expected inflation data out of top consumer... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, buoyed by stronger rival Dalian and Chicago contracts and... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Indian steelmakers seek to soften proposed import curbs on key raw material NEW DELHI: Indian steelmakers want the government to soften proposed import restrictions on metallurgical coke, a ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Russia’s Sovecon cuts wheat crop forecast amid lower yields MOSCOW: Russian agricultural consultancy Sovecon revised its forecast for the country’s 2024 wheat crop down to... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Brazil’s 2024/25 coffee harvest SAO PAULO: Brazil’s 2024/25 coffee harvest had reached an estimated 92% of the crop as of last Tuesday, ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Corn and soy futures near four-year low, wheat rises CHICAGO: Chicago corn and soy futures closed near four-year lows on Friday and posted weekly losses, while wheat... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Vietnam Jan-July coffee exports down HANOI: Vietnam’s coffee exports in the first seven months of this year were 979,353 metric tons, down 12.4% from a... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Reap, TDAP rejoice at $4bn rice export achievement milestone KARACHI: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap), in association with the Trade Development Authority of... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Industry Industry leaders discuss future of digital infrastructure ISLAMABAD: Kazim Mujtaba, President of the Consumer Division at Jazz, outlined the company’s evolution from a... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Industry Traders considering stepping up protest against power tariffs KARACHI: Traders have continued rallying to galvanize support for their demands for ending oppressive taxes and high... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Gold prices firm KARACHI: The local gold prices on Saturday remained stable following the unchanged international bullion value,... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Taxes WHT waiver granted for Arshad’s Olympic prize: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not charge any withholding tax on prize money received by ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Riots in the UK EDITORIAL: The mass hysteria, violence and Islamophobic sentiments instigated in the wake of the stabbings of three... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Violence against women EDITORIAL: The everyday reality of far too many women in Pakistan, tragically, is marred by violence and the... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Industry IPPs termed death warrant for industry KARACHI: The Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am
Companies AIKO introduces N-Type ABC modules for Pak consumers KARACHI: AIKO, a global leader in photovoltaic technology, is expanding into Pakistan with the introduction of its... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am
Industry KCCI & ITC announce new partnership KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) Geneva are... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am
Industry FoodAg exhibition: $107m deals realised, $434m MoUs inked: Jam KARACHI: Business deals worth $107 million have been realised so far while, $434 million worth of MOUs were signed ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am
Pakistan long-term partner, but policy is to deny support to its long-range ballistic missile programme: US
Pakistan long-term partner, but policy is to deny support to its long-range ballistic missile programme: US