Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (April 26, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (April 27 2024)... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan TEVTA signs MoU with PSA LAHORE: The MoU ceremony between Tevta and Pakistan Solar Association was held at Tevta Secretariat Lahore. Chairman... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan PTI’s Omar criticises Punjab police ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan on Friday harshly criticised what he called... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Maryam explains how ‘air ambulance service’ to be used LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Friday that nothing is more important than human life;... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan SIC boycotts Punjab Assembly session ‘in support of farmers’ LAHORE: The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) boycotted the Punjab Assembly session on Friday in support of farmers, who... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Protection of databases, businesses: Cos asked to maintain comprehensive cybersecurity solution ISLAMABAD: A global cyber security company has strongly advised Pakistani companies to maintain a comprehensive... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan AEOI: OECD team undertakes onsite assessment ISLAMABAD: An assessment team of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Global Forum on... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan ATC extends pre-arrest bail of IK LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Friday extended the pre-arrest bail of former Chairman PTI Imran Khan till May 03... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Azam Swati granted pre-arrest bail LAHORE: A session’s court on Friday granted interim pre-arrest bail to PTI leader Azam Swati till May 21 in a case... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan CDA commits contempt of court by demolishing Islamabad Tennis Club: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) claimed that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has committed contempt... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Dow, NICVD join hands for health professional education KARACHI: Dow Institute of Health Professional Education at Dow University of Health Sciences is a premier ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Efforts on to revolutionise healthcare, says PM’s coordinator ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister's Coordinator on National Health Services and Coordination Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan CNIC issuance to Afghan national: FIA arrests Nadra official after court rejects his bail ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday arrested an official of the National Database and... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan GCWUF convocation: Governor for education and leadership skills FAISALABAD: Governor/Chancellor GCWUF Engr. Muhammad Baleegh-ur-Rehman emphasized the importance of education and... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Governor wants to make Sindh an IT province KARACHI: Governor Sindh Muhammad Kamran Tessori said that Sir Syed University is an ideological academic institute... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Islamabad to get forensic lab, prison: Naqvi ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said that his ministry has started work regarding the... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Lyari and FB area: KE removes 2800kg of wire used in illegal connections KARACHI: Due to the rising circular debt and line losses, national efforts are underway to curb electricity theft. ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Launch ceremony for country first Hangor-class submarine in China ISLAMABAD: The launch ceremony Pakistan's first Hangor-class submarine prepared in China took place at the Wuchang... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan LDA to start development work in katchi abadis LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq has said that they will soon start... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Sports Shadab optimistic of bouncing back in final T20I match today LAHORE: All-rounder Shadab Khan has expressed optimism that Team Pakistan will bounce back in the 5th and final ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
World CPJ demands release of Afghan radio journalists NEW YORK: Taliban authorities should immediately and unconditionally release radio reporters Ismail Saadat,... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
World Top UN court to rule on Germany/Nicaragua Gaza genocide case THE HAGUE: The top UN court said it will rule Tuesday on charges by Nicaragua that Germany is breaching the 1948... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan New customs values fixed for glassware/ porcelain ware ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of glassware/... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan NSPP Lahore holds workshop on ‘Project Management’ LAHORE: The Executive Development Institute (EDI) of the National School of Public Policy (NSPP) Lahore held a... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Kidney, liver diseases: People urged to adopt healthy lifestyle LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has urged the people to adopt a healthy lifestyle to avoid... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan PM urges govts to work together to formulate policy on climate change ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the provincial governments and the federal government to work... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Preston University approves four new faculties, eight programmes KARACHI: In a major overhaul of its academic structure, Preston University academic council has approved the... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan PTI senator criticises ECP ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is on sole mission to throw the country s most popular political... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Judges’ letter: PTI spokesman urges CJP to constitute a full bench ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday demanded the Chief Justice of Pakistan to constitute a full ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Punjab to provide Rs300bn interest-free loans to farmers LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani announced on Friday that all the arrangements for... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan SU research scholars exhibit engineering projects HYDERABAD: The M.Phil and PhD scholars of the University of Sindh Jamshoro showcased their projects and posters at ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan ‘Sunni Ittehad’ becomes 2nd largest party in NA ISLAMABAD: Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) has become the second largest political party in the National Assembly after... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan IHC judges’ letter: Six-judge SC bench will hear suo motu case on 30th ISLAMABAD: A six-judge bench of the Supreme Court will hear suo moto on Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges’ letter... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Complete independence without economic stability not possible: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday said that complete independence was not possible... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Editorials Asia climate disaster EDITORIAL: Climate and weather-related changes continue to bring bad news across the world, but it turns out that... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Editorials Toxic rhetoric EDITORIAL: Akin to his two previous general election campaigns India’s far-right Prime Minister Narendra Modi,... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Editorials Overcoming the digital divide EDITORIAL: Recent years have seen much hype surrounding Pakistan’s purported digital revolution, with the ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print Sindh to publish names of tax evaders KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to clamp down on tax evaders and drug dealers, and to publish the names of tax... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print President’s orders: FTO directs FBR to withdraw its petitions in high courts ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw all writ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print Early GSP renewal by US Congress: Pakistan reiterates its request ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated its request for early renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print IP pipeline project: Pakistan will explain to US importance of ties with neighbours: FO ISLAMABAD: Amid threats of unilateral sanctions in case Pakistan goes ahead with the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print Proposal advocating FBR digitalisation approved ISLAMABAD: A meeting of Steering Committee has approved the top proposal from McKinsey and Company, a globally... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print Major shuffle in FBR ahead of budget preparation exercise ISLAMABAD: In a major reshuffling before budget preparation exercise for 2024-25, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print Transparency in PIA privatisation stressed: Validity of Afghan refugees’ POR cards extended ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the extension in validity of proof of registration (POR) cards of Afghan... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print CPEC: Preparatory meeting discusses 13th JCC ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired a preparatory meeting for the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print Country’s economic conditions show improvement: PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic indicators are showing positive signs, with an agenda of painful reforms and... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print WPPs worried about continuous power curtailment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Wind Energy Association (PakWEA) has expressed serious concerns at the continuous power... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print March demand down 7.5pc: Govt mulling options to boost power consumption ISLAMABAD: The government is considering different options to increase electricity consumption in the country as it... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance Upcoming budget: KATI chief for inclusion of agri sector in tax net KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar Qandhari, has called for the... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance SECP introduces new digital platform ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a new digital platform, SECP-XS... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance Guidelines issued for offering IFS: SECP revamps Shariah governance framework ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revamped the Shariah governance framework... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance 70.1m shares to be floated: IPAK intends to raise Rs1.47bn through IPO KARACHI: International Packaging Films Limited intends to raise Rs 1.47 billion by issuing 70.1 million shares to ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Markets Weekly SPI inflation down 1.1pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended on April 25, 2024, decreased by 1.10... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance BMW to invest further $2.76bn in key market China BEIJING: BMW said on Friday it planned to invest an additional 20 billion yuan ($2.76 billion) in its Shenyang... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance Jul-Mar period: Rice exports hit historic high of $3bn KARACHI: The country’s rice exports, breaking all previous records, have earned all-time high of $3 billion during... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance Q1, 2024 results: FrieslandCampina Engro delivers strong topline growth of 21pc KARACHI: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) announced its financial results for the first quarter of... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
World Netherlands will consider resuming support to Palestinian UNRWA agency AMSTERDAM: The Dutch government on Friday said it would consider resuming funding for the UN agency for Palestinians... Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:52am
World Taiwan hit by several quakes, strongest reaching 6.1-magnitude TAIPEI: Taiwan was hit by a series of at least 10 earthquakes in the early hours of Saturday, with the strongest... Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:37am
Business & Finance FBR notifies transfers of 12 key officers to Admin Pool The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified transfers of 12 officers of the Inland Revenue Service and Pakistan... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:48pm
Life & Style World’s tallest residential tower coming to Dubai Marina Six Senses Residences to be completed by 2028 Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:32pm
Markets Wall St rises as Big Tech charges higher Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Friday as most megacap growth stocks rose after robust quarterly results from... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:50pm
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 logs best day in three months as banks shine Europe’s benchmark stock index had its biggest one-day gain in more than three months on Friday, propelled by... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
Markets FTSE 100 continues record run, Darktrace rallies on buyout deal Britain’s benchmark FTSE 100 scored its fourth consecutive record high on Friday as strong earnings from U.S. tech... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:44pm
World Erdogan expects new NATO chief to address Turkey’s terror concerns ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he expected NATO’s next secretary general to prioritise Turkey’s... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:40pm
Pakistan Pakistan Digital City Haripur to be KP’s first IT-focused technology zone Project is expected to become functional in 2026 and generate $25-50 million in exports annually Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:26pm
Pakistan Zindigi, MyTM & Cashin to digitize pilgrimage experience for Pakistani citizens In a groundbreaking move, Zindigi, powered by JS Bank & MyTM in collaboration with Cashin (KSA), has launched an... Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:58pm
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif urged to take up PML-N’s presidency, says Rana Sanaullah Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah said on Friday that the supremo Nawaz Sharif has... Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:48pm
World India votes in second election phase as Modi vs Gandhi contest heats up BENGALURU/NOIDA: India voted on Friday in the second phase of the world’s biggest election, as Prime Minister... Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:01pm
Business & Finance India’s foreign exchange reserves drop to six-week low MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for a second consecutive week and stood at a six-week low of $640.33... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:52pm
World Students block Paris’ Sciences Po University over Gaza war PARIS: Students blocked access to Paris’ prestigious Sciences Po University over the war in Gaza on Friday,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:41pm
Markets Sterling steadies against dollar, jumps to 16-year high vs yen LONDON: Sterling steadied on Friday after rising to a two-week high against the dollar as markets awaited for key... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:31pm
Pakistan Army chief vows to work for Pakistan’s development despite ‘negative propaganda’ Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Friday said negative propaganda and social media trolls cannot... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:18pm
World Russia’s Shoigu meets Iranian counterpart, says ready to expand military co-operation MOSCOW: Russia is ready to expand military and technical cooperation with Iran, Russian Defence Minister Sergei... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:27pm
World Blinken says US campus protests part of ‘democracy’ BEIJING: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that campus protests sweeping the United States over the... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:18pm
Pakistan Quetta court issues arrest warrant for Mahmood Khan Achakzai A judicial magistrate of Quetta has issued an arrest warrant for Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:07pm
World Sri Lanka leases white elephant airport built with Chinese loans COLOMBO: Sri Lanka said Friday it had leased a white elephant international airport built with Chinese loans to a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:07pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 34,356 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Gaza said on Friday that at least 34,356 people have been killed in the territory... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:52pm
Markets KSE-100 rallies over 1% to hit another record high Index closes Friday's session at 72,742.75, surpassing previous all-time high of 72,051.89 on April 24, 2024 Updated 26 Apr, 2024 10:38pm
World UN official says it could take 14 years to clear debris in Gaza Israel's military campaign in Gaza has reduced much of the narrow, coastal territory of 2.3 million people to a wasteland with most civilians homeless, hungry and at risk of disease Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot LNG prices fall for first time in over two months SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices dropped slightly for the first time in more than two months... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:23pm
World Xi tells Blinken US, China should be ‘partners, not rivals’ BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world’s biggest... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 04:59pm
Markets Easing Middle East worries, stable earnings power Indian shares to weekly gains BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes fell on Friday, dragged by financials, although the losses were not enough to... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:14pm
Markets Copper breaks above $10,000 for the first time in two years LONDON: Copper prices in London hit a two-year high and surpassed a strong resistance level of $10,000 a metric ton... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:10pm
World Russian attacks wound four in northeastern Ukraine, local officials say Russian guided bombs struck an industrial facility and a residential building in northeastern Ukraine on Friday,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:08pm
Markets Palm oil rebounds from two-day fall but still down weekly SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded from a two-day fall on Friday amid declining yields and ample... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:07pm
Life & Style Saudi could get first Miss Universe contestant this year RIYADH: Saudi Arabia could have its first Miss Universe contestant this year, organisers said this week, after a... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 05:13pm
Sports American Coleman believes Bolt’s 100m record could fall soon SHANGHAI: American sprinter Christian Coleman believes that Usain Bolt’s 100-metres record of 9.58 seconds that has... Published 26 Apr, 2024 03:23pm
Markets Kenyan shilling flat amid liquidity shortage The Kenyan shilling was flat on Friday amid a shortage of liquidity on the domestic market, traders said. Kenyan... Published 26 Apr, 2024 03:17pm
Sports Brazil great Marta to retire from international football at end of year Brazil’s all-time top scorer in both men’s and women’s football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 03:16pm
Markets FTSE 100 continues record run, Darktrace rallies on buyout deal Britain’s FTSE 100 rose to another record high on Friday as strong earnings from US tech giants buoyed investor... Published 26 Apr, 2024 03:10pm
Markets PSO’s profit plunges over 70% in 3QFY24, amounts to Rs3.74bn Despite higher sales, Pakistan State Oil Company Limited’s (PSO) profit-after-tax (PAT) plunged over 70%, clocking... Published 26 Apr, 2024 02:44pm
Business & Finance JS Bank registers massive 376% jump in profit in 1QCY24 JS Bank Limited (JSBL) posted massive consolidated profit of Rs4.2 billion during the three months ended March 31,... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:31pm
Business & Finance SBP expected to hold rates on Monday ahead of IMF deal, Reuters poll finds KARACHI: A Reuters poll found that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to hold its key interest rate at a... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:49pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,500 in Pakistan Gold prices increased in Pakistan on Friday in line with a rise in the international rate. In the local market, gold... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 04:07pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s economic condition shows improvement, but ‘needs surgery’: PM Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic indicators are showing positive signs, with an agenda of painful reforms and... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:14pm
Pakistan Pakistan rejects provocative statements from Indian leaders on Kashmir 'Fuelled by hyper-nationalism, this inflammatory rhetoric poses a grave threat to regional peace and susceptibility,' FO spokesperson Baloch says Published 26 Apr, 2024 02:25pm
Life & Style Zendaya’s tennis movie ‘Challengers’ tests friendship bonds of complex trio LOS ANGELES: When Zendaya first read the script for director Luca Guadagnino’s romantic sports film ‘Challengers,’... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 02:53pm
World Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for two weeks OUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio networks from broadcasting for a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 01:55pm
World Volodymyr Zelensky blasts Russian nuclear risks on Chernobyl anniversary KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Friday that Russia’s capture of a major nuclear power plant... Published 26 Apr, 2024 01:50pm
Markets Hong Kong shares end with fifth gain in a row HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares ended the week with a fifth successive gain Friday as tech firms rallied on the back of... Published 26 Apr, 2024 01:26pm