World Police detain 100 as pro-Palestinian camp cleared at US university BOSTON: Police in riot gear detained about 100 people as they cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at a Boston... Published 27 Apr, 2024 09:16pm
Sports Salah warns of Klopp ‘fire’ after Liverpool title blow LONDON: Mohamed Salah ruined Jurgen Klopp’s attempt to play down a touchline spat at West Ham on Saturday, claiming... Published 27 Apr, 2024 09:11pm
Sports Kane doubles up for Bayern, Leipzig beat Dortmund to tighten grip on fourth LEVERKUSEN: Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 at home, while RB Leipzig... Published 27 Apr, 2024 09:09pm
Perspectives Practical significance of the global security initiative (GSI) On April 21, 2024, the Global Security Initiative (GSI) celebrated its second anniversary since its launch. This... Published 27 Apr, 2024 08:28pm
World Macron visit to Germany in May to focus on EU ties BERLIN: French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Germany in May and will spend more days than planned with... Published 27 Apr, 2024 07:36pm
Sports Azam, Zaman lift Pakistan to 178-5 in fifth T20I LAHORE: Skipper Babar Azam notched a solid half century to guide Pakistan to 178-5 in the fifth and final Twenty20... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:34pm
World US intelligence believes Putin probably didn’t order Navalny to be killed: WSJ LONDON: US intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn’t order... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:40pm
World Germany needs an economic turnaround, says finance minister Lindner BERLIN: Germany needs an economic turnaround in order to secure its geopolitical position, German Finance Minister... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:35pm
Sports Man Utd must bolster support for Garnacho and Mainoo, says Fernandes Manchester United must step up their efforts in providing the necessary support for their young players to thrive... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:32pm
Sports Tsitsipas ousted by qualifier, Swiatek coasts into last 16 MADRID: Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a surprise second round exit at the hands of world number 118 Thiago Monteiro in... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:27pm
World Blinken due in Saudi for summit on global economy, Gaza: organisers RIYADH: Washington’s top diplomat is among leaders expected at a Saudi-hosted economic summit set to begin on Sunday... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:25pm
Markets No intention to impose fixed tax on solar, Power Division clarifies No such summary sent to the government, read the statement Updated 27 Apr, 2024 08:07pm
Life & Style Why Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction was overturned and what happens next Thursday’s ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction gives the one-time film mogul a chance at... Published 27 Apr, 2024 04:57pm
Life & Style Taylor Swift beats Beatles in race to 12th UK number one album LONDON: Taylor Swift topped the British music charts on Friday with ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, outselling the... Published 27 Apr, 2024 04:49pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz arrives in Saudi Arabia to attend WEF special meeting Foreign Office says the WEF meeting will be held on April 28-29 Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:10pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs600 in Pakistan Gold prices decreased in Pakistan on Saturday in line with the decline in the international rate. In the local... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 07:59pm
World Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities in three regions, Kyiv says KYIV: Russia attacked Ukrainian energy facilities in three regions on Saturday, damaging equipment and injuring at... Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:14pm
World Ukrainian air defence downs 21 of 34 Russian missiles KYIV: Ukraine’s air defence shot down 21 of 34 Russian missiles fired in an overnight attack, the commander of the... Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:10pm
World India set to sign trade deal with Oman to expand its Middle East ties NEW DELHI: India and Oman will sign a trade deal in the coming months, two Indian government officials said, as New... Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:04pm
World Hamas says it received Israel's response to its ceasefire proposal CAIRO: Hamas said it had received on Saturday Israel’s official response to its latest ceasefire proposal and will... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 05:17pm
World Yemen's Houthis say their missiles hit Andromeda Star oil ship in Red Sea CAIRO/LOS ANGELES: Yemen’s Houthis said on Saturday their missiles hit the Andromeda Star oil tanker in the Red Sea,... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 05:17pm
World North Korea accuses US of politicizing human rights issues SEOUL: North Korea accused the United States on Saturday of politicizing human rights in the East Asian country,... Published 27 Apr, 2024 10:38am
World Gaza aid from Cyprus resumes after pause following aid worker killings NICOSIA: Aid shipments to Gaza from Cyprus resumed late on Friday, a Cypriot source said, with a ship carrying food... Published 27 Apr, 2024 10:27am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (April 26, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (April 27 2024)... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan TEVTA signs MoU with PSA LAHORE: The MoU ceremony between Tevta and Pakistan Solar Association was held at Tevta Secretariat Lahore. Chairman... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan PTI’s Omar criticises Punjab police ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan on Friday harshly criticised what he called... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Maryam explains how ‘air ambulance service’ to be used LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Friday that nothing is more important than human life;... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan SIC boycotts Punjab Assembly session ‘in support of farmers’ LAHORE: The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) boycotted the Punjab Assembly session on Friday in support of farmers, who... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Protection of databases, businesses: Cos asked to maintain comprehensive cybersecurity solution ISLAMABAD: A global cyber security company has strongly advised Pakistani companies to maintain a comprehensive... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan AEOI: OECD team undertakes onsite assessment ISLAMABAD: An assessment team of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Global Forum on... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan ATC extends pre-arrest bail of IK LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Friday extended the pre-arrest bail of former Chairman PTI Imran Khan till May 03... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Azam Swati granted pre-arrest bail LAHORE: A session’s court on Friday granted interim pre-arrest bail to PTI leader Azam Swati till May 21 in a case... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan CDA commits contempt of court by demolishing Islamabad Tennis Club: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) claimed that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has committed contempt... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Dow, NICVD join hands for health professional education KARACHI: Dow Institute of Health Professional Education at Dow University of Health Sciences is a premier ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Efforts on to revolutionise healthcare, says PM’s coordinator ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister's Coordinator on National Health Services and Coordination Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan CNIC issuance to Afghan national: FIA arrests Nadra official after court rejects his bail ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday arrested an official of the National Database and... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan GCWUF convocation: Governor for education and leadership skills FAISALABAD: Governor/Chancellor GCWUF Engr. Muhammad Baleegh-ur-Rehman emphasized the importance of education and... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Governor wants to make Sindh an IT province KARACHI: Governor Sindh Muhammad Kamran Tessori said that Sir Syed University is an ideological academic institute... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Islamabad to get forensic lab, prison: Naqvi ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said that his ministry has started work regarding the... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Lyari and FB area: KE removes 2800kg of wire used in illegal connections KARACHI: Due to the rising circular debt and line losses, national efforts are underway to curb electricity theft. ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Launch ceremony for country first Hangor-class submarine in China ISLAMABAD: The launch ceremony Pakistan's first Hangor-class submarine prepared in China took place at the Wuchang... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan LDA to start development work in katchi abadis LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq has said that they will soon start... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Sports Shadab optimistic of bouncing back in final T20I match today LAHORE: All-rounder Shadab Khan has expressed optimism that Team Pakistan will bounce back in the 5th and final ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
World CPJ demands release of Afghan radio journalists NEW YORK: Taliban authorities should immediately and unconditionally release radio reporters Ismail Saadat,... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
World Top UN court to rule on Germany/Nicaragua Gaza genocide case THE HAGUE: The top UN court said it will rule Tuesday on charges by Nicaragua that Germany is breaching the 1948... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan New customs values fixed for glassware/ porcelain ware ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of glassware/... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan NSPP Lahore holds workshop on ‘Project Management’ LAHORE: The Executive Development Institute (EDI) of the National School of Public Policy (NSPP) Lahore held a... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Kidney, liver diseases: People urged to adopt healthy lifestyle LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has urged the people to adopt a healthy lifestyle to avoid... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan PM urges govts to work together to formulate policy on climate change ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the provincial governments and the federal government to work... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Preston University approves four new faculties, eight programmes KARACHI: In a major overhaul of its academic structure, Preston University academic council has approved the... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan PTI senator criticises ECP ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is on sole mission to throw the country s most popular political... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Judges’ letter: PTI spokesman urges CJP to constitute a full bench ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday demanded the Chief Justice of Pakistan to constitute a full ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Punjab to provide Rs300bn interest-free loans to farmers LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani announced on Friday that all the arrangements for... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan SU research scholars exhibit engineering projects HYDERABAD: The M.Phil and PhD scholars of the University of Sindh Jamshoro showcased their projects and posters at ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan ‘Sunni Ittehad’ becomes 2nd largest party in NA ISLAMABAD: Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) has become the second largest political party in the National Assembly after... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan IHC judges’ letter: Six-judge SC bench will hear suo motu case on 30th ISLAMABAD: A six-judge bench of the Supreme Court will hear suo moto on Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges’ letter... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Complete independence without economic stability not possible: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday said that complete independence was not possible... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Editorials Asia climate disaster EDITORIAL: Climate and weather-related changes continue to bring bad news across the world, but it turns out that... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Editorials Toxic rhetoric EDITORIAL: Akin to his two previous general election campaigns India’s far-right Prime Minister Narendra Modi,... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Editorials Overcoming the digital divide EDITORIAL: Recent years have seen much hype surrounding Pakistan’s purported digital revolution, with the emergence... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print Sindh to publish names of tax evaders KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to clamp down on tax evaders and drug dealers, and to publish the names of tax... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 08:58am
Print President’s orders: FTO directs FBR to withdraw its petitions in high courts ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw all writ... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:19am
Print Early GSP renewal by US Congress: Pakistan reiterates its request ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated its request for early renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:19am
Print IP pipeline project: Pakistan will explain to US importance of ties with neighbours: FO ISLAMABAD: Amid threats of unilateral sanctions in case Pakistan goes ahead with the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 08:58am
Print Proposal advocating FBR digitalisation approved ISLAMABAD: A meeting of Steering Committee has approved the top proposal from McKinsey and Company, a globally... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 02:24pm
Print Major shuffle in FBR ahead of budget preparation exercise ISLAMABAD: In a major reshuffling before budget preparation exercise for 2024-25, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:02am
Print Transparency in PIA privatisation stressed: Validity of Afghan refugees’ POR cards extended ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the extension in validity of proof of registration (POR) cards of Afghan... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 02:34pm
Print CPEC: Preparatory meeting discusses 13th JCC ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired a preparatory meeting for the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 05:35pm
Print Country’s economic conditions show improvement: PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic indicators are showing positive signs, with an agenda of painful reforms and... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 08:06pm
Print WPPs worried about continuous power curtailment ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Wind Energy Association (PakWEA) has expressed serious concerns at the continuous power... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 08:15pm
Print March demand down 7.5pc: Govt mulling options to boost power consumption Chief Executive Officer, CPPA-G Rihan Akhtar says that decline in demand is a major concern in the sector Updated 27 Apr, 2024 08:12pm
Business & Finance Upcoming budget: KATI chief for inclusion of agri sector in tax net KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar Qandhari, has called for the... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance SECP introduces new digital platform ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a new digital platform, SECP-XS... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance Guidelines issued for offering IFS: SECP revamps Shariah governance framework ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revamped the Shariah governance framework... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance 70.1m shares to be floated: IPAK intends to raise Rs1.47bn through IPO KARACHI: International Packaging Films Limited intends to raise Rs 1.47 billion by issuing 70.1 million shares to ... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Markets Weekly SPI inflation down 1.1pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended on April 25, 2024, decreased by 1.10... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance BMW to invest further $2.76bn in key market China BEIJING: BMW said on Friday it planned to invest an additional 20 billion yuan ($2.76 billion) in its Shenyang... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance Jul-Mar period: Rice exports hit historic high of $3bn KARACHI: The country’s rice exports, breaking all previous records, have earned all-time high of $3 billion during... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance Q1, 2024 results: FrieslandCampina Engro delivers strong topline growth of 21pc KARACHI: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) announced its financial results for the first quarter of... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
World Netherlands will consider resuming support to Palestinian UNRWA agency AMSTERDAM: The Dutch government on Friday said it would consider resuming funding for the UN agency for Palestinians... Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:52am
World Taiwan hit by several quakes, strongest reaching 6.1-magnitude TAIPEI: Taiwan was hit by a series of at least 10 earthquakes in the early hours of Saturday, with the strongest... Published 27 Apr, 2024 12:37am
Business & Finance FBR notifies transfers of 12 key officers to Admin Pool The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified transfers of 12 officers of the Inland Revenue Service and Pakistan... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:48pm
Life & Style World’s tallest residential tower coming to Dubai Marina Six Senses Residences to be completed by 2028 Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:32pm
Markets Wall St rises as Big Tech charges higher Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Friday as most megacap growth stocks rose after robust quarterly results from... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:50pm
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 logs best day in three months as banks shine Europe’s benchmark stock index had its biggest one-day gain in more than three months on Friday, propelled by... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
Markets FTSE 100 continues record run, Darktrace rallies on buyout deal Britain’s benchmark FTSE 100 scored its fourth consecutive record high on Friday as strong earnings from U.S. tech... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:44pm
World Erdogan expects new NATO chief to address Turkey’s terror concerns ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he expected NATO’s next secretary general to prioritise Turkey’s... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:40pm
Pakistan Pakistan Digital City Haripur to be KP’s first IT-focused technology zone Project is expected to become functional in 2026 and generate $25-50 million in exports annually Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:26pm
Pakistan Zindigi, MyTM & Cashin to digitize pilgrimage experience for Pakistani citizens In a groundbreaking move, Zindigi, powered by JS Bank & MyTM in collaboration with Cashin (KSA), has launched an... Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:58pm
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif urged to take up PML-N’s presidency, says Rana Sanaullah Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah said on Friday that the supremo Nawaz Sharif has... Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:48pm
World India votes in second election phase as Modi vs Gandhi contest heats up BENGALURU/NOIDA: India voted on Friday in the second phase of the world’s biggest election, as Prime Minister... Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:01pm
Business & Finance India’s foreign exchange reserves drop to six-week low MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for a second consecutive week and stood at a six-week low of $640.33... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:52pm
World Students block Paris’ Sciences Po University over Gaza war PARIS: Students blocked access to Paris’ prestigious Sciences Po University over the war in Gaza on Friday,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:41pm
Markets Sterling steadies against dollar, jumps to 16-year high vs yen LONDON: Sterling steadied on Friday after rising to a two-week high against the dollar as markets awaited for key... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:31pm
Pakistan Army chief vows to work for Pakistan’s development despite ‘negative propaganda’ Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Friday said negative propaganda and social media trolls cannot... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:18pm
World Russia’s Shoigu meets Iranian counterpart, says ready to expand military co-operation MOSCOW: Russia is ready to expand military and technical cooperation with Iran, Russian Defence Minister Sergei... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:27pm
World Blinken says US campus protests part of ‘democracy’ BEIJING: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that campus protests sweeping the United States over the... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:18pm
Pakistan Quetta court issues arrest warrant for Mahmood Khan Achakzai A judicial magistrate of Quetta has issued an arrest warrant for Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:07pm
World Sri Lanka leases white elephant airport built with Chinese loans COLOMBO: Sri Lanka said Friday it had leased a white elephant international airport built with Chinese loans to a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:07pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 34,356 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Gaza said on Friday that at least 34,356 people have been killed in the territory... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:52pm