World UK former deputy PM John Prescott dies LONDON: Britain’s former deputy prime minister John Prescott, who served under Tony Blair and helped him transform... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes GAZA: Dozens of people were killed or unaccounted for after Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, a hospital director... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World Lebanon says 22 killed in Israeli strikes BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on several locations in the eastern Bekaa Valley killed 22... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 21, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (November 22, 2024)... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Communications sector: Pakistan urges Turkiye to make investments ISLAMABAD - On the eve of COP29 global forum held at Baku, Azerbaijan, Federal Minister for Communications,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan IDEAS solidifies defence, diplomatic clout: Sindh CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Thursday said IDEAS 2024 has further solidified Pakistan’s... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Defence production: Seminar explores future challenges and solutions KARACHI: As part of the IDEAS Pakistan 2024 exhibition, an esteemed international seminar was held under the theme... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan IHC says maintaining law, order interior ministry’s job ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) chief justice stated it is the responsibility of the Interior Ministry to... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Law, order situation in KP: APC to be held at governor’s house next month PESHAWAR: The Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has convened an All Parties Conference (APC) on law and... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan 5-day physical remand of Imran approved RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, granted a five-day physical remand of Pakistan... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World PayPal outage affects thousands worldwide BENGALURU: Payments firm PayPal is facing a system issue that may be affecting multiple products, it said on... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World Work one day for free, French asked in latest budget plan PARIS: France’s national budget is so strained that lawmakers are pushing a proposal to make the French work an... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World Sri Lanka’s president makes U-turn on IMF bailout COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new leader on Thursday backed a controversial IMF bailout, marking a U-turn from his election... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World US slaps sanctions on dozens of Russian banks over Ukraine war WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions on dozens of Russian banks Thursday — including the largest... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Sports Sumair appointed ‘ICC Champions Trophy Tournament Director’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Sumair Ahmad Syed, Chief Operating Officer of the PCB, as the... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan UK announces new £108m climate finance programme ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom’s Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, announced... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Misbranded and counterfeit rice seeds: Panel directs FSC&RD to take action ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Thursday, directed the Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan PCB condoles death of Mohammad Nazir LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its sadness at the passing of former Test cricketer and... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World Iran president visits Sistan-Baluchistan TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in the restive southeast of Iran on Thursday for a visit to... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World Kyiv claims ‘crazy’ Russia fired nuke-capable missile KYIV, (Ukraine): Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of having deployed a ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World COP29 draft rejected BAKU: Negotiators raced against the clock at UN climate talks Thursday to broker a potential trillion-dollar deal to... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World Maldives starts work on debt-for-nature swap BAKU: The Maldives is working on a debt-for-nature swap, the country’s environment minister said on Thursday, with... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Huge quantity of smuggled cigarettes, LCDs seized KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi on Thursday seized a substantial quantity of smuggled... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan SSUET stall represented at IDEAS’24 KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) held a stall at IDEAS’24 at Expo Centre... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Tech and security infrastructure: Karachi Safe City project to be completed by 3Q2025: NRTC official KARACHI: The first phase of the Karachi Safe City Project is scheduled to be completed by the third quarter of 2025,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan COAS visits POF stall at IDEAS-2024 KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir COAS visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories stall at IDEAS-2024... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan New Gwadar International Airport commercialization: Minister slams PCAA, PAA for delays ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal strongly criticised the... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan 5-year health security action plan launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched a five-year National Action Plan for Health Security (2024-28), marking a... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan There’s foreign funding behind terrorist activities in Pakistan: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Thursday, reiterated its grave concern over the presence of terrorist camps and safe havens... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Qureshi, other PTI leaders indicted in May 9 case LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday indicted PTI vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi, its Punjab... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Punjab schools: CM vows to establish revolving funds LAHORE: While agreeing with a proposal to establish revolving funds for the construction and maintenance of schools,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan EPD announces resumption of outdoor activities LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Department (EPD) announced on Thursday the resumption of outdoor ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan 26th National Security Workshop of NDU: Maryam seems satisfied with situation in Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that the overall situation in Punjab is better... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Delivery of green tractors: March 31 deadline LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department has set March 31, 2025, as the deadline for the delivery of tractors to ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Process begins to declare Gandapur PO ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, began the process to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan BISP holds training session FAISALABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in collaboration with GIZ and Nutrition International organized... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Economy witnessing turnaround due to difficult decisions: planning minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s economy is... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Sharjeel urges federal govt to prioritise Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway project KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motor-way is not just a matter for... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Process begins to declare Gandapur PO ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, began the process to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan SC takes suo motu on missing child in Quetta ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court taking suo motu on a missing child in Quetta summoned inspector general of police and... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Throwing garbage, solid waste in nullahs banned KARACHI: Commissioner, Karachi Division, has imposed complete ban on littering, throwing of garbage, solid waste,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan UNODC Pakistan delegation meets Minister LAHORE: A delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan, comprising Syed Arslan ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Rangers to be deployed in Pindi, Attock and Jhelum LAHORE: To maintain law and order situation in three districts, the Punjab government has requisitioned services of... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan JI concerned over debt trap strangling economy KARACHI: The Moodys report on the countrys interest costs will double by 2025 from those of 2021, Jamaat-e-Islami... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Appeal against ex-parte decree: LHC sets aside impugned order LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that although under the Limitation Act, 1908, an appeal against an ex-parte ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan ‘No directives so far to shut down mobile phone services’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Major General Hafeezur Rehman (retired), on Thursday,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan IK assails govt for not releasing him ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Thursday, confirmed that he was offered... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Schehzad made adviser to finance minister ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed an investment banker Khurram Schehzad as Adviser to Finance... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Print APPMA opposes approval of Rs68bn write-off claims of KE ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Processing Mills Association (APPMA) has strongly opposed approval of Rs 68 billion... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:36am
Print Telenor, Orion Towers: CCP completes formalities of PTCL’s acquisition ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has completed all cordial formalities of Phase-II review of... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Business & Finance ‘Pakistan is Open for Business: A Health Tech Market Access Forum’ hosted ISLAMABAD: Economic Minister’s office at the Pakistan High Commission in London hosted the first-ever “Pakistan... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Editorials Audit to generate revenue EDITORIAL: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalised an enforcement plan for action at the level of field... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Editorials Moving beyond military solutions EDITORIAL: As Balochistan continues to grapple with wave after wave of terrorism and violence, the state has gone... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Business & Finance Govt to import 3m bales of cotton from Kyrgyzstan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hasan Zaigham stated that Pakistan plans to import three million bales... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Business & Finance Forex reserves on the rise KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign reserves continued to rise, increasing by $29.4 million over... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Print Sindh urges federal govt to convene CCI meeting KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called on the federal government to convene a meeting of the... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Print NA panel commends IMC’s localisation drive KARACHI: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Industries and Production, led by the Chairman Syed... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Print FBR to depute officials at all sugar mills ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to depute Inland Revenue (IR) officials at all sugar mills... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Print Unblocking of cellphone SIMs: FBR to share compliant taxpayers’ list with telcos ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will automatically communicate the list of taxpayers who have filed... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Print PM commends FBR officer for uncovering trillion-rupee GST scam ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Ijaz Hussain, a senior official of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR),... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:36am
Print PM’s plants conversion claim not accepted: Phasing out gas, FO could save $3bn per year: China ISLAMABAD: China has reportedly rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s claim that converting imported coal power... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Print All govt procurements: Authorities directed to ensure third-party validation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities to ensure third-party validation... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Print Kurram convoy ambush claims 40 lives ISLAMABAD: Authorities said on Thursday that over 40 people were killed including women and children while more than... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:35am
Print SDGs provide a blueprint for sustainable future: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, said on Thursday that enormous challenges... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
World Russian envoy claims UK ‘now directly involved’ in Ukraine war LONDON: Moscow’s ambassador in London said Thursday Britain was “now directly involved” in Russia’s war with... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:17pm
World Netanyahu ‘now officially a wanted man’ after ICC warrant: Amnesty chief PARIS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “now officially a wanted man” after the International Criminal... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:11pm
World NATO member Romania signs deal with US to buy F-35 jets BUCHAREST: NATO member Romania on Thursday signed a deal with Washington to buy 32 F-35 jets, an unprecedented... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:54pm
Pakistan PTI faces setback as IHC rules no protest allowed over weekend The Islamabad High Court on Thursday ruled that no protests or rallies violating a recent law on public gatherings... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:21pm
World EU says ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant ‘binding’ US rejects ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:05pm
Business & Finance Dubai-based family offices manage over $1 trillion in assets: report Dubai’s financial hub is now home to family offices that control more than $1 trillion in assets, a Bloomberg report... Published 21 Nov, 2024 09:15pm
Markets US stocks volatile after strong Nvidia results NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Thursday in volatile trading as markets digested a strong earnings report... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:05pm
World Hamas says ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials are ‘important step towards justice’ Palestinian group Hamas on Thursday welcomed the International Criminal Court’s issuance of arrest warrants for... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:11pm
World Gaza health ministry says war death toll at 44,056 The Hamas government’s health ministry in the Gaza Strip said on Thursday that at least 44,056 people have been... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:09pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $29mn, now stand at $11.29bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $29 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 11:09pm
World US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome WASHINGTON: The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely... Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:52pm
World Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia makes first public appearance in six years DHAKA: Bangladesh’s illness-plagued opposition leader Khaleda Zia made her first public appearance in six years on... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 07:27pm
World Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says KYIV: Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:13pm
Markets Bitcoin marches towards $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans LONDON: Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 gathered pace on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier U.S. regulatory... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:39pm
Technology Pakistan’s IT minister Shaza Fatima defends internet restrictions, says security comes first Amid rising concerns over the ongoing slowdown of internet services in Pakistan, Minister of State for IT and... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:12pm
Business & Finance Temu-owner PDD misses market estimates for Q3 revenue on weak consumer spending China’s PDD Holdings fell short of market estimates for third-quarter revenue on Thursday, in a sign that... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:33pm
Markets Asia rice: Thai prices hit 1-month high, Indian rates steady near 15-month low Thai rice export prices climbed to a one-month peak this week, buoyed by foreign demand, while Indian rice prices... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:29pm
World Britain says concerned by reports of Russia ICBM attack on Ukraine LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesperson on Thursday said that reports Russia had used an... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:25pm
World Man killed in rocket attack on northern Israeli town, Israeli medics say NAHARIYA: A 30-year-old man was killed by rocket shrapnel next to a playground in the northern Israeli town of... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:18pm
Sports Australia’s Kokkinakis beats USA’s Shelton in Davis Cup thriller MÁLAGA: Thanasi Kokkinakis edged Ben Shelton 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (16/14) to put Australia 1-0 up on record 32-time Davis... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:15pm
World ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 11:10pm
Life & Style Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone to headline Coachella 2025 NEW YORK: Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025’s Coachella music and arts festival, organizers... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:04pm
Markets Indian shares drop as Adani firms tumble on US bribery charges against group chairman India’s benchmark equity indexes fell on Thursday, dragged down by a plunge in Adani Group company stocks after U.S.... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:00pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as real estate, industrials drag CSE All-Share index settled 1% lower at 12,982.10 Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:57pm
Markets Copper slips on uncertainties over China, Ukraine, Trump LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday on concerns about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, a... Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:54pm
Markets Palm extends losses amid China tariff fears, weak demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a second consecutive session on Thursday, as fears of U.S.... Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:51pm
Life & Style Music, comedy, shopping: 5 events to take in this winter Catch Hasan Raheem, The Khawatoons in live performances Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:48pm
Sports Sumair Ahmad appointed ICC Champions Trophy tournament director Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sumair Ahmad Syed as the Tournament... Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:24pm
Perspectives The future of energy needs women: why gender equality must power the 3x renewables goal As world leaders and environmental advocates gather for COP29, the climate summit’s ambitions will be loftier than... Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:11pm
Pakistan ATC approves Imran Khan’s five-day physical remand in vandalism case An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Thursday granted a five-day physical remand of former prime minister... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:43pm
Pakistan At least 38 people killed in gun attack on passenger vans in KP’s Kurram District At least 38 people were killed on Thursday after assailants opened fire on passenger vehicles in Uchat area of... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:11pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs3,700 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Thursday in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local... Published 21 Nov, 2024 03:35pm
Life & Style The $6.2 mn banana: Sotheby’s auctions controversial artwork A banana duct-taped to a wall sold to a cryptocurrency entrepreneur Updated 21 Nov, 2024 03:13pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens slightly vs US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Thursday but remained above the 100 mark,... Published 21 Nov, 2024 02:46pm
Business & Finance Thatta Cement rejects ‘abrupt shutdown’ claims, says plant remains fully operational Thatta Cement Company Limited (THCCL) categorically rejected claims made by a competitor alleging an abrupt shutdown... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 05:22pm
Sports Relaxed Bumrah enjoying responsibility of India captaincy PERTH: India’s Jasprit Bumrah has always enjoyed being thrust into difficult situations so after being handed the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 02:07pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points