‘High achiever awards’ given to orphans, special children KARACHI: Helping Hand for Relief and Development hosted a grand “High Achiever Awards 2024” ceremony to honour... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:39am
30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship 2024: Shanaya Vawda wins Bronze medal KARACHI: Seven-year-old swimmer Shanaya Vawda clinched the bronze medal in the 8 and Under breaststroke category at... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:34am
Citizens face severe difficulties due to PTI protest call LAHORE: Protests call by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) caused significant disruptions in the city’s traffic,... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Railways halts train services to Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar LAHORE: Due to PTI protests call, Pakistan Railways halted all train services connecting Lahore, Rawalpindi, and... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Pakistan Shaheens to take on Sri Lanka ‘A’ today LAHORE: Mohammad Huraira-led Pakistan Shaheens will take on Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the three-match 50-over series from... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Minister says PTI attempting to destabilise country LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, has said that permitting protests by groups... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Companies Smog crisis: BoP ensures safety for employees and customers LAHORE: As part of the Government of Punjab’s comprehensive efforts to combat the effects of smog and mitigate its... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:15am
CM pays tribute to Maryam Mukhtiar LAHORE: “Maryam Mukhtiar proved that daughters are not less than anyone in their efforts to build and defend the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:13am
PTI’s call rejected by people, says Musadiq KARACHI: Federal Minister for Petroleum Musadiq Malik on Sunday said people had rejected PTI’s politics of... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:10am
KP Governor issues directives for TDPs relief in Kurram PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Sunday issued special directives to the Pakistan Red... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:07am
UNICEF, stakeholders agree on IEMIS for education sector PESHAWAR: United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and other stakeholders of the education sector have... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:05am
PPP foundation day: Public meeting to be held at Nishtar Park on 30th KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister, Saeed Ghani, has said that a public meeting will be held at Karachi’s... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:03am
85pc of women face workplace harassment: seminar told KARACHI: The Home-Based Women Workers Federation (HBWWF) organised a seminar on “Women’s resistance knows no... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:01am
Youth development: AJK TEVTA chairman emphasizes importance of tech education MIRPUR (AJK): Chairman of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Technical Vocational Education Training Authority (TEVTA),... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:57am
Literature Parveen Shakir remembered on her birth anniversary ISLAMABAD: Legendary poetess Parveen Shakir was remembered on her 72nd birth anniversary being observed across the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Bilawal for collective efforts to end violence against women ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has underscored the importance of collective... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:49am
Dar questions ‘real motive’ of PTI protest ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has questioned whether Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI’s) protest is ... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:46am
Peace to be ensured in capital at all costs: Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned the PTI on Sunday that any violent protests would be met with a firm... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:45am
PTI protest: Karachi police put on high alert KARACHI: Karachi police have been put on high alert amid ongoing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests. As per... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:43am
District administration closes educational institutions ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad district administration on Sunday, announced the closure of all educational institutions in... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:41am
‘Citizens of Sindh rejected PTI protest’ KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development, Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:39am
Women’s rights, end to violence: President reaffirms his commitment ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed on the ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:38am
CTD kills three terrorists in Rawalpindi LAHORE: In a successful operation near Chakri, Rawalpindi, Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) neutralised... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Three more polio cases reported in country ISLAMABAD: The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Taxes SBA opposes increase in property tax PESHAWAR: A meeting of the Sarhad Business Alliance (SBA) was held under the join chairmanship of Haji Ghulam Ali... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Cellphone service in twin cities restored; internet remains suspended: Islamabad in lockdown before protest march ISLAMABAD: The launch of the much-hyped ‘long march’ by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sent the top federal... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Middle East Hezbollah rocket hits near Tel Aviv after Beirut airstrike OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah fired heavy rocket barrages at Israel on Sunday, with Israeli media... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
EU urges immediate halt to Israel-Hezbollah war BEIRUT: Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war while on a visit... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Using military in deportations: Republican Rand Paul opposes Trump talk WASHINGTON: Republican US Senator Rand Paul voiced opposition on Sunday to the idea of using the military to carry... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
JI decries ‘elite capture’ in country KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Amir Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said that a few influential have taken... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Minister attends Indus University convocation KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, graced the Indus University convocation 2024 as... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Concern voiced over delay in completion of Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway KARACHI: Expressing grave concern over the long delayed project of Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway, Pasban Democratic ... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
PTI protests: Pakistan Transport Council slams seizure of containers LAHORE: Pakistan Transport Council Chairman Tanveer Ahmed Jatt has expressed serious concerns over the seizure of... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Minister hails successful holding of IDEAS 2024 exhibition KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah while paying tribute to the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
KGS dominates 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship KARACHI: The 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship 2024 concluded with a spectacular display of... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Stabilisation without growth: ventilators are not for recovery No doubt, macroeconomic indicators are improving. The current account is stable, with a surplus expected in FY25.... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:05am
18 injured as wagon plunges into deep ditch in AJK MURPUR (AJK): At least 18 people were injured 03 of them seriously, after an overloaded passenger wagon, carrying... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Sikh pilgrims’ delegation visits Dera Sahib Gurdwara LAHORE: A special delegation of Sikh pilgrims from India visited the Dera Sahib Gurdwara, where they were warmly... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Strengthening philanthropy: Building a path for sustainable social investment Philanthropy in Pakistan is more than just a tradition that is woven into the social fabric, guided by principles of... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:22am
Europe Storms bring chaos to Ireland, France, UK LONDON: Ireland, Britain and France faced travel chaos on Saturday and one person died as a winter storm battered... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Middle East Legal threats close in on Netanyahu, could impact ongoing wars JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces legal perils at home and abroad that point to a turbulent future... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Asia China’s local govts step up public safety measures after attacks BEIJING: Local authorities in China are stepping up safety management and police patrols following several... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
UN envoy says ‘extremely critical’ to avoid Syria being dragged into war DAMASCUS: The UN special envoy for Syria said on Sunday that it was “extremely critical” to end the fighting in... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
IPL auction records tumble as Pant and Iyer snapped up RIYADH: Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history Sunday... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Europe Ukraine shows fragments of new Russian missile after ‘Oreshnik’ strike UNDISCLOSED (Ukraine): Ukraine on Sunday showed journalists fragments of the Russian missile used to strike the city... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Bolivia’s heavy rains cause river to flood homes BOLIVIA: Heavy rainfall in Bolivia over Saturday night caused the Pasajahuira river to overflow, flooding the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Europe Basel backs splashing the bucks to host Eurovision BASEL, (Switzerland): Basel voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved the city putting up nearly $40 million towards... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
KP showcases climate resilient, carbon market strategies at COP29 PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa showcased its climate resilience strategies and ambitious plans to... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 24, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (November 25, 2024).... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
PPRA refuses to relax rules for Nadra procurement NADRA seeks exemption under Section 21 of PPRA Ordinance, 2002 Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:42am
Rates PSX hits highest-ever levels KARACHI: Bullish trend continued and the Pakistan Stock Exchange hit historic highest ever levels during the ... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
‘Misleading statement’: FTO orders investigation against FBR officials ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Jah has ordered an investigation against Federal Board of Revenue’s... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:34am
Hundreds of PTI workers held: Gandapur, Bushra led convoy heading towards capital ISLAMABAD: Thousands of charged loyalists of jailed founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:41am
Prosecution of non-filers: Tax expert supports upcoming tax law ISLAMABAD: Leading tax experts and chartered accountants have strongly supported the upcoming Tax Laws (First)... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:33am
Cell phones: Jul-Oct import registers negative growth YoY ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $420.799 million in the first four months (July-October) of the... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:41am
Rates Marginal decline KARACHI: The rupee registered a marginal decline during the previous week as it depreciated by Re0.09 or 0.03%... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
PPP’s grievances: PM directs NA, PA speakers to play role LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the speakers of National Assembly and Punjab Assembly to... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:39am
Belarusian President due today ISLAMABAD: Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is arriving in Islamabad today (Monday) on a three-day visit,... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:39am
Naqvi receives Belarusian delegation ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received a 68-member high-level delegation from Belarus upon its arrival... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:40am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Reviews: Prices decline amid low trading volumes KARACHI: Cotton prices have witnessed a decline, while New York cotton prices have shown an upward trend. Trading... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Economic diplomacy is the way forward This is the first of a two-part series detailing National Security Policy’s (NSP) foreign policy’s focus on... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Letters ‘Trump’s bureaucracy cuts: a daunting task’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor by this writer titled “Trump’s bureaucracy cuts: a daunting task’... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:07am
Peshawar: Prices of essential food items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities remained high in the retail market. According to weekly market survey... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:40am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Black Friday puts consumer spending in market’s glare with stocks near records NEW YORK: The health of the US consumer and the retail sector will be in focus in the coming week, as Black Friday... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain on oil; Egypt falls DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday in response to a rise in oil prices, although the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Stocks Weaker pound takes FTSE 100 to best week in six months LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 recorded its biggest weekly gain in more than six months on Friday as a slide in... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Energy Iraq says 15-day halt in Iranian gas cuts 5.5 GW from national grid BAGHDAD: Iraq’s electricity ministry said on Sunday that Iranian gas supplies had been completely halted for 15... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ bring in $270.2m in global box office NEW YORK: The musical adaptation “Wicked” and action epic “Gladiator II” racked up a combined $270.2 million... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday November 24, 2024 Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Companies Pesco earns Rs2.4bn net profit in Q1 PESHAWAR: Peshawar Electric Supply Company Limited (Pesco) has demonstrated impressive financial growth during the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Women entrepreneurs: SBP asked to provide long term loans FAISALABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) should provide long-term loans without collateral at 3pc to women... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:38am
Industry Maritime Port Shipping Logistics & SCM moot held KARACHI: Maritime Port Shipping Logistics & Supply Chain Management Conference organised by the Professionals... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Industry HCSTSI concerned at woeful condition of roads, civic amenities HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon,... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Social unrest in times of economic discontent EDITORIAL: International rating agency Moody’s has warned of the risk of social unrest in Pakistan due to the... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Western hypocrisy EDITORIAL: India’s billionaire Gautam Adani and his conglomerate Adani Group were able to recover from the USD 100... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:00am
Rwanda, Pakistan have huge trade potential: envoy ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Rwanda to Pakistan, Fatou Harerimana on Sunday said that bilateral cooperation between... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:33am
Companies BoK celebrates Women Entrepreneurship Day 2024 PESHAWAR: Bank of Khyber (BoK) celebrated Women Entrepreneurship Day 2024 at its pioneering women-centric branch in... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Money & Banking Rouble slumps to over two-year low MOSCOW: The Russian rouble tumbled to a more than two-year low against the dollar on Friday after Washington imposed... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Money & Banking Sterling falls to 6-month low LONDON: The pound tumbled on Friday after data showed British business output in November shrank for the first time... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Money & Banking Indian rupee closes stronger MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened to its lowest level on record on Friday before ending higher as the central... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
IMF warns Asia retaliatory tariffs could undermine growth CEBU (Philippines): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday that “tit-for-tat” tariffs could... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
EU must complete shelved projects to tackle Trump threat, ECB policymakers warn FRANKFURT: Some of the European Central Bank’s most influential policymakers urged the European Union on Friday to... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Global employers boost hiring towards year end, survey shows LONDON: Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Companies Carrefour’s Brazil supermarkets threatened by boycott RIO DE JANEIRO: Supermarkets in Brazil belonging to French retail giant Carrefour are facing a boycott over the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am