Europe Putin clears Rosbank’s purchase of Societe Generale’s Russian assets MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday signed a decree clearing the way for Rosbank to purchase stakes ... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
13 dead, 46 injured in explosion at Indonesia nickel plant JAKARTA: At least 13 people were killed and 46 injured in eastern Indonesia on Sunday in an explosion at a... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
UK to send naval ship to Guyana amid Venezuela border dispute LONDON: Britain will deploy a naval ship off Guyana later this month, its ministry of defence said on Sunday, as the... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Thousands march in Rabat demanding end to Morocco-Israel ties RABAT: Thousands of protesters staged one of the largest pro-Palestinian marches in Rabat on Sunday since the... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Middle East Iran navy receives new cruise missiles amid growing regional tension DUBAI: The Iranian navy has taken delivery of cruise missiles with a range of 1,000 km (621 miles) as well as... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Europe Deal struck to end Geneva airport strike GENEVA: A deal has been reached to end an hours-long strike by ground staff at Geneva airport, which had caused... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Europe Russia says it downs four Ukrainian military aircraft MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry said on Sunday its air defence systems had shot down four Ukrainian military... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Indians held in France over trafficking could leave today VATRY, (France): Most of the roughly 300 Indians travelling on a plane detained near Paris over suspicions of human... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Disputed Gulf islands: Iran summons Russian envoy over statement TEHRAN: Iran has summoned Russia’s envoy to protest a recent statement by Moscow and Arab countries calling for... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Zardari’s message on Quaid-e-Azam’s birth anniversary ISLAMABAD: Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples’ Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari ... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Reserved seats for women: Political parties submit priority lists to ECP ISLAMABAD: The mainstream political parties including Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Flood-damaged houses: Govt urged to release funds towards reconstruction KARACHI: Reconstruction of the flood-damaged houses in Sindh and Balochistan that were razes in the mega floods of... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Sindh PA: PPP nominates 11 candidates for minority seats ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) nominated 11 candidates for minority seats in the Sindh Assembly.... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Mayor for giving more opportunities to people with different abilities KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that people with different abilities are valuable to the... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
KP finalises Health Security Action Plan 2024-2028 PESHAWAR: Technical Group in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the leadership of Director General Health Services, conducted... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Balochistan protesters’ problem: Govt striving to go towards solution: Solangi ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said ... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Security beefed up for Christmas in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore Police have taken robust measures to ensure the safety and security of worshippers at Christian... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Three killed in road accident HUB: At least three people including a woman were killed and more than 10 others injured in collision between... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Dialogue with Baloch protesters will continue: Secretary Interior ISLAMABAD: Interior Secretary Aftab Akbar Durrani on Sunday said that on the directions of Prime Minister... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
No change in ‘Form B’ issuance policy: NADRA ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has said that no change has been made in the... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
KP govt revives Pakistan Arts and Crafts Gallery PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has revived the Pakistan Arts and Crafts Gallery, a provincial owned... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
SMIU VC pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam KARACHI: The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Alma Mater of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Martyrdom of 12 Turkish soldiers condoled ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has condoled the martyrdom of 12 Turkish soldiers during Counter-Terrorism Operations. We are... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Budgeting processes: policymakers urged to give weight to public opinion CHITRAL: Young Star Development Organization (YSDO) held an awareness seminar in Drosh town of Lower Chitral in... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
‘Karachi Feast’: Ethiopian tourism pavilion gets overwhelming response KARACHI: The Ethiopian Tourism Pavilion at the Karachi Feast received an overwhelming response, attracting an... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
‘Gaza Labour March’ held in Karachi KARACHI: A large number of labourers under the banner of the National Labour Federation (NLF) took out a Gaza Labour... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Rates Stocks end in deep red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend and closed in deep red with heavy losses due to selling... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Rates Futures spread down 1287bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 1287bps to 10.84 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
166 killed in 24 hours in Gaza CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel bombed areas of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, with fighting... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 05:58pm
‘Legal advisers in field formations’: FBR yet to implement President’s order ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has not implemented an order passed by President Arif Alvi, who has... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 03:26pm
Income tax returns: FBR warns non-filers of account freeze Starts a countrywide survey of business and commercial units for registration of non-filers Updated 25 Dec, 2023 05:56pm
Mega Karachi water supply project: Wapda chief reviews construction progress LAHROE: Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (retd) visited Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 07:27pm
ECP removes Imran’s name from the list of party heads ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released a fresh list of registered political parties in... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 05:58pm
General election: Nomination papers filing deadline ends ISLAMABAD: Candidates aspiring to contest the upcoming general elections on February 8 rushed to submit their... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 05:57pm
‘Hurdles’ to electoral process: Complaints to be probed: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has assured that the government would investigate the... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 05:57pm
147th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam today ISLAMABAD: The nation will celebrate the 147th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 08:44am
Christmas today LAHORE: Like other parts of the world, Christian community is set to celebrate Christmas on Monday (today) across ... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Field formations: FBR announces extended workhours ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that the field formations (customs department) will... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 08:43am
Govt establishes help centre ISLAMABAD: After negotiations with the protestors from Balochistan, the members of the committee formed by Prime... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 10:05am
Baloch protesters being released: police ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad police on Sunday said they are releasing the Baloch protestors, who were arrested during... Updated 25 Dec, 2023 10:07am
Rates Another positive week KARACHI: The rupee registered another positive week as it appreciated 0.25% or Re0.73 against the US dollar in the... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (December 24, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (December 25, 2023).... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Search, rescue course: CATI holds passing-out ceremony ISLAMABAD: The passing out ceremony for the Basic Search and Rescue Course No. 15, organised by the Civil Aviation... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Former PTI MPA joins PPP ISLAMABAD: Former MPA of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from Mansehra, Zargul Khan Yousafzai joined the Pakistan... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Nine die in roof collapse in KPK village PESHAWAR: At least nine members of a family including women and children died on Sunday when the roof of their house... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Nawaz, Dr Yasmin file nomination papers for NA-130 Lahore LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Mian Nawaz Sharif submitted nomination papers to contest... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Baloch protesters’ demands unconstitutional: Achakzai QUETTA: Caretaker Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai Sunday termed the demands tabled by the Baloch... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Alvi says minorities in Pakistan enjoy all political, economic, social rights ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that minorities in Pakistan enjoy all political, economic, and social... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Gathering of Christians held at Mangla MIRPUR (AJK): Elaborated programs have been given final touches by the AJK-based Christian community to celebrate ... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Quaid’s birthday anniversary message: PM links greater unity to continuity of democracy ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed the need to forge unity for the continuity of... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
‘Entomologists must step up efforts towards controlling agri diseases’ FAISALABAD: “The issue of agricultural diseases and pests was aggravating due to climate changes and other factors... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Centre promulgating rules to regulate production, marketing of quality fish PESHAWAR: Federal government in collaboration with provincial Government of Sindh, Punjab, Baluchistan, Khyber... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Bilawal demands judicial probe into cipher case LARKANA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has demanded a... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Custodial killing of 3 Kashmiris in IIOJK slated ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the barbaric custodial killing of three Kashmiri civilians in Barflies, ... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Power sector: there’re solutions aplenty but... The power sector woes are not resolving despite successive and massive increases in the consumer tariffs –... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Energy use in region: comparisons odious Energy is pivotal for growth, yet Pakistan’s situation is grim. Despite possessing abundant resources, its energy... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Letters Wishing Palestinian Christians a Merry Christmas The growing Israeli aggression against the Palestinians has so far caused, among other things, over 20,000 civilian... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Commodities Prices of kitchen items show a mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of important kitchen items, including vegetables, live chicken/meat, eggs, flour,... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Prices stable amid low business volumes KARACHI: Prices remained stable for quality cotton, but business volumes were quite low during the last week. Cotton... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
‘Economic landscape is undergoing transformation’ due to SIFC: coordinator LAHORE: Coordinator for Minister of State and Federal Tax Ombudsman Meher Kashif Younis said on Sunday Pakistan’s... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
‘Deeply troubling’ EDITORIAL: US Commission for International Religious Freedoms (USCIRF) Commissioner Stephen Schneck hit the nail on... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Addressing anaemia among adolescent girls EDITORIAL: That Pakistan has long been suffering from a crisis of malnutrition among children, especially with... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Trade issues: KP governor, PAJCCI agree to form steering body PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali and Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Railways increases ROW charges to generate more revenue ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has significantly raised the Right of Way (ROW) charges for a single-track crossing to... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Business community: IAP, SDPO agree to take joint steps PESHAWAR: Industrialists Association Peshawar (IAP) president Ayub Zakori and Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO)... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Business community: UBG to address key issues: ICCI president ISLAMABAD: Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has said United... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Creation of SIFC termed step to right direction FAISALABAD: Creation of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is the natural outcome of the conscious... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Industry PFC to attend London expo on March 25 ISLAMABAD: The Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC), Mian Kashif Ashfaq, announced on... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
