Sports Stellar Starc fires Kolkata to third IPL title CHENNAI: Mitchell Starc bowled a sensational opening spell to fire Kolkata Knight Riders to their third Indian... Published 26 May, 2024 11:11pm
World At least nine dead in US tornadoes, storms WASHINGTON: At least nine people were killed across the central United States as tornadoes and other extreme storms... Published 26 May, 2024 10:57pm
World Italy opposes use of weapons supplied to Ukraine in Russia ROME: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated Sunday her opposition to the use of weapons supplied to... Published 26 May, 2024 09:24pm
World More than 670 estimated dead in Papua New Guinea landslide: UN PORT MORESBY: More than 670 people are believed to have died after a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, a UN... Published 26 May, 2024 08:57pm
Sports Alcaraz tames Wolf at French Open PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz comfortably maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam by taming... Published 26 May, 2024 08:37pm
World ‘Strong’ Palestinian Authority needed for Mideast peace: EU’s Borrell BRUSSELS: A “strong” Palestinian Authority is needed to bring peace in the Middle East, EU foreign policy chief... Published 26 May, 2024 08:35pm
Sports Osaka sets up possible Swiatek clash at French Open PARIS: Naomi Osaka reached the French Open second round for the first time in three years with a battling victory... Published 26 May, 2024 08:27pm
Markets Qatar index hits 7-month low as Gulf bourses dip; Egypt gains Major stock markets in the Gulf fell on Sunday, led by the Qatar index amid receding expectations for US interest... Published 26 May, 2024 07:17pm
World Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says Twelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence,... Published 26 May, 2024 07:10pm
World Zelensky invites Biden and Xi to attend Ukraine peace summit KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday urged US President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping... Updated 26 May, 2024 10:27pm
World ICC prosecutor says Israel not ‘akin’ to Hamas LONDON: International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan justified his decision to request arrest warrants for... Published 26 May, 2024 05:19pm
World Hamas armed wing says fired ‘large rocket barrage’ at Tel Aviv GAZA STRIP: The armed wing of Palestinian group Hamas said Sunday it had fired a “large rocket barrage” at Israel’s... Published 26 May, 2024 05:13pm
Sports Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit PARIS: Rafael Nadal admits he will be facing “one of the toughest opponents possible” when he plays Alexander Zverev... Published 26 May, 2024 05:09pm
Pakistan Emirs of Kuwait, Qatar accept PM Shehbaz’s invitation to visit Pakistan Development comes days after UAE announced allocation of $10bn for investment in Pakistan's promising economic sectors Updated 26 May, 2024 09:16pm
Pakistan Captain, soldier martyred in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel gun battle: ISPR Five terrorists were also killed during the operation, the military's media wing says Updated 26 May, 2024 09:56pm
World Aid trucks expected to start entering Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing CAIRO: About 200 aid trucks, including four fuel trucks, are expected to enter Gaza on Sunday through the Kerem... Updated 26 May, 2024 02:25pm
World Volodymyr Zelenskiy, from Kharkiv, urges Biden, Xi to join peace summit KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on... Published 26 May, 2024 01:38pm
Pakistan CM Gandapur meets federal ministers to discuss electricity-related issues Consensus reached between the Federal Ministers and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister to address these issues collectively Updated 26 May, 2024 09:31pm
Pakistan PPP delegation meets PM Shehbaz to discuss budget 2024-25 Delegation includes former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Syed Naveed Qamar, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and Sherry Rehman Updated 26 May, 2024 06:17pm
World Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive RAFAH: Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah, after the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:59pm
Sports Miami win in Vancouver without resting Barca trio MIAMI: Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez but still managed to extend their unbeaten run in Major... Published 26 May, 2024 12:08pm
World 800,000 seek shelter as Bangladesh braces for cyclone PATUAKHALI: At least 800,000 Bangladeshis fled their coastal villages Sunday for concrete storm shelters further... Updated 26 May, 2024 08:32pm
World Four children among 27 dead in India amusement park fire AHMEDABAD: Four young children were among 27 people killed when a fire in India ripped through a crowded amusement... Published 26 May, 2024 11:57am
World Toll from Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store rises to 14 KHARKIV: The death toll from Russian strikes on a hardware store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 14... Updated 26 May, 2024 05:48pm
Sports Barcelona beat Lyon 2-0 to win second straight Women’s Champions League BILBAO: Second-half goals from Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Olympique Lyonnais... Published 26 May, 2024 11:02am
World Proxy firm advises shareholders to reject Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis said on Saturday it has urged Tesla, opens new tab shareholders to reject a $56... Published 26 May, 2024 10:57am
World Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years Burkina Faso’s ruling junta will remain in power for another five years after participants in national talks on... Published 26 May, 2024 10:50am
Life & Style Veteran actor Talat Hussain passes away in Karachi The Arts Council of Pakistan president says the legendary actor died after a prolonged illness Updated 26 May, 2024 07:21pm
Life & Style Mary Poppins song writer, Richard Sherman, dies at age 95 Richard Sherman, 95, a man behind famed Disney songs that delighted generations, such as “It’s a Small World (After... Published 26 May, 2024 10:35am
Sports Carlos Alcaraz looks to ease injury doubts with fast start at Roland Garros PARIS: World number three Carlos Alcaraz returns to the French Open hoping to banish memories of the severe cramps... Published 26 May, 2024 10:30am
World China’s Li lands in Seoul for trilateral summit with South Korea, Japan SEOUL/TOKYO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Seoul on Sunday for a trilateral summit with his South Korean... Published 26 May, 2024 10:26am
World Three bodies retrieved from Papua New Guinea landslide, UN says SYDNEY: Emergency teams pulled three bodies from the rubble of Papua New Guinea’s massive landslide, the UN said on... Published 26 May, 2024 10:18am
World Macron heads to Germany in first French presidential state visit in 24 years PARIS/BERLIN: French President Emanuel Macron lands in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit followed by a... Published 26 May, 2024 10:13am
Sports Kylian Mbappe glad to leave PSG on winning note France forward Kylian Mbappe said he is leaving Paris St Germain with his head held high after the Ligue 1... Published 26 May, 2024 10:02am
World G7 asks Israel to protect Palestinian banking services STRESA, (Italy): G7 finance ministers urged Israel Saturday not to disrupt “vital financial transactions” in the... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
World Spanish defence minister says Gaza war is ‘real genocide’ MADRID: The Spanish defence minister said on Saturday that the conflict in Gaza is a “real genocide”, as... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 25, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (May 26, 2024).... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Business & Finance Prices of essential kitchen items decline ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a notable reduction during this week past against ... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Rubina urges BISP’s beneficiaries not to trust messages from any number except ‘8171’ ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Rubina Khalid Saturday advised the... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Pakistan welcomes ICJ’s ruling on Gaza ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday welcomed the additional provisional measures by the International Court of Justice... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Dozens of people deprived of valuables in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Armed dacoits, robbers, and carjacking gangs have deprived dozens of citizens of gold, cash, mobile... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan FIA lodges case over embezzlement in distribution of gunny bags LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has lodged a case against Passco officials after Interior Minister... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan ‘Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery’ dept operational in LGH LAHORE: The Punjab government has established a new department of “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” in Lahore... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Accused arrested on supplementary statement: Lower judiciary restrained from entertaining any plea for judicial or physical remand LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) restrained the lower judiciary to entertain any request for physical or judicial... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Fine imposed on violators: AC Qasimabad inspects rates of Naan, Chapati HYDERABAD: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad, Zain-ul-Abideen Memon, Assistant Commissioner... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Heatwave likely to persist in current week KARACHI: Amid the continuing heatwave in the country, the Met Office has forecast higher temperatures and ... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan 2,271 involved in gambling arrested: CCPO LAHORE: Police have registered 540 cases and arrested 2271 suspects in a series of operations against lawbreakers... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Cattle market: Sattar says satisfied with security arrangements KARACHI: MQM senior leader Dr Farooq Sattar has stated that the security arrangements at the cattle market are... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan ‘Steps underway for wellbeing of special children’ LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that special students are an important part of our... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Fight against smuggling: PM assures civil armed forces of full support ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the government would continue providing full support to the civil... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Christian community attacked after blasphemy accusation LAHORE: At least five members of a minority Christian community were rescued on Saturday after a Muslim crowd... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan PTI terms 25th May 2022 ‘darkest day’ in political history ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday declared May 25, 2022 as the darkest day in political history... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan PTI leader Mughal granted bail ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday granted post-arrest bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Pak athlete, journalist released in Greece Khan was arrested by Greek police reportedly for trying to hoist the Pakistani flag on Mount Olympus Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Azerbaijan FM due on 29th The visiting foreign minister will hold talks with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and call on the Pakistani leadership Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print More than one in four Syrians ‘extremely poor’: World Bank BEIRUT: More than a quarter of Syrians live in extreme poverty, the World Bank said Saturday, 13 years into a... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:15am
World NASA launches ground-breaking climate change satellite WASHINGTON: A tiny NASA satellite was launched Saturday from New Zealand with the mission of improving climate ... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Business & Finance Political parties reject KP budget for FY25 PESHAWAR: Political parties including PML-N, ANP and Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) have rejected the provincial budget for... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Editorials Neelum-Jehlum breakdown, again EDITORIAL: The prime minister will have to do a lot more than order an inquiry into the latest “technical fault” at... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Editorials Legislature and judiciary EDITORIAL: The way criticism of the judiciary is echoing in the Senate, growing ever louder as legislators use... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Business & Finance PIDE, RASTA, PSDE hold ‘Economy Festival 2024’ in Islamabad LAHORE: Former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission and Vice Chancellor of Pakistan Institute of Development... Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am
Print Major step taken to boost Pakistan-Iran bilateral trade ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have decided to open Taftan and Gabd borders 24/7 — a major step forward to promote... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:15am
Print Orders of President, Cabinet Division ignored: FBR still filing petitions against FTO ISLAMABAD: Despite clear-cut directions from the Cabinet Division and against the orders of the president issued in... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:14am
Print Pending service appeals: SC asks SHC, Service Tribunal to formulate standing instructions to ‘settle down a reasonable timeline’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked the chief justice Sindh High Court (SHC), and the chairman Service Tribunal to... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:12am
Print Budget proposals: OICCI calls for abolishing advance tax on telecom subscribers ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has recommended the government to abolish... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:12am
Print Privatisation of SOEs: SIFC stresses need for meeting timelines Committee reiterates the commitment to improve the investment ecosystem, and gave directions to make it more investment friendly through sustainable policy initiatives Updated 26 May, 2024 09:06am
Print Govt decides to do away with subsidised gas for fertilizer industry ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to do away with subsidised gas to the fertiliser industry for urea as... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:09am
Print Mining sector: Chinese firm assured of investment facilitation ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) apex committee on Saturday assured a Chinese firm of... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:09am
Print Federation, provinces on one page for development: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Attaullah Tarar stated on Saturday... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:08am
Print Track and trace system: Govt hasn’t lost even a single penny due to delay in implementation? ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has not lost a single penny due to the delay in the implementation of the... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:12am
Print ‘Skimmed & Instant Milk Powder’ New customs values on import of milk products fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of “Skimmed... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:10am
World South Africa’s Ramaphosa promises to ‘do better’ as election looms SOWETO: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed on Saturday to do more on issues including jobs and state... Published 25 May, 2024 11:18pm
Pakistan Gandapur says met army chief during SIFC meeting to convey KP's concerns Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said Saturday that he met Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir at... Published 25 May, 2024 11:13pm
World World Court’s order on Rafah does not rule out entire offensive, Israel says JERUSALEM: Israel considers that an order by the World Court to halt its military offensive on Rafah in southern... Published 25 May, 2024 10:18pm
World Fire at entertainment venue kills at least 24 people in western India AHMEDABAD: At least 24 people, including many children, died in a fire that broke out on Saturday evening in a... Published 25 May, 2024 10:10pm
Life & Style Sanat Initiative’s ‘Affordable Luxury II’ challenges dire economic milieu Exhibit, under way in Karachi, remains open until May 30 Published 25 May, 2024 08:40pm
World Russian strike on Kharkiv hardware store kills two: official KYIV: A Russian strike on Saturday hit a store selling building materials in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv,... Published 25 May, 2024 07:32pm
Sports Archer, Buttler star as England beat Pakistan in second T20 BIRMINGHAM: Jofra Archer claimed two wickets on his long-awaited return to international cricket to help England... Updated 25 May, 2024 10:43pm
World Israel official says 'intention' to renew Gaza talks 'this week' OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: An Israeli official said Saturday the government had an “intention” to renew “this week” talks... Updated 25 May, 2024 07:12pm
Pakistan Interior minister forms committee to plan establishment of safe city project in Dasu-Chilas Mohsin Naqvi says the project will ensure surveillance and security of the whole area Published 25 May, 2024 06:29pm
Pakistan UAE, KSA investments to come through SIFC, says PM Shehbaz Remarks come during the 10th Executive Committee meeting of the SIFC Updated 25 May, 2024 08:25pm
Sports Ruud rolls into Geneva finalRuud wins third Geneva title to head to Paris on a high GENEVA: Casper Ruud downed Novak Djokovic’s conqueror Tomas Machac on Saturday to win a third Geneva title and head... Updated 25 May, 2024 08:36pm
Sports Cummins eyes another title as Hyderabad face Kolkata in IPL final CHENNAI: Australia’s World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins will need a spectacular turnaround to secure another... Published 25 May, 2024 05:20pm
Sports Nadal says ‘not 100% certain’ it is his final French Open PARIS: Rafael Nadal said Saturday that it is likely he is appearing at the French Open for the final time but... Published 25 May, 2024 05:17pm
Sports I’m leaving Barca with ‘clear conscience’: Xavi BARCELONA: Sacked Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday he was leaving the club with a “clear conscience”.... Published 25 May, 2024 05:14pm
Pakistan Pakistan welcomes ICJ’s ruling on Gaza FO spokesperson says Pakistan demands immediate and unconditional implementation of the latest orders of the ICJ as well as the previous orders Published 25 May, 2024 04:33pm
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 halt 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 07:20pm
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... Updated 25 May, 2024 04:22pm
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
Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces