World WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike The head of the World Health Organization called on Saturday for an end to attacks on healthcare workers and... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:36am
World Trump makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel, undoing Biden pause WASHINGTON: Republican President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has instructed the US military to release a hold... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:32am
World Donald Trump discussing TikTok purchase with multiple people, decision in 30 days ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was in talks with multiple people over buying... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:25am
World Six peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in DRC GOMA: Six foreign peacekeepers have been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting between the... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
World Three killed in Ukrainian shelling of town in Kherson region MOSCOW: Three civilians were killed after Ukrainian forces had shelled the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky in... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
World Hegseth sworn in as US defense secretary WASHINGTON: Former infantryman and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth was sworn in as US defense secretary Saturday,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
World Health and security: Indonesia, India sign wide range of agreements JAKARTA/MUMBAI: Indonesia and India signed a wide range of agreements on Saturday covering culture, health,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Chinese investors to approach SHC: Home Minister instructs IGP to appoint senior IO KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has taken notice of the Chinese investors’ decision to approach... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan 3 human smugglers held KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency’s Anti-Human Trafficking and Smuggling Wing (AHS), Karachi has arrested... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Sports PCB announces schedule of tri-nation ODI series LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday announced the schedule for the tri-nation ODI series, featuring ... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Importance of N-deterrence in changing geopolitical environment highlighted KARACHI: Lt Gen Khalid Ahmed Kidwai (retd), Adviser Development, National Command Authority (AD NCA), emphasised ... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 25, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (January 26, 2025)... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan ICA of SC additional registrar: Justice Mansoor objects to constitution of larger bench by committee ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah objected to the constitution of a larger bench by the Committee, formed... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Dar stresses upon promoting national interests ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday emphasised upon promoting... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Raids on fertiliser factories, shops: LHC for implementing govt’s instructions in true spirit LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) directed all the concerned authorities to implement the instructions of ... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan UNDP launches ‘2nd NHDR 2024’ with PITB, CODE LAHORE: Together with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and CODE Pakistan, UNDP Pakistan held the 2nd... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan OIC-COMSTECH delegation visits GCUF FAISALABAD: A high level delegation of OIC-COMSTECH visits GCUF. A high level delegation comprising Vice... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Maryam’s pro-farmers policies yielding results: report LAHORE: A review report on the use of fertilisers in Punjab has confirmed a record increase in the purchase of... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan 17-member delegation visits PFA headquarters LAHORE: A 17-member delegation of the 42nd mid-career management course visited Punjab Food Authority headquarters... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan CTD thwarts major terror plot; arrests 10 militants LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has successfully dismantled a major terrorist network by... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Opponents alarmed by Punjab’s progress: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the politics of service is being practised in Punjab,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan NAB Chairman visits Multan office LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen Nazir Ahmed (r) visited NAB Multan and chaired a ... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Pakistan Alkhidmat holds exams for inmates KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi recently organized computer and language exams for inmates at Karachi Central Jail,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Print Four militants killed in Khyber district: ISPR ISLAMABAD: The Security Forces conducted an intelligence base operation in general area Bagh of Khyber district,... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:39am
Print Int’l passengers: First Mpox case of 2025 confirmed at Peshawar airport ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Coordination Saturday confirmed the first Monkeypox case of... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:39am
Print Penetration also falls: Number of 3G/4G users declines ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G/4G users, and penetration in Pakistan declined in December 2024, the Pakistan... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:38am
Print Diplomatic missions: AGPR ‘detects’ financial irregularities ISLAMABAD: A recent audit report by the Auditor General of Pakistan has unearthed major financial and procurement... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:37am
Print PTI KP presidentship: CM Gandapur replaced with MNA Akbar ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan Saturday removed Chief... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:37am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items decline: survey ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items especially vegetables have witnessed a decline during this week ... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Editorials Toll rate adjustment EDITORIAL: Reports that the NHA (National Highway Authority) would increase toll rates by 100 percent on a quarterly... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Editorials Genuine concerns EDITORIAL: A minority community legislator, Mahesh Kumar Hasija, moved a call attention notice in Monday’s session... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Business & Finance ‘SBP must announce 4pc cut in policy rate’ KARACHI The President of the Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yakoob H Karim and Former President Ismail Suttar... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Business & Finance ICMA underscores need for 200bps cut in policy rate KARACHI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) has raised concerns regarding the... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Print Tenure expires today: CEC and 2 members to stay in office until replaced ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja and two ECP members would see the completion of their... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:36am
Print PTI challenges 26th amendment in SC ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) challenged the 26th Amendment Act, 2024 contending the legislation in... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:48am
Print Domestic consumers spared: Gas made costlier for captive power plants ECC approves a gas tariff increase from Rs3,000 to Rs3,500 per mmbtu for captive power plants, effective from February 1, 2025 Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:39am
Print Irked by ministries’ inaction: PM tells MoFA to tap CARs with Gwadar trade offers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly expressed annoyance at the ministries for their inaction to... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:48am
Print President approves new members for CII ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved Saturday the appointment of four new members to the Council of... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:45am
Print Dakhla maritime incident: Govt decides to repatriate Pakistani survivors ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson said Saturday the government has decided to repatriate Pakistani... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:45am
Pakistan 30 militants killed in intelligence-based operations in KP: ISPR Security forces have killed 30 militants in three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a... Published 25 Jan, 2025 10:16pm
Pakistan Junaid Akbar replaces Ali Amin Gandapur as KP president of PTI PTI MNA Junaid Akbar has replaced Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as the party’s president in... Published 25 Jan, 2025 09:33pm
Sports Varma powers India home in T20 thriller against England CHENNAI: Tilak Varma anchored India’s chase with an unbeaten 72 to lead the hosts to a thrilling two-wicket victory... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 12:08am
Pakistan Pakistani survivors of Dakhla boat incident to be repatriated: FO The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that Pakistan is coordinating the repatriation of twenty-two... Published 25 Jan, 2025 09:16pm
World Zelensky offers Ukrainian coal to ease energy crisis in Transnistria KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Ukraine was prepared to send coal to fuel a major power plant... Published 25 Jan, 2025 08:08pm
Business & Finance ECC approves revision to gas tariff for industry, rejects hike for domestic sector Instructs Petroleum Division to take necessary measures to impose grid transition levy on captive power plants to enhance energy sector efficiency Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:37pm
World Israel warns Lebanese against returning to area at border BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli army on Saturday warned residents of dozens of Lebanese villages near the... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:11pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs200 in Pakistan After hitting a record high in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday in line with their... Published 25 Jan, 2025 05:25pm
Sports Brignone wins Garmisch downhill, Vonn out of luck GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN: Italian Federica Brignone won the women’s World Cup downhill at Garmisch-Partenkirchen on... Published 25 Jan, 2025 05:03pm
Sports Keys stuns Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open MELBOURNE: Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win... Published 25 Jan, 2025 05:00pm
World Greek lawmakers fail to elect new president in first round of voting ATHENS: Greek lawmakers failed to elect a new president in a first round of voting on Saturday. A majority of 200... Published 25 Jan, 2025 04:01pm
Pakistan 4 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Khyber District: ISPR Security forces killed four terrorists and injured two in an intelligence based operation on Saturday in general... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 05:58pm
Pakistan Naqvi assures resolution of US companies issues Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured to resolve issues of US companies operating in Pakistan on a... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 05:59pm
World Yemen’s Houthis release 153 prisoners with support from ICRC CAIRO: Around 153 prisoners were released by Yemen’s Houthis on Saturday with support from the International... Published 25 Jan, 2025 02:04pm
World Ukraine’s military says it shot down 46 drones in overnight Russian attack KYIV: Ukraine’s military said on Saturday that Russia launched 61 drones and two missiles at the country in an... Published 25 Jan, 2025 02:01pm
World Hamas frees four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza Israel to free 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:41pm
Sports PCB releases New Zealand, South Africa tri-nation series schedule First match to be held on February 8 in Lahore Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:02pm
World South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Monday SEOUL: South Korea will release by Monday a preliminary report on the Dec. 29 Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179... Published 25 Jan, 2025 12:16pm
Sports Jannik Sinner: no.1 who defied doping case to dominate men’s tennis MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner’s reserved public persona belies a mature and steely 23-year-old who has shown supreme... Published 25 Jan, 2025 12:12pm
Sports Unfulfilled talent Zverev on brink of Grand Slam breakthrough MELBOURNE: Alexander Zverev has been trying for a decade to win a Grand Slam and has overcome an array of challenges... Published 25 Jan, 2025 12:08pm
World US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt arms WASHINGTON: The United States, the world’s biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:01pm
World Trump administration directs US agencies to start firing diversity staff WASHINGTON: The administration of President Donald Trump on Friday directed federal agencies to start terminating... Published 25 Jan, 2025 11:05am
World Israel says UN Palestinian agency must leave Jerusalem by Jan. 30 UNITED NATIONS: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees must end operations and leave all its premises in Jerusalem... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 06:10pm
World US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host as Pentagon chief WASHINGTON: The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday,... Published 25 Jan, 2025 10:52am
Sports West Indies earn slender lead over Pakistan after Noman Ali hat trick MULTAN: The West Indies gained a slender nine-run lead over Pakistan Saturday as spinners dominated the opening day... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 05:46pm
World Mexico ready to work with US to receive its deported citizens: foreign ministry MEXICO CITY: Mexico is ready to work with Washington as the administration of President Donald Trump deports Mexican... Published 25 Jan, 2025 10:42am
Editorials Curtains for Utility Stores EDITORIAL: The government’s decision to shutter the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is a commendable move that... Published 25 Jan, 2025 07:02am
Editorials Drought-like situation EDITORIAL: The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD’s) warning of a drought-like situation in most parts of... Published 25 Jan, 2025 07:01am
Pakistan Aafia’s clemency plea rejected by Biden, IHC told ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was apprised that Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s clemency plea has been rejected by... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:51am
Pakistan Continuing private practice: Action against 12 doctors proceeded LAHORE: The Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department has initiated action under the PEEDA Act against... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:48am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 24, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (January 25, 2025)... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan PPP CEC voices its concerns over Kurram law & order ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) expressed serious concerns over the tense ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Special arrangements taken: 26th Amendment: SC set to hear pleas on 27th ISLAMABAD: Special arrangements in the Supreme Court building have been taken for the hearing of petitions against... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:36am
Pakistan Cell phone smuggling: 5 PIA crew members caught KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Preventive Multan has intercepted five Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Govt to equip youths with modern skills: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the government is committed to equip the youth with... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan PTI’s Junaid Akbar made PAC chairman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Junaid Akbar was elected chairman of the... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Punjab CM approves ‘Nighaban Ramazan Package’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif decided in-principle to provide “Nighaban Ramazan Package” to... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan 40pc of population suffering from malnutrition: experts FAISALABAD: It is a matter of grave concern that 40 percent of the population was suffering from malnutrition.... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:34am
Pakistan PPP not consulted on PECA Bill: Governor Punjab LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has called for promoting sports activities in educational... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Sports Pakistan squad for ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 finalised LAHORE: The national selection committee is learnt to have finalized Pakistan’s squad for the 2025 Champions ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan DG IT Asfand Yar assigned additional charge by PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assigned the additional charge of the post of Member IT, Information... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan KP sets target of over Rs1trn for uplift portfolio PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has set target to jack up the volume of its development portfolio to... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:31am
Business & Finance PVMA urges SBP to lower interest rate to boost economy KARACHI: Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has urged the State... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Senate panel demands transparency in PR recruitment ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Friday, while calling for making recruitment process transparent and fair in... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan SC additional registrar challenges ICA ISLAMABAD: Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas, on Friday, challenged the intra court appeal (ICA), which will... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Two terror leaders surrender in Quetta QUETTA: Two most wanted terrorist commanders, Najeebullah alias Darwaish and Abdul Rasheed alias Kamash, have... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly demands federal govt end gas load-shedding KARACHI: In a unified voice, the Sindh Assembly on Friday called on the federal government to immediately end gas... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Google, Punjab govt partner on digital transformation of education KARACHI: This International Education Day at British Educational Training and Technology Show (BETT UK 2025), Google... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
World Children's suffering a 'black mark': At UN, Pakistan pushes for Israel’s accountability for ‘heinous’ crimes in Gaza UNITED NATIONS: A top Pakistani diplomat has called for Israel to be held accountable for the crimes committed ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Sports Pakistan end ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup drive on winning note LAHORE: Pakistan finished their run at the second edition of the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup with a 52-run win... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 07:28am
Business & Finance Envoy to KSA identifies key sectors for economic collaboration LAHORE: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq has identified key sectors offering significant... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan PCP renews SKMT’s NPO certification LAHORE: After a rigorous four-month evaluation, culminating in a comprehensive two-day physical evaluation review,... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Urs of Shahbaz Qalandar: DC Hyderabad reviews arrangements HYDERABAD: To ensure seamless and secure arrangements for the upcoming 773rd Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan KP govt includes life insurance in Sehat Card Plus scheme PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has decided to introduce another revolutionary step towards... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Minister says need to start crash programme to promote literacy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has stressed the need to... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Nadeem Javaid takes charge as PIDE VC for five-year term ISLAMABAD: The new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Dr Nadeem Javaid... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan SAU enhancing efforts to address critical agri challenges HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam is enhancing its efforts to address critical agricultural... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan Customs’ raid in Sukkur: Massive counterfeit cigarette-making operation uncovered KARACHI: The Anti Smuggling Sukkur Team of Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Hyderabad conducted a significant ... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Print Extradition of Malik Riaz from UAE: Govt to pursue legal process: Asif ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Friday, while slamming prevailing dual standards in... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 08:55am
Pakistan Human trafficking syndicates: Special task force formed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared the establishment of a special task force on Friday aimed at... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Print PTI boycotts fourth round of talks with govt ISLAMABAD: Despite repeated requests by the ruling coalition, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday stuck to its... Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:34am