World G7 asks Israel to protect Palestinian banking services STRESA, (Italy): G7 finance ministers urged Israel Saturday not to disrupt “vital financial transactions” in the... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
World Spanish defence minister says Gaza war is ‘real genocide’ MADRID: The Spanish defence minister said on Saturday that the conflict in Gaza is a “real genocide”, as... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 25, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (May 26, 2024).... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items decline ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a notable reduction during this week past against ... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Rubina urges BISP’s beneficiaries not to trust messages from any number except ‘8171’ ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Rubina Khalid Saturday advised the... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Pakistan welcomes ICJ’s ruling on Gaza ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday welcomed the additional provisional measures by the International Court of Justice... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Dozens of people deprived of valuables in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Armed dacoits, robbers, and carjacking gangs have deprived dozens of citizens of gold, cash, mobile... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan FIA lodges case over embezzlement in distribution of gunny bags LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has lodged a case against Passco officials after Interior Minister... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan ‘Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery’ dept operational in LGH LAHORE: The Punjab government has established a new department of “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” in Lahore... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Accused arrested on supplementary statement: Lower judiciary restrained from entertaining any plea for judicial or physical remand LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) restrained the lower judiciary to entertain any request for physical or judicial... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Fine imposed on violators: AC Qasimabad inspects rates of Naan, Chapati HYDERABAD: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad, Zain-ul-Abideen Memon, Assistant Commissioner... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Heatwave likely to persist in current week KARACHI: Amid the continuing heatwave in the country, the Met Office has forecast higher temperatures and ... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan 2,271 involved in gambling arrested: CCPO LAHORE: Police have registered 540 cases and arrested 2271 suspects in a series of operations against lawbreakers... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Cattle market: Sattar says satisfied with security arrangements KARACHI: MQM senior leader Dr Farooq Sattar has stated that the security arrangements at the cattle market are... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan ‘Steps underway for wellbeing of special children’ LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that special students are an important part of our... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Fight against smuggling: PM assures civil armed forces of full support ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the government would continue providing full support to the civil... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Christian community attacked after blasphemy accusation LAHORE: At least five members of a minority Christian community were rescued on Saturday after a Muslim crowd... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan PTI terms 25th May 2022 ‘darkest day’ in political history ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday declared May 25, 2022 as the darkest day in political history... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan PTI leader Mughal granted bail ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday granted post-arrest bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Pak athlete, journalist released in Greece ISLAMABAD: Pakistani athlete and journalist Mona Khan was released at the intervention of Pakistan’s Embassy... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Azerbaijan FM due on 29th ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, will conduct a two-day official visit to... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print More than one in four Syrians ‘extremely poor’: World Bank BEIRUT: More than a quarter of Syrians live in extreme poverty, the World Bank said Saturday, 13 years into a... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
World NASA launches ground-breaking climate change satellite WASHINGTON: A tiny NASA satellite was launched Saturday from New Zealand with the mission of improving climate ... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Business & Finance Political parties reject KP budget for FY25 PESHAWAR: Political parties including PML-N, ANP and Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) have rejected the provincial budget for... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Editorials Neelum-Jehlum breakdown, again EDITORIAL: The prime minister will have to do a lot more than order an inquiry into the latest “technical fault” at... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Editorials Legislature and judiciary EDITORIAL: The way criticism of the judiciary is echoing in the Senate, growing ever louder as legislators use... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Business & Finance PIDE, RASTA, PSDE hold ‘Economy Festival 2024’ in Islamabad LAHORE: Former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission and Vice Chancellor of Pakistan Institute of Development... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print Major step taken to boost Pakistan-Iran bilateral trade ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have decided to open Taftan and Gabd borders 24/7 — a major step forward to promote... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print Orders of President, Cabinet Division ignored: FBR still filing petitions against FTO ISLAMABAD: Despite clear-cut directions from the Cabinet Division and against the orders of the president issued in... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print Pending service appeals: SC asks SHC, Service Tribunal to formulate standing instructions to ‘settle down a reasonable timeline’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked the chief justice Sindh High Court (SHC), and the chairman Service Tribunal to... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print Budget proposals: OICCI calls for abolishing advance tax on telecom subscribers ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has recommended the government to abolish... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print Privatisation of SOEs: SIFC stresses need for meeting timelines ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has emphasised timely... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print Govt decides to do away with subsidised gas for fertilizer industry ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to do away with subsidised gas to the fertiliser industry for urea as... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print Mining sector: Chinese firm assured of investment facilitation ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) apex committee on Saturday assured a Chinese firm of... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print Federation, provinces on one page for development: Tarar ****ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Attaullah Tarar stated on... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print Track and trace system: Govt hasn’t lost even a single penny due to delay in implementation? ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has not lost a single penny due to delay in the implementation of the track ... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print ‘Skimmed & Instant Milk Powder’ New customs values on import of milk products fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of “Skimmed... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
World South Africa’s Ramaphosa promises to ‘do better’ as election looms SOWETO: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed on Saturday to do more on issues including jobs and state... Published 25 May, 2024 11:18pm
Pakistan Gandapur says met army chief during SIFC meeting to convey KP's concerns Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said Saturday that he met Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir at... Published 25 May, 2024 11:13pm
World World Court’s order on Rafah does not rule out entire offensive, Israel says JERUSALEM: Israel considers that an order by the World Court to halt its military offensive on Rafah in southern... Published 25 May, 2024 10:18pm
World Fire at entertainment venue kills at least 24 people in western India AHMEDABAD: At least 24 people, including many children, died in a fire that broke out on Saturday evening in a... Published 25 May, 2024 10:10pm
Life & Style Sanat Initiative’s ‘Affordable Luxury II’ challenges dire economic milieu Exhibit, under way in Karachi, remains open until May 30 Published 25 May, 2024 08:40pm
World Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store kills two: official KYIV: A Russian strike on Saturday hit a store selling building materials in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv,... Published 25 May, 2024 07:32pm
Sports Archer, Buttler star as England beat Pakistan in second T20 BIRMINGHAM: Jofra Archer claimed two wickets on his long-awaited return to international cricket to help England... Updated 25 May, 2024 10:43pm
World Israel official says 'intention' to renew Gaza talks 'this week' OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: An Israeli official said Saturday the government had an “intention” to renew “this week” talks... Updated 25 May, 2024 07:12pm
Pakistan Interior minister forms committee to plan establishment of safe city project in Dasu-Chilas Mohsin Naqvi says the project will ensure surveillance and security of the whole area Published 25 May, 2024 06:29pm
Pakistan UAE, KSA investments to come through SIFC, says PM Shehbaz Remarks come during the 10th Executive Committee meeting of the SIFC Updated 25 May, 2024 08:25pm
Sports Ruud rolls into Geneva finalRuud wins third Geneva title to head to Paris on a high GENEVA: Casper Ruud downed Novak Djokovic’s conqueror Tomas Machac on Saturday to win a third Geneva title and head... Updated 25 May, 2024 08:36pm
Sports Cummins eyes another title as Hyderabad face Kolkata in IPL final CHENNAI: Australia’s World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins will need a spectacular turnaround to secure another... Published 25 May, 2024 05:20pm
Sports Nadal says ‘not 100% certain’ it is his final French Open PARIS: Rafael Nadal said Saturday that it is likely he is appearing at the French Open for the final time but... Published 25 May, 2024 05:17pm
Sports I’m leaving Barca with ‘clear conscience’: Xavi BARCELONA: Sacked Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday he was leaving the club with a “clear conscience”.... Published 25 May, 2024 05:14pm
Pakistan Pakistan welcomes ICJ’s ruling on Gaza FO spokesperson says Pakistan demands immediate and unconditional implementation of the latest orders of the ICJ as well as the previous orders Published 25 May, 2024 04:33pm
Life & Style ‘Black Dog’ wins Un Certain Regard competition at Cannes CANNES, France: ‘Black Dog,’ about a man released from prison who returns home to his remote town in China to rid it... Published 25 May, 2024 02:19pm
Life & Style Cannes Film Festival top prize: Who will win? CANNES, France: A Donald Trump biopic, a musical about a Mexican cartel boss and Francis Ford Coppola’s long-time... Published 25 May, 2024 02:05pm
Markets Gold continues downtrend, sheds Rs200 per tola in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased further by Rs200 per tola on Saturday, extending a downtrend for the fifth... Published 25 May, 2024 01:48pm
World Italy pledges additional 35 million euros of aid for Palestinians ROME: Italy will resume funding for the United Nations’ Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA as part of a 35... Published 25 May, 2024 12:59pm
World Despite UN court orders to halt offensive, Israel’s aggression continues in Rafah RAFAH: Israel bombed the Gaza Strip, including Rafah, on Saturday, a day after the top UN court ordered it to halt... Updated 25 May, 2024 07:20pm
World G7 ministers move closer to Russian assets deal to help Ukraine STRESA: G7 finance ministers are expected Saturday to agree a broad plan to use interest from frozen Russian assets... Published 25 May, 2024 10:46am
World India’s massive election faces heatwave challenge in penultimate phase NEW DELHI: The world’s largest election may become the hottest on Saturday, as Indians participate in the... Updated 25 May, 2024 04:22pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 24, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (May 25, 2024)... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Case of missing Kashmiri poet: IHC summons intelligence agencies’ officials ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, summoned Sector Commanders of ISI and MI and DG Intelligence... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan 5,700 ongoing uplift schemes will be prioritized in budget: Nasir KARACHI: Provincial Minister of Energy and Development and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the ... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan CCP begins probe into deceptive housing schemes in Punjab ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has initiated an investigation into housing schemes in ... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan 172 students from Kyrgyzstan land in Quetta QUETTA: A special flight carrying Pakistani students from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, landed at the Quetta... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Civic agency’s action against PTI office building: Opposition in Senate lodges protest ISLAMABAD: Opposition in the Senate, Friday, lodged a strong protest over the “stealthy” demolishing of part of... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan PTI leaders step up criticism of establishment and govt, say won’t be cowed down ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Friday that the party would not bow down under any circumstance... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Ex-governor Ibad likely to return soon KARACHI: Former Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan hinted at returning to Pakistan and taking part in active... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan ‘Hateful narrative’ against state institutions: Punjab cabinet approves legal action against IK & others LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet has granted an approval to undertake legal action against Imran Khan Niazi and others for... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan PTI central secretariat: Four notices served before razing ‘illegal’ structure: PML-N ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday refuted the Pakistan... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly mourns death of journalist KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Friday mourned the death a journalist, who succumbed to gunshot injuries, as the... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan ATC sends PTI’s Amir Mughal to jail ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Amir Mughal to jail ... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Body conducts comprehensive review of medical education system ISLAMABAD: The committee tasked by the prime minister to come up with proposals on quality medical education and... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan British Asian Trust, PSDF sign accord for first employment impact bond LAHORE: The British Asian Trust, founded by His Majesty King Charles III together with leading British Asian ... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan CM inaugurates LRR SL-III, Multan road interchange LAHORE: Inaugurating the Lahore Ring Road Southern Loop-3, and Pakistan's largest Multan Road Interchange, Punjab... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Misuse of diplomatic passport: FIA’s plea seeking extension in ex-PM AJK physical remand rejected ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday rejected the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s plea seeking an extension in... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Four injured as sudden storm hits Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Four people were reported injured as strong winds led to the fall of trees in various areas when a sudden... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Four killed in Deherki road accident HYDERABAD: Four people died and a number of others injured in a head-on collision between a passenger coach and a... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan ‘20 model cattle markets being established in various cities’ LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that 20 model cattle markets were being ... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance RIDBL and 1LINK join forces to revolutionize digital financial services KARACHI: Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Ltd (RIDBL), one of five aspirants to the digital retail bank license under the... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Editorials Legislation via ordinances EDITORIAL: The primary function of Parliament is to legislate, but governments in this country tend to rely heavily... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Editorials Violence against students in Kyrgyzstan EDITORIAL: Aggressive public demonstrations in the Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek and other cities are quite normal... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Editorials The solar net metering debate EDITORIAL: Recent weeks have seen much confusion prevail with respect to the government’s existing solar net... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Polish envoy for expanding trade, economic ties LAHORE: The Ambassador of Poland, Maciej Pisarski, has emphasized the need to further expand trade and economic... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance PRA to bring unregistered architect firms into tax net LAHORE: PRA has launched an initiative to bring unregistered architect firms in Lahore into the tax net. Following... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Sacrificial animals’ purchase: SBP set to provide QR code payment mechanism KARACHI: In a major development on digital banking front, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is all set to facilitate... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Trade, investment: Aleem-led team to visit Kuwait ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation headed by Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization and... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan ‘BISP providing aid without political affiliations’ ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is providing financial assistance to all poor and deserving ... Published 25 May, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance ‘Economy and SIFC crucial for country's development’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, on ... Published 25 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Heatwave spell to stay entire week KARACHI: Mohenjo Daro is standing out alone to feel the brunt of heatwave as temperature grew there to the season's... Published 25 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan LHC rejects plea to suspend Pemra notification LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday rejected a plea to suspend the notification of Pakistan Electronic... Published 25 May, 2024 06:21am
Pakistan Mayor along with Spain's ambassador visits Frere Hall KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab along with the Spain's Ambassador Jose Antonio de Ory visited the... Published 25 May, 2024 06:21am
Pakistan Minister blames PTI for spreading hatred against institutions LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for spreading hatred... Published 25 May, 2024 06:21am
Pakistan Minister opens Center of Excellence for olive research LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday inaugurated the Center of Excellence for Olive Research and Training ... Published 25 May, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan New law approved to control underground water extraction KARACHI: The Sindh Government has officially approved a new draft law under the Karachi Water Sewerage Corporation... Published 25 May, 2024 06:15am
Sports NTDC team wins 49th annual inter unit cycling competition LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) team has won the 49th annual Inter Unit ... Published 25 May, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Trade and investment: Pakistan, Lithuania agree to enhance high-level exchanges ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Lithuania have agreed to enhance high-level exchanges and cooperation, especially in the... Published 25 May, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance PM UAE’s visit to augment economic ties LAHORE: Pakistan offers vast opportunities for foreign direct investment and joint ventures in infrastructure... Published 25 May, 2024 06:00am
Pakistan PRA all set to start collection of Workers Welfare Fund FAISALABAD: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) is set to start collection of Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) as mandated ... Published 25 May, 2024 05:55am
Pakistan Punjab Job Centre enrolls 500,000 job seekers LAHORE: Punjab Job Center, a collaborative initiative of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the... Published 25 May, 2024 05:55am
Pakistan Punjab PA Speaker meets Chinese CG LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met with China's Consul General Zhao Shiren at the Assembly Chamber. The... Published 25 May, 2024 05:55am
Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces