Fahd Husain appointed as spokesperson for PM ISLAMABAD: Syed Fahd Husain has been notified as spokesperson for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with immediate ... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
President approves two bills ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday assented to Dyslexia Special Measures and Islamabad Domestic Workers... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Alkhidmat holds health screening event for orphans in Karachi KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi held its annual health screening for orphans at its administered Korangi hospital, an... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Anti-polio campaign across Sindh to start tomorrow KARACHI: Anti-polio campaign across Sindh with a special focus on flood-affected areas will be carried out from... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Shaheed ZAB university hikes fees KARACHI: Karachi’s Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law Saturday increased the fees by Rs10000 for many... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Acting Balochistan governor for equal development of all districts QUETTA: Acting Governor Balochistan Mir Jan Muhammad Jamali on Saturday said that they believed in equal and ... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Breast cancer: Detection, treatment facilities in 7 districts planned: minister PESHAWAR: KP Minister for Health, Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra Saturday said that the provincial government is ... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
KP CM directs BoR to expedite land record computerization PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed the authorities of Board of Revenue (BoR) to expedite the... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Understanding the forex market The last few months have been a roller coaster for the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and there is a lot of talk about market... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Judges’ elevation to SC: PBC, SCBA express concerns over three out of four names ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) have expressed concern over... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Masses are ready for ‘revolution’ to protect Constitution: Fawad PTI leader questions announcement of judgment by the ECP without the signature of its member from Punjab Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:10am
Elahi launches ‘mobile food labs’ project LAHORE: Inaugurating the ‘Mobile Food Labs and Inspection Squad’ comprising 55 vehicles and motorcycles, Punjab... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Removal from grey list: CM gives credit to COAS, Imran Terms it a great victory of the whole nation Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:11am
Call for LG polls in Karachi without delay Convener KCG Nargis Rehman says Karachi has been in the headlines for decades in the negative ranks of international indices Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:14am
Hamid granted bail in foreign funding case LAHORE: A special court (Offence in Banks-II) on Saturday granted post arrest bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Anti-polio drive in Faisalabad from tomorrow FAISALABAD: As many as 1.48 million children up-to age of five years would be administered polio drops during the... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Incidents of phone snatching, car lifting increase manifold in capital ISLAMABAD: Mobile phone snatching and car lifting incidents have increased manifold in the federal capital during ... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Use of better seed varieties stressed to bring a ‘green revolution’ LAHORE: Pakistan needs to formulate an agricultural policy through consultation of all stakeholders such as ... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Aseefa Bhutto likely to contest next elections from Okara LAHORE: Aseefa Bhutto Zardari is likely to contest next elections from Okara in Punjab, said sources close to... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Punjab PA resolution condemns disqualification of Imran Khan LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Saturday passed a resolution condemning the disqualification of chairman PTI and... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
LUMS Energy Institute releases second edition of ‘Pakistan Electricity Outlook 2022’ ISLAMABAD: The LUMS Energy Institute released its second edition of Pakistan Electricity Outlook 2022 - a report ... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Flood-hit Pakistan needs ‘massive’ help for rehabilitation: envoy WASHINGTON: Pakistan needs “massive” support from the international community for the rehabilitation of millions... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Police accused of treating politician as terrorist ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Saturday released a picture of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Muhammad Saleh... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Tessori, UAE envoy discuss investment opportunities KARACHI: Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Alzaabi, the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Pakistan met with Governor Sindh... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
PPP wants justice in ZAB judicial ‘murder’ reference: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Minister and PPP leader Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday questioned that now when the Election... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Gwadar Sharks’ all-rounder Arafat named captain of PJL LAHORE: Gwadar Sharks all-rounder Arafat Minhas has been named the captain of the Pakistan Junior League Team of the... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
ICC Women’s Championship: Fatima Sana returns for series against Ireland LAHORE: Right-arm fast bowler Fatima Sana returned to the national side for the three-match ODI series and... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Five polluting industrial units sealed LAHORE: In an operation against polluting industrial units, the Lahore district administration has sealed five... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Tourism, culture and film: Pakistan, Turkiye agree to boost cooperation ISTANBUL: Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to boost their cooperation in tourism, culture, film, drama and other... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 22, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (October 23, 2022).... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Energy Saudi deferred payment facility: Country imports $100m oil in September ISLAMABAD: Pakistan imported petroleum products worth $100 million on deferred payment basis under the Saudi oil... Updated 23 Oct, 2022 05:23pm
Dar reaffirms resolve to fully implement CPEC project ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Saturday reaffirmed the firm resolve of the... Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:03am
Japan, Australia ink security pact with eye on China PERTH: Australia and Japan agreed to share sensitive intelligence and deepen defence cooperation Saturday, signing a... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Date for ‘long march’ to be announced on 27th or 28th, says IK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday said that he would announce the date for... Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:04am
Imran Khan moves IHC against his disqualification ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan urged the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to hold that the... Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:05am
Alleged vandalism after ECP verdict: Imran Khan, others booked in terrorism case ISLAMABAD: The city police Saturday booked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former premier Imran Khan and... Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:06am
Imran Khan now ‘a certified thief’: PM Shehbaz Premier says PTI Chairman divided the nation through unjustified rallies, harassment, abusive language, and blame game Updated 23 Oct, 2022 09:47am
Procurement for flood-hit farmers: Govt to bear half the cost of wheat National Disaster Management Authority to play the lead role in the procurement and transportation of wheat Updated 23 Oct, 2022 01:29pm
Power Division to submit detailed presentation on power theft to Cabinet ISLAMABAD: Power Division is to give a detailed presentation to the federal Cabinet on power theft across the ... Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:06am
Marriyum seeks OIC’s role in combating Islamophobia ISTANBUL: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday underscored that the Organisation... Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:06am
Petition against appointments: PHC directs FTO and 14 office advisers to file comments ISLAMABAD: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has directed all 14 advisers of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Office and... Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:08am
Toshakhana reference: ECP yet to issue ‘signed’ verdict ISLAMABAD: The mystery surrounding the unusual delay in the issuance of the signed verdict of the Toshakhana... Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:08am
Xi in control at China Congress BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping locked in support for a historic third term in power at the Communist ... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Far-right Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first woman PM ROME: Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italian prime minister on Saturday, to become the first woman... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
External debt ‘devouring’ economy, says expert KARACHI: The Financial and economic conditions of Pakistan are precarious, landing the country into a deep trouble,... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Commodities Minister opens wheat campaign FAISALABAD: Punjab Agriculture Minister Hussain Jahania Gardezi inaugurated nine-day wheat campaign in which 50,000... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Monkeypox retreating but threat remains, experts warn The global monkeypox outbreak has been receding for months, but experts warn against prematurely declaring victory... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Particle physics pushing cancer treatment boundaries Researchers at Europe’s science lab CERN, who regularly use particle physics to challenge our understanding of the... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
‘Absolute farce’: UK gripped by latest Johnson plot twist British former prime minister Boris Johnson’s prospective return to Downing Street reads like a Shakespearean arc... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Crime and no punishment? EDITORIAL: Shahrukh Jatoi, scion of a rich and influential family, has finally gotten away with blue murder on a... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
‘Religious, medical and humanitarian duty’ EDITORIAL: Egypt’s Al-Azhar University, one of the world’s most eminent seats of Islamic learning, has done what... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Industry Securities brokers: SECP issues SRO to amend licensing, operations rules ISLAMABAD: A person desirous of performing the functions of securities broker shall take prior permission from the... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Companies Mari Petroleum’s net profit reaches highest level of Rs12.7bn ISLAMABAD: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has announced financial results for the first quarter of 2022-23... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Industry Proposals to promote Pak-China trade, economic ties discussed ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan-China Business Forum (PCBF) led by its Chairman Sheikh Nasir Ali visited... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Declining trend seen in prices of kitchen items ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a declining trend during this week past against the... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday continued to fall on the local market, traders said. The prices slid by Rs 1000 to... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Industry KATI happy over country’s removal from FATF list KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) patron-in-chief S M Muneer and President Faraz-ur-Rehman... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Business community hails country’s removal from FATF ‘grey list’ LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s United Business Group Saturday hailing the... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Financial instability affecting foreign policy options: ex-secy KARACHI: Discussing the impacts of the country’s dwindling economy, former foreign secretary Ambassador (retd)... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Sustainable efforts urged for growth of economy KARACHI: Business leaders stressed on the collaborative and sustainable efforts for economic growth at the inaugural... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points