Print Talat Hussain passes away KARACHI: Legendary Pakistani actor Talat Hussain passed away in Karachi on Sunday at the age of 83 after a prolonged... Published 27 May, 2024 05:58am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 26, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (May 27, 2024).... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
World Lagging in polls, UK Conservatives pitch national service at 18 Britain’s Conservative Party will introduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if it wins the national... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
World Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv kills 14, injures dozens KHARKIV (Ukraine): A Russian strike on a crowded DIY hardware store in Kharkiv killed 14 people and wounded dozens... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
World EU hosts talks to strengthen Palestinian Authority for Gaza BRUSSELS, (Belgium): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Sunday hosted Palestinian prime minister Mohammed... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
World South Korea, China agree to launch diplomatic and security dialogue SEOUL/TOKYO/BEIJING: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed on Sunday to launch a... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
World South African election could spell the end of ANC dominance JOHANNESBURG: South Africans will vote on Wednesday with widespread anger over power cuts, joblessness and ... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Rural Sindh: ‘Women workers, peasants have been living in miserable conditions’ HYDERABAD: Women workers and peasants living in miserable conditions in rural Sindh, government should take concrete... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan PPP, MQM doing nothing for betterment of Karachi: PDP Chairman KARACHI: Despite the formation of city government in Karachi, urban infrastructure development is still a distant... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Iesco crackdown on defaulters in full swing ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company’s crackdown against power pilferers and defaulters in full ... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Saylani decides to establish Islamic school system in US KARACHI: Saylani has decided to establish an Islamic school system for Muslim children in the US. For this purpose, ... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
World Six newborns killed in fire at India baby hospital NEW DELHI: Six newborn babies have died after a fire tore through a children’s hospital in the Indian capital, ... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan ‘Safe City’ project to be completed in two phases: minister KARACHI: The Sindh Home Minister Zia ul Hassan Lanjar has announced the launch of “Safe City” project aimed at... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Extreme hot weather likely to persist for two more days KARACHI: The relentless heatwave in the country scorched upper Sindh with the season’s highest temperatures ... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Muqam lauds international body for migration for its role ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions, Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan, Engr Amir Muqam... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Pakistan, AJK share unbreakable bond: Raja Farooq BAKOT: Former Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan Sunday said that the people of Pakistan and ... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Alhamra Art, Qatar Islamic Art museums forge new cultural partnership LAHORE: In a momentous event that promises to deepen cultural ties and enrich the world of Islamic art, Muhammad ... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Govt says thousands of patients benefiting from its healthcare initiatives LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s endeavours for the uplift of health sector bore fruit as... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan PM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to ‘One China’ policy ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the “One China” policy,... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Women among 500 booked after mob attacks Christian man SARGODHA: A day after a Christian man was assaulted by an angry mob over alleged blasphemy here, police on Sunday... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Minister for reduction in prices of bakery items LAHORE: “The prices of bread, rusk and bun should be reduced substantially. The prices of wheat, flour and fine... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan PHA sports complex in final renovation phase LAHORE: The final phase of the renovation of a multifunctional public sports arena in Lahore’s Samanabad... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan PAKSAT MM-1 a giant leap towards digitally connected Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The launch of a new satellite PAKSAT MM-1 on May 30 (Thursday) by the national space agency, Pakistan... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan KMU hosts awareness session on taxpayer rights PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU) hosted an awareness session on safeguarding taxpayers’ rights at Dr... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan UAF holds workshop on calligraphy FAISALABAD: “The art of calligraphy is a heritage of Muslims, in which we have to attract youth and sharpen their... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Ahsan clarifies govt’s approach to media ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Sunday that the... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan PPP seeks stakeholders’ help to deal with climate change challenge KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MNA Dr Sharmila Farooqui said on Sunday that it is high time that all... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan COAS speaks to Iranian counterpart to condole death of Raisi ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), had a telephonic call with Chief of General... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Five terrorists killed: Captain, soldier martyred in Peshawar IBO ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Army captain and a soldier were martyred on Sunday while five terrorists were killed in an... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Qureshi arrested in eight more cases LAHORE: The Lahore police on Sunday arrested already incarcerated PTI senior vice president Shah Mahmood Qureshi in... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Palestine recognition: PM greets Norway’s decision ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday lauded Norway’s decision to recognise the State of Palestine in... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Supremacy of constitution: JI says will launch a ‘movement’ after Eidul Adha LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has announced a ‘national movement’ following Eid to... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Minister explains how nations with fewer resources have surpassed Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday announced that the... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan US CG agrees to work for uplift of Peshawar PESHAWAR: Peshawar-based US Consul General Shante Moore has agreed to work with City Metropolitan Government ... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Gilani affirms support to govt’s welfare initiatives LAHORE: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) would continue to... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Emirs of Kuwait, Qatar agree to visit Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani have... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Maryam pays tribute to martyred army men LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid tribute to the great sacrifice of martyred Captain Hussain... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan PDA decides to carry out construction of 8 underpasses/flyovers PESHAWAR: The Board of Directors (BoD) of Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) has decided construction of... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Alkhidmat Foundation’s Women Wing initiates ‘Gaza Packing Drive’ LAHORE: Alkhidmat Foundation Women Wing has initiated a three-day ‘Gaza Packing Drive’ aimed at providing... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Pakistan Gandapur meets IK ISLAMABAD: The Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur on Sunday called on the founding chairman of... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Business & Finance Speakers for deregulation of various sectors for higher economic growth ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference have called for deregulation of various sectors of the economy, saying that... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Business & Finance FY 2022-23: Rs21bn decline in PESCO’s line losses? PESHAWAR: The Board of Directors (BoD) Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has claimed a decline to the tone of... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is planning a multi-billion-dollar share sale in energy giant Aramco as soon as June in what... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Business & Finance Malaysia to cut diesel subsidies, saving $852m annually KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will begin cutting fuel subsidies to bolster its fiscal position starting with diesel, a move... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Editorials Attack on a PTI leader EDITORIAL: There is no place in a democratic order for intolerance towards differences of opinion. Unfortunately in... Updated 27 May, 2024 06:25am
Editorials IMF programme: there is need for design audit EDITORIAL: Multilaterals, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), have developed independent audit... Updated 27 May, 2024 06:29am
Business & Finance Positive signs indicate economic turnaround: Musadik ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik said on Sunday that both internal and external economic indicators... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Business & Finance Real estate sector: Property dealers oppose further taxation LAHORE: Reacting to the hint dropped by the government that it may levy more taxes on the real estate sector on the... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print Malik Riaz says has refused to become ‘pawn’ ISLAMABAD: Malik Riaz, one of wealthiest property tycoons of the country, said on Sunday that he had been “under... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print Governor says won’t sign defamation bill without consultation LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider on Sunday assured journalists that he would not sign the defamation ... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print 18,371 shopkeepers enrolled under Tajir Dost Scheme ISLAMABAD: A total of 18,371 shopkeepers/retailers have been registered under the Tajir Dost scheme. According to... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print 11 TTP militants held for ‘killing’ Chinese engineers ISLAMABAD: Authorities have arrested 11 militants who were involved in the suicide bombing that killed five Chinese... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print Gandapur apprises Naqvi, Leghari about issues facing his province ISLAMABAD: Days after issuing a stern warning to the federal government to resolve the prolonged power outages issue... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print Major changes in tax laws expected thru Finance Bill 2024 ISLAMABAD: Major changes are expected in tax laws through Finance Bill 2024 to increase the cost of financial... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print Cabinet approves rules for speedy disposal of tax cases ISLAMABAD: The federal Cabinet has approved Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (Appointments, Terms and Conditions of... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Business & Finance Iran plans to raise oil output to 4m barrels per day DUBAI: Iran has approved a plan to raise its oil output to four million barrels per day, the country’s Tasnim news... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print PM, PPP team take stock of situation ISLAMABAD: As the federal government is set to present the budget for fiscal year 2024-25, Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print Previous flawed decisions hampering improvement in power sector? ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector has shown little, if any, sign of improvement in decades due to the... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print Public assets: Ministry seeks data to share it with IMF ISLAMBAD: Finance Ministry has sought authentic data of public assets from ministries and entities to share it with... Updated 27 May, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Amid funding crunch, solar companies are being offered a door at PSX KARACHI: On top of uncertainty around the government’s consideration to cut buyback rates, adoption of solar power... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Sports Stellar Starc fires Kolkata to third IPL title CHENNAI: Mitchell Starc bowled a sensational opening spell to fire Kolkata Knight Riders to their third Indian... Published 26 May, 2024 11:11pm
World At least nine dead in US tornadoes, storms WASHINGTON: At least nine people were killed across the central United States as tornadoes and other extreme storms... Published 26 May, 2024 10:57pm
World Italy opposes use of weapons supplied to Ukraine in Russia ROME: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated Sunday her opposition to the use of weapons supplied to... Published 26 May, 2024 09:24pm
World More than 670 estimated dead in Papua New Guinea landslide: UN PORT MORESBY: More than 670 people are believed to have died after a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, a UN... Published 26 May, 2024 08:57pm
Sports Alcaraz tames Wolf at French Open PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz comfortably maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam by taming... Published 26 May, 2024 08:37pm
World ‘Strong’ Palestinian Authority needed for Mideast peace: EU’s Borrell BRUSSELS: A “strong” Palestinian Authority is needed to bring peace in the Middle East, EU foreign policy chief... Published 26 May, 2024 08:35pm
Sports Osaka sets up possible Swiatek clash at French Open PARIS: Naomi Osaka reached the French Open second round for the first time in three years with a battling victory... Published 26 May, 2024 08:27pm
Markets Qatar index hits 7-month low as Gulf bourses dip; Egypt gains Major stock markets in the Gulf fell on Sunday, led by the Qatar index amid receding expectations for US interest... Published 26 May, 2024 07:17pm
World Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says Twelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence,... Published 26 May, 2024 07:10pm
World Zelensky invites Biden and Xi to attend Ukraine peace summit KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday urged US President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping... Updated 26 May, 2024 10:27pm
World ICC prosecutor says Israel not ‘akin’ to Hamas LONDON: International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan justified his decision to request arrest warrants for... Published 26 May, 2024 05:19pm
World Hamas armed wing says fired ‘large rocket barrage’ at Tel Aviv GAZA STRIP: The armed wing of Palestinian group Hamas said Sunday it had fired a “large rocket barrage” at Israel’s... Published 26 May, 2024 05:13pm
Sports Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit PARIS: Rafael Nadal admits he will be facing “one of the toughest opponents possible” when he plays Alexander Zverev... Published 26 May, 2024 05:09pm
Pakistan Emirs of Kuwait, Qatar accept PM Shehbaz’s invitation to visit Pakistan Development comes days after UAE announced allocation of $10bn for investment in Pakistan's promising economic sectors Updated 26 May, 2024 09:16pm
Pakistan Captain, soldier martyred in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel gun battle: ISPR Five terrorists were also killed during the operation, the military's media wing says Updated 26 May, 2024 09:56pm
World Aid trucks expected to start entering Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing CAIRO: About 200 aid trucks, including four fuel trucks, are expected to enter Gaza on Sunday through the Kerem... Updated 26 May, 2024 02:25pm
World Volodymyr Zelenskiy, from Kharkiv, urges Biden, Xi to join peace summit KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on... Published 26 May, 2024 01:38pm
Pakistan CM Gandapur meets federal ministers to discuss electricity-related issues Consensus reached between the Federal Ministers and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister to address these issues collectively Updated 26 May, 2024 09:31pm
Pakistan PPP delegation meets PM Shehbaz to discuss budget 2024-25 Delegation includes former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Syed Naveed Qamar, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and Sherry Rehman Updated 26 May, 2024 06:17pm
World Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive RAFAH: Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah, after the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:59pm
Sports Miami win in Vancouver without resting Barca trio MIAMI: Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez but still managed to extend their unbeaten run in Major... Published 26 May, 2024 12:08pm
World 800,000 seek shelter as Bangladesh braces for cyclone PATUAKHALI: At least 800,000 Bangladeshis fled their coastal villages Sunday for concrete storm shelters further... Updated 26 May, 2024 08:32pm
World Four children among 27 dead in India amusement park fire AHMEDABAD: Four young children were among 27 people killed when a fire in India ripped through a crowded amusement... Published 26 May, 2024 11:57am
World Toll from Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store rises to 14 KHARKIV: The death toll from Russian strikes on a hardware store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 14... Updated 26 May, 2024 05:48pm
Sports Barcelona beat Lyon 2-0 to win second straight Women’s Champions League BILBAO: Second-half goals from Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Olympique Lyonnais... Published 26 May, 2024 11:02am
World Proxy firm advises shareholders to reject Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis said on Saturday it has urged Tesla, opens new tab shareholders to reject a $56... Published 26 May, 2024 10:57am
World Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years Burkina Faso’s ruling junta will remain in power for another five years after participants in national talks on... Published 26 May, 2024 10:50am
Life & Style Veteran actor Talat Hussain passes away in Karachi The Arts Council of Pakistan president says the legendary actor died after a prolonged illness Updated 26 May, 2024 07:21pm
Life & Style Mary Poppins song writer, Richard Sherman, dies at age 95 Richard Sherman, 95, a man behind famed Disney songs that delighted generations, such as “It’s a Small World (After... Published 26 May, 2024 10:35am
Sports Carlos Alcaraz looks to ease injury doubts with fast start at Roland Garros PARIS: World number three Carlos Alcaraz returns to the French Open hoping to banish memories of the severe cramps... Published 26 May, 2024 10:30am
World China’s Li lands in Seoul for trilateral summit with South Korea, Japan SEOUL/TOKYO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Seoul on Sunday for a trilateral summit with his South Korean... Published 26 May, 2024 10:26am
World Three bodies retrieved from Papua New Guinea landslide, UN says SYDNEY: Emergency teams pulled three bodies from the rubble of Papua New Guinea’s massive landslide, the UN said on... Published 26 May, 2024 10:18am
World Macron heads to Germany in first French presidential state visit in 24 years PARIS/BERLIN: French President Emanuel Macron lands in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit followed by a... Published 26 May, 2024 10:13am
Sports Kylian Mbappe glad to leave PSG on winning note France forward Kylian Mbappe said he is leaving Paris St Germain with his head held high after the Ligue 1... Published 26 May, 2024 10:02am
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
Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces