Sports Man City miss out on WSL title despite win over Villa BIRMINGHAM: Manchester City beat Aston Villa 2-1 on the final day of the Women’s Super League season, but it was not... Published 19 May, 2024 06:57pm
Markets Most Gulf markets rise while Saudi bourse holds steady Most Gulf stock markets rose on Sunday against a backdrop of rising oil prices on improving economic indicators from... Published 19 May, 2024 06:39pm
Life & Style Cannes narco musical star says being trans should be ‘unimportant’ CANNES: Karla Sofia Gascon, the Spanish star of Cannes frontrunner “Emilia Perez”, said Sunday trans people were... Published 19 May, 2024 06:37pm
Sports Injured Sinner back on road to French Open ROME: World number two Jannik Sinner is back training in a race to be fit for the French Open after missing the Rome... Published 19 May, 2024 06:25pm
World Helicopter carrying Iran’s president Raisi makes rough landing, says state TV TEHRAN/DUBAI: A helicopter carrying the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi faced a rough landing, Iranian state TV said... Updated 19 May, 2024 07:02pm
Life & Style Dramas elevate Iran cinema but it’s comedy that sells TEHRAN: Social dramas have made Iranian films and their directors renowned at international festivals such as... Published 19 May, 2024 06:16pm
Sports World javelin champion Kitaguchi lays down marker in Tokyo TOKYO: Women’s javelin world champion Haruka Kitaguchi of Japan said she is beginning to find form ahead of the... Published 19 May, 2024 05:58pm
World Tycoon Musk launches Starlink in Indonesia DENPASAR: Tech billionaire Elon Musk launched Sunday his Starlink service on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali as... Published 19 May, 2024 05:36pm
World Slovak PM’s life no longer in danger after shooting BRATISLAVA: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life is no longer in danger following an assassination attempt,... Published 19 May, 2024 05:33pm
World Saudi crown prince, Biden aide discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and a top aide to US President Joe Biden have discussed a “semi-final” version... Published 19 May, 2024 05:25pm
World Fresh floods kill 66 in northern Afghanistan: provincial official KABUL: Fresh floods killed 66 people in Faryab province in northern Afghanistan, a provincial official said on... Published 19 May, 2024 05:19pm
Sports Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia storms to Thai Open badminton victory BANGKOK: Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia stormed to victory over Angus Ng Ka Long in the men’s singles final of badminton’s... Published 19 May, 2024 05:15pm
World DR Congo thwarts Kinshasa ‘coup attempt’: army KINSHASA: The DR Congo military on Sunday thwarted an attempted coup near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi... Published 19 May, 2024 05:13pm
World UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages DOHA: The stranglehold on aid reaching Gaza threatens an “apocalyptic” outcome, the UN’s humanitarian chief Martin... Published 19 May, 2024 05:10pm
World Shelling kills four in Kharkiv region: governor KYIV: Russian shelling on the outskirts of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Sunday killed at least four civilians,... Published 19 May, 2024 04:56pm
World Russian refinery halts operation after drone strike MOSCOW: A Ukrainian drone attack forced an oil refinery in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region to suspend operations... Published 19 May, 2024 04:49pm
World Saudi king has 'high temperature', will undergo tests: statement RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is suffering from “high temperature” and joint pain and will undergo his second... Published 19 May, 2024 03:34pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz directs to make arrangements to bring back Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan A special plane will leave for Bishkek Kyrgyzstan today and will bring back 130 Pakistani students tonight Updated 19 May, 2024 06:55pm
World Iran confirms indirect talks with United States TEHRAN: Iran has confirmed that it held indirect talks with arch foe the United States in Oman despite the two... Published 19 May, 2024 02:39pm
World Russia says Ukraine struck Crimea with ATACMS, 60 drones shot down, oil refinery halted MOSCOW: Russian officials said on Sunday that Ukraine fired nine U.S. ATACMS at Crimea and attacked Russian regions... Published 19 May, 2024 01:15pm
World Deadly bombs hit Gaza as US security envoy visits Israel RAFAH: An Israeli strike in Gaza killed 31 people Sunday, the Palestinian civil defence agency said, as US National... Updated 19 May, 2024 04:45pm
Pakistan Counting under way as polling ends for by-election in Multan’s NA-148 Polling started at time 8:00 am and will continue till 5:00 pm without any interval Updated 19 May, 2024 06:11pm
Pakistan 1st flight carrying 180 Pakistanis from Kyrgyzstan lands in Lahore Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with senior officials welcomed the returning students Updated 19 May, 2024 05:14pm
World Musk arrives in Indonesia’s Bali for planned Starlink launch JAKARTA: Tycoon Elon Musk arrived on the Indonesian island of Bali on Sunday ahead of the planned launch of SpaceX’s... Published 19 May, 2024 10:44am
World Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral deal CAIRO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss... Published 19 May, 2024 10:21am
Sports Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion RIYADH: Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world’s first undisputed heavyweight... Published 19 May, 2024 09:06am
Pakistan Cell phone snatching at gunpoint on the rise in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The incidents of snatching at gunpoint showed an increase during the last week as over 76 phones were... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan One Network, Zindigi app partner for M-Tag top-ups KARACHI: Commuters with M-Tags can now enjoy hassle-free journeys through toll plazas without stopping, reducing... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Coca-Cola, charity: water partner to bring clean water to communities ISLAMABAD: The Coca-Cola Foundation and charity: water partnered to bring clean and safe water to communities in... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Police asked to redouble efforts for eradicating crime LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has said that it is the responsibility of the supervisory... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan PTI demands safety of students in Bishkek ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday demanded the Ministry of... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan HWA releases report on women workers, peasants in rural Sindh HYDERABAD: Despite being a significant demographic, the conditions of women workers and peasants in rural Sindh... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
World Dozens killed, wounded as Israeli forces thrust deeper in Gaza’s Jabalia and Rafah CAIRO: Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested northern Gaza Strip district that they... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
World Austria to resume aid to UN agency for Palestinians VIENNA: Austria said Saturday it will restore its funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees after suspending... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 18, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (May 19, 2024).... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Police asked to ensure ‘Eid Security Plan’ implementation KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, has directed the police to prepare a comprehensive security plan... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan LHC approached for detailed probe into Dubai leaks LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court with a prayer to direct the National Accountability Bureau... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan CM orders digitisation of land record LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting relating to the Board of Revenue... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan PTI concerned at fixing of Tyrian case ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday expressed grave concerns over the fixing of the Tyrian case... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Senate session on 21st ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the session of the Senate of Pakistan on May 21 (Tuesday).... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan NAB launches another Toshakhana probe against Imran ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has reportedly launched another Toshakhana investigation against... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Afghan border clashes: Ceasefire agreed after grand jirga of elders ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan authorities on Saturday agreed on a ceasefire, days after clashes between the... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Nine children among 14 perish in Khushab mini-truck plunge KHUSHAB: At least 14 people including nine children and five women died when the mini-truck in which they were... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan By-election in NA-148 today MULTAN: The election campaign for by-poll in NA-148 (Multan) has ended at midnight of Saturday as the polling is... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Nawaz demands accountability of ‘conspirators’ PML-N CWC members from all four provinces and AJK attended the meeting and reposed their full confidence in the leadership of Nawaz Sharif Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Justice Munib Akhtar takes oath as acting CJP Justice Yahya Afridi administered the oath in a simple and dignified ceremony in the Supreme Court Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Business & Finance SOEs’ sell-off process: businesspeople urge govt to make live broadcast KARACHI: Leaders and members of the United Business Group (UBG) S M Tanveer, Zubair Tufail, Khalid Tawab, Hanif... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Editorials Lessons from AJK EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s “urgent” Rs23 billion grant may have put out the fire in AJK for now, but... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Editorials Ad hoc appointees in universities EDITORIAL: Young people are supposed to acquire knowledge and skills that drive-socio-economic progress of societies... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Business & Finance Nestle India shareholders vote against rise in royalty to Swiss parent MUMBAI: Shareholders in Nestle India have rejected a company proposal to increase royalty payments to its Swiss... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Print SC says airing, publishing contempt material may also constitute court contempt ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court cautioned that television channels and all those who broadcast, re-broadcast and/ or... Updated 19 May, 2024 09:32am
Print TDS granted by govt to Discos liable to tax? LAHORE: The Tariff Differential Subsidy (TDS) granted by the federal government to the power distribution companies... Updated 19 May, 2024 09:32am
Print Art/music students: FTO directs FBR not to charge 20-40pc WHT on honoraria ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to stop Punjab Council of... Updated 19 May, 2024 09:31am
Print Violence against Pakistani students: Kyrgyz diplomat summoned, demarche issued ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned charge d’affaires of the Kyrgyz Embassy Melis Moldaliev on Saturday and handed over a... Updated 19 May, 2024 09:31am
Print PM vows to help out students LAHORE: Expressing concern over the situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Prime Minister Shehbaz... Updated 19 May, 2024 09:31am
Print No Pakistani dies in Bishkek mob violence: Kyrgyz govt BISHKEK: The Pakistani authorities in Bishkek said on Saturday the Kyrgyz government had confirmed that no Pakistani... Updated 19 May, 2024 09:30am
Print Wind projects EPA: KE seeks guidance from PPIB ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has sought guidance from the Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) for registration... Updated 19 May, 2024 09:29am
Print Russia seizes Deutsche Bank, UniCredit assets MOSCOW: A Russian court has ruled that Deutsche Bank and UniCredit’s assets in Russia are to be seized, documents... Updated 19 May, 2024 09:29am
Print PM-led economic advisory council constituted The composition of EAC includes Jahangir Khan Tareen, Saquib H Sherazi, Shahzad Saleem, Musadaq Zulqarnain, Dr Ijaz Nabi, Asif Peer, Ziad Bashir, and Selman Ahmed Updated 19 May, 2024 03:10pm
Print Exploring investment: PM expected to visit UAE in a couple of weeks ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit United Arab Emirates (UAE) within a couple of weeks,... Updated 19 May, 2024 03:10pm
Print PMEX MD for digitising commodity market across country ISLAMABAD: Managing Director of Pakistan Mercantile Exchange, Farhan Tahir on Saturday said that Pakistan Mercantile... Updated 19 May, 2024 09:27am
World Ukraine investigates civilian injuries, battles rage in Kharkiv region KYIV: Ukrainian prosecutors said they were investigating attacks on civilians in two cities in the northeastern... Published 18 May, 2024 11:03pm
Pakistan Truck accident in Punjab’s Khushab kills 14 DRO says the accident was caused by the vehicle's brake failure Published 18 May, 2024 09:56pm
World Bodies of US, Nepali climbers recovered from Tibet mountain KATHMANDU: A team of mountaineers has retrieved the bodies of a US climber and her Nepali guide who were killed in... Published 18 May, 2024 07:58pm
Life & Style Richard Gere drew on father’s death for role in Cannes entry ‘Oh, Canada’ CANNES, France: Richard Gere, once a Hollywood leading man, said he drew on his feelings following his father’s... Published 18 May, 2024 07:31pm
Pakistan Pakistan protests to Kyrgyz diplomat after violence FO says Kyrgyz government should take all possible measures to ensure the safety and security of Pakistani students and citizens Published 18 May, 2024 06:24pm
Pakistan ‘For Pakistan’s sake’: Nawaz says met Imran in 2013 with intent to cooperate PML-N supremo says PTI founder undermined his government after promising to collaborate Updated 18 May, 2024 09:10pm
World Zelensky expects Russian offensive in northeast Ukraine to intensify KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP in an exclusive interview he expects Russia to step up its... Published 18 May, 2024 05:31pm
World Three Spaniards, three Afghans killed in shooting in Afghanistan KABUL: The bodies of three Spanish tourists and three Afghans shot dead while visiting a market in Afghanistan were... Published 18 May, 2024 05:25pm
World Turkiye pardons seven generals for role in 1997 coup ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pardoned seven generals imprisoned for their role in the... Published 18 May, 2024 05:17pm
Markets Indian shares muted in special Saturday session BENGALURU: Indian shares were little changed in a special session conducted on Saturday for stock exchanges to test... Published 18 May, 2024 02:50pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs3,100 in Pakistan Gold prices recorded a massive jump in Pakistan on Saturday in line with the increase in the international rate. In... Updated 18 May, 2024 04:58pm
World Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says KABUL: At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, an... Updated 18 May, 2024 04:58pm
World North Korea confirms missile launch, vows bolstered nuclear force SEOUL: North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a “new autonomous navigation system”,... Published 18 May, 2024 10:45am
World Israeli forces kill senior Palestinian fighter in Jenin: army RAMALLAH: The Israeli military said on Saturday it killed a senior Palestinian fighter during an air strike on an... Updated 18 May, 2024 04:59pm
Markets China’s April aluminium imports jump 72.1% year-on-year BEIJING: China’s April imports of unwrought aluminium and products jumped 72.1% on-year to 380,000 metric tons,... Published 18 May, 2024 10:28am
World Philippines to vigorously defend territory, president says MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday the country will “vigorously defend what is ours”,... Published 18 May, 2024 10:24am
Markets China’s April gasoline exports fall to lowest level since July 2015 on recovering domestic demand BEIJING: China’s gasoline exports in April fell to the lowest level since July 2015, customs data and Reuters... Published 18 May, 2024 10:19am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz says constantly monitoring situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek Embassy of Pakistan in Kyrgyzstan advises Pakistani students to stay indoors amid mob violence Updated 18 May, 2024 11:59pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 17, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (May 18, 2024)... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Aseefa visits Bhutto family’s graveyard LARKANA: Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari visited the Bhutto family’s graveyard in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh for the first time... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan NA authorises Speaker to nominate members of standing bodies, PAC ISLAMABAD: After months long delay, the National Assembly on Friday passed a motion authorising the NA Speaker to... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Ali Pervaiz sworn in as minister of state ISLAMABAD: Member of the National Assembly Ali Pervaiz took the oath of the office of minister of state. The... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Violation of SC orders: FTO orders probe against CTO Islamabad officials ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has ordered an investigation against the Federal ... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Elite force: Punjab CM praises skills of women commandos LAHORE: The Elite force is a sapling planted by Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif in which 17 thousand police ... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan British HC meets Nawaz LAHORE: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott met the PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umrah and ... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Store management system opened LAHORE: Inaugurating the ‘Store Management System’, here at Mayo Hospital, the provincial Health Minister ... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Punjab PA session: 13.5m women unable to get married in country due to lack of dowry LAHORE: In the Punjab Assembly on Friday it was revealed that due to the non availability of dowry, one crore 35 lac... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Wapda chief reviews DBD progress on 14 key sites LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) on Friday reached Diamer Basha Dam site to witness construction... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Commission to be formed for national digitisation ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to constitute a Commission to be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan ATC grants post-arrest bail LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday granted post-arrest bail to PTI-Punjab President Dr Yasmin Rashid ... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan CC, IGP Islamabad discuss renovation of police stations ISLAMABAD: Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa held a meeting with the Inspector General of Islamabad... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Purchasing and selling stolen mobile phones: CM directs IGP to start crackdown against shopkeepers KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that with the political will of the government and the... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Wheat & flour: Food Dept checks quality at 561 locations in Punjab LAHORE: Teams of the provincial food department on Friday conducted a major crackdown on the flour mills across the... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan ‘Heart failure major risk for diabetics, early detection key to saving lives’ KARACHI: Heart failure is the second most common heart complication faced by people with type-2 diabetes, health... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Trans-fat presence in processed food: Govt urged to develop framework FAISALABAD: Experts at a policy dialogue have urged the government to develop a framework regarding limiting less... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan IK could be sentenced in Al-Qadir Trust: PTI body ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Core Committee expressed grave concerns over the extraordinary ... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan IK says he wants cases against him be proceeded in ‘normal way’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Friday, said that the... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan KP govt not doing any favour to Punjab’s farmers: Bokhari LAHORE: Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari in a rebuttal to the statements of KP ministers said that the ... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am