World Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday there could be no permanent ceasefire... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:49pm
Sports Sabalenka battles back as Djokovic eyes Federer record at French Open PARIS: World number two Aryna Sabalenka stormed back to defeat close friend Paula Badosa and reach the French Open... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:40pm
Business & Finance Efforts afoot to provide maximum relief to people in upcoming budget: Musadik Malik Minister for Petroleum says people will see a significant reduction in the inflation rate in the coming days Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:28pm
Pakistan KP governor says willing to hold dialogue with PTI if party apologises for past mistakes Faisal Karim Kundi says Imran Khan's party should play its role in the Parliament Updated 01 Jun, 2024 06:19pm
World Israel pounds Gaza after Biden outlines ceasefire plan RAFAH: Israeli forces hammered Rafah in southern Gaza with tanks and artillery Saturday, hours after US President... Published 01 Jun, 2024 05:29pm
Sports Dortmund dream of shocking Real Madrid in Champions League final LONDON: Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic believes “anything is possible” as his side aim to pull off one of the... Published 01 Jun, 2024 05:21pm
World Italy warns against ‘rash’ moves over arms to Ukraine ROME: Italy’s foreign minister repeated his opposition Saturday to Ukraine using Italian weapons inside Russia,... Published 01 Jun, 2024 05:18pm
Sports Rybakina moves into French Open last 16 PARIS: Elena Rybakina advanced to the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Belgium’s... Published 01 Jun, 2024 05:15pm
Sports Djokovic eyes Federer record and French Open last 16 spot PARIS: Novak Djokovic can equal Roger Federer’s record for Grand Slam match wins by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the... Published 01 Jun, 2024 05:12pm
Pakistan Govt committed to bringing new level of prosperity to country: Ishaq Dar Deputy Prime minister says a committee has been established to address the challenges faced by the medical education sector in the country Updated 01 Jun, 2024 07:23pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs1,400 in Pakistan Gold prices fell in Pakistan on Saturday in line with a decrease in the international rate. In the local market,... Published 01 Jun, 2024 04:38pm
Pakistan Pakistan will welcome UK’s assistance in tackling cybercrime: Mohsin Naqvi Interior Minister emphasises the need for greater collaboration between the two countries in the fight against drugs Published 01 Jun, 2024 04:34pm
World 36,379 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: More than 36,379 Palestinians have been confirmed killed and 82,407 have been injured in the Israeli military... Published 01 Jun, 2024 03:23pm
World Russian missiles and drones target Ukrainian energy sites KYIV: Russia fired a combined 100 missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight, in a barrage that targeted energy sites... Published 01 Jun, 2024 01:13pm
World S&P downgrades French credit rating in blow to Macron PARIS: Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s downgraded France’s credit score on Friday citing a deterioration in the... Published 01 Jun, 2024 10:51am
World India votes in final phase of elections as both Modi and Rahul Gandhi eye victory FIROZPUR/KOLKATA: India voted on Saturday in the final phase of a long-drawn general election, held in record summer... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 04:12pm
World US doubtful it could help South Korea on nuclear-powered subs SINGAPORE: The United States is unlikely to help South Korea build nuclear-powered submarines at the moment, as it... Published 01 Jun, 2024 10:31am
World More evidence points to Russia-North Korea military cooperation, South Korea defence minister says SEOUL: South Korean defence minister Shin Won-sik said on Saturday that more evidence suggests weapons used by... Published 01 Jun, 2024 10:26am
Technology Microsoft to pay off cloud industry group to end EU antitrust complaint Microsoft is close to reaching a multimillion-euro deal with an Amazon-backed cloud lobby to get it to drop an... Published 01 Jun, 2024 10:16am
World US defence chief shifts focus to China risks; Beijing bristles SINGAPORE: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tried to refocus attention on China’s threat in the Asia-Pacific on... Published 01 Jun, 2024 10:13am
World Trump case shows US ‘eliminating’ rivals, Kremlin says MOSCOW: Former US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented trial for falsifying business records shows the White... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
World Countries urge WHO action on Palestinian health needs GENEVA: Countries on Friday approved a hard-fought resolution urging WHO action on towering health needs in... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
World Erdogan says ‘spirit of UN dead in Gaza’ ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday hit out at the United Nations and called on the... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 31, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (June 01, 2024)... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan 1200 youth start smoking every day in Pakistan: Experts ISLAMBAD: Anti-tobacco experts said Friday that over 1200 youth opt smoking per day in Pakistan; this needs special... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan DG NAB Lahore orders crackdown on illegal housing societies LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore Director General Amjad Majeed Aulakh organised a monthly open... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Governor for strengthening coalition govt LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan while talking to delegation of Pakistan People's Party Lahore... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Home Minister release Rs1bn for phase-1 safe city project KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister, Ziaullah Hassan Lanjare has release of Rs1 billion for the first phase of safe city... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Hot weather forecast KARACHI: The Met Office on Friday forecast very hot weather for the country's southern parts with dust blowing winds... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan KP bans entry of cattle sans valid health certificate PESHAWAR: The Department of Livestock Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedural Code (CrPC) ... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Permission for public rallies: LHC issues notices to Punjab govt, police on PTI plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday issued notices to the Punjab government and the police on a petition by PTI... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Minister discusses agri collaboration with FAO representative LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture and Livestock Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani met with United Nations Food and... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Minister emphasises modernization in agriculture HYDERABAD: Sindh Provincial Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Khan Mehr emphasized the need for... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Minister praises role of Zahid Saeed in educational services KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning Sindh, Saeed Ghani, has praised Zahid... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Moot held on ‘Future of Dispute Resolution’ KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi in collaboration with the Singapore International... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan NA Speaker congratulates nation for launch of Paksat MM-1 ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq congratulated the nation on the successful launch of... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Upcoming visit to China: PM takes stock of preparations ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday chaired a meeting to review the preparations for his upcoming... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan PTI asks govt who ordered ‘kidnapping’ IK from IHC premises ISLAMABAD: The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday demanded of the government to first... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan PTI for grand alliance of like-minded parties ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leaders on Friday called on National Party (NP)... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan SSGC severs 320 illegal connections KARACHI: SSGC continued to demonstrate zero tolerance against gas theft incidences in its franchise provinces of... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Vegetables prices in Punjab at lowest level, claims minister LAHORE: The Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that the prices of vegetables in ... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Seven killed as van plunges into gorge in Malam Jabba SWAT: At least 7 people were killed and six others injured when a van plunged into a deep ravine near Swat’s Malam... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Pakistan can save 175,000 lives in six years by providing ‘resilient energy’: UNICEF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan can save 175,000 lives in the next six years by providing resilient energy to the masses as the... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan ICAP hosts conference LAHORE: The Economic Advisory Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) organized... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Recovery of poet Farhad: IHC rejects AAG’s request against petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, rejected the Additional Attorney General’s request to dispose ... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Polio Programme chief Dr Shahzad resigns ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Polio Eradication Program Chief Dr Shahzad Baig has resigned from his position upon ... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
World ‘No one above the law’: Biden WASHINGTON: If anyone expected Joe Biden to be celebrating the fact that election rival Donald Trump is now a... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
World Trump calls criminal trial ‘very unfair’ NEW YORK: Donald Trump lashed out in rambling, angry comments Friday at his “sick” opponents and “fascists”... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Injured Imad Wasim advised to take rest LAHORE: Imad Wasim who sustained injuries during Wednesday’s training session has been advised to take rest. While... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan World No-Tobacco Day marked: Smoking causes over 250,000 deaths in Pakistan annually LAHORE: With the theme-protecting the young generation from smoking, the World No-Tobacco Day was marked here on... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan ATC grants bail to PTI lawyers in attack on Khawar Maneka case ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Friday, granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyers in a... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan PML-N leader refutes IK’s solitary confinement claim ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Abid Sher Ali on Friday rejected the PTI founding chairman... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan ATC adjourns hearing till 28th: Jail authorities have not submitted report on IK’s production order so far ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) judge, on Friday, remarked jail authorities have so far not submitted ... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan PM will undertake visit to China from 4th: FO ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a five-day official visit to China from 4-8 June 2024 to ... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance SECP allows eligible securities brokers to provide portfolio management services ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has allowed eligible securities brokers to... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance ‘FTO is working to provide relief to business community’ PESHAWAR: Federal Tax Ombudsman, Dr Asif Mehmood Jah has said that FTO is a businessmen and tax payers’ friendly... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance IMF official, IT minister discuss digitalisation process in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Pakistan Esther Perez Ruiz called on... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Editorials Mob violence in Sargodha EDITORIAL: Incidents of enraged mobs attacking alleged blasphemers are happening with increasing frequency. Last... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Editorials ‘Un-understandable’ amendment EDITORIAL: Of all the responses to the National Accountability (Amendment) Ordinance – most of them quite... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Editorials An MNC’s warning and FDI troubles EDITORIAL: In a highly troubling development, one of the oldest multinational companies (MNCs) operating in the... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Print Alleged involvement in refund issue: FBR fires four senior IR officers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has removed four senior Inland Revenue officers from their positions... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 02:02pm
Pakistan Pakistan, UK sign LoI on legal assistance The accord will help tackle crimes relating to illegal migration and organized immigration Updated 01 Jun, 2024 04:16pm
Pakistan ICT LG delimitation to begin today The preparation of the preliminary list of the UCs in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) will start from June 1 Updated 01 Jun, 2024 04:18pm
Print Immovable properties: BHC declares Section 7E of ITO as ultra vires to constitution ISLAMABAD: Balochistan High Court (BHC) has declared Section 7E (tax on deemed income basis) of the Income Tax... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 03:51pm
Markets Govt announces cut in petrol, diesel rates ISLAMABAD: Federal government announces up to Rs 4.74 per liter reduction in petroleum product prices, effective ... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Print Power, water charges for AJK: Centre may form panel to discover ‘political’ solution ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to constitute a high-level committee to find out a political solution... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 02:02pm
Print Nepra gives approval to additional financial burden on consumers ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday gave approval of additional financial... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 02:02pm
Print Plea challenging Tax Laws (Amendment) Act: LHC issues notices to ministry of law, FBR & AGP ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the Ministry of Law and Justice, the Federal Board of... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 02:02pm
Print Blome reaffirms support to reform programme ISLAMABAD: The United States on Friday reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms and expanding... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 03:51pm
Print NEPRA evaluating KE’s write-off claims ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) Waseem Mukhtar has reportedly supported... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 07:19pm
Print APCC approves Rs1221bn federal PSDP ISLAMABAD: The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) has approved Rs1,221 billion federal PSDP for the next... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 02:03pm
Print Govt slashes PSDP by Rs204bn ISLAMABAD: The government has slashed the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the ongoing fiscal year by... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 07:26pm
Print Budget FY2024-25: Rs681bn earmarked for power tariff-related subsidies? Announcement to be made with the condition that no supplementary budget, regular or technical will be provided Updated 01 Jun, 2024 04:12pm
Business & Finance ‘22,000 traders registered under TDS so far’ KARACHI: Around 22,000 traders have so far registered their businesses under the Tajir Dost Scheme (TDS). This was... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Mohmand Dam: $25m loan agreement with Kuwait on 3rd ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to sign a loan agreement of $25 million on 3rd June 2024 for the Mohmand... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Zahid says lack of investment can hurt prospects of new IMF programme KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan (CNBGP), President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance BoI should simplify registration process for new businesses: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan while... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Cut in policy rate likely KARACHI: With the decline in the inflation and improvement in external account, analysts are expecting easing in the... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Print Ogra announces cut in LPG price ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Friday announced Rs3.86 per kg reduction in the price of... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 08:31am
Business & Finance Fraudulent use of Int’l trademark: CAT dismisses appeal filed by M/s Options ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed the appeal filed by M/s Options International... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance India’s economy grows 8.2pc MUMBAI: India posted world-beating growth of 8.2 percent in the year to March on Friday, in a last-minute boost to... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Aramco completes acquisition of 40pc stake in ‘GO’ KARACHI: Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has made further progress ... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Govt reduces petrol price by Rs4.74, HSD’s by Rs3.86 per litre New prices come into effect from June 1, 2024 Updated 01 Jun, 2024 12:46am
World Israel offers new 'roadmap' to end Gaza war, says Biden WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Friday that Israel had offered a new roadmap towards a permanent peace in... Published 31 May, 2024 11:13pm
World WFP warns of 'apocalyptic' scenes in southern Gaza ROME: Daily life has become "apocalyptic" in parts of southern Gaza since Israel moved into the city of Rafah, ... Published 31 May, 2024 11:06pm
Markets European shares rise after US inflation data keeps Fed rate cut hopes alive European shares rose on Friday after softer U.S. inflation data spurred hopes of interest rates cuts by the Federal... Published 31 May, 2024 09:41pm
Markets London stocks end higher for third month London stocks closed higher on Friday, logging a third straight month of gains, as investors cheered an in-line... Published 31 May, 2024 09:37pm
Business & Finance PM Shehbaz seeks action plan to attract Chinese industrial investments Premier will visit China from June 4 to 8 Published 31 May, 2024 08:55pm
Markets Abu Dhabi index jumps ahead of OPEC+ meeting Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, with the Abu Dhabi index leading gains ahead of... Published 31 May, 2024 07:47pm
Markets Dow, S&P 500 edge higher after inflation rises as expected The benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow inched up in choppy trading on Friday, after data showed inflation... Published 31 May, 2024 07:44pm
World Ukraine can use German weapons against Russian border strikes, Berlin says BERLIN: Germany said on Friday that Ukraine could use weapons supplied by Berlin to defend itself against attacks... Published 31 May, 2024 07:16pm
World Fed seen more likely to cut rates in Sept after PCE data The Federal Reserve is more likely to deliver a long-awaited rate cut in September after a U.S. Commerce Department... Published 31 May, 2024 07:05pm
World Yemen’s Houthis say they launched attack on US aircraft carrier Eisenhower in Red Sea DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthis launched a missile attack in the direction of the US aircraft carrier Eisenhower in the Red... Published 31 May, 2024 06:59pm
World G7 urges North Korea, Russia to ‘cease unlawful arms transfers’ ROME: G7 foreign ministers said Friday they were “gravely concerned” about deepening cooperation between Russia and... Published 31 May, 2024 06:14pm
World China says ‘difficult’ to attend Ukraine peace talks without Russia BEIJING: China said Friday it would be “difficult” for it to take part in a planned conference on the war in Ukraine... Published 31 May, 2024 06:03pm
World Rescuers say Israel strike on ambulance kills medic BEIRUT: Rescuers said a medic was killed and another wounded on Friday in an Israeli strike on one of their... Published 31 May, 2024 05:57pm
Markets Extreme Asian heat spurs LNG demand ahead of summer months SINGAPORE: Extreme temperatures across Asia are driving up liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand in the region as... Published 31 May, 2024 05:35pm
Business & Finance India’s foreign exchange reserves ease from record high India’s foreign exchange reserves snapped a three-week gaining streak and stood at $646.67 billion as of May 24,... Published 31 May, 2024 05:27pm
Markets Indian shares see first weekly decline in three as election outcome nears BENGALURU: Indian shares swung between gains and losses on Friday to close slightly higher but recorded their first... Published 31 May, 2024 05:17pm
Markets Copper extends losses after weak factory data from China LONDON: Copper prices fell on Friday after weak manufacturing data in top metals consumer China, but losses were... Published 31 May, 2024 05:12pm