World 34,049 Palestinians killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says CAIRO: Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 34,049 Palestinians and wounded 76,901... Published 20 Apr, 2024 02:45pm
Life & Style The flamenco dress, an Andalusian classic evolving with fashion SEVILLE, Spain: Luis Fernandez’s workshop in Seville’s Old City is buzzing with customers who have come to try on... Published 20 Apr, 2024 02:44pm
World Russian defence ministry to set up drone development centre MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry will set up a science and production centre for drones and “robotic complexes”,... Published 20 Apr, 2024 02:40pm
Life & Style Giving a second life to fashion’s deadstocks PARIS: At the Nona Source showroom in northern Paris, designers pick through luxurious textiles with ornate names:... Published 20 Apr, 2024 02:06pm
Markets Pakistan to launch Panda bonds in coming fiscal, says Aurangzeb Remarks come during meeting with Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an in Washington DC Published 20 Apr, 2024 01:19pm
Markets China’s coal imports from Russia fall 21% in March BEIJING: Russia’s coal shipments to China fell 21% in March dragged down by sanctions and import tariffs, customs... Published 20 Apr, 2024 12:22pm
World Hamas leader Haniyeh to hold Turkiye talks ISTANBUL: Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh will meet Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday with... Published 20 Apr, 2024 12:12pm
World Tesla’s Elon Musk postpones India trip, sources say NEW DELHI: Tesla chief Elon Musk has postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 12:59pm
World Modi the favourite as India votes HARIDWAR, (India): India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
World US veto sinks Palestinian UN membership bid UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
World Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels LONDON: Merchant ships and seafarers are increasingly in peril at sea as attacks escalate in the Middle East and the... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (April 19, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (April 20, 2024)... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Country braces for another spell of heavy rain ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of landslides and flash floods as the ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan US encourages Pakistan to prioritise, expand economic reforms WASHINGTON: US State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel while briefing the newsmen in Washington... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan 14-member Balochistan cabinet takes oath QUETTA: The 14-member provincial cabinet of Balochistan took oath at a ceremony held in the Governor House in Quetta... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan First flight from Azerbaijan arrives in Karachi KARACHI: The first flight arriving in Karachi from Azerbaijan received a warm welcome on early Friday with a grand... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Budget 2024-25: Bilawal demands govt provide ‘maximum’ relief to masses ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Friday said Pakistan Muslim... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Punjab by-polls: Security arrangements finalised LAHORE: All the security arrangements have been completed in the respective districts for peaceful conduct of the... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan CM for completing ‘Nawaz IT City’ project within stipulated time LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to complete ‘Nawaz Sharif IT... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan LHC restrains Gujrat police from harassing voters of Elahi LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday restrained Gujrat police from causing harassment to the voters and ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Contract Package III C awarded by Wapda LAHORE: WAPDA has awarded Contract Package III C amounting to US$ 6.28729 million for design and supply of two 220... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Rafi Peer Theatre organise 3-day puppet show LAHORE: In collaboration with the Walled City Lahore Authority (WCLA), Rafi Peer Theatre organise a three-day event... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Issue of fixation of poultry rates required to be resolved FAISALABAD: Enforcement of unrealistic poultry rates would not only deprive masses from the cheapest source of... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Govt agencies: KBP holds protest demos against delay in wheat procurement LAHORE: Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) announced on Friday to stage demonstration at all the district headquarters of ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan By-polls on 21 seats: election campaigns conclude ISLAMABAD: The deadline for the political parties to wind up their respective election campaigns passed Friday... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Foreigners: interior minister orders fool-proof security ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Moshin Naqvi on Friday issued directives to police and all security agencies to ensure... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Abusive language: Speaker suspends membership of two PTI-backed SIC members ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, on Friday, suspended the memberships of two members of... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan COAS, Saudi minister discuss defence collaboration RAWALPINDI: Saudi Assistant Minister of Defence Major General (Engineer) Talal Bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi called on ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Landhi suicide terror attack: FO for bringing perpetrators to justice ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday expressed the government of Pakistan’s resolve to bring the perpetrators ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Pakistan regrets US decision to veto Palestine UN membership vote ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday regretted the United States’ decision to veto a UN Security Council’s resolution,... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case hearing: Adiala jail authorities remove wooden walls in courtroom RAWALPINDI: Adiala jail authorities on Friday removed wooden walls erected to restrict media access to Pakistan... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan DC directed to decide PTI-backed candidate plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore to decide the application of a... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Judges letter: IHC CJ seeks suggestions from judges ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Islamabad High Court has sought suggestions from the judges on a letter they have written ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Improving kidney transplant sector discussed LAHORE: Kidney transplant surgeon, Dr Brigadier Rauf Iftikhar Ahmed (Retd) called on Governor Punjab Muhammad... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Khaqan Murtaza made EOBI chairman ISLAMABAD: Director General Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Ft Lt Khaqan Murtaza (retired) has been transferred and... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan KUHN intends to provide equipment controlling air pollution LAHORE: Representatives of KUHN, a leading machinery manufacturing company, has expressed its intention to provide... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Marwat be grilled for maligning Saudi Arabia: Tarrar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Friday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Revamping plan of Mian Munshi Hospital reviewed LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique and Food Minister Bilal Yasin visited Government Mian... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan SAU VC distributes scholarship cheques to undergraduate students HYDERABAD: Dr. Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, distributed the second... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan US influence in ME region significantly reduced: Speakers ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a roundtable discussion on Friday underscored that the latest escalations in the Middle East,... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Zardari for enhancing road, rail links with Turkiye ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Friday said there is a need for enhancing road and railway connectivity ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Courts should also exhibit pro-settlement bias: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the courts should not only encourage mediation but also exhibit a pro-settlement... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Japanese escape unhurt in suicide blast attack KARACHI: In a daring attack, a suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Japanese nationals in the Landhi area Friday, but... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Iranian President to arrive on 22nd ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Pakistan on April 22 despite the latest escalation between... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Print Rs233m scam involving textile unit uncovered KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs, Adjudication II, Karachi has uncovered a massive Rs 233 million scam involving... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 02:08pm
Print SBP and NBP: Customs authorities directed to deposit all valuable articles ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Customs authorities to deposit all the valuable articles... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 08:52am
Print MPC meeting on 29th KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will convene the monetary policy committee meeting on April 29, 2024 to decide... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 09:06am
Print Govt apprises NA about its approach to prices of POL products ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Friday that despite increasing the prices of petroleum products for... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 02:07pm
Print LlVE system implemented to deal with challenge of mis-invoicing ISLAMABAD: In order to create a conducive environment for trade and industry, the Directorate of Valuation, Karachi,... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 09:28am
Business & Finance Azerbaijan envoy meets TDAP chief KARACHI: The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov, recently paid a courtesy visit to Zubair ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance Pakistan wants larger, extended loan programme with IMF: Aurangzeb WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan wants to enter into a... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance Punjab CM highlights potential of digital economy LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Friday that abundant opportunities are available for the... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance Activists demand debt cancellation amid IMF-WB meetings LAHORE: Activists from Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee and Labour Education foundation staged a protest outside... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance Secretary Commerce tells LCCI: ‘All institutions will discuss problems of business community’ LAHORE: Federal Secretary Commerce Muhammad Sauleh Ahmed Farooqui on Friday said that the business community is a... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance IFRS 9: Applicability period of exemption extended till Jan 1, 2026: SECP ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed companies that the applicability... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance Azerbaijan envoy for further boosting business relations KARACHI: The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Khazar Farhadov has... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance Tajir Dost Scheme, 2024: FBR required to launch drive with trade bodies consultations ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is required to launch a massive enforcement drive in consultation with... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance FPCCI praises Directorate of Valuation Karachi efforts KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that Pakistan Customs held a high-profile and interactive... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance Women Entrepreneurs: KPRA, USAID-ERDA arrange ‘on the spot registration facility’ PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) and USAID's Economic Recovery and Development Activity... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance Turkish investor team meets PM ISLAMABAD: A Turkish investor delegation on Friday met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and expressed deep ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI-based inflation down 0.79pc ISLAMABAD: Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended on April 18, 2024, has ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
World US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’: Blinken CAPRI, (Italy): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refused to comment on reports of an attack by Israel... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Print 10-year solar panel manufacturing policy finalised ISLAMABAD: The federal government has finalised a draft of 10 years ‘Solar Panel Local Manufacturing and Allied... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 10:10am
Print Payments issue with CPPA-G: Shanghai Electric lodges complaint with PM ISLAMABAD: Chinese power firm Shanghai Electric has reportedly lodged a complaint against Central Power Purchasing... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 02:11pm
Business & Finance Wheat import bill hits $1bn mark KARACHI: Pakistan spent some one billion dollars on the import of wheat during this fiscal year (FY24) to meet the... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Print Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May: Aurangzeb WASHINGTON: Pakistan hopes to agree the contours of a new International Monetary Fund loan in May, Finance Minister... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 02:08pm
Print Aurangzeb, SFD CEO discuss funding for dam, highway WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, CEO Saudi Fund... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 02:07pm
Print Anti-smuggling drive: Pull your socks up, PM tells LEAs, agencies ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to expedite the countrywide campaign... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 09:07am
Print Those already registered with sales tax department: Balance sheet filing requirement relaxed Federal Board of Revenue implements stringent conditions for new sales tax registration Updated 20 Apr, 2024 02:10pm
World UAE launches relief operation in Gaza’s bombed out second city DUBAI: The UAE said Friday it had launched a major relief operation in the Gaza Strip’s bombed out second city of... Published 19 Apr, 2024 11:28pm
World Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation Iranian media and officials describe small number of explosions, which they say resulted from Iran’s air defences hitting three drones over Isfahan Updated 19 Apr, 2024 09:30pm
World At least 34,012 Palestinians killed in Israeli offensive in Gaza since Oct. 7 CAIRO: Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 34,012 Palestinians and injured 76,833... Published 19 Apr, 2024 08:48pm
Business & Finance To cut or not to cut: SBP might opt for caution in monetary policy Reports by two brokerage houses suggest Pakistan's central bank poised to maintain cautious policy stance Published 19 Apr, 2024 08:15pm
Life & Style Netflix’s ‘must-see’ TV and film lineup in blockbuster year Netflix unveiled a sprawling TV and film lineup this year as it bet that must-see content would keep viewers paying... Published 19 Apr, 2024 08:08pm
Business & Finance India’s forex reserves come of record highs as 7-week gaining streak ends MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for the first time in eight weeks, coming off record highs to decline... Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:54pm
Markets Dow, S&P inch up as AmEx gains; Netflix slump drags down Nasdaq The Dow and the S&P 500 edged higher on Friday on gains in American Express after upbeat earnings and as initial... Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:44pm
World No explosives found after alert from Iran consulate in Paris PARIS: French police on Friday found no explosives at the Iranian consulate in Paris or on a suspect detained there,... Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:32pm
Markets UAE markets decline over Israel’s attack on Iran Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates declined on Friday as investors turned risk-averse after Israel launched... Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:22pm
World Police arrest man in Paris Iran consulate incident PARIS: French police arrested a man who had threatened to blow himself up at Iran’s consulate in Paris, police said... Published 19 Apr, 2024 06:58pm
Pakistan President Zardari confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz (M) upon Turkish CGS President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Turkish Chief of General Staff,... Published 19 Apr, 2024 06:55pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot LNG at fresh three-month high on supply concerns LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose this week to a new three-month high due to supply... Published 19 Apr, 2024 06:51pm
World IMF revises down Mideast growth outlook on war, trade disruptions DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday Middle East economies would grow at a slower pace this year... Published 19 Apr, 2024 06:47pm
World G7 opposes ‘full scale military operation in Rafah’ CAPRI: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations said Friday they opposed a “full-scale military operation... Published 19 Apr, 2024 06:08pm
World Iran’s president makes no mention of explosions TEHRAN: Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday hailed Tehran’s unprecedented retaliatory attack on Israel almost a... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:52pm
World G7 seeing if it can draw on frozen Russian assets, Italy says CAPRI: The Group of Seven (G7) major powers are looking to see if they can use frozen Russian assets held in the... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:39pm
Markets Asia gold: Safe-haven buying props up China demand; activity still muted in India Physical gold demand in top consumer China firmed this week as a depreciating yuan and growing tension in the Middle... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:23pm
World Blinken says US ‘not involved in any offensive operation’ CAPRI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday refused to comment on reports of an attack by Israel on Iran,... Updated 19 Apr, 2024 05:43pm
Markets Indian shares snap four-week winning run on Middle East, US rate worries BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes bucked the global weakness to end higher on Friday, boosted by HDFC Bank,... Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Copper hits two-year high as base metals rise on fund buying LONDON: Copper prices hit their highest in almost two years on Friday while other base metals delivered strong... Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:43pm
Life & Style Eiffel Tower loses sparkle for Parisians ahead of Olympics PARIS: The Eiffel Tower is set for a starring role during the Paris Olympics this year, but the landmark and its... Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:42pm
Markets Palm oil clocks deepest weekly loss in over a year BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Friday to log its sharpest weekly fall in over... Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:40pm
Life & Style Sting, Deep Purple return to Montreux Jazz Festival GENEVA: Deep Purple, Sting and Lenny Kravitz will return for this year’s Montreux Jazz Festival, while Duran Duran... Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:22pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs500 in Pakistan Gold rates increased in the local and international markets on Friday. In Pakistan, gold price per tola stood at... Updated 19 Apr, 2024 08:38pm
Markets ‘Reform’ package more important than size of next programme, says IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Pakistani authorities to accelerate the pace of reforms, as the country... Updated 19 Apr, 2024 10:13pm
Sports Julian Nagelsmann to remain Germany national football coach till 2026 BERLIN: German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension to remain in post until at... Published 19 Apr, 2024 03:17pm
World Dubai airport limits arriving flights amid storm backlog DUBAI: Dubai’s main airport said on Friday it is limiting the number of flights arriving for two days, as it... Published 19 Apr, 2024 03:12pm
Perspectives ‘Canadian dream’: is it really as appealing for Pakistanis as it used to be? Popularised by the best-seller, Epic America (1931), the term American dream became synonymous with the story of... Published 19 Apr, 2024 03:07pm
Markets Netflix slips after stopping subscriber tally report, downbeat Q2 revenue forecast Netflix’s shares fell as much as 6.22% to $572.58 in premarket trading on Friday after the company unexpectedly said... Published 19 Apr, 2024 02:58pm
Pakistan Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May: Finance Minister Bulk of Pakistan's bilateral debt is being rolled over, Aurangzeb says Updated 19 Apr, 2024 10:30pm
World Russia’s Shoigu says tank production is booming MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks... Published 19 Apr, 2024 02:52pm