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 half 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 01:03pm
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... Published 25 May, 2024 10:40am
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
Pakistan Gas supply to Steel Town: Residents asked to make alternate arrangements KARACHI: The management of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has asked the residents of Steel Town to make alternate... Published 25 May, 2024 05:55am
Pakistan Scrap dealers attack police station in Karachi KARACHI: Scrap dealers attacked a police station in Karachi to get their men released from the lock up, police said... Published 25 May, 2024 05:46am
Pakistan Special event organised to celebrate ‘Africa Day 2024’ ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI)... Published 25 May, 2024 05:46am
Markets SSGC removes 163 illegal gas connections KARACHI: SSGC continued to tighten its grip on the gas thieves involved in the direct pilferage by removing illegal... Published 25 May, 2024 05:46am
Pakistan Special courts: Vacancies of judges filled, LHC told LAHORE: Advocate General Punjab (AGP) on Friday told the Lahore High Court that the vacancies of the judges in... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Print Joint body formed to help resolve power issues in Karachi KARACHI: K-Electric and the Sindh government Friday agreed to collaborate to address power supply and load shedding... Updated 25 May, 2024 02:46pm
Print Live court coverage: IHC asks TV channels to adhere to Pemra notification ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the TV channels to adhere to and follow the notification of the... Updated 25 May, 2024 09:10am
World Russia says IS behind deadly Moscow concert hall attack MOSCOW: Russia on Friday said for the first time that the Islamic State group coordinated the March concert hall... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Print Fuel prices likely to decline again ISLAMABAD: Fuel prices are expected to go down again. The federal government is likely to announce a decrease in... Updated 25 May, 2024 12:50pm
Sports Pakistan retains pacer Haris Rauf in T20 World Cup squad KARACHI: Pakistan retained fast bowler Haris Rauf when announcing on Friday their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 ... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Print Poverty levels have risen: study ISLAMABAD: The poverty rate in Pakistan over the past five years has increased from 38.6 percent to 39.5 percent,... Updated 25 May, 2024 08:42am
Print CPEC Phase-II: Govt making full preparations, says PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the government is making full preparations regarding the... Updated 25 May, 2024 02:46pm
World Agreement reached at UN on biopiracy treaty GENEVA: More than 190 nations agreed Friday on a new treaty to combat so-called biopiracy and regulate patents... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Pakistan KP CM against tax on ‘naswar’ PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur Friday opposed taxing Naswar in the upcoming budget of... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Print K-Electric seeks Rs10.69/unit hike in base tariff for 7 years ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has sought 76 percent (Rs 10.69 per unit) increase in its base tariff to Rs 44.69 per unit... Updated 25 May, 2024 12:55pm
Print Vital power distribution installations in KP: Centre decides to tighten security after CM’s ‘threat’ ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to take necessary measures to ensure security of vital electricity... Updated 25 May, 2024 02:47pm
World EU told to tackle food cost differences across the bloc BRUSSELS, (Belgium): Eight EU states urged Brussels Friday to clamp down on multinational giants unfairly limiting... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Business & Finance Projects in underserved and unserved areas: USF body approves release of Rs4.7bn Q4 budget ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) Policy Committee approved the release of the 4th quarter budget ... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Print Directorate of PCA (South) Karachi: FTO for withdrawal of illegal audit notices to importers ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Directorate of Post-Clearance Audit Karachi to withdraw... Updated 25 May, 2024 08:42am
Pakistan Pakistan greets $10bn UAE investment pledge ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday welcomed the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s latest pledge of $10 billion investment in... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Pakistan KP govt unveils Rs1.754trn budget PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presented a budget of Rs1,754 billion for financial year... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 0.34pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended May 23, 2024, decreased by 0.34 per cent due... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Print ‘Carbon Tax’ on POL products: PM rejects major FBR budgetary proposals ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected two major budgetary proposals of the Federal Board of Revenue... Updated 25 May, 2024 12:53pm
Print Country borrows $7.142bn during Jul-Apr ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $7.142 billion from multiple financing sources during the first 10 months... Updated 25 May, 2024 09:06am
Business & Finance Cost of CPEC’s ML1 project cut to $6.8bn ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday that... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Print Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces Government left with only 42.5 percent from divisible pool with interest payments and circular energy debt no longer sustainable Updated 25 May, 2024 12:44pm
Business & Finance IMF’s EFF: Notable progress made towards reaching SLA ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Pakistani authorities made significant progress towards... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
World NATO members bordering Russia to build ‘drone wall’ VILNIUS: Lithuania said Friday that the Baltic state and five other NATO members neighbouring Russia had agreed to... Published 24 May, 2024 11:46pm
World Egypt’s Sisi agrees to let UN aid through key Gaza crossing: US WASHINGTON: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agreed in a call Friday with his US counterpart Joe Biden to... Published 24 May, 2024 11:41pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz lauds Ireland’s decision to recognise Palestine as independent state Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday praised the government of Ireland’s recent decision to recognize Palestine... Published 24 May, 2024 11:02pm
World UN says only 906 aid truckloads reached Gaza since Israel’s Rafah operation began NEW YORK: Aid access to the Gaza Strip is extremely limited with less than 1,000 truckloads of humanitarian... Published 24 May, 2024 10:42pm
Sports Pakistan announce 15-member T20 World Cup squad Greenshirts to face USA in the opening game on June 6 Updated 24 May, 2024 09:29pm
Technology Japanese dog of ‘Doge’ meme fame dies TOKYO: The Japanese dog whose photo inspired a generation of oddball online jokes and the $23-billion Dogecoin... Published 24 May, 2024 08:43pm
Markets Wall St rises; Dow and S&P 500 set for weekly fall on inflation worries US stock indexes opened higher on Friday, but the blue-chip Dow and the benchmark S&P 500 were set to snap four... Published 24 May, 2024 08:37pm
Sports Shahid Afridi joins roster of ambassadors for T20 World Cup 2024 The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi as the latest... Published 24 May, 2024 08:32pm
Markets UAE markets track oil prices lower Stocks in the United Arab Emirates declined on Friday, pressured by losses in crude prices as strong U.S. and German... Published 24 May, 2024 08:30pm
World South Africa hails World Court order on Israel’s Rafah assault JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s international relations department on Friday hailed as ground-breaking a ruling by the... Published 24 May, 2024 07:33pm
World Putin visit to North Korea ‘being prepared’ MOSCOW: A visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea is “being prepared”, the Kremlin told the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:52pm
World In landmark ruling, ICJ orders Israel to ‘immediately halt’ offensive in Rafah Development likely to increase mounting international pressure on Israel Updated 24 May, 2024 10:31pm
Life & Style Model Bella Hadid makes a statement, steps out in Keffiyeh dress in Cannes Model, who is of Palestinian descent, has already spoken out against Israeli aggression in Gaza Published 24 May, 2024 06:33pm
World There’s no warrant, says Germany’s Scholz when asked about arresting Netanyahu Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to speculate on whether Germany would execute an International Criminal Court arrest... Published 24 May, 2024 06:08pm
Markets Copper slips on interest rate worries, lacklustre demand in China LONDON: Copper prices edged lower on Friday as worries about higher interest rates and soft physical demand in China... Published 24 May, 2024 05:55pm
Pakistan In unusual move, KP assembly presents FY25 budget before centre Provincial government proposes a surplus budget of Rs1,754 billion for FY25 Updated 24 May, 2024 11:00pm
Business & Finance India’s foreign exchange reserves hit record high at $648.70 billion MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for a third consecutive week and hit a record high of $648.70 billion... Updated 24 May, 2024 07:38pm
World Iran denies foul play in Raisi helicopter crash TEHRAN: Iran’s army has so far found no evidence of criminal activity in a helicopter crash that killed the... Published 24 May, 2024 05:42pm
World CIA chief Burns to visit Paris to revive talks on Gaza WASHINGTON: US intelligence chief Bill Burns is expected to hold talks in Paris with representatives of Israel in a... Published 24 May, 2024 05:30pm
Life & Style Humaima Malick, Shaan Shahid set to feature in patriotic spy thriller Actors Shaan Shahid and Humaima Malick are all set to unite for an upcoming spy movie, ‘Red, White, and Green’, it... Published 24 May, 2024 05:26pm
Sports Barcelona bribery charges quashed in referee corruption case BARCELONA: A Spanish court quashed bribery charges against Barcelona on Friday relating to a refereeing corruption... Published 24 May, 2024 05:20pm
World France ‘determined’ to progress at G7 on global wealth tax STRESA: France’s finance minister said Friday he was “determined” to advance on a global wealth tax, despite... Published 24 May, 2024 05:14pm
World UK police arrest 16 at Oxford University pro-Palestinian protest LONDON: UK police have arrested 16 people at a protest organised by a pro-Palestinian student group at Oxford... Updated 24 May, 2024 05:36pm
Markets Asia Gold: Price dip fails to spur India retail demand; China premiums dip Gold demand in India slightly improved this week after prices corrected from a record high but retail purchases... Published 24 May, 2024 04:52pm
Markets Indian blue-chips post best week in nearly three months, led by financials, metals BENGALURU: Indian benchmarks ended flat on Friday, but logged their best week since early February, driven by gains... Published 24 May, 2024 04:42pm
Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces