World Former US Marine pilot arrested in Australia SYDNEY: A former US Marine pilot fighting extradition from Australia on US charges of training Chinese military... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World Russia claims more advances in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region UKRAINE: Russia said Sunday it had captured four more villages in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, as thousands of... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World Putin proposes sacking Defence Minister Shoigu MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed replacing his defence minister and long-term ally, Sergei... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World Rescuers struggle to reach Afghanistan flood-hit areas SHEIKH JALAL, (Afghanistan): Emergency aid and rescue teams struggled on Sunday to reach areas of northern... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World Killing of Sikh activist: Canada arrests fourth Indian national MONTREAL: A fourth Indian na-tional was charged by Canadian authorities Saturday in the 2023 killing of a separatist... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World UK newspaper groups warn Apple over ad-blocking plans, FT reports LONDON: British newspaper groups have warned Apple that any move to impose a so-called “web eraser” tool to ... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print Egypt says to support South Africa ICJ case against Israel CAIRO: Egypt on Sunday announced its intention to formally support South Africa’s case at the International Court... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 12, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (May 13, 2024).... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Waiver of passport fee for residents of border area proposed QUETTA: A high-level meeting was held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Sunday to review the Pak-Afghan ... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Hyderabad Division: Every village to be given water, drainage and storm water drain schemes: CM HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, on the demand of the people of rural areas announced that every... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Four ‘terrorists’ killed in CTD operation in Lahore LAHORE: Four terrorists involved in the killing of policemen in Lahore, were shot dead in the firing of their... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan PTI leader says AJK situation likely to escalate KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh chapter President Haleem Adil Sheikh said on Sunday that those who... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan JI demands judicial probe into ‘May 12 mayhem’ KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi interim Ameer Munim Zafar has demanded a judicial commission over the May 12... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Khalid Maqbool elected MQM-P chairman KARACHI: The MQM-Pakistan committee has unanimously elected Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui as the party chairman. The... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Price hike: Govt urged to learn a lesson from AJK protests KARACHI: The violent protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) should be eye-opener for the government that is... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Minister highlights peaceful culture of Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Minister of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Archives Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah has said that the... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Balochistan’s power crisis: JI chief urges immediate action QUETTA: Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman demanded on Sunday that the government immediately address the... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Sports Egypt’s Zakaria wins 16th CNS International Squash Championship 2024 KARACHI: Mohamad Zakaria clinched the title of 16th CNS International Squash Championship 2024. Closing ceremony of... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Committee led by Cabinet Secretary all set to approve amendments to Rules of Business ISLAMABAD: The Secretaries Committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary is all set to approve amendments in Rules of... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Cohort-I, Batch-V of Pre-Service NFDP launched PESHAWAR: The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), Higher Education Commission (HEC) launched Cohort-I,... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Sports T20I World Cup: Zaka expresses ‘good wishes’ for team LAHORE: Former Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ch. Zaka Ashraf has expressed good wishes for Pakistan team in... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan PESCO chief holds successful facebook kachehri PESHAWAR: In a groundbreaking initiative, PESCO Chief Engineer Akhtar Hamid Khan held a Facebook Kachehri (online... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan TNS Beaconhouse and IAP collaborate to explore role of ‘school design’ in learning LAHORE: TNS Beaconhouse in collaboration with the Institute of Architects of Pakistan (IAP) recently hosted an event... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Bilawal stresses need for judicial reforms LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressed a seminar on the topic of “Bhutto... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Sindh CM highlights importance of C-ARTS HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Center for Autism Rehabilitation and Training,... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Governor says ‘Road to Makkah’ project will be successful KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori emphasized the success of the ‘Road to Makkah’ project during his address... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Schools, colleges: Punjab announces vacation schedule LAHORE: With temperatures rising across Pakistan, Punjab has announced its summer vacation schedule for schools and... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Rehabilitation of flood-affected people, construction of 2.1m houses top priority: CM HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the people of Sindh awarded a great success to the... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Speaker summons parliamentary leaders’ meeting today ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has called a meeting of parliamentary leaders on Monday at... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Pakistan calls for UN-led cyber capacity-building mechanism UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has underscored the need for a permanent cyber capacity building mechanism under the UN,... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Dar to arrive in Beijing today BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will arrive here on Monday on an official... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Habib University holds exhibition to showcase its students’ projects KARACHI: Habib University has organised an exhibition for its students to showcase capstone projects of the... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan KP, EU join hands to equip youth with market-oriented skills PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the support of European Union has launched a new ... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Traffic police checking point KARACHI: The Traffic Police Department has established a Naka Point at Abdul Sattar Edhi Road, Main Sea View, Phase... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Life & Style Japanese singer enthrals audience at NAPA KARACHI: Japanese singer Kenta Shoji took the audience at the National Academy of Performing Arts-NAPA to an... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print Experts for energy conservation, industrialisation LAHORE: During a session on “Powering Pakistan’s Future: Strategies to Address the Energy Crisis” jointly... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print Blocking SIM cards of non-filers: LTO Islamabad to assist FBR ISLAMABAD: Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) Islamabad would fully assist the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to enforce... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan JI refuses to align with opposition alliance ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) refused to align with the opposition alliance while emphasizing the need for... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print Govt urged to adopt QR code-based TTS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Polypropylene Woven Sack Manufactures Association has proposed the government that QR code-based... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print AJK: President, PM for resolving issues through dialogue ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has urged all the stakeholders to exercise restraint and resolve the issues in... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World Donors pledge over $2bn for Gaza at Kuwait conference KUWAIT CITY: A conference of international donors in Kuwait pledged over $2 billion in aid to Gaza Sunday as UN... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print SIFC to meet tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is all set to hold session-II of 9th meeting of new... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print Foreign companies: BoI seeks details of special deployment policy from SBP ISLAMABAD: Board of Investment (BoI) is said to have sought details of Local Deployment Policy from the State Bank ... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print Economist urges broader reforms in tax administration LAHORE: Former Finance Minister Dr Hafiz A Pasha has expressed the hope that Pakistan might achieve 13 percent tax ... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print FPCCI seeks comprehensive tax reforms LAHORE: To address the issue of tax collection, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print Ali Pervez will join team: Aurangzeb LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ali Pervez Malik MNA is joining the government economic team.... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print Aurangzeb spells out priorities LAHORE: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday that improving tax-to-GDP ratio, fast... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance France secures jobs, investments from Amazon, Pfizer and Morgan Stanley PARIS: France secured on Sunday new jobs and investments with Internet giant Amazon, healthcare company Pfizer and... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance China’s exports and imports return to growth, signalling demand recovery BEIJING: China’s exports and imports returned to growth in April after contracting in the previous month, customs... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance South Korea to set up $7bn aid package for chip industry SEOUL: South Korea will set up an aid package worth more than $7 billion to support its chip industry, the finance... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Editorials BJP and IIOJ&K election EDITORIAL: Addressing a rally two months before the commencement of present general elections, India’s Hindu... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Editorials Taxation: maybe we need a rethink EDITORIAL: The IMF (International Monetary Fund) may ask the government to enhance the tax collection to reach 13... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Economic growth: Senate chief extols traders’ crucial role MULTAN: Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday commended the indispensable role of the business community... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance PIA’s privatisation: Call for utilisation of Turkish expertise PESHAWAR: Prominent Businessman and Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Turkey, Salim Saifullah Khan has... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Business community demands lab for gemstone certification PESHAWAR: Business community demanded establishment of a state of the art laboratory for certification of precious... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance PAJCCI for simplification of tax collection procedure PESHAWAR: Coordinator Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Zia ul Haq Sarhadi has laid stress... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Sports Pakistan defeat Ireland to level T20 series LONDON: Pakistan beat Ireland by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 international in Dublin on Sunday to set up a... Published 13 May, 2024 12:39am
Perspectives Pilgrimage to Makkah & Madina in the digital age Every year millions of Muslims from around the globe converge towards the holy sites of Haram Sharif at Makkah and... Published 13 May, 2024 12:34am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz convenes high-level meeting on AJK situation on Monday Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a high-level meeting tomorrow (Monday) to discuss the ongoing situation... Published 12 May, 2024 11:27pm
World Georgia warns protesters of arrests if they block parliament TBILISI: Georgia's government on Sunday issued a warning to protesters that it would arrest anyone who blocked the... Published 12 May, 2024 10:54pm
World Israel offensive on Rafah would not eliminate Hamas: Blinken WASHINGTON: An all-out Israeli offensive on the Gaza city of Rafah would provoke “anarchy” without eliminating... Published 12 May, 2024 09:31pm
World Hamas says Biden remarks on Gaza hostages ‘setback’ for negotiations DOHA: Remarks by US President Joe Biden that a ceasefire in Gaza would be possible if Hamas released its hostages... Published 12 May, 2024 08:50pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses rise; Egypt drops Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, amid rising oil prices, while the Saudi index slid after some... Published 12 May, 2024 07:45pm
Sports Tabilo beats Djokovic in massive upset at Italian Open Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo claimed the biggest win of his career when he beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-3... Published 12 May, 2024 07:41pm
Sports Pakistan hockey team returns with silver at Azlan Shah Cup Receives grand welcome at Lahore International Airport Published 12 May, 2024 07:20pm
World Fighting rages across Gaza as death toll tops 35,000 RAFAH: Israel struck Gaza on Sunday and troops were battling with fighters in several areas of the Hamas-run... Published 12 May, 2024 07:11pm
Sports Sabalenka reaches Rome last 16, Djokovic returns after bottle drama ROME: Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the last 16 of the Rome Open on Sunday with a... Published 12 May, 2024 06:54pm
World Banning UK arms exports to Israel would strengthen Hamas, UK’s Cameron says LONDON: Stopping British arms sales to Israel if it launches a ground assault on Rafah in the Gaza Strip would... Published 12 May, 2024 05:41pm
World At least 17 hurt in Ukraine strike on Russian border city BELGOROD: A building collapsed in the Russian border city of Belgorod after a Ukrainian strike, leaving at least 17... Published 12 May, 2024 05:36pm
World 34 dead in Indonesia floods, 16 missing TANAH DATAR: At least 34 people have died and 16 more were missing after flash floods and cold lava flow from a... Published 12 May, 2024 05:20pm
World Full-scale Rafah offensive ‘cannot take place’: UN rights chief GENEVA: A full-scale Israeli assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah “cannot take place”, the UN human rights... Published 12 May, 2024 05:11pm
Pakistan Finance Minister says no such thing as strategic state-owned enterprises Muhammad Aurangzeb says there will be a public-private partnership and we will accelerate the privatisation agenda Updated 12 May, 2024 10:24pm
World UN chief calls for ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire, hostage release KUWAIT CITY: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged an immediate halt to the Israel-Hamas war in... Published 12 May, 2024 03:05pm
World Thousands evacuated as Russia pounds Ukraine border town UKRAINE: Thousands of people been evacuated from border areas in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, as Russia kept up... Published 12 May, 2024 02:26pm
World Britain's FM rejects Rafah offensive without 'clear plan' to save lives LONDON: Britain’s foreign minister David Cameron on Sunday said Israel should not carry out an offensive in the... Published 12 May, 2024 01:53pm
World France wins jobs at Morgan Stanley and other investments ahead of key summit PARIS: France said Morgan Stanley would open a new European office in Paris, while two other companies announced a... Published 12 May, 2024 11:53am
Sports Raza 72 not out guides Zimbabwe to consolation win over Bangladesh DHAKA: Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett hit half-centuries as Zimbabwe secured an eight-wicket consolation victory... Updated 12 May, 2024 02:48pm
World Nepali climbers open Everest summit for the season KATHMANDU: Ten Nepali climbers reached the top of Mount Everest late Friday from its southern approach, opening the... Published 12 May, 2024 11:25am
World Israel strikes Gaza after fresh Rafah evacuation order RAFAH: Israel launched strikes on Gaza Sunday after it expanded an evacuation order for Rafah, with the United... Updated 12 May, 2024 10:28pm
World Greek premier to visit Turkiye in quest for better relations ISTANBUL: Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be received Monday in Ankara by Turkish President Recep... Published 12 May, 2024 11:05am
World Gaza agency says two doctors killed in Israeli air strike on central Gaza PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Sunday that two doctors were killed in an Israeli air... Updated 12 May, 2024 01:32pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 11, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (May 12, 2024).... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan CS orders vigilant monitoring of development projects KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh, Syed Asif Hyder Shah has urged vigilant monitoring of development projects, ensuring... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan CNIC issuance & renewal: NADRA urged to make hepatitis screening mandatory KARACHI: With an estimated 15 million people affected by Hepatitis B and C in Pakistan, leading gastroenterologists... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Smuggled cloth worth Rs200m seized KARACHI: Directorate of Customs Intelligence, Karachi, in collaboration with the Sindh Rangers, has seized a massive... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan E-ballot held to hand over 20,000 bikes to students LAHORE: The e-balloting process to give bikes to the students on interest free and soft installments under the Chief... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan PM lauded for forming body to address farmers’ grievances KARACHI: Zubair Tufail, President of the United Business Group (UBG), has applauded the Prime Minister of Pakistan... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Maryam underscores need for revolutionizing real estate sector LAHORE: “Together, ADM Holding, Emirates Real Estate Solutions (ERES) and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) are... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Devastating floods: Pakistan expresses solidarity with Afghan people ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday expressed solidarity with the people of Afghanistan following devastating floods hit... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan APNS condolence KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Sports President’s Trophy Grade-II 3-day cricket tournament begins LAHORE: The President’s Trophy Grade-II three-day non-first-class tournament will get underway in Punjab and Khyber... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Islamabad: street crime shows upward trend ISLAMABAD: Street crime has shown an upward trend in the federal capital during the last week as carjackers stole... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan PTI issues show-cause notice to Marwat ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday slapped party maverick Sher Afzal Marwat with a show-cause... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Governor Punjab vows to play role of bridge between PPP, PML-N LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan Saturday visited the shrine of Bibi Pak Daman, Mazar-i-Iqbal and... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Failure to curb child marriages: LHC refers mater to authorities for taking action against marriage registrar LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) taking notice of the non-implementation of its guidelines to curb child ... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan PUASA urges need to increase efficiency of established universities LAHORE: The Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) on Saturday has expressed its concern over the... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Punjab govt seeks cooperation with TUV Rheinland Co, Germany LAHORE: The cooperation between TUV Rheinland and Punjab Government will further solidify mutual relations between... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan LHC says court permission a must to retrieve data from cell phone of suspect LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that under the privacy rights guaranteed by the Constitution, data from a... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan President summons NA session tomorrow ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari summoned the session of the National Assembly on Monday (May 13) at 04:00 ... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Punjab decides to devise a new wheat policy LAHORE: The Punjab food department has decided to withdraw from its practice of wheat procurement, sources said on... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees