World Several wounded in northern Israel rocket attack JERUSALEM: A rocket strike wounded several people in the central Israeli city of Tira, Israel’s emergency medical... Published 02 Nov, 2024 10:08am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: hearing adjourned ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Call for consensus on Kala Bagh Dam LAHORE: Irrigation Minister Punjab Kazim Pirzada on Friday called for developing a consensus for the construction of... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan CBD Punjab holds breast cancer awareness session LAHORE: Demonstrating its commitment to the health and well-being of its workforce, Central Business District Punjab... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan Pak-US cooperation crucial for uplift: Maryam LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met USAID Mission Director Veeraya Kate Somvongsiri, US Consul... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Pakistan CS reviews law and order situation KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, chaired a meeting to review law and order concerns and discuss the... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:28am
Pakistan Distribution of livestock: Registration process started LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Livestock & Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Friday inaugurated the... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:26am
Pakistan Adverse drug reactions: DRAP implements ‘Industry e-Reporting System’ ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has officially announced implementation of Industry... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:24am
Markets Gas theft: 3 held, 7,870 illegal connections removed KARACHI: SSGC’s Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS & CGTO) team continued to make major... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:22am
Business & Finance ICCI blame inconsistent economic policies for industry closure ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Friday, blaming inconsistent economic policies for... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan Iranian Ambassador appreciates Pak Navy for rescuing 23 Iranian fishermen ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam has extended his sincere appreciations to Pakistan ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Pakistan Journalist Faraz discharged from case LAHORE: A city magistrate on Friday discharged journalist Faraz Nizam from a case registered by the cybercrime wing... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:18am
Business & Finance KCCI urges SBP to reduce policy rate by 500bps KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has urged the State Bank... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance KPRA collects Rs14.84bn in four months, showing 40pc growth PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has successfully collected Rs14.84 billion in the first... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Pakistan Vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pakistan: LCE inducts its inaugural cohorts for two signature programmes LAHORE: The LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) has successfully inducted its inaugural cohorts for two signature... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:14am
Pakistan LDA retrieves 120 kanals land from encroachers LAHORE: In an operation against encroachments in Johar Town, the Lahore Development Authority retrieved 120 kanals ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:12am
Pakistan LHC hints of closure of schools for two days a week LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday hinted out at implementation of two-day work-from-home policy and closure of... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:11am
Pakistan PA Speaker meet USAID Mission Director LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a meeting in his chamber with USAID Mission Director Kate Somvongsiri... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:09am
Pakistan PES rescues 189,149 victims in October LAHORE: Punjab Emergency Service (PES) rescued 189,149 victims while responding to 196,509 emergencies across Punjab... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:06am
Business & Finance Thar Lodges will be outsourced: Nasir Shah KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the Thar Lodges managed by the Sindh Coal... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Tharparkar undergoing remarkable transformation LAHORE: Tharparkar is undergoing a remarkable transformation that sets it apart from other regions of Sindh, with... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 01, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 02, 2024)... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Sindh PA extends warm greetings to Hindu community on Diwali KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly extended warm greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali with ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Sindh CM approves tech park, other key projects KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired the 46th meeting of the PPP Policy Board, where several... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan PTI assails Punjab CM for her ‘climate diplomacy with India’ call ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) severely criticised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday for her... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Biometric machines being installed at all airports ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to further enhance border security by installing biometric machines at all... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan PDWP approves development scheme for SGRH hospital LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party for 2024-25 on Friday approved a development scheme worth Rs 9.95... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Green Tractor Scheme re-launched after 12 years: Maryam LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while conducting digital balloting of “CM Punjab Green Tractor... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Business & Finance Punjab govt focusing on alternate energy sector, industrialisation: minister LAHORE: Punjab’s Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Ch Shafi Hussain has said that alternate energy... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan ATC grants physical remand of woman TikToker LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Friday allowed Gulberg police six-day physical remand of a woman TikToker Sara... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan 2022 floods: SDPI says country has received only one-fourth of pledges ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan has only received one-fourth of the total pledges made in the post-2022 floods’ Geneva... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan AGP shares with IHC govt’s efforts for release of Aafia ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP), Friday, shared with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) the... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Gilani calls for adopting best global practices to improve governance ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday called for adopting international best practices,... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation up 0.10pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended October 31, 2024 increased by 0.10... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Transfer to provinces: Pak-PWD projects handed over to Punjab govt ISLAMABAD: All development projects of the Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak-PWD) allocated to Punjab have been... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan AKU’s IGHD launches online nutrition courses KARACHI: In an effort to strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare capacity and address critical nutritional challenges, ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan 43 NUST researchers ranked among world’s top 2pc scientists ISLAMABAD: As many as 43 research luminaries from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) have... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Govt lays SC (Practice, Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance in Senate ISLAMABAD: The federal government, Friday, laid in the Upper House of the Parliament the Supreme Court (Practice and... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World US, Russia on ‘brink’ of direct conflict, Lavrov warns ANKARA: The United States and Russia are very close to engaging in “direct military conflict,” Russian Foreign... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan At least 9 dead, 29 injured in Mastung blast MASTUNG: At least nine people, including five children, were killed in Mastung district on Friday while 29 were... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Pakistan, MENA region: Economies face fragile recovery, says IMF ISLAMABAD: Economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Pakistan face a fragile recovery amid... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Single statement from SC could result in cases prolonging unnecessarily: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has stated that even a single line in a Supreme Court order can sometimes... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Print KP govt signs deal to establish own power transmission line PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa signed an agreement with a private sector company to establish its... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Print BoD for amending SMEDA Ordinance 2002 ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors (BoD) of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:05am
Print Qatar to further deepen economic, investment ties ISLAMABAD: The State of Qatar has expressed the commitment to further deepen bilateral economic and investment ties... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:41am
Print LHC backs CCP’s role in regulating competition ISLAMABAD: In a landmark decision, the Lahore High Court, led by Justice Jawad Hassan, has upheld the validity of... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:47am
Print ‘Rs38.925bn outstanding on account of KP govt’s NHP share’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Water Resources Musadik Masood Malik said that an amount of Rs38.925 billion is outstanding... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:05am
Print Badin-IV South Block: Alleged sale of gas thru unlicensed co irks Senate panel ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Friday, showed serious concern over alleged third party sale of gas in the... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:57am
Print Anti-terror bill moved in NA: LEAs, agencies could detain suspects for 3 months ISLAMABAD: The government, Friday, introduced, “The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024” in the National Assembly... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:56am
Print Qatar to invest $3bn in diverse sectors: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, while addressing a news conference, on... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:40am
Print Saudi investment: roadmap discussed in Riyadh ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of Pak-Saudi Ministers for Investment was held in Riyadh, in which the roadmap for... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Print Passco to allocate, release wheat: ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet decided that domestic and imported wheat would... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:42am
Print Govt sets 33.58Mt wheat target Federal Committee of Agriculture for the Rabi season reviews the performance of Kharif Crops (2025-25) and sets production targets for Rabi Crops (2025-2025) Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:50am
Business & Finance FPCCI president demands MPC cut policy rate by 500 basis points KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the business, industry and trade community of ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Editorials Dengue resurgence EDITORIAL: With the advent of winter season, dengue a serious but preventable disease has erupted in epidemic... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Editorials Delicate balance EDITORIAL: It seems there’s plenty to celebrate on the economic front. FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) jumped a... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Editorials Wheat support price dilemma EDITORIAL: Why is the government so paralysed, without rhyme or reason, when it comes to taking a position about... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Jul-Oct exports up 13.45pc to $10.88bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 13.45 per cent during the first four months (July-October) of ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Markets Pak rice offered lowest in Indonesia’s tender HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender from Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog to buy... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Oct CPI inflation jumps 7.2pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation increased by 7.2 per cent on year-on-year (YoY) basis in... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance PSO witnesses decrease in supply cost ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) witnessed a decrease in the cost of supplying fuel; however, the government... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan SAU highlights pioneering research in pets’ treatments HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, underscored the ... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:05am
World Democrats have a plan if Trump prematurely declares election victory Democrats are readying a rapid-fire response to flood social media and the airwaves with calls for calm and patience... Published 02 Nov, 2024 12:47am
World Russian missiles kill police officer in strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv A Russian missile attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, hit a location used by policemen on Friday,... Published 02 Nov, 2024 12:38am
World North Korea says will stand by Russia until ‘victory’ in Ukraine MOSCOW: North Korea will stand by Russia until its “victory” in Ukraine, Pyongyang’s foreign minister said in Moscow... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:05pm
World WHO ‘deeply concerned’ about ‘rising attacks’ on Lebanon healthcare GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday it was deeply concerned about Israeli attacks hitting healthcare... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:56pm
Pakistan ECC approves Rs2.94bn grant for purchase of 2 e-passport, 6 desktop personalisation systems Decision aims to ensure uninterrupted, smooth business of Director General Immigration & Passports, Finance Division says Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
Markets National Saving Schemes: CDNS revises rates of return downwards Changes take effect from November 4, 2024 onward Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:57pm
World Fed seen on track for 25-basis-point rate cuts next week and in December Federal Reserve policymakers look all but certain to reduce short-term borrowing costs by a modest quarter of a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:03pm
Sports Man arrested after burglary of England captain Stokes’ home LONDON: British police said on Friday one man had been arrested following a burglary at the home of England test... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:50pm
Markets Autos lead rise in Indian shares in special Diwali session Indian shares logged gains in a special one-hour “muhurat” trading session on Friday to mark the festival of Diwali,... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:02pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s trade deficit contracts 31% YoY to $1.5bn in October 2024 In 4MFY25, trade deficit narrows 5.59% to $6.97 billion Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:06pm
Markets Wall St rebounds as Amazon gains offset weak jobs growth, Apple sales Wall Street’s main indexes jumped on Friday, recovering some losses from the previous session, as Amazon’s strong... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:57pm
Pakistan TikTok bandits terrorise, transfix Pakistan riverlands RAHIM YAR KHAN: With a showman’s flair and an outlaw’s moustache, the Pakistani gangster dials the hotline on his... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:53pm
Markets UAE markets boosted by earnings and oil prices Stock markets in United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, lifted by positive earnings results and a jump in oil... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:34pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares close higher for seventh straight session CSE All-Share index rose 0.73% to 12,863.65 Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:32pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG steady on warmer than average temperature forecasts SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices held steady this week as forecasts of warmer-than-average... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:28pm
World Two dead, 6 injured in shooting at downtown Orlando amid Halloween celebration Two people died and six were injured in a shooting in the downtown neighborhood of Orlando, Florida in the midst of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:20pm
World Death toll from floods in Spain’s Valencia rises to 202 MADRID: The death toll from the flash floods that ravaged eastern Spain this week rose to at least 202 people in the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:01pm
World Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta’s Llama Top Chinese research institutions linked to the People’s Liberation Army have used Meta’s publicly available Llama... Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:55pm
Life & Style ‘Game of Thrones’ movie in early development: reports LOS ANGELES, United States: Could the dragons of Westeros finally be coming to the big screen? At least one ‘Game of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:42pm
World US asked Lebanon to declare unilateral ceasefire with Israel BEIRUT: The US asked Lebanon to declare a unilateral ceasefire with Israel to revive stalled talks to end... Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:18pm
Markets Palm closes 3% higher, hits highest level in almost two and a half years KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 3% on Friday, reaching the highest in almost two and a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 04:48pm
Markets Pakistan offers lowest in Indonesia’s tender for 500,000 tons of rice HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender from Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog to buy... Published 01 Nov, 2024 04:45pm
Business & Finance Siemens AG acquires additional stake in Pakistan’s subsidiary for Rs1.7bn Siemens AG, a German multinational technology conglomerate, has acquired an additional stake in Siemens (Pakistan)... Published 01 Nov, 2024 04:38pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz invites Qatari businessmen to invest in Pakistan’s energy, infrastructure Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met the delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA) where he... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 08:04pm
Markets Stocks rebound on late-session buying, KSE-100 closes nearly 1,900 points higher Expectations of a significant policy rate cut in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting fuelled a... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:29pm
World Lebanon PM says expanded strikes suggest Israel’s ‘rejection’ of ceasefire BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Friday criticised Israel’s “expansion” of its attacks on his... Published 01 Nov, 2024 03:07pm
Markets European bond yields muted ahead of US payrolls report Euro zone government bonds were little changed on Friday after a sell-off last month, with investors focusing on a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:56pm
Markets European shares edge up on energy boost; set for weekly losses European shares opened higher on Friday, helped by gains in energy stocks, but were set for their worst week in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:54pm
Markets South African rand softer before manufacturing PMI, US jobs data JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was weaker in early trade on Friday ahead of a purchasing managers’ index (PMI)... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:34pm
World Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 2,000 drones in October, Kyiv says KYIV: Russia launched more than 2,000 attack drones at civilian and military targets across Ukraine last month,... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:31pm
Markets Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 7.2% in October 2024 Reading slightly higher than market and official expectations that put figure in range of 6-7% Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:57pm
Markets Algeria wheat tender purchase about 600,000 T, traders say HAMBURG/PARIS: Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC is believed to have purchased about 600,000 metric tons of milling... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:28pm
World Massive shootout in France wounds five: minister PARIS: A massive shootout linked to drug trafficking has left a teenager and four others seriously wounded in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:24pm
World Talks between Russian, North Korean foreign ministers begin in Moscow MOSCOW: Talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui began in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:21pm
Life & Style Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward LONDON: More than 400 alleged victims have so far contacted the legal team working on a case against the late... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:05pm
Markets Brazil coffee has ample flowering, but size of new crop uncertain SAO PAULO: Brazilian coffee areas had an ample flowering in October following the return of rains, according to... Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:49pm
Markets South Korea’s KFA Busan bought 70,000 T corn in private deal, traders say HAMBURG: The Korea Feed Association (KFA) Busan section in South Korea purchased an estimated 70,000 metric tons of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:47pm
Markets Australian shares post worst week in nearly 3 months; Macquarie skids Australian shares fell for a third straight session on Friday to post their worst week in nearly three months, as... Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:45pm
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer