World France’s nuclear weapons should be part of European defence debate: Macron PARIS: France’s nuclear weapons should be part of the European defence debate, French President Emmanuel Macron... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Pope holds mass in Venice’s St Mark’s, first trip in months VENICE: Pope Francis presided over mass in Saint Mark’s Square in Venice on Sunday, warning of environmental ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Police clear pro-Palestinian camps at three US universities BOSTON: Police detained nearly 200 people at three US universities on Saturday as they cleared pro-Palestinian... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave MANILA: South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Sports Kirsten, Gillespie appointed coaches for national team LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday announced that former South Africa top-order... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (April 28, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (April 29, 2024).... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Efforts afoot to improve law, order situation: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Home, Law, and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, has said that serious efforts... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Measles claims five children in Tando Allahyar KARACHI: Five children died of measles on Sunday in Chandru Meo village of Tando Allahyar. According to the private... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Faryal Talpur cuts birthday cake at Zardari’s House KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Aseef... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Aligarh Institute of Technology organises Eid Milan get-together KARACHI: Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) organized Eid Milan get-together that was attended by the Registrar ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Quetta to Karachi: Railways urged to introduce non-stop train QUETTA: Advisor to the Chief Minister on Environment, Naseem-ur-Rehman in meeting with DS Railways demanded that the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan CM vows to ensure safe, healthy environment for workers at workplace LAHORE: “We are committed to health, welfare and safety of every worker in Punjab,” said Chief Minister Punjab... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan PU shines in Female Weightlifting Championship HYDERABAD: The University of Punjab Lahore has triumphed in the Female Weightlifting Final, marking a glorious... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan CCPO pays tribute to sub-inspector on embracing martyrdom LAHORE: The funeral prayer of Lahore Police’s martyr, Sub Inspector Muhammad Arshad, was held at Police Lines Qila... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Army completes preservation of Capt Kernal Sher Khan mausoleum PESHAWAR: Pakistan Army announced the completion of the preservation efforts at the mausoleum of Captain Kernal Sher... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan ‘Some forces have always held election process hostage’: Fazl ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that some forces always violated... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan KP to seek gems’ sector accreditation from Thailand PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to KP CM on Industries, Commerce and Technical Education, Abdul Karim Tordhair has... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan ECP monitors KP Tehsil Council by-polls ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said that it monitored the local government by-elections from... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Punjab minister assails KP CM for making remarks against Maryam ISLAMABAD: Punjab Minister for Information Minister Uzma Bukhari Sunday criticised Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Special police body to probe judge kidnapping case PESHAWAR: A special police committee has been swiftly established to probe the alleged kidnapping of judge... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Business & Finance ECO summit unanimously adopts Pakistan’s suggestions SHAHRISABZ, (Uzbekistan): The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), during its summit held yesterday, unanimously... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Two cops martyred at Mardan Railway Station MARDAN: A firing exchange occurred between the Railway Police and porters at Mardan Railway Station resulting in the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Torrential rains, hailstorms damage properties, crops ISLAMABAD: Heavy rains and hailstorms that lashed different parts of the country not only inundated low-lying areas... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Minister links progress to education LAHORE: Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Sunday that Islam underlines the importance of education... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan CM greets SSP on selection for IAWP Award LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated SSP Riffat Bokhari on being selected to receive... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Hypertension among children constitutes growing concern KARACHI: Hypertension in young children is a growing concern in Pakistan, where the prevalence of hypertension among... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan IHC says malicious campaign being run against Justice Sattar ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) said on Sunday that a false, malicious and contemptuous social media campaign... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Health sector: PM terms global inequity as first, foremost problem RIAYDH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday while terming the global inequity in health sector as “the first... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Markets Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects to be adjusted as needed, finmin says RIYADH/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, will adjust its Vision 2030 plan to transform its ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Appointment of ATIR members: No procedure prescribed as per rules: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) observed that no procedure has been prescribed for appointment of members... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print KSA tells summit the world has failed Gaza RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday said the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Forex reserve constraints: SBP advises Chinese firm to get its DSRA minimized ISLAMABAD: The dollar-strapped State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked a Chinese power company to negotiate with its... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Delay in TTS: MoF tasked to identify the black sheep ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister has given an important task to the Secretary Ministry of Finance to identify whether tax... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Finance Div to hire SECP commissioner for three years ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has decided to hire Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) commissioner... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Fed to meet amid dwindling hopes of summer rate cuts WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is highly likely to keep interest rates unchanged later this week, as ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Business & Finance Germany nudges up growth forecast, ailing economy at ‘turning point’ FRANKFURT: The German government slightly increased its 2024 growth forecast Wednesday, saying there were signs... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Editorials Controversial electoral exercise EDITORIAL: While the April 21 by-elections in 22 national and provincial assemblies constituencies once again are a... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:23am
Editorials Rise in reserves EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb while talking to the press after delivering a keynote address... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:23am
Business & Finance Pakistani banks should set up branches in Addis Ababa: envoy FAISALABAD: Pakistani banks should establish their branches in Addis Ababa to handle business related transactions,... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Business & Finance ‘Tashkent International Investment Forum’ will begin on May 2 ISLAMABAD: The third two-day, ‘Tashkent International Investment Forum” (TIIF) will be held on May 2-3, this ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Aurangzeb says mulling introducing digital currency potential RIYADH: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday that his government was considering taking an... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Uplift projects: PM, IDB president for early completion RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Dr Muhammad Sulaiman... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print PM discusses ‘entering another programme’ with IMF chief RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director (MD) of the International... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Dar designated as deputy PM ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar has been made Deputy Prime Minister on Sunday, according to ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print PM holds talks with Saudis on investment, business prospects RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday held separate meetings with Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Investment... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
World Biden, Netanyahu review hostage-release talks in new call: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Sunday and... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:43am
Sports Second T20I: West Indies Women beat Pakistan by 7 wickets West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews produced another stellar performance with the bat and the ball to... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:37pm
World French FM calls for greater cooperation on European defence BERLIN: Stronger European cooperation on defence would act as "a second life insurance policy" alongside the NATO... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:42pm
World Rare spate of tornadoes leave at least two dead in central US WASHINGTON: An exceptional number of powerful tornadoes have ravaged parts of Oklahoma and nearby Great Plains... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:39pm
Sports Bangladesh recall Saifuddin for Zimbabwe T20s DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday recalled pace bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin after 18 months for the first three... Published 28 Apr, 2024 08:38pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz meets IMF chief, reiterates govt’s commitment to revive Pakistan’s economy Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called on Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
World Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU Parliament elections ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday she would stand in upcoming European Parliament... Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:50pm
World Ukraine army commander says situation ‘worsened’ KYIV: The commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces said Sunday Kyiv’s position on the frontline had deteriorated... Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:46pm
Markets Gulf bourses end mixed; Egypt extends decline Stock markets in the Gulf put in a mixed performance on Sunday amid rising oil prices and receding hopes of rapid... Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:21pm
Sports Fatima Sana ruled out of second T20I against West Indies Right-arm fast bowler Fatima Sana has been ruled out of Sunday’s second T20I against West Indies Women at the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 06:54pm
World Hamas official says delegation to respond to Gaza truce plan in Egypt Monday GAZA STRIP: A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the group would deliver its response to Israel’s latest... Published 28 Apr, 2024 06:27pm
World Push for truce ramps up as Israel pummels Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Diplomatic efforts increased on Sunday to reach a long sought-after truce and hostage-release... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 06:22pm
World Moscow claims forces took control of village in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry on Sunday claimed its forces had taken control of another village in eastern... Published 28 Apr, 2024 05:05pm
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan Cabinet Division issues notification of appointment with immediate effect Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:29pm
Pakistan WEF’s special meeting: PM Shehbaz highlights ‘global healthcare inequities’ Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday highlighted “inequities in the global healthcare” and termed them... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 08:43pm
World Bangladesh reopens schools despite heat alert DHAKA: Millions of students returned to their reopened schools across Bangladesh Sunday despite a lingering heatwave... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:42pm
World Palestinian leader Abbas says only US can stop Rafah invasion 'disaster' RIYADH: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Sunday said the United States is the only country capable of stopping... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 06:21pm
Sports PCB appoints Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches PCB chairman says Kirsten is being appointed as the national side's white-ball coach while Gillespie is being given the role of the team's red-ball coach Updated 28 Apr, 2024 08:30pm
World Dubai ruler approves new $35bn airport terminal CAIRO: Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum approved a new passenger terminal in Al Maktoum... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 11:41pm
Sports Bayern’s Kane targets Bundesliga scoring record Harry Kane has his eyes set on Robert Lewandowski’s record for most Bundesliga goals in a season after scoring twice... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:13pm
Pakistan IDB president vows to complete projects in Pakistan at earliest Premier thanks Islamic Development Bank for its investments in Pakistan Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:32pm
Technology Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout SHANGHAI: Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a surprise visit, where he is expected to meet senior... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:06pm
Business & Finance Hyundai Motor, Kia Corp sign agreement with China’s Baidu on connected car technology SEOUL: Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp on Sunday said the companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:03pm
World Burkina Faso says it is investigating northern killings Burkina Faso is investigating killings in two northern villages in February, a government spokesperson said on... Published 28 Apr, 2024 01:55pm
Sports Atletico, Girona close in on top four Liga finish BARCELONA: Atletico Madrid earned a vital 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga, striking a... Published 28 Apr, 2024 12:49pm
Sports Aussies Green, Kim share lead at LPGA LA Championship LOS ANGELES: Defending champion Hannah Green fired a one-under par 70 as the leaders struggled and joined fellow... Published 28 Apr, 2024 12:03pm
Life & Style Music ‘haven of freedom’ Tangiers hosts global jazz festival TANGIERS: The Moroccan city of Tangiers, which has a long history as a haven of inspiration for American jazz... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:58am
Sports Interest in hosting Olympics ‘never so high’, says IOC boss LAUSANNE: Despite threats from climate change, AI-enhanced doping or competition from e-sports, the boss of the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:51am
World Gaza set to dominate Saudi-hosted global economy summit RIYADH: The war in Gaza and broader Middle East tensions are expected to get top billing at a Saudi-hosted special... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:03pm
Technology TikTok creators fear economic blow of US ban SAN FRANCISCO: Ayman Chaudhary turned her love for reading into a living on TikTok, posting video snippets about... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:34am
World Philippines to endure extreme heat until mid-May MANILA: Unusually hot weather in the Philippines was expected to last until mid-May, a forecaster said Sunday, after... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:12am
Life & Style Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein hospitalized NEW YORK: Disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized on Saturday upon his return to New York... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:05am
World Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia, spews miles-high ash tower JAKARTA: A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Sunday morning, spewing an ash tower more than two miles into the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:54am
World Fragile pope back on the road with day trip to Venice VENICE: Pope Francis travels to Venice on Sunday for his first trip of the year, testing his mobility and resilience... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:41am
Sports Rafael Nadal avenges loss to Alex de Minaur, advances in Madrid Rafael Nadal showed Australia’s Alex de Minaur – and the rest of the world – that he’s not ready to relinquish his... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:34am
World France’s foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit BEIRUT: France’s foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:22am
Sports Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beat New England Lionel Messi’s brace led Inter Miami to a 4-1 victory over the New England Revolution in Foxboro, Mass., on Saturday... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:12am
World Joe Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 10:46am
World Russia says downed 17 Ukrainian drones MOSCOW: Russia shot down 17 Ukrainian drones overnight in several western regions, the defence ministry said on... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 10:57am
World Thai king taps former energy executive Pichai as finance minister BANGKOK: Thailand’s king has approved former corporate energy executive and bourse chair Pichai Chunhavajira as... Published 28 Apr, 2024 09:53am
World US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination HYDERABAD, (India): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is gathering information on products of Indian spice... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
World Israel’s war on Gaza: Finally, signs of fresh truce talks emerge OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas said it was studying on Saturday the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
World Gaza ‘Freedom Flotilla’ blocked in Turkey ISTANBUL: A “Freedom Flotilla” aimed at delivering aid to Gaza was blocked in Turkey Saturday after being denied... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 27, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (April 28, 2024).... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Special anti-polio drive to be launched in 10 districts of Punjab tomorrow LAHORE: “The District Health Management Authorities must ensure that their energy and time is fully dedicated to... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Sharjeel for resolution of issues facing media workers, organisations KARACHI: An important meeting of the Information Department was convened in Karachi, chaired by Senior Minister of... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan SHC dismisses plea seeking rejection of Aseefa’s nomination papers HYDERABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has once again dismissed the petition seeking to reject the nomination papers... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan PTI says US ‘HR report’ substantiates its stance ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership stated that the 100-page US state department report on grave... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Kundi criticises PTI’s approch to politics ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi said that the Pakistan... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan ‘Illegal’ rally: Gohar, Omar, others booked ISLAMABAD: The city police have registered a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar ... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan 63 vehicles taken away, 51 mobile phones snatched in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: More than 51 mobile phones were snatched from people, mostly at gunpoint, during the last week in the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Pakistan, Canada hold political consultations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada held the 5th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations and identified opportunities... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan PHDEC to address issue of green potato black-heart disease LAHORE: Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) recently brought together stakeholders and... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Maryam wants ‘Integrated Health System’ in Galiyat LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid a visit to Samli Syed Muhammad Hussain Government TB... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Firing case: Court acquits Gandapur after injured man forgave him ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday acquitted Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am