Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 01, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (March 02, 2025)... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Firms charging money for logo-printed shopping bag to face action KARACHI: Sindh government decides to take strict action against companies and shopkeepers charging money for their... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Merger of tribal districts: KP CM assails Centre for failing to fulfil promises PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has reaffirmed his commitment to securing the... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Killing of four Rangers: accused granted bail ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday granted bail to the suspect accused of killing four Rangers... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Dar, Danish FM discuss bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Saturday had a productive phone... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh govt distributes solar home systems in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: The Sindh Energy Department held a ceremony in Tando Jam, Hyderabad, for the distribution of solar home... Published about 5 hours ago
Business & Finance Prices of kitchen items witness further increase ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a further increase during this week past against... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Customs seizes smuggled items KARACHI: The Customs Enforcement Collectorate has seized huge cache of smuggled goods from Sohrab Goth area.... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Zardari urges nation to intensify charity efforts ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the nation to participate in charity and alms-giving activities... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Crime incidents in ICT on the rise ISLAMABAD: Despite heavy deployment of security personnel and installation of surveillance cameras across the... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Maryam for credible technical education opportunities for youth LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to launch an online portal to... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Meta to host ‘Ramazan Bazaar’ ISLAMABAD: Meta announced to host the Ramazan Bazaar, a vibrant celebration of the holy month of Ramazan. This ... Published about 5 hours ago
Business & Finance Prices of food items decline in Lahore LAHORE: The prices of many essential food items have declined in the provincial capital. According to a price... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Luncheon hosted for former Danish MP ISLAMABAD: Former Chairman of Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Bilawal wishes people ‘Ramazan Mubarak’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended his heartfelt greetings to... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Historical beauty of Murree will be restored within a year: CM Punjab LAHORE: “The historical beauty of Murree will be restored within a year,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan KP govt publishes performance book instead of ads: adviser to CM PESHAWAR: Advisor to the KP Chief Minister of finance and Interprovincial Coordination Muzammil Aslam has released a... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Laparoscopic nephrectomy procedure performed at LGH LAHORE: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Health for All” initiative, Urologists of... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan CTD arrests 20 members of banned outfit LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab province foiled a major terrorist plan by arresting 20... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Emergency services dept: performance LAHORE: Emergency Services Department rescued 183,455 victims while responding to 180,807 emergencies across Punjab... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan NAB holds open court session, orders inquiry into fraudulent schemes LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore held its monthly open court session where hundreds of... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Beautification of Lahore: Steps being taken under ‘First Clean & Then Clear’ programme: official LAHORE: Chief Traffic Officer Lahore Athar Waheed has said that significant measures are being taken under the... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Route 47: CEO CBD Punjab reviews progress LAHORE: CEO of Central Business District Punjab, (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, conducted an official visit to CBD Route... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Kohat launches ‘Green Growth Strategy’ KOHAT: A grand ceremony on Saturday was held at the Department of Agriculture, Extension Division, Kohat Office to... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan LHC appoints registrar LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday appointed District and Sessions Judge Amjad Iqbal Ranjha as the... Published about 5 hours ago
World European satellite launcher set for first commercial blast off PARIS: After several postponements, Europe’s Ariane 6 launcher will carry out its first commercial mission on Monday... Published about 5 hours ago
World Delhi bans old cars from refuelling to help tackle city’s pollution NEW DELHI: Cars more than 15 years old will soon be barred from refuelling in New Delhi, the city’s government said... Published about 5 hours ago
World Thousands join anti-corruption protest in Serbian town NIS, (Serbia): Thousands of protesters amassed in the southern Serbian city of Nis on Saturday, in the latest mass... Published about 5 hours ago
Editorials Urgency of population control EDITORIAL: Observations by banking sector experts at the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 should have given policymakers... Published about 5 hours ago
Editorials Setting a democratic tradition EDITORIAL: When last month Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur tendered his resignation as PTI’s... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Traders suffer losses as Torkham border remains closed ISLAMABAD: Trade worth more than $10 million has been affected as the Pak-Afghan border at Torkham remained closed... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Maulana Hamidul Haq laid to rest amid tight security NOWSHERA: Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani of Darul Uloom Haqqania was laid to rest amid tight security in his seminary... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Successor announced NOWSHERA: Following the killing of Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani in a suicide blast at the Darul Uloom Haqqania on... Published about 5 hours ago
Print CNSA 1997: LHC passes order on cross-border search, arrest LAHORE: The Lahore High Court observed that an inspector or equivalent official of Pakistan Rangers can search,... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan PPP’s Asfand Kakar resigns as parliamentary secy in BA QUETTA: Member Balochistan Assembly of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Asfandyar Khan Kakar announced on Saturday to... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Fatal accidents: Nepra imposes Rs10m fine on NTDC over negligence ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 million on the... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Faceless customs system: Rs84bn collected in duties during Feb KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement South Karachi has reported collecting Rs84 billion in customs... Published about 5 hours ago
Print PM launches Rs20bn Ramazan package ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched a Rs20 billion Ramazan package on Saturday, under which four... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Punjab govt introduces Rs30bn Ramazan package LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari Saturday said for the first time in Punjab’s history, the Punjab... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan PM urges people to help the poor ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the people to remember the poor and needy during the month of Ramadan... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Citizens’ data: PRAL gets 8 senior IR officials as domain officers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has attached eight senior officials of Inland Revenue Service to... Published about 5 hours ago
Print SECP clears way for unlisted Modarabas ISLAMABAD: The Policy Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved the introduction of... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Export of live sheep/goats to Kuwait: SIFC proposal fails to win ECC approval ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly not approved the proposal of... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Rs265.745bn WHT paid in H1FY25: Salaried individuals emerge major contributor to kitty ISLAMABAD: The salaried class became a major contributor to withholding tax payment during the first six months of... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan COAS inaugurates military hospital, Combat Simulator in Bahawalpur RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) visited Bahawalpur Cantonment where he was... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Public funds for self-projection: SC urged to initiate contempt proceedings against Punjab CM ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to initiate contempt of court proceeding against Chief Minister of the... Published about 5 hours ago
World Zelensky says Trump’s support still ‘crucial’ KYIV: Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that his country still needed Donald Trump’s support,... Published about 8 hours ago
World Hamas says ready to complete ‘remaining stages’ of Gaza truce deal GAZA CITY: Hamas reiterated on Saturday its readiness to go ahead with the “remaining stages” of a ceasefire... Published about 8 hours ago
World Orban urges EU to launch Ukraine peace talks with Russia: letter BRUSSELS: Hungary’s Viktor Orban urged the EU Saturday to open direct talks with Moscow to end the Ukraine war and... Published about 8 hours ago
World Russia says seized two new villages in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Moscow said on Saturday it had seized two more villages in eastern Ukraine, while Kyiv officials said... Published about 9 hours ago
Pakistan COAS visits Bahawalpur, inaugurates cutting-edge military, educational facilities Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Bahawalpur Cantonment on Saturday, where he was briefed... Published about 12 hours ago
World Russia says Zelensky trip to US was ‘complete failure’ Moscow has been gaining ground on the battlefield for over a year, pressing their advantage against Ukraine's overstretched and outgunned army Updated about 10 hours ago
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to meet UK PM Starmer on Saturday LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, Starmer’s... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan 375 lives lost in road accidents across Punjab in February Rescue 1122 responds to 180,807 emergencies Updated about 10 hours ago
Pakistan AAJ Network: Redefining Ramadan with Unmatched Brilliance Year after year, AAJ Network has set the bar high with its groundbreaking Ramadan transmissions, bringing together... Updated about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan, Italy reaffirm strong ties in 6th bilateral consultations in Rome The 6th round of Pakistan-Italy Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Rome on Saturday, with both countries... Updated about 10 hours ago
World US federal workers receive second email on justifying jobs WASHINGTON: A second email asking US federal workers to justify their jobs was sent on Friday, as part of President... Updated about 10 hours ago
World Trump-Zelenskiy clash divides US Republicans, dims aid prospects WASHINGTON: An angry White House clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Donald Trump divided the... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets Swiss central bank head rules out bitcoin for reserves GENEVA: Switzerland’s central bank boss said bitcoin is too volatile and not liquid enough for use as a reserve... Published about 16 hours ago
World Zelenskiy says Ukraine should be heard, not forgotten KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday it was “very important” that Ukraine’s plight was... Published about 16 hours ago
World Iraq invites global oil firms for talks on Kurdistan contracts DUBAI: Iraq’s Ministry of Oil said on Saturday it had invited global foreign companies operating under the... Published about 16 hours ago
Business & Finance Russia’s central bank to understand lending trends in April, governor’s advisor says MOSCOW: Kirill Tremasov, advisor to the governor of Russia’s central bank, said on Saturday that the bank will have... Published about 16 hours ago
World Turkiye to repeat offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at London summit ANKARA: Turkiye’s foreign minister will reiterate Ankara’s offer to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia at a... Published about 17 hours ago
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan Gold prices fell in Pakistan in line with their decline in the international rates. In the local market, gold price... Updated about 15 hours ago
World European allies rally behind Ukraine after White House row LONDON: Ukraine’s European allies, set to gather in London on Sunday, rallied behind President Volodymyr Zelensky... Updated about 15 hours ago
Sports South Africa upstage hapless England to reach Champions Trophy semis KARACHI: South Africa qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on Saturday with a convincing seven... Updated about 11 hours ago
World North Korean senior official met Russian President Putin SEOUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with a senior North Korean official in Moscow on Thursday,... Published about 18 hours ago
Markets PPMA refutes reports claiming medicine prices increased 15 times in just five years The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) has refuted recent reports which claimed that medicine... Updated about 14 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz unveils Rs20bn Ramadan relief package Cash transfers of Rs 5,000 through digital wallets will be made to 4 million deserving families Updated about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan confirms 6th polio case of 2025 Pakistan reported another new polio case on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the country in 2025 to... Updated about 14 hours ago
World Phase one of Israel-Hamas truce due to expire GAZA CITY: The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is due to expire on Saturday, but negotiations on the next... Updated about 14 hours ago
World Top US diplomat calls on Zelensky to apologize for clash with Trump WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Friday for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to apologize for... Published about 19 hours ago
Sports ‘King Kohli’ set for another landmark after roaring back to form DUBAI: Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after... Published about 19 hours ago
World Four dead from India avalanche, five still missing: army DEHRADUN: At least four people died from their injuries in India after an avalanche hit a remote border area,... Updated about 16 hours ago
Markets In first year after IPO, Dubai’s Parkin makes ‘remarkable progress’ Posts Q4 2024 net profit of AED 120 million Published about 19 hours ago
Sports Captain Sharma OK after hamstring injury, says India assistant coach Ten Doeschate India captain Rohit Sharma is fine after picking up a hamstring injury during last Sunday’s win over Pakistan in the... Published about 20 hours ago
Sports Short doubtful for Australia’s Champions Trophy semi Australia’s Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during... Published about 21 hours ago
Business & Finance China February manufacturing activity hits three-month high BEIJING: China’s manufacturing activity returned to expansion in February, an official factory survey showed on... Published about 21 hours ago
World South Korea’s industry minister seeks exemption from Trump’s tariffs SEOUL: South Korea’s industry minister requested a tariff exemption in talks with the U.S. administration, Seoul’s... Published about 21 hours ago
Sports New Zealand’s Mitchell fit to face India in Champions Trophy Stalwart top-order batsman Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand’s final Champions... Published about 21 hours ago
World China tells its AI leaders to avoid US travel over security concerns, WSJ reports Chinese authorities are instructing the country’s top artificial intelligence entrepreneurs and researchers to avoid... Published about 21 hours ago
World Stunned by angry Trump exchange, Ukrainians rally around Zelenskiy KYIV: Ukrainians on the streets of Kyiv rallied around President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday after his angry... Updated about 10 hours ago
World European leaders show support for Zelenskiy after Trump clash BRUSSELS: European leaders lined up to show solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, after... Published about 21 hours ago
World World reacts to Zelenskiy-Trump Oval Office clash Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump clashed at a White House meeting that ended... Published about 21 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh announces Ramadan timings for govt offices The Government of Sindh has notified working hours for government offices during the holy month of Ramadan. As per... Published about 21 hours ago
Business & Finance PSX holds gong ceremony to mark listing of Zarea Ltd KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) held a gong ceremony to celebrate the successful listing of Zarea... Published a day ago
Pakistan Sindh govt to take control of Green Line and Orange Line BRT on March 10 KARACHI: The Sindh Mass Transit Authority Board has approved taking over the control of the Green Line and Orange... Published a day ago
Pakistan Japanese CG hosts Emperor’s birthday reception KARACHI: The Consul General of Japan in Karachi, Hattori Masaru, hosted the “Emperor’s Birthday Reception” (National... Published a day ago
Business & Finance MPC meeting on March 10 KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is scheduled to hold its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Mar... Published a day ago
Pakistan FC soldier among 10 hurt in Quetta explosion QUETTA: An explosion on a busy road in Quetta injured 10 people including a Frontier Corps (FC) soldier, officials... Published a day ago
Editorials Battling polio EDITORIAL: At a special signing ceremony during the recently held Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, Saudi... Updated a day ago
Editorials Ramazan relief package EDITORIAL: The Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanvir informed the House that the federal government has... Updated a day ago
Pakistan Six terrorists killed in N Waziristan ISLAMABAD: The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area of Ghulam Khan Kalay, North... Published a day ago
Pakistan PM hosts breakfast for new cabinet members ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged the 27 newly-appointed ministers and advisers to fulfil... Published a day ago
Pakistan Why PTI didn’t raise poll rigging issue in parliament, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned why the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) do not raise concerns in the Senate... Published a day ago
Pakistan NA-213 Umerkot by-polls: PPPP invites applications for party tickets ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Secretary General Nayyer Hussain Bukhari has invited... Published a day ago
Pakistan ‘PTI, its daily wagers unable to digest Punjab’s progress’: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that PTI and its daily wagers cannot digest Punjab’s... Published a day ago
Pakistan Registration of tech, vocational training centres: CM directs authorities to launch online portal LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to launch an online portal to... Published a day ago
Pakistan CM slams bomb blast in Nowshera mosque LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned a bomb blast in a mosque in Nowshera.... Published a day ago
Business & Finance ‘FoodAg Manufacturing 2025’ ends with record-breaking contracts LAHORE: FoodAg Manufacturing 2025 concludes with record-breaking over $200 million contracts, 400 B2B meetings, and... Published a day ago