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
Pakistan Pakistan to launch another satellite on 30th MM1, the new satellite is scheduled to be launched on May 30, according to a spokesperson of the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission Updated 12 May, 2024 01:33pm
Pakistan Govt wants to attract investment from UK, other countries: PM Premier says Pakistan and the United Kingdom enjoy long-standing relations that are further strengthening with the passage of time Updated 12 May, 2024 01:33pm
Business & Finance Budget proposals: PBF underscores need for strengthening agri sector KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) have sent the detailed proposals for the budget 2024-25 to the Ministry of... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Business & Finance Cigarettes: Experts for gradual implementation of uniform FED rate ISLAMABAD: Health experts have strongly recommended gradual implementation of a uniform Federal Excise Duty (FED)... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Business & Finance Peshawar: prices of essential kitchen items decline ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a reduction during this week past against the... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Business & Finance Post-budget press conference: KP to raise issue of ex-interim govt’s questionable performance PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government said on Saturday that the former caretaker government in the province had... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Print FY2024-25: FPCCI, BR organising Pre-Budget Conference today LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Business Recorder are jointly... Updated 12 May, 2024 09:30am
Print ‘Sit-in and attack on parliament’: PTI says ready for probe but its scope should be extended ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday said that it is ready to face an inquiry into ‘2014 sit-in and... Updated 12 May, 2024 09:32am
Print Dar to visit Beijing for ‘strategic dialogue’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China will comprehensively review bilateral ties including economic and trade cooperation;... Updated 12 May, 2024 09:30am
Print Wind projects: KE’s Dhabeji grid station, NTDC line to reduce power cuts: PPIB ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has said that KE’s 220 kV Dhabeji Grid Station and... Updated 12 May, 2024 09:29am
Print There will be no new fuel subsidy or cross-subsidy schemes: Govt makes firm pledge to IMF Assures IMF that it will refrain from netting out cross-arrears without proper due diligence and ex-ante independent auditing Updated 12 May, 2024 01:30pm
Print PM forms body to address issues hindering implementation of ‘Tajir Dost Scheme’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee comprising chairman Federal Board of Revenue... Updated 12 May, 2024 10:27pm
Print ECC approves Rs4.86bn TSG for PAEC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs4.861 billion technical... Updated 12 May, 2024 01:30pm
Print AGP tells SC: Steps will be taken to make FBR policy board functional ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) told the Supreme Court that immediate steps will be taken soon to... Updated 12 May, 2024 01:32pm
Print Toshakhana case: Presidential immunity granted to Zardari ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Saturday granted presidential immunity to President Asif Ali Zardari in... Updated 12 May, 2024 01:31pm
Print MBS’s visit put off for ‘time being’ ISLAMABAD: The highly-anticipated visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Pakistan has been postponed... Updated 12 May, 2024 01:31pm
Print Supplies by importers: Reduced rate of 1-4pc for purpose of tax withholding likely ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to introduce a reduced rate of 1-4 percent for the purpose of tax withholding... Updated 12 May, 2024 01:30pm
Editorials Fertiliser subsidy challenge EDITORIAL: One can only wonder what to make of the ministry of industry and production’s proposal to extend... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Editorials Writing on the wall EDITORIAL: It’s not every day that a politician’s interview goes viral and impacts the national narrative quite... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
World Biden says Gaza ceasefire possible ‘tomorrow’ if Hamas frees hostages MEDINA: US President Joe Biden said Saturday that a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was possible as soon as... Published 12 May, 2024 02:03am
World New field hospital established in Gaza, Israeli military says JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said on Saturday that a new field hospital had been established in the central Gaza... Published 11 May, 2024 10:56pm
World Russia claims gains in ground offensive in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region UKRAINE: Russia on Saturday said it had captured six villages in Ukraine’s east during a surprise ground offensive... Published 11 May, 2024 08:26pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz invites UK to invest in Pakistan’s diverse sectors In meeting with British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, premier highlights investment opportunities in agriculture, food security, information technology, tourism, and mining Updated 11 May, 2024 09:59pm
Sports Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final: Japan prevail over Pakistan on penalties The scoreline remained 2-2 in the stipulated time Published 11 May, 2024 07:27pm
Markets Iraq hopes oil reserves will exceed 160bn barrels: minister BAGHDAD: Iraq, one of the world’s biggest oil producers, aims to boost its crude reserves to more than 160 billion... Published 11 May, 2024 06:34pm
Sports Nadal falls to Hurkacz in Rome Open second round ROME: Rafael Nadal was knocked out of the Rome Open in the second round on Saturday with a 6-1, 6-3 loss to Poland’s... Published 11 May, 2024 06:31pm
World Hamas releases video of Israeli-British hostage held in Gaza GAZA STRIP: Hamas’s wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, on Saturday released a video of a man held hostage in... Updated 11 May, 2024 10:02pm
Sports England’s Anderson to retire from Tests after Lord’s match LONDON: England’s James Anderson will retire from Test cricket after the first match of the series against West... Published 11 May, 2024 05:55pm
Sports Enrique is proud of Mbappe, understands decision to leave PSG Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique said he was proud to have had Kylian Mbappe in his team and understood the... Published 11 May, 2024 05:12pm
Sports Swiatek battles into Rome last 16, Djokovic ‘fine’ after bottle strike drama ROME: Iga Swiatek fought past Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-4 to reach the last 16 of the Rome Open on Saturday, as Novak... Published 11 May, 2024 05:07pm
Life & Style Actors playing Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Fatima revealed by SonyLIV Indian streamer SonyLIV unveiled the actors playing the founder of Pakistan, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, and his sister... Published 11 May, 2024 04:59pm
World Israel army says about 300,000 Gazans have ‘evacuated’ east Rafah OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said on Saturday about 300,000 people have left eastern Rafah for a... Updated 11 May, 2024 10:00pm
World More than 200 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: UN LAQAYI: More than 200 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the United... Published 11 May, 2024 03:05pm
Life & Style ‘Pakistan Crescent Collective’ set to debut at Cannes Film Festival The festival will take place from May 14-20 Published 11 May, 2024 02:59pm
World Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites disrupted by major solar storm Starlink, the satellite arm of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, warned on Saturday of a “degraded service” as the Earth is... Published 11 May, 2024 02:44pm
Life & Style Beach Boys book covers 60 years of sun, surf and Good Vibrations LONDON: Beach Boys share their story in a new book chronicling their rise from a small garage band formed in a Los... Published 11 May, 2024 02:20pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan Gold prices decreased in Pakistan on Saturday in line with their decline in the international rate. In the local... Updated 11 May, 2024 03:59pm
Markets IMF welcomes SBP's decision to keep key policy rate unchanged The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee... Updated 11 May, 2024 05:17pm
Sports Ireland hand Pakistan a reality check before T20 World Cup Pakistan were handed a sobering reality check ahead of next month’s 20-overs World Cup, following their first ever... Published 11 May, 2024 01:11pm
World India poll watchdog’s inaction lets PM Modi commit ‘brazen’ violations, opposition says NEW DELHI: India’s opposition said the nation’s election commission was allowing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to... Published 11 May, 2024 01:03pm
Sports Pep Guardiola expects Man City to be pitch perfect against Fulham LONDON: Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will be prepared for whatever conditions come their way at Fulham on... Published 11 May, 2024 12:33pm
Sports Kylian Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at end of season PARIS: Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the... Published 11 May, 2024 12:28pm
Life & Style A superstar, not a challenger: Zendaya WASHINGTON: From film to fashion, former teen actor Zendaya has emerged as one of the few bona fide A-list... Published 11 May, 2024 12:15pm
Sports No.1 Scheffler prepares to face fatherhood as PGA looms LOUISVILLE: Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler has been golf’s hottest sensation over the past two months, but he’s about... Published 11 May, 2024 12:03pm
Sports Vasiliy Lomachenko unruffled by brash Kambosos ahead of world title fight PERTH: Ukrainian boxing great Vasiliy Lomachenko brushed aside rival George Kambosos’ taunts of sending him into... Published 11 May, 2024 12:00pm
Sports BCCI hunting for new India cricket coach after T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: India’s cricket board will hunt for a new coach to take charge after the T20 World Cup in June, but left... Published 11 May, 2024 11:58am
World First ‘extreme’ solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras WASHINGTON: The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular... Published 11 May, 2024 11:53am
World Ukraine ground force commander expects Russian push ahead of arms supplies The commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, in an interview published on Friday, said he expected the 26-month-old war... Published 11 May, 2024 11:35am
World US says Israel's use of weapons may have violated international law WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Friday said Israel’s use of US-supplied weapons may have violated... Updated 11 May, 2024 05:13pm
Markets ‘Cost-side reforms’: IMF says Pakistan needs to revisit terms of power purchase agreements Remarks come in staff report for the second and final review under $3-billion Stand-By Arrangement Updated 11 May, 2024 08:08pm
World US energy secretary to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE next week, officials say US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates next week to work on... Published 11 May, 2024 10:41am
World Australia says Palestinian UN membership bid builds peace momentum SYDNEY: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Saturday the country’s support for a Palestinian bid to... Published 11 May, 2024 10:34am
World UAE hits out at Netanyahu for saying Gulf state could help run Gaza CAIRO/DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates hit out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday after the... Updated 11 May, 2024 08:10pm
Business & Finance China’s consumer prices rise for third month, signalling demand recovery BEIJING: China’s consumer prices rose for a third straight month in April, while producer prices extended declines,... Published 11 May, 2024 10:16am
World Australia to ban controversial live sheep exports by sea from May 2028 SYDNEY: Australia’s government said on Saturday it would ban live sheep exports from the country by sea from May... Published 11 May, 2024 10:10am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 10, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (May 11, 2024)... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
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