Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 04, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (May 05, 2024).... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Intending pilgrims advised to ensure vaccination ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Saturday advised intending pilgrims to get... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Faisal Karim Kundi takes oath as KP governor PESHAWAR: Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday took oath as Governor Khyber ... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan PML-N general council meeting on 11th LAHORE: A meeting of the general council of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has been scheduled on May 11... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Sindh Cabinet meets: Rs177.517m approved for purchase of police vehicles KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a cabinet meeting approved the allocation of... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Sindh Secretary Health implementation of ‘concrete’ anti-measles strategy across province KARACHI: Secretary Health Sindh Rehan Iqbal Baloch has issued a notification to implement a concrete strategy across... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Wasa asked to start making arrangements for pre-monsoon rains LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Zaid Bin Maqsood has asked the Water and Sanitation Authority (Wasa) to start the... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Hike in cigarette prices: 18pc of people quit smoking ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-based think tank Center for Research and Dialogue (CRD) survey disclosed that 18 percent of... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Dar, Nigerien counterpart reaffirm resolve to strengthen cooperation ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and his Nigerien counterpart Bakary Yaou... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Islamabad registers rise in crime ISLAMABAD: The capital city recorded an increase in incidents of car lifting, motorbike theft, and mobile phone... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan CM inaugurates ‘Free Home Delivery of Medicines’ project LAHORE: Launching the ‘Free Medicine Delivery Project’ for the people across Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan PSCA expands free Wi-Fi service to 100 points LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority has expanded its free Wi-Fi service from 50 to 100 points in Lahore. This... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Implementation of merit, justice of oppressed top priorities: CPO FAISALABAD: City Police Officer Kamran Adil while addressing the police officers and employees said that... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Sports PCB, franchises to make HBL-PSL-10 more exciting, competitive LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its six franchisees, in the buildup to their General Council meeting,... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Meeting with opposition leaders: JI chief says ready to lend support to any initiative aimed at ‘restoring’ constitution LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has declared that the JI stands prepared to collaborate on ... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan ‘Int’l Firefighters Day’ marked LAHORE: Like other parts of the world, the ‘International Firefighters Day’ was marked, here Saturday with a... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Punjab, KP and Balochistan: President approves appointment of governors ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Governors of Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
World ‘Full-blown famine’ in north Gaza, World Food chief warns WASHINGTON: The chief of the United Nations’ food program has warned of a “full-blown famine” in northern Gaza... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print Show cause notice withdrawn: No inquiry against govt official on same charges again: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has held that an inquiry against a government official cannot be conducted again on ... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print Civilians in military custody: Justice Rizvi says ‘cases be set down for early hearing’ ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi stressed that the cases of civilians in military custody “be set down ... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print People’s Bus Service: Sindh CM opens Automated Fare Collection System KARACHI: Transport Department Government of Sindh has launched an Automated Fare Collection System in the People’s... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print Govt upbeat about Rs869bn PL target prospects ISLAMABAD: The government is optimistic about surpassing petroleum levy collection target of Rs869 billion budgeted... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print Country faces the risk of decline in growth of cotton yield: FPCCI body demands Punjab govt start wheat procurement KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Standing Committee on Agriculture says... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print KE seeks Rs2.9871/unit transmission tariff for next seven years ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has sought transmission base tariff of Rs2.9871 per unit for seven years (July 1, 2023 to June... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print Strategic dialogue with China: Deputy PM Dar to lead team ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar is to lead Pakistan’s delegation in fifth ... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print CCP passes merger order: Holdco acquires 100pc stake of PIACL ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed a merger order, approving... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print There exists Rs24trn tax revenue collection potential: PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his commitment to put the country on the path of... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print Wheat procurement: PM vows to protect farmers LAHORE: Announcing that the federal government will procure 1.8 million metric tonnes of wheat through the Pakistan... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Business & Finance BF leader describes 22pc key policy rate as ‘unfair’ PESHAWAR: Leader Businessman Forum (BF), former senator Ilyas Ahmad Bilour described retaining policy rate at 22... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Editorials Export promotion EDITORIAL: It seems the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) is doing the government’s, especially the commerce... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Editorials Combating corruption EDITORIAL: Speaking at a Labour Day event in Lahore, Shehbaz Sharif while talking about challenging economic... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Business & Finance Budget FY25: minister says govt to frame new industrial policy LAHORE: Federal Minister for Industry and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, said on Saturday that the government is... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Business & Finance Q1'24 results: Telenor Microfinance Bank announces PKR 1.03bn profit before tax KARACHI: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) announced exceptional financial performance for the first quarter of 2024... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Business & Finance MoC allows implementation of TAD to remove hurdles in Pak-Afghan trade PESHAWAR: Federal Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has allowed implementation of Temporary Admission Documents (TAD)... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Print Not on ATL: Phone SIMs of over 1.4m non-filers likely to be blocked ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may take similar enforcement action of blocking of SIMs against 1.4... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
World Israel army says five Palestinians killed in West Bank raid TULKAREM: The Israeli army said troops killed five Palestinian “terrorists” barricaded in a building during a... Published 04 May, 2024 11:49pm
Pakistan Six terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR Security forces remain determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country, the military's media wing says Published 04 May, 2024 10:20pm
Business & Finance PM Shehbaz pledges revenue target achievement via FBR reforms Premier says required laws will be drafted to guarantee top positions are only awarded to capable and hardworking officials Published 04 May, 2024 10:06pm
Pakistan Govt to procure 1.8m tons of wheat under PASSCO: PM PM Shehbaz says no compromise will be made on the economic welfare of farmers Published 04 May, 2024 09:53pm
World Sadiq Khan wins re-election as London mayor LONDON: Sadiq Khan was re-elected as London’s mayor, final results showed on Saturday, helping to cement the Labour... Published 04 May, 2024 09:38pm
World Gaza truce talks resume in Egypt, without Israel for now GAZA STRIP: Talks resumed in Egypt Saturday aimed at halting months of war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel that... Updated 04 May, 2024 09:47pm
World India waits for details on arrests in Canada over Sikh separatist's murder BHUBANESWAR: India will wait for Canadian police to share information on the three Indian men it has arrested and... Updated 04 May, 2024 09:47pm
World Russia adds Zelensky to criminal ‘wanted’ list MOSCOW: Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted criminals, a government... Published 04 May, 2024 07:24pm
World Death toll in southern Brazil flood rises to 56 PORTO ALEGRE: The death toll from floods and mudslides triggered by torrential storms in southern Brazil has climbed... Updated 04 May, 2024 07:22pm
Pakistan High-level Saudi business delegation to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow Trade delegation will comprise officials from 30 companies representing a range of sectors, including technology, energy, aviation, mining, and human resources Updated 04 May, 2024 10:49pm
World India's government lifts ban on onion exports, sets floor price NEW DELHI: India has lifted restrictions on the export of onions, according to an official notification on Saturday,... Published 04 May, 2024 05:35pm
World Japan seeks Sri Lanka recovery for regional stability COLOMBO: Strategically placed Sri Lanka’s economic recovery was essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region,... Published 04 May, 2024 05:28pm
World Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced its “wettest April since 1961”, receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for... Updated 04 May, 2024 10:51pm
World Russia says it shot down four US-made long range missiles over Crimea MOSCOW: Russian defence ministry said on Saturday its air defence forces shot down four U.S.-produced long-range... Published 04 May, 2024 02:08pm
World Poland condemns Russian cyberattacks, says has been targeted too WARSAW: Poland condemned alleged cyberattacks by a Russian group named called APT28 on Germany and Czech Republic... Published 04 May, 2024 01:58pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs1,600 in Pakistan Gold prices continued to slide downward in Pakistan for the sixth successive session on Saturday. Gold price per... Updated 04 May, 2024 10:48pm
World Ceasefire should be ‘no-brainer’ for Hamas, Blinken says WASHINGTON: Accepting a ceasefire deal with Israel should be a “no-brainer” for Hamas, but the motivations of the... Updated 04 May, 2024 07:23pm
World India's foreign minister rejects Biden's 'xenophobia' comment NEW DELHI: Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar rejected US President Joe Biden’s comment that... Updated 04 May, 2024 10:08pm
World Russian drones injure 6 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Dnipro regions KYIV: Russia launched an overnight drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Dnipro regions, injuring at least six... Published 04 May, 2024 11:29am
World Floods in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi kill 14 JAKARTA: Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed 14 people in South Sulawesi, while 115 people... Published 04 May, 2024 10:04am
Sports Former NZ all-rounder Anderson in USA squad for T20 World Cup Former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson has been named to the United States squad for the T20 World Cup in... Published 04 May, 2024 10:00am
Pakistan ‘Road to Mecca Project’ set to commence on 9th KARACHI: The Road to Mecca Project, which will facilitate over 16,000 government-sponsored Hajj pilgrims from... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Hotel owner arrested for stealing gas in Quetta KARACHI: SSGCL continued with its targeted drive to control the menace of gas theft across its franchise areas of... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Sindh governor for revisiting architecture of bureaucracy KARACHI: The Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, has said that the design of bureaucracy needs to be... Updated 04 May, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan PTI-led alliance to hold anti-govt rally at Faisalabad on 10th LAHORE: Former National Assembly Speaker and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has said that... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Fast Cables signs agreement with Sitara Chemical LAHORE: Fast Cables, the leading electrical cables manufacturer, has signed an agreement to supply medium voltage... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Ministers review facilities for passengers LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif visited Allama Iqbal... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Relief goods sent to poeple affected by rains in KP LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, relief goods comprising 25 thousand ration... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan ‘Lahore Ravi Jeep Rally’ starts today LAHORE: In collaboration with the River Ravi Development Authority (Ruda), the Tourism Development Corporation of... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan IK says he designated 3 PTI leaders only for talks, not for deal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Friday, categorically said that he has... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan ‘Hamid Mir gets death threats after speaking up for press freedom’: CPJ NEW YORK: Pakistani authorities must swiftly and impartially investigate death threats and online harassment... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Randhawa assumes charge of Islamabad chief commissioner ISLAMABAD: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Friday assumed the charge of Islamabad chief commissioner, marking a ... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Sports PCB confirms South Africa to host Pakistan cricket team LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday announced details of Team Pakistan tour to South Africa for three... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
World Spain scraps national bullfighting prize sparking debate MADRID: Spain’s left-wing government said on Friday it would scrap a national prize for bullfighting, a move which... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
World Indian wrestlers upset as BJP fields controversial lawmaker’s son in polls NEW DELHI: Top Indian Olympic wrestlers have criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party for fielding the son... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
World Canada arrests three over murder of Sikh activist VANCOUVER: Canadian police on Friday arrested three men over the killing of a Sikh separatist in Vancouver last ... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
World States doing less to support press freedom: watchdog PARIS: Media watchdog group Reporters Without Borders warned of declining government support for press freedom as it... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
World India payment dispute: Nepal faces widespread internet outages KATHMANDU: Internet providers in Nepal warned Friday the Himalayan republic was facing widespread outages because of... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Audio leaks case: IHC turns down IB’s request ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, turned down the Intelligence Bureau’s request to withdraw its... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Illegal weapons, liquor case: Court says questionnaire must be provided to Gandapur ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, ordered to provide the questionnaire to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Zardari for security of journalists ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on World Press Freedom Day emphasised to initiate measures for the safety and... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Faizabad Dharna: SC to resume hearing on review pleas from 6th ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will resume hearing on the review petitions against Faizabad Dharna (sit-in) from ... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Speakers for justice and protection of journalists KARACHI: Journalists and human rights activists gathered at a seminar on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan NAVTTC certifies FF Steel’s Labour Force PESHAWAR: FF Steel, in collaboration with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 03, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (May 04, 2024)... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Corps Commander House case: Bailable arrest warrants of 14 suspects issued LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday issued bailable arrest warrants of 14 suspects, for skipping trial... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan CM Maryam, WHO director vow to provide quality health facilities LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz met WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy ... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan ‘Delay in construction work not acceptable’ LAHORE: Medical Superintendent Lahore General Hospital Dr. Faryad Hussain, while taking strict notice over delay in... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan IBA-CEE hosts seminar on ˜mediator's magic KARACHI: The Centre for Executive Education (CEE) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi hosted ... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan JI demands relief against power crisis in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi interim Ameer Munim Zafar has demanded immediate relief for Karachiites ... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Sports Medical body submits report on pacer Ihsanullah's injury LAHORE: The independent three-member Medical Committee, comprising Prof. Rana Dilawaiz Nadeem, Dr. Mumraiz Naqshband... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Business & Finance Only Sindh, Balochistan specify rules for OMP LAHORE: Apart from Sindh and Balochistan, no other provinces have issued any specific rules with respect to online... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Youth employment: PIDE seminar urges need of over 8pc sustainable GDP growth ISLAMABAD: Pakistan requires a sustainable GDP growth of more than eight percent for youth employment, to reduce the... Updated 04 May, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Punjab govt starts work on new LG law LAHORE: The Punjab government has started work on the preparation of a new local government law to revamp the... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan UK assures continuous support for strong, stable Pakistan ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott has said that Pakistan is currently facing a difficult economic... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan SC judgement of 22.03.24: Zardari approves Justice Shaukat’s retirement notification ISLAMABAD: In the light of the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s judgement of 22.03.2024, President Asif Ali Zardari has... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Pakistan extradites Oslo Pride shooting suspect to Norway OSLO: Pakistan has extradited to Norway a known suspected of masterminding an Oslo shooting on the eve of the 2022... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan PTI will only speak to establishment: IK ISLAMABAD: The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, on Friday demanded ... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan PPP decides to appoint Sardar Salim as Punjab Governor LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has decided to appoint Sardar Salim Haider Khan as Punjab Governor. The... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Print Retrieving samples from far side of the moon: China launches historic mission WENCHANG, (China): China on Friday launched an uncrewed spacecraft on a nearly two-month mission to retrieve rocks... Updated 04 May, 2024 08:50am
Pakistan Pakistan launches first moon mission ‘ICUBE-Qamar’ ISLAMABAD: In a landmark first, Pakistan’s lunar mission — ICUBE-Qamar — was launched from China’s Hainan... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan Existing JCP rules: JCP decides continuing appointment of apex court judges ISLAMABAD: The members of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) decided that the process of appointments of... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Markets Industries, CNG stations: SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday on 5th KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for industries including their power... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Print 15th Islamic Summit of OIC: Pakistan demands unconditional ceasefire in Gaza ISLAMABAD: At the preparatory meeting of Foreign Ministers to the 15th Islamic Summit of the OIC, Pakistan has... Updated 04 May, 2024 08:48am