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
Business & Finance Pakistan highlighted as ‘core part’ of Emirates’ strategy as Dubai’s annual Arabian Travel Market event concludes DUBAI: Pakistan was highlighted as a “core part” of Emirates’ growth strategy as the annual Arabian Travel... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance PM orders increase in export of non-traditional items ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to increase the export of non-traditional items, adding... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Investiture ceremony of Karachi Corps held RAWALPINDI: Investiture ceremony of Karachi Corps was held. Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Babar Iftikhar HI ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Industries, CNG stations: SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Punjab CM inaugurates three mega health projects LAHORE: Inaugurated the three mega health projects namely “200 Clinics on Wheels, 100 Rural Ambulances and a ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Laptop scheme revived: CM underscores need for strengthening educational infrastructure LAHORE: Announcing the revival of the laptop scheme for the students in the province, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan PFA seizes 700 litres of spurious juice, 107kg of expired flavours LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has filed a case against a beverages manufacturing unit with concerned ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Labourers, others: Punjab PA condemns brutal killings near Gwadar LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Friday has unanimously passed a condemnation resolution against the killing of 11... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Salim Haider takes oath as Punjab Governor LAHORE: Sardar Salim Haider Khan took oath as 40th Governor of Punjab at a ceremony held here at Governor House on... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Sports Pakistan women’s team ready to take on the England challenge LAHORE: Pakistan women’s cricket team is all geared up to take on England in the first of the three-match T20I... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Verdict on NAO amendments case: SC to hear govt’s appeal on Tuesday ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear the Federation’s intra-court appeal (ICA) against its judgment declaring ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Blome told foreign interference in county won’t be acceptable: Omar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Omar Ayub said on Friday that he had made it clear to ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Rubina Khalid assumes charge as BISP Chairperson ISLAMABAD: Former senator Rubina Khalid took charge as the seventh Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Bushra Bibi shifted to Adiala jail ISLAMABAD: The Adiala jail authorities have kept Bushra Bibi, the wife of ex-prime minister Imran Khan, in the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan PTI core body rejects DG ISPR’s presser ISLAMABAD: The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday openly rejected the recent press ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Kafaalat programme of BISP: Jan benefit adjustments protected generosity level: IMF ISLAMABAD: The benefit adjustment carried out in January (for Kafaalat beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan May 9 protest: Pre-arrest bail granted to Gohar, others ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, granted pre-arrest bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan MDR Analyst Report issued: Authorities asked to enhance cybersecurity steps for digital infrastructure protection ISLAMABAD: An international cybersecurity firm has advised Pakistani authorities to continuously enhance... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan CM announces enhancing UCs funds KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that on the demand of union council representatives, he... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World Popular broadcaster: Taliban must revoke their restrictions: CPJ NEW YORK: The Taliban must revoke their restrictions on the popular broadcaster Afghanistan International and end... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World Trump accuses Biden of siding with Hamas NEW YORK: Donald Trump accused election rival Joe Biden Thursday of siding with Hamas when he threatened to stop... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on 21st MADRID: Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21, ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan CM launches ˜Schools Satellite Internet Project LAHORE: Launching a pilot project for the provision of satellite internet in schools here at DPS Model Town, Punjab... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Complete ban/closure of eight unfrequented routes imposed KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Division under Section 144 (6) CrPC imposed complete ban/closure of the following ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs22.5m KARACHI: In a major crackdown on smuggling activities, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi have seized a... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Fixing ‘roti’ rate: IHC asks DC to meet Naanbais ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, directed the Deputy Commissioner ICT to meet with all the Naanbai... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan JI flays mismanagement at exam centres in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi interim Ameer Munim Zafar has strongly lambasted the authorities over the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Electric and petrol motorcycles among students: LHC restrains Punjab govt from distributing LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday restrained the Punjab government from distributing electric and petrol... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Minister inaugurates emergency dept at NICVD KARACHI: Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho on Friday inaugurated the new Emergency department as well as newly... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan MQM-P’s Sadaqat Hussain faces music for ‘threatening’ female teacher KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Friday took notice against former MPA Sadaqat Hussain for... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan NAB barred from arresting MPs over allegations, complaints ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) would not arrest any member of the Parliament solely based on... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Islamabad prison: Naqvi orders completing first phase in 8 months ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday issued directives to complete the construction of the first ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan PIA to restore direct flights to Paris next month KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is gearing up to restore its direct flight operations to Paris next... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Climate change challenge: Zardari underlines need for global efforts ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the need for global efforts to address the challenge of climate... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Punjab PA: ruling alliance suffers major blow LAHORE: In a major blow to ruling alliance in Punjab, provincial assembly Speaker on Friday suspended reserved seats... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Three major generals promoted ISLAMABAD: Three major generals of the Pakistan military have been promoted to the highest ranks of lieutenant... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Pakistan’s iCube-Qamar sends first image from lunar orbit ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s lunar satellite iCube Qamar has sent the first picture from the orbit after successfully... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan ‘Independents’ won more seats than any other group: IMF ISLAMABAD: The ‘independents’ associated with former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Editorials Gwadar: brutal killings EDITORIAL: The flames of violence continue to engulf Balochistan, with terrorism still casting a long shadow over ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Editorials Political uncertainty continues to pervade EDITORIAL: Three months after the general elections that were expected to presage easing of all political ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance FY25 budget: OICCI for allocating major portion of FBR resources towards broadening tax base ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has submitted recommendations for... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 1.39pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended May 9, 2024, decreased by 1.39 per cent due... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Bidding for PIA core business to complete by June ISLAMABAD: The federal government has set a target to complete, by June 2024, the bidding for Pakistan International... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Implementation of uplift projects: EDCF, Ministry ink Aide-Mémoire to chart mid-term plan for 2024-26 ISLAMABAD: The Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) signed an... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Govt urged to seek Chinese help in uplifting agri sector ISLAMABAD: Experts at a seminar have urged the government to seek China's cooperation in uplifting the agricultural... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Upcoming budget: Pakistan may impose Rs1.3trn additional taxes KARACHI: For further negotiation with our global lenders for extended fund facilities, the multilateral and ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Commitment to IMF: Primary surplus of 1pc of GDP for FY25 aimed at ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has committed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the policy and reform effort started... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Plan presented to IMF: Rs1,080bn collection through PL ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has presented a plan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance SIFC requires safeguards to bring projects under PIMA framework: IMF ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), aimed at attracting and facilitating investment in... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print 11MFY24: KP PA passes over Rs1.360trn surplus budget PESHAWAR: The provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa passed a surplus budget of Rs 1,360.37 billion for 11 months... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print Import of galvanised coils, sheets from China: LHC dismisses plea against definitive anti-dumping duties ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition filed against the imposition of definitive... Updated 11 May, 2024 08:40am
Print Budgeted allocation for PSDP projects: Planning ministry authorises Rs507.98bn ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised Rs507.98 billion (54... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print Over 10 years and beyond: PPIB proposes 10pc duty on solar PV modules import ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has proposed 10 percent duty on import of solar PV... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print Upcoming debt obligation: EPTL asks CPPA-G to pay at least Rs32bn by month-end ISLAMABAD: Engro Powergen Thar Limited (EPTL) has asked Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) to pay ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print Downside risks ‘exceptionally high’: IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that the risks to debt sustainability remain acute given... Updated 11 May, 2024 06:53am
Print Gross external financing needs: IMF lowers projection to $21.044bn ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered the projection of Pakistan’s gross external financing... Updated 11 May, 2024 08:41am
Print SBA: performance against end-Dec benchmarks satisfactory ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani authorities’ overall performance against end-December quantitative performance criteria... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print Home-grown economic uplift: PM constitutes committee ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a six-member committee to be headed by the finance minister... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print IMF for taking agreed contingency revenue measures ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Pakistani authorities to take agreed contingency... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print IMF delineates steps to curb gas circular debt ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that continued timely gas tariff determinations and... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Feasibility study for crude to chemical refinery: Trilateral MoU may be signed during PM’s visit to China ISLAMABAD: A trilateral non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is likely to be signed on preparation of... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance CCP approves merger in thermal power sector ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger in the thermal power sector. The... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Digitalisation of tax system: Contract signed with McKinsey ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Friday said the digital transformation is a key priority for the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Telecos agree to start blocking SIMs of non-filers ISLAMABAD: The cellular companies’/ telecom operators have agreed with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Investment, new businesses: BoI tasked to facilitate investors ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assigned the task of creating more facilities for investment and... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance CCoP gets sell-off plan ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) on Friday was presented with a phased privatisation... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Sports Balbirnie leads Ireland to maiden T20 win over Pakistan DUBLIN: Andrew Balbirnie’s 77 helped guide Ireland to their first Twenty20 victory over Pakistan as the hosts won by... Published 11 May, 2024 01:01am
Pakistan Downside risks for Pakistan remain exceptionally high, says IMF While new government has indicated its intention to continue SBA’s policies, political uncertainty remains significant, Fund says Published 11 May, 2024 12:54am
Pakistan PPP's Sultan Saleem Haider takes oath as Governor Punjab Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) Sultan Saleem Haider was sworn in as the 47th Governor of Punjab on Friday. Chief... Published 10 May, 2024 11:50pm
World South Africa asks World Court to order Israel’s withdrawal from Rafah AMSTERDAM: South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order Israel to withdraw from Rafah as... Published 10 May, 2024 11:45pm
World Flash floods kill 50 in one day in north Afghanistan KABUL: At least 50 people, mainly women and children, were killed Friday in flash flooding that ripped through... Published 10 May, 2024 11:30pm
Business & Finance FBR starts process of blocking mobile SIMs of non-filers First batch comprising 5,000 non-filers has been communicated to telecom operators for disabling their mobile phone SIMs, board says Updated 11 May, 2024 12:29am
World US giving Ukraine $400mn in new military aid WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday announced a new $400 million military aid package for Kyiv as Russia... Published 10 May, 2024 10:43pm
World UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership Assembly adopts resolution with 143 votes in favour and nine against - including US and Israel - while 25 countries abstain Published 10 May, 2024 09:47pm
World Putin reappoints Russian PM after election victory MOSCOW: Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin was reappointed as head of the country’s government on Friday,... Published 10 May, 2024 08:29pm
World 12 Maoists killed in clash with Indian security forces RAIPUR: At least 12 Maoist insurgents were shot dead by Indian security forces on Friday, police said, during the... Published 10 May, 2024 08:25pm
Sports Sri Lanka doubles Test match fees for cricketers COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket board said Friday it had doubled the Test match fees paid to its international... Published 10 May, 2024 08:20pm
Markets Wall St gains ahead of Fed officials’ remarks; Dow nears 40,000 mark US stocks rose on Friday, as investors eagerly awaited comments from Federal Reserve officials to get more clarity... Published 10 May, 2024 07:58pm
World Ukraine to get its first F-16 jets in June-July, says Kyiv military source KYIV: Kyiv expects to receive its first F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies in June-July, a high-ranking... Published 10 May, 2024 07:54pm
World Dozens arrested at Penn, MIT in latest crackdowns on Gaza protests Police dismantled encampments and arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at the Massachusetts Institute of... Published 10 May, 2024 07:50pm
World Death toll from floods in southern Brazil hits 113 SAO PAULO: The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has climbed to 113, local civil... Published 10 May, 2024 07:33pm
Sports Malaysian player Halim recovering after acid attack left him in critical condition Malaysian soccer player Faisal Halim has responded well to a third surgery and can walk after being left in critical... Published 10 May, 2024 06:41pm
World Russian forces attack Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, opening new front KYIV: Russian forces launched an armoured ground attack on Friday near Ukraine’s second city of Kharkiv in the... Published 10 May, 2024 06:37pm
Markets Asia Gold: Sky high prices take shine off Indian gold buying festival Demand for physical gold was much lower than usual during a key festival in India, the world’s second-biggest... Published 10 May, 2024 06:28pm
Sports Champion Rybakina, home hope Musetti retire sick from Rome Open ROME: Rome Open champion Elena Rybakina announced on Friday that she has been forced to retire from this year’s... Published 10 May, 2024 06:19pm
Sports Zimbabwe opt to bowl against Bangladesh in fourth T20 DHAKA: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth Twenty20 international... Published 10 May, 2024 06:15pm
Sports FIFA deny ‘imposing’ 2025 Club World Cup schedule PARIS: FIFA on Friday strenuously denied “imposing” its scheduling for the 2025 Club World Cup amid the threat of... Published 10 May, 2024 06:09pm
World Rafah offensive would lead to ‘humanitarian disaster’: UN chief NAIROBI: An Israeli ground attack in Gaza’s Rafah would lead to an “epic humanitarian disaster”, UN... Updated 10 May, 2024 06:25pm
Life & Style Turkey reopens ancient church with prized mosaics to Muslim worship ISTANBUL: Turkey has opened the ancient Chora church, one of Istanbul’s most celebrated Byzantine buildings, to... Published 10 May, 2024 05:50pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices rise on signs of stronger demand LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices rose this week on stronger demand amid high temperatures in north... Published 10 May, 2024 05:48pm
Business & Finance India’s foreign exchange reserves come off seven-week lows MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves halted a three-week losing streak and stood at $641.59 billion as of May... Published 10 May, 2024 05:45pm
Markets UAE markets fall on escalating conflict in the region Stock markets in United Arab Emirates closed lower on Friday, as investors turned cautious after the latest round of... Published 10 May, 2024 05:41pm
Markets Indian shares see worst week since mid-March as volatility, foreign selling weighs BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher on Friday, but logged their worst week in eight as concerns over the outcome... Published 10 May, 2024 05:29pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as consumer staples, financials gain CSE All Share index settled up 0.98% at 12,518.97 Published 10 May, 2024 05:27pm
Markets Aluminium dips on massive delivery to LME LONDON: Aluminium prices dipped on Friday after the London Metal Exchange (LME) data came in to show an 88% jump in... Published 10 May, 2024 05:25pm
Markets Palm oil logs longest weekly losing streak in more than 6 years SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third consecutive session to close at a three-month low on Friday,... Published 10 May, 2024 05:22pm
Sports Azlan Shah Hockey Cup 2024: Pakistan hold New Zealand to 1-1 draw Greenshirts to face Japan in final of the tournament on Saturday Updated 10 May, 2024 11:59pm
Markets Pakistan plans to issue green Sukuk bonds by December: Aurangzeb Bonds will be utilised to finance sustainable development projects, finance minister says Updated 10 May, 2024 10:56pm
World India top court grants temporary bail to opposition leader Kejriwal to campaign in elections NEW DELHI: India’s top court gave temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case on Friday,... Published 10 May, 2024 02:57pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees