Rich countries boost COP29 climate finance offer as developing nations seethe BAKU: The European Union, US and other wealthy countries at the COP29 summit have agreed to raise their offer of... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Putin signs law forgiving debt arrears for new Russian recruits for Ukraine war MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Saturday on debt forgiveness for new army recruits signing... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Powerful Israeli airstrike in central Beirut kills 15 BEIRUT, (Lebanon): Lebanon said an Israeli air strike in the heart of Beirut that brought down a residential ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Trump names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary,... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
ICC warrants are binding, EU’s Borrell says NICOSIA: European Union governments cannot pick and choose whether to execute arrest warrants issued by the... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Turkiye replaces pro-Kurdish mayors with state officials ANKARA: Turkiye stripped two elected pro-Kurdish mayors of their posts in eastern cities on Friday, for convictions... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pakistan issues visas to 87 Indian Hindu pilgrims ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi has issued visas to 87 Indian Hindu pilgrims, to visit ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Naqvi visits Islamabad Police Lines, reviews security arrangements ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday asked city police to take strict action against those who... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Sindh: Dry weather forecast KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted dry weather in most districts of the Sindh ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
B’tan govt imposes Sec 144 amid PTI’s protest QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 in the province, which banned protests, rallies, and... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Sindh plans to set up industrial enclave near Hyderabad KARACHI: Sindh government is planning to construct a new industrial enclave on 500 acres of land located next to the... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
‘Guns & More’ flagship store at Expo Centre inaugurated KARACHI: Lt Gen Muhammad Chiragh Haider, HI(M) (R), Secretary of Defense Production, inaugurated “Guns &... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
264 compete in 30th ‘Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship’ KARACHI: The Karachi Women’s Swimming Association (KWSA) Saturday kicked off the 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
JI concerned over law, order situation HYDERABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
IBA-CED celebrates GEW KARACHI: IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CED) marked Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
‘Fake’ certification for dialysis machines: Rs20m penalty imposed on pharma co ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has referred a sensitive case to the Federal Investigation... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Pre-arrest bails of IK’s sisters extended LAHORE: An antiterrorism court on Saturday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Imposition of Section 144 challenged LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court against the imposition of section 144 and the closures of... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Kyrgyzstan govt announces incentives to support foreign medical graduates ISLAMABAD: The Kyrgyzstan government has announced a series of incentives aimed at supporting foreign medical... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Claims of juvenility: LHC says trial court should rely on medical reports LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that a trial court should rely on medical reports to declare an accused... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Punjab minister steps up criticism of Gandapur LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Saturday that the fire in Parachinar has now spread to the... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 23, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (November 24, 2024)... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
PTI committee stands firm ISLAMABAD: The political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vowed on Saturday to proceed with the party’s... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
PTI protest: terror attack warning issued by govt ISLAMABAD: The National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has issued a threat alert about possible terrorist... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
2 separate actions: Militants killed, injured in KP: ISPR RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed three militants while three others injured in two separate engagements in... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Over 18 killed in fresh Kurram violence ISLAMABAD: Over 18 people were killed and more than 25 injured as a result of fresh violence in restive Kurram... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Court allows early hearing of IK’s bail pleas LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday allowed an application for early hearing of post-arrest bail petitions ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
No compromise on water, says Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that not even a drop of the province’s water share will be given... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:09am
Zardari pays tribute to security forces ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for the operation against the militants in... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
KP govt reviews security in Kurram PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur chaired an important video link meeting, here on... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Cop among 2 killed in Bajaur BAJAUR: Two people including a policeman were killed in two separate bomb blasts in Tehsil Mamond of Bajaur District... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
34 vehicles taken away in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Despite heavy security arrangements in the city, auto thieves stole several vehicles and armed robbers... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Webinar on ‘Roshan Digital Account’ for Pakistani diaspora in Canada OTTAWA: The Pakistan High Commission, Ottawa in collaboration with the Bank of Punjab and State Bank of Pakistan... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Immunization: a shield against infections As the seasons change, many cities across the world face a challenge that affects both the environment and public... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Letters Trump’s bureaucracy cuts: a daunting task The stunning results of the USA elections surprised both Democrats and Republicans alike. Trump’s unprecedented... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures dipped as US-China trade tensions weighed on sentiments, countering the boost... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Copper, aluminium under pressure from weak euro zone PMI LONDON: Prices for copper and aluminium fell in London on Friday as data showing a tumble in euro zone business... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Iron ore slips HANOI: Iron ore futures fell on Friday amid risk-off sentiment across the financial markets due to the intensifying... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures suffer worst week in 19 months KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday to log their sharpest weekly fall in more than a ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Gold jumps on safe-haven demand NEW YORK: Gold prices rose over 1% to hit a two-week peak on Friday, heading for the best weekly performance in more... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Energy Oil prices settle up NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 1% on Friday, settling at a two-week high, as the intensifying war in Ukraine ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (November 23, 2024). ======================================= ... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Country’s economic indicators improving, says Punjab Governor LAHORE: Terming the continuity of policies critical for the development of the country’s economy, Governor Punjab... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 02:46pm
FBR seeks compulsory retirement regime to clear ‘dead wood’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Langrial has urged the Establishment Division to bring a... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 04:49pm
SNGPL’s unaudited accounts for 3Q2023: Rs135.67bn GIDC recovery raises serious questions ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited’s declaration of Rs135,673,877 as recoverable Gas Infrastructure... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 09:59am
Aleem apprised of challenges facing SEZs Directs senior officials of the Board of Investment to include Chinese diplomatic officials in the next meeting so that the problems can be resolved in a coordinated manner Updated 24 Nov, 2024 06:44pm
NIRC, labour courts must speed up case disposal: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said that serious efforts be made by the Labour Courts, Labour Appellate Tribunals, and... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 04:49pm
No negotiations or talks with PTI at any level, says Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Ataullah Tarar... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:02am
Naqvi tells Gohar: ‘No sit-ins, processions or rallies after IHC’s order’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 02:44pm
PTI protest, sit-in: Security level elevated to maximum alert in Capital ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday implemented stringent security measures and transportation restrictions in... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:07am
‘Petrochemical import halt sparks industry crisis’: FPCCI KARACHI: The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Amount worked out by FTO is Rs292.549bn: DGI&I IR probe confirms Rs380m GST fraud ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue has investigated three similar... Updated 24 Nov, 2024 10:08am
Industry Business community leader for reducing losses of govt institutions KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Climate action without debt traps EDITORIAL: The tensions and disagreements that emerged during the climate finance summit of the 2024 UN Climate... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Selling gas to third parties EDITORIAL: Whatever the pros and cons of the Petroleum Division’s decision to sell 35 percent of future gas... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Prices of kitchen items show an upward trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of majority of essential kitchen items witnessed an upward trend during the week past as... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am