World Netanyahu says ‘shame’ on Macron for urging halt to arms supply to Israel JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday slammed French President Emmanuel Macron for calling for a... Published 06 Oct, 2024 12:16am
World Israel to mark October 7 attack as its aggression in Gaza continues JERUSALEM: Israel will mark the first anniversary Monday of the October 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war and has... Published 05 Oct, 2024 11:06pm
World Zelensky to attend defence talks in Germany with Biden KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday he would attend an international meeting to discuss military... Published 05 Oct, 2024 10:58pm
Markets Pitching Pakistan’s economy: brokerage house AHL says country not witnessing exodus of foreign investment Brokerage house Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has emphatically said that Pakistan is not witnessing an exodus of foreign... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 10:27pm
World Hezbollah source says contact ‘lost’ with top figure Safieddine BEIRUT: A high-level Hezbollah source said on Saturday that contact with Hashem Safieddine, widely touted as... Published 05 Oct, 2024 08:41pm
Sports Struggling Pakistan look to thwart adaptable England MULTAN: Pakistan play England in a three-Test series starting Monday in Multan with the visitors favourites to... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 07:44pm
Sports Djokovic ‘shakes rust off’ to make third round of Shanghai Masters SHANGHAI: Novak Djokovic said it took time to “get the rust off” as he fought through two tiebreaks to make his way... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:02pm
Sports Gauff fights back to reach China Open final BEIJING: Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Spain’s Paula Badosa and surge into the final of the China... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:56pm
World Russia says captured another village in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian forces said on Saturday they had captured another village in eastern Ukraine near the town of... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:54pm
Sports Four key match-ups in Pakistan-England Test series MULTAN: Test encounters between Pakistan and England have often been defined by player-on-player showdowns which... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:51pm
World Iran FM renews call for Gaza, Lebanon ceasefires on Syria visit DAMASCUS: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi renewed his call for ceasefires in both Gaza and Lebanon on... Published 05 Oct, 2024 05:45pm
Sports Root looking beyond England run record in first Pakistan Test MULTAN: Star batter Joe Root said Saturday he hopes to blast past Alistair Cook’s record career haul of runs for... Published 05 Oct, 2024 05:41pm
World Israel military official says ‘preparing response’ to Iran attack OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: An Israeli official told AFP on Saturday that the military is “preparing a response” to the... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:33pm
Sports Guardiola claims Premier League won’t delay season for Man City LONDON: Pep Guardiola claims the Premier League have refused to accept Manchester City’s request to start next... Published 05 Oct, 2024 05:12pm
Pakistan PTI retracts CM Ali Amin Gandapur’s arrest claim KP government spokesperson Barrister Muhammad Saif says govt will be held responsible for such unconstitutional and illegal acts Updated 05 Oct, 2024 11:30pm
Pakistan SCO summit: Punjab govt also deploys army Notification says security will be ensured at airports, roads, venues, and surrounding areas Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:33pm
Sports Recovering Stokes ruled out of first Pakistan Test MULTAN: England captain Ben Stokes said Saturday he will miss the first Test against Pakistan starting next week,... Published 05 Oct, 2024 03:23pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs700 in Pakistan After increasing in the last session, gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Saturday in line with their fall in... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:05pm
Pakistan Six soldiers martyred in exchange of fire with terrorists in North Waziristan ISPR says two khawarij killed in an IBO in Charbagh, Swat District Updated 05 Oct, 2024 10:53pm
World Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Friday advised Israel against striking Iran’s oil facilities, saying he was... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:36pm
World Sri Lanka approves controversial foreign debt deal COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new government has approved a controversial restructure of $14.7 billion in foreign commercial... Published 05 Oct, 2024 11:30am
World A Hamas leader killed in Israeli strike on north Lebanon CAIRO: Saeed Atallah, a leader of Hamas’ armed wing, al-Qassam brigades, was killed with three family members in an... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:45pm
World More than 200 Chinese citizens evacuated from Lebanon, foreign ministry says BEIJING: More than 200 Chinese citizens have been safely evacuated from Lebanon, China’s foreign ministry said on... Published 05 Oct, 2024 10:36am
Pakistan SCO summit security: Army deployed in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The government has deployed army in the federal capital for the security of the upcoming Shanghai... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:26am
Pakistan AKU celebrates teachers’ impact and contribution KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) marked World Teachers' Day 2024 ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:24am
Pakistan Bilawal lauds decision of hosting APC on 7th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed the decision of the president and... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:22am
Markets Energy mix: Global commitments restrict fossil fuel growth ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing a serious dilemma. It needs cheap energy which could be produced with indigenous ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:20am
Pakistan Gandapur vows to reach D-Chowk despite all odds PESHAWAR: Brushing aside the heightened threat of arrest of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers by the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:20am
Pakistan Chinese envoy, minister discuss key strategic initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Ambassador and the Minister for Planning discussed key strategic initiatives between the two... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:19am
Sports 61pc surge in home int’l series rights for 2024-26 LAHORE: TransGroup FZE, pursuant to a public bidding process submitted the highest bid to attain series partnership... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:12am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 04, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (October 05, 2024)... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Gwadar Safe City project: minister irked by delays ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal expressed strong... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Bushra’s bail plea: IHC issues notice to govt ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to the government in a bail petition of Bushra Bibi, the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Post-monsoon rains expected in upper regions today KARACHI: The first post-monsoon rainy spell is set to bring thunder and strong winds to the country’s upper ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Israeli aggression: JI questions OIC motives KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Friday questioned the motives of the OIC and Arab League, as Israel has rolled out its war... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan PTI’s protest: Punjab govt seeks Rangers’ assistance LAHORE: To tighten the security in the provincial capital on the eve of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s protest ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Ground-breaking of first autism school in public sector LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while laying foundation stone of the country’s 1st autism school... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Bilawal welcomes APC on Palestine ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari welcomed the decision of the president ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan NA body concerned about ‘irregularities’ in MDCAT ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations has raised serious... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Govt to observe ‘Solidarity Day with Palestine’ on 7th ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday decided to observe a “Day of Solidarity with Palestine” across the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Speakers advocate adoption of effective THR strategies ISLAMABAD: A round table conference hosted by the Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA)... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Gandapur gets transit bail in two cases PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Friday granted protective bail to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Centre to transfer Green Line bus service to Sindh by Dec KARACHI: The federal government will transfer the Green Line Bus Service to the Sindh government in December 2024,... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan PDWP approves four uplift schemes worth Rs8.5bn LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved four schemes related to different sectors... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Chinese envoy, minister discuss key strategic initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Ambassador and the Minister for Planning discussed key strategic initiatives between the two... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Kundi yearns for imposition of governors’ rule in KP ISLAMABAD: Shattered to bits by continued show of political muscles by very likes of Ali Amin Gandapur, Chief... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Malaysian PM meets COAS ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, met with General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan World Teacher's Day today: Nation should celebrate profound impact teachers have on people: Sadiq ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq called upon the nation to celebrate and appreciate the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Officials ordered to enforce prices in markets across Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Bilal Ahmed Memon directed officials to enforce official prices in markets across... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan President terms teachers as architects of society ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that today we are observing World Teachers’ Day to celebrate the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan PTI always opposes national development: minister LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that PTI is a terrorist party with no connection to... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
World Afghan women can seek refugee status based on nationality, gender: EU top court VIENNA: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Friday that nationality and gender are “sufficient” for an EU... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 07:06am
World Inside Macron’s pitch meeting with Wall Street as budget woes mount NEW YORK/PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has given top US financiers a candid assessment of his country’s... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
World Dozens arrested for migrant smuggling in Montenegro and Serbia BELGRADE: Montenegrin police arrested 13 people and were searching for several others suspected of smuggling ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Punjab to get new model of waste collection: Minister LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has devised a holistic plan to implement a... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Russian Deputy Chief of General Staff meets Gen Sahir RAWALPINDI: Colonel General Sergey Yurvavich Istrakov, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Sindh CM expresses concern over detection of 7 polio cases KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a provincial meeting to review polio eradication... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Speakers call to adopt effective THR strategies ISLAMABAD: A round table conference hosted by the Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA)... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Print Israel can’t attack ‘nuclear’ Pakistan: Khawaja ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has said that Pakistan is an atomic country and no one including... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 11:10am
Print US rallies partners to tackle drug-resistant typhoid outbreak in Sindh KARACHI: To address the urgent threat of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid in Sindh Province, the United... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 08:30am
Print Dispute arises between FBR, AJ&K ISLAMABAD: A dispute has arisen between the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) tax... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:28am
Print Reinforcement ahead of SCO moot: Military units sent to Islamabad from KP ISLAMABAD: Military contingents from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have been dispatched to reinforce the security setup in... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:27am
Pakistan Police clash with PTI activists; IK’s 2 sisters arrested ISLAMABAD: A nightmarish scenario was stocked in the offing for the government as thousands of charged followers of... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Print Weekly SPI inflation up 0.44pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended October 03, 2024 increased by 0.44 per... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:43pm
Print KE, AGP at odds over ‘subsidy data’ issue ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) and K-Electric (KE) are reportedly at odds over the provision of... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:46pm
Print Rebasing of electricity tariffs likely from Jan 1 ISLAMABAD: The Federal government is likely to commence rebasing of electricity tariffs from January 1 each year... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:45pm
Print PR awards contract of Thar coal mines-Port Qasim rail line ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) has awarded the contract of constructing 105 kilometres long Tharparkar Railway... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:47pm
Print All set to export 0.1m tons of rice to Malaysia: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Ataullah Tarar, on Friday, said Pakistan is set to export 100,000 tons... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:45pm
Print Key indicators showing a positive trajectory: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Dr Musadik Malik on Friday said the government achieved remarkable... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:24am
Print World Bank places Pakistan in 4th quintile With respect to operational efficiency, Pakistan with a score of 65.90 is placed in the third quintile i.e. these economies exhibit a mix of strengths and weaknesses in their business environment Updated 05 Oct, 2024 12:52pm
Business & Finance Issues facing PBC to be resolved: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, during his meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Business... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Punjab govt earmarks Rs20bn for development of livestock sector LAHORE: The Punjab government has earmarked Rs 20 billion for the development of the livestock sector during the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance KCCI demands cut in Sessi’s social security contribution rate KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has urged the Sindh... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance ‘World Investor Week’ marked on PSX with gong ceremony KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), under the aegis of World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), of which PSX is an... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance HCCI demands withdrawal of infrastructure cess on exports KARACHI: Newly elected Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Yakoob H Karim, ex-presidents Maqsood Ismail... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Editorials Terrifying tit-for-tat in the Middle East EDITORIAL: All things considered; it was only a matter of time before Iran responded to Israel’s deliberate... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 07:48am
Editorials Cut in petrol prices EDITORIAL: The cut in petrol and diesel prices for the fifth consecutive fortnight – amounting to total reduction... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance ‘Malaysian PM’s visit to help expand trade ties’ LAHORE: Terming the Malaysian PM visit to Pakistan as significant, analysts hoped that it will open new ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance LCCI urges govt to take steps to help fuel economy LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has called for measures to safeguard Pakistan’s... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Nazir elected president of PCJCCI unopposed LAHORE: The renowned Business Leader Nazir Hussain, has been elected unopposed as President Pakistan China Joint... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance ‘World Investor Week’ launched: Youths offer unique opportunity to grow capital market: SECP chief KARACHI: The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Akif Saeed, formally launched World... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
World Airstrikes launched on several parts of Yemen, Houthi Al Masirah TV says Airstrikes were launched on Friday at several parts of Yemen including its capital Sanaa and Hodeidah airport, Al... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:24pm
World UN condemns Israel’s ‘unlawful air strike’ on West Bank camp which killed 18 TULKAREM: The United Nations on Friday condemned what it called an “unlawful air strike” by Israel on a refugee camp... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:08pm
Perspectives CTBCM’s impact: a promise of affordable and reliable electricity? The potential transition of Pakistan’s power sector to a competitive wholesale electricity market under the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 09:30pm
Pakistan Army called in ahead of SCO summit in Islamabad The federal government on Friday approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army in Islamabad under Article 245 of the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:41pm
World Two Israeli soldiers killed in combat in northern Israel, military says CAIRO: Israel’s military announced on Friday that two of its soldiers from the Golani Brigade had been killed in... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:12pm
Markets Wall St rises after strong September jobs data boosts market confidence US stocks surged on Friday, with the S&P 500 near a record high as investors cheered a crucial labor report... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:36pm
World Sri Lanka gets backing from IMF, bilateral creditors for $12.5bn bondholder debt rework COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s $12.5 billion bondholder debt rework has received support from bilateral creditors and the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:54pm
World Israeli military says it has killed around 250 Hezbollah fighters in ground operation JERUSALEM: The Israeli military estimates it has killed around 250 Hezbollah fighters, including a number of... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:47pm
Life & Style Bruce Springsteen backs Kamala Harris in latest celebrity endorsement Rocker Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday for the Nov. 5... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:41pm
World Iran says any Lebanon ceasefire should be simultaneous with Gaza BEIRUT: Tehran backs efforts for a ceasefire in Lebanon on the condition it would be backed by Hezbollah and... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:15pm
World Walz promises Muslims an equal role in Harris administration NEW YORK: Tim Walz, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s running mate, on Thursday promised Muslim... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:07pm
World Kushner has discussed US-Saudi diplomacy with Saudi crown prince WASHINGTON: Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump, has discussed US-Saudi diplomatic... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:01pm
Markets Abu Dhabi index extends losses to seventh session, Dubai closes higher Abu Dhabi’s index closed down on Friday, extending losses into a seventh session amid tensions between Israel and... Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:53pm
Markets How trading influences your life: Olymptrade’s users share insights There are many types of traders in the world of trading. For many, trading is a side hustle or an additional source... Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:47pm
Markets India’s forex reserves top $700bn for first time after seven-week surge MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves crossed $700 billion for the first time on record, after climbing for... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 06:43pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG price flat on weak demand during China holiday SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) remained flat for a second consecutive week, with buyers staying... Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:30pm
Sports Milan owner looking for new investors in the club, Italian paper says ROME: US investment firm RedBird Capital wants to sell a stake in AC Milan, the Italian soccer club it has owned... Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:10pm
World Most of Lebanon’s displacement shelters are full, UN says GENEVA: UN officials said on Friday most of Lebanon’s nearly 900 shelters were full and that people fleeing Israeli... Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:05pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s leather exporter announces downsizing operations amid economic challenges Pak Leather Crafts Limited (PLCL), a manufacturer and exporter of leather goods, has announced to downsize its... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:28pm
Internet loadshedding?: netizens report disruption in various services on mobile broadband in Pakistan
Air Link CEO confirms company has imported 2 units of Xiaomi SU7, but talk of assembly plant premature
Air Link CEO confirms company has imported 2 units of Xiaomi SU7, but talk of assembly plant premature
Internet loadshedding?: netizens report disruption in various services on mobile broadband in Pakistan
Air Link CEO confirms company has imported 2 units of Xiaomi SU7, but talk of assembly plant premature
Internet loadshedding?: netizens report disruption in various services on mobile broadband in Pakistan