World Russia pulling back but not out of Syria: sources TARTOUS: Russia is pulling back its military from the front lines in northern Syria and from posts in the Alawite... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:42pm
World Arab FMs urge support for inclusive, ‘peaceful’ Syria transition Foreign ministers from Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar agree to support a transition process in Syria in which all political and social forces are represented Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:32pm
Sports PSG coach Enrique having ‘best season of my career’ POISSY: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Saturday the statistics indicate “the best season” of his... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:26pm
World At least 18 killed in Israeli Gaza strikes: Palestinian medics CAIRO: At least 18 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, medics said, while the... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:53pm
Pakistan Info Minister, Communications’ Head of Turkish Presidency discuss strengthening media cooperation Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met with Head of Communications at the Turkish Presidency... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:37pm
World South Korea’s President Yoon impeached over martial law bid SEOUL: South Korean lawmakers on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, with... Published 14 Dec, 2024 05:43pm
World Turkiye to reopen embassy in Syria as diplomats gather for talks DAMASCUS: Turkiye was set to reopen its embassy in Damascus on Saturday, nearly a week after president Bashar... Published 14 Dec, 2024 05:31pm
Life & Style Shanghai bear cub Junjun becomes breakout star SHANGHAI: Adoring crowds are flocking to a zoo in Shanghai to watch Junjun, a bear cub just 11 months old, as he... Published 14 Dec, 2024 05:29pm
World Ukraine says it struck Russian oil terminal KYIV: Ukraine said on Saturday it had attacked an oil terminal in Russia’s western Oryol region overnight, sparking... Published 14 Dec, 2024 05:24pm
Business & Finance Ministry refutes report World Bank cancelled Pakistan loan The Ministry of Economic Affairs has refuted a report claiming that the World Bank (WB) cancelled an over $500... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 09:31pm
World South Korea’s Constitutional Court to decide impeached president’s fate SEOUL: South Korea’s Constitutional Court controls President Yoon Suk Yeol’s fate, after parliament impeached him on... Published 14 Dec, 2024 01:46pm
World Iran will not impede IAEA access, head of its atomic organisation says Iran will not impede U.N. nuclear watchdog’s access and inspection of its sites, the head of the country’s Atomic... Published 14 Dec, 2024 01:22pm
Sports Mohammad Amir announces retirement from international cricket again Pakistan’s fast bowler Mohammad Amir on Saturday announced his retirement from international cricket after “careful... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 04:28pm
Life & Style Retired cop finds trove of unreleased Jackson songs: report LOS ANGELES: A retired California highway patrolman has stumbled into possession of a trove of unreleased Michael... Published 14 Dec, 2024 11:32am
World Canada says it will respond robustly if US imposes tariffs TORONTO: Ottawa and the provinces will respond robustly if the incoming U.S. administration goes ahead with a... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 09:30pm
World South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach President Yoon over martial law bid SEOUL: South Korea’s opposition-led parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, voting to suspend him... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 01:39pm
Sports Rain halts third Australia v India Test Rain halted the resumption of play after lunch on day one of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane... Published 14 Dec, 2024 10:10am
World China’s GDP growth expected around 5% this year, senior official says BEIJING: China’s economy is expected to grow by about 5% this year, the deputy director of the country’s central... Published 14 Dec, 2024 10:05am
Pakistan Drug traffickers: ANF emphasises judicial reforms ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) DG Maj Gen Abdul Moeed has said the force faces significant challenges in... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 05:04pm
Pakistan Cargo plane makes emergency landing at JIA KARACHI: A cargo plane made an emergency landing after one of its engines failed shortly after takeoff at Jinnah... Published 14 Dec, 2024 09:00am
Pakistan Conference on tourism for diplomats held ISLAMABAD: The Africa Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a conference on tourism for diplomats under... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan EPD raids steel mills and factories LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Department (EPD), under its ongoing crackdown against polluters, conducted ... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:53am
Pakistan ‘54pc of children exposed to violent content on Internet’ ISLAMABAD: A survey conducted by a global cybersecurity company revealed that 54 percent of children have been... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:52am
Pakistan ‘Currency smugglers take advantage of no counter of declaration at border’ LAHORE: Currency smugglers are taking advantage of the absence of a counter of declaration and facility of... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:50am
Pakistan Governor for forging unity to defeat conspiracies LAHORE: The Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Friday that Pakistan is currently facing internal and... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:47am
Pakistan Dr Fouzia Siddiqui’s passport: IHC directs Foreign Affairs secy to ensure return ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Foreign Affairs secretary to ensure the return of Dr Fouzia... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:43am
Sports 10th edition of HBL-PSL: Foreign players’ registration process opens LAHORE: The registration window for foreign players to register themselves for the 10th edition of HBL Pakistan ... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:15am
Business & Finance Indonesia wants to promote trade with Pakistan: CG KARACHI: Indonesian Acting Consul General Teguh Wiweko is optimistic about the potential for promoting trade between... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:10am
Business & Finance KATI urges SBP to cut policy rate by 500bps KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Junaid Naqi Friday urged the State Bank... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan Lt-Commander Syed Arsalan honoured ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant Commander Syed Muhammad Arsalan of the Pakistan Navy has been awarded the prestigious Golden... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Meeting with Nestle officials ISLAMABAD: Chairperson BISP Rubina Khalid and Secretary BISP Amer Ali Ahmad met with the officials of Nestle... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:00am
Technology Use of AI: Minister for global regulatory framework ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar emphasised the need for a global regulatory framework to... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:55am
Pakistan Ministers’ continuous absence: NA Deputy Speaker says letter written to PM ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah said that we have written a letter with the... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan PDWP approves 3 development schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) of Punjab on Friday approved three development schemes... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:53am
Pakistan Physical remand of Waqar Ahmad extended LAHORE: An accountability court on Friday extended physical remand of former senator Waqar Ahmad Khan for three days... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan Negotiations with govt: Sahibzada Hamid, Raja Abbas included to IK’s body ISLAMABAD: The formal talks between the government and the beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is yet to... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan Private medical colleges: Senate panel directs PMDC to check surge in fees ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Friday while expressing serious concerns over manifold increase in fees by the... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:47am
Sports Aqib Javed named interim red-ball head coach LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Aqib Javed as interim red-ball head coach of the Pakistan men’s... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan Use of data stressed for sustainable growth ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister's Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam emphasised the transformative power ... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan SJC disposes of 30 complaints ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), on Friday, disposed of 30 complaints and sought comments in five... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:36am
Pakistan World Bank approves $240m for Karachi’s water & sanitation project KARACHI: The World Bank has approved $240 million to improve water and sewerage services in Karachi through the... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:34am
World ‘Huge disappointment’ at the attitude of top polluters THE HAGUE: As marathon climate change hearings wrapped up Friday at the world’s top court, a representative for... Published 14 Dec, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 13, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (December 14, 2024)... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Sindh extending support to Rescue 1122, Fire Dept: minister KARACHI: “Sindh government has been extending the best possible support to Rescue 1122 and KMC’s Fire Department... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Sports 8th AHC-PCB Girls’ Cricket Cup: Australia empowering girls through cricket ISLAMABAD: The Australian High Commission (AHC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), with the support of Serena... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan BoK partners with Peshawar General Hospital PESHAWAR: Bank of Khyber (BoK) has taken another step toward promoting financial inclusion by signing a Memorandum ... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Over 318 stranded Pakistanis arrive from Syria ISLAMABAD: Over 318 Pakistanis, stranded in Syria safely arrived here on Friday via Beirut. The National Disaster... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 09:07am
Pakistan Ex-governor Punjab visits GCUF FAISALABAD: Former governor of Punjab Lt Gen Khalid Maqbool HI(M) (R) paid a courtesy visit to Vice Chancellor Prof... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Cold weather to persist KARACHI: The overnight intermittent spells of cold wave battered the megacity on Friday, as the Met Office has... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan May 9, Nov 26 incidents: PTI demands high-powered judicial commission ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser on Friday reiterated his party’s demand for a... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Pemra resolves 390 complaints in two years, Senate told ISLAMABAD: Faced with public backlash for allegedly imposing undeclared curbs on the media, the federal government... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Free healthcare services: Zong4G teams up with Alkhidmat Foundation KARACHI: Zong4G collaborated with Alkhidmat Foundation to deliver free healthcare services in Sindh under its... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Corrigendum This is apropos a news item ‘’Nepra to approve Rs27/unit negative adjustment’’ carried by the newspaper... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Forces kill 43 terrorists in Balochistan, KP operations ISLAMABAD: Security forces have successfully neutralised 43 terrorists since December 9, 2024, during extensive... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan May 9 cases: SC conditionally allows army to announce verdicts ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, on Friday, conditionally allowed military courts to... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Print Madrassah registration: President says ‘new law is unnecessary’ ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari raised objections on the Societies Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2024... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 04:45pm
Print Various areas: Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Tajikistan agreed on Friday to further strengthen cooperation in a number of areas including... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 09:06am
Print Pak-EU ties make significant strides since grant of GSP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have acknowledged that since the grant of GSP status in 2014, the... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 09:33am
Print Income Tax Ordinance 2001: Commissioner does not fall under definition of ‘person’: ATIR Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad has ruled that commissioner does not fall under... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 01:07pm
Markets PM orders reduction in power tariffs ISLAMABAD: In a bid to bring down the soaring electricity tariffs, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Print MoEA concerned about slow work at DHP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Economic Affairs has expressed its serious concern on the slow implementation of 4,320MW... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 12:08pm
Print Captive power plants: Govt talking with IMF, others to avoid closure ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik said the government is having negotiations with the... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 11:34am
Print DPF jumps 48pc to Rs148bn by FY24-end KARACHI: In a significant milestone reflecting robust financial health, the Deposit Protection Fund (DPF), managed... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 02:26pm
Business & Finance Trade leader says concerned at internet slowdown KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals ... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance PSX sees seven IPOs in 2024, highest in last three years KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw an increase in listing of new companies in 2024, with the bourse... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Tanveer advocates 500 basis points cut in policy rate LAHORE: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief UBG-BMPP, has urged the government to support economic growth by reducing ... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Editorials Curbs on digital freedoms EDITORIAL: In yet another example of how the government’s high-handed approach towards controlling of digital... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 08:27am
Editorials President Xi’s warning EDITORIAL: Chinese President Xi has warned the incoming Trump administration that there will be no winners in a ... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 08:25am
Business & Finance Huawei to help Punjab govt transform Lahore into ‘modern digital city’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif spent a busy 5th day during her China visit, as she visited Huawei... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance SPI-based inflation rises slightly ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended December 12, 2024, increased by 0.07... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Sufficient fertiliser stock available ISLAMABAD: A high-level Cabinet Committee has observed on Friday that there are sufficient and stable stocks of... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance MPS on Monday KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the SBP will meet on Monday (Dec 16) 2024 to decide the monetary... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am
Print New corridors being added: Minister unveils plans for CPEC upgrade in Phase-II China-Pakistan Economic Corridor stands as symbol of deep, enduring friendship between two countries, Ahsan Iqbal says Updated 14 Dec, 2024 06:41pm
Print Govt envisages increasing IT sector exports to $4.2bn ISLAMABAD: Amid admission that a substantial portion of IT exports revenue remains un-remitted, the government... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 06:00pm
Print Chinese investors ink five MoUs in Karachi KARACHI: Chinese and Pakistani diplomats signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) here for five projects in... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 04:14pm
Print Special Economic Zones: Entities asked to address issues facing investors BoI holds meeting of Working Group on SEZs in response to request from Special Investment Facilitation Council, as per well-informed sources Updated 14 Dec, 2024 06:44pm
World Turkey says told Russia, Iran not to intervene militarily in Syria rebel push ANKARA: Turkey said Friday it had urged Russia and Iran not to intervene militarily to support Bashar al-Assad’s... Published 14 Dec, 2024 04:03am
World Scholz says ‘integrated’ Syrian refugees ‘welcome’ to stay in Germany BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday said that well-integrated Syrian refugees are welcome to stay, as... Published 14 Dec, 2024 03:59am
World Japan space firm makes second attempt at orbit TOKYO: A company aiming to become Japan’s first private firm to put a satellite in orbit will attempt a rocket... Published 14 Dec, 2024 03:55am
Pakistan Two minors arrested over ‘Nov 24 protest’ granted bail ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Friday, granted bail to two minors arrested in connection with Pakistan... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan LDA seals 87 properties LAHORE: In an operation against commercial fee defaulters and illegal commercial buildings, the Lahore Development... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan Mayor accused of favouring selected localities for uplift KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday accused the ruling PPP of a "blatant" discrimination in the approval of... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan Protection of journalists, media practitioners: PJSC demands amendments to make ‘commission more powerful KARACHI: Pakistan Journalists Safety Coalition (PJSC)-Sindh chapter and members of Sindh Commission for Protection ... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan Senior journalists briefed about Marayam’s China visit LAHORE: Secretary Information and Culture Punjab, Syed Tahir Raza Hamdani, and DGPR Ghulam Saghir Shahid met with... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 07:45am
Pakistan Thousands attend second day of 19th KIBF KARACHI: The second day of the five-day Karachi International Book Fair (KIBF) at the city’s Expo Center drew ... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 07:41am
Pakistan ‘Medical City project will revolutionise healthcare sector’ KARACHI: Meng Xiao Wei, President of China–Pakistan Research and Innovation Enterprises Alliance, said that the... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 08:48am
Pakistan Medical professionals: IAEA-sponsored regional training course concludes ISLAMABAD: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)-sponsored regional training course for medical ... Updated 14 Dec, 2024 08:45am
Sports Hendricks ton takes S Africa to T20 series win over Pakistan Opener Reeza Hendricks smashed 117 runs from 63 balls to guide South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan... Published 14 Dec, 2024 01:37am
Sports Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan banned from bowling in ECB competitions LONDON: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been banned from bowling in England and Wales Cricket Board... Published 13 Dec, 2024 11:39pm
World Dutch court rules against ban on arms exports to Israel THE HAGUE: A Dutch court on Friday rejected demands by pro-Palestinian groups for a ban on arms exports from the... Published 13 Dec, 2024 11:34pm
Sports Pakistan allrounder Imad Wasim retires from international cricket KARACHI: Pakistan’s white-ball spinning allrounder Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket on... Published 13 Dec, 2024 07:21pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG falls on muted demand, strong inventories LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell this week amid weak demand and the availability of more... Published 13 Dec, 2024 07:16pm
Pakistan Security forces kill 16 terrorists in KP, Balochistan operations: ISPR Security forces have killed 16 terrorists in extensive intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Updated 13 Dec, 2024 09:56pm
World Second martial law impeachment vote for South Korean president on knife edge SEOUL: South Korea’s opposition leader on Friday urged ruling party lawmakers to side with the “people” and impeach... Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:56pm
World Russian missiles batter Ukraine’s embattled power grid KYIV: Russia hammered Ukrainian energy facilities in a massive aerial attack on Friday that President Volodymyr... Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:50pm
World France’s Macron names veteran centrist ally Bayrou as prime minister PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron named Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister of 2024 on Friday,... Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:45pm
World Fewer Russian assets frozen in Germany, finance ministry says BERLIN: Fewer Russian assets are currently frozen in Germany than a year ago, according to a letter from the finance... Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:28pm
Markets India’s forex reserves drop to over five-month low MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $3.2 billion to a more than five-month low of $654.86 billion as... Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:24pm
Markets Real estate and industrial stocks lift Dubai; Abu Dhabi falls Dubai’s main share index closed higher on Friday, in line with oil prices, boosted by gains in real estate and... Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:19pm
Markets India’s rice stocks surge to record high, boosting export prospects NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Rice inventories in India surged to a record high at the start of December, reaching more than... Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:09pm