Pakistan Eliminating FED alone won’t revive Pakistan’s real estate, says ABAD chairman Withdrawal of the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on property transactions will not lead to substantial real estate... Published 12 May, 2025 04:23pm
Life & Style PAF emerges as unfettered star of social media as netizens excoriate India’s narrative X declares clear winner of India-Pakistan combat amidst false propaganda Published 12 May, 2025 03:57pm
Markets APTMA welcomes Trump’s trade pledge with Pakistan, expects tariff easing The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s intent to “increase... Published 12 May, 2025 03:31pm
Life & Style Who is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the onetime hip-hop king facing a sex trafficking trial? NEW YORK: Sean “Diddy” Combs, who elevated hip-hop in American culture while building a music and clothing empire... Published 12 May, 2025 02:24pm
Business & Finance Nissan to cut over 10,000 more jobs globally, NHK reports TOKYO: Nissan Motor will additionally slash more than 10,000 jobs globally, bringing the total cuts including... Published 12 May, 2025 02:17pm
Sports Barcelona edge closer to title with thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid BARCELONA: Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a crucial 4-3 home victory... Published 12 May, 2025 02:14pm
Markets South Korean shares gain over 1% on US-China trade optimism The benchmark KOSPI closed up 30.06 points, or 1.17%, at 2,607.33 Published 12 May, 2025 02:09pm
Business & Finance Arif Habib expects super tax cut in upcoming budget Arif Habib, the founder and CEO of Arif Habib Corporation Limited, expects a reduction in the super tax in the... Published 12 May, 2025 01:37pm
Markets Kenya shilling steady in subdued market activity Commercial banks quoted the shilling at 129.00/50 Published 12 May, 2025 01:08pm
Markets European shares rise as US, China hail ‘constructive’ Geneva trade talks European shares rose on Monday, as investors welcomed signs of progress in US-China trade talks aimed at cooling a... Published 12 May, 2025 01:06pm
Sports Chelsea’s Jackson must learn from red card, Maresca says Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said forward Nicolas Jackson must learn from his mistakes after his red card in... Published 12 May, 2025 01:04pm
Business & Finance US and China reach deal to slash trade tariffs GENEVA: The United States and China said on Monday they have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs for now as... Published 12 May, 2025 12:58pm
Markets China’s yuan strengthens after progress in Sino-US trade talks, but caution remains SHANGHAI: The yuan strengthened on Monday despite dollar’s rebound, reflecting market optimism after the US and... Published 12 May, 2025 12:33pm
Markets JGB yields rise as US-China trade talks lift risk appetite TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields rose on Monday, as signs of progress in US-China trade negotiations bolstered... Published 12 May, 2025 12:23pm
Business & Finance South Africa’s MTN Group reports 33% rise in Q1 core profit JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s MTN Group, on Monday, reported a 33% jump in first-quarter core profit due to strong... Published 12 May, 2025 12:19pm
World Russia launches 108 drones overnight after Ukraine, EU demand ceasefire, Kyiv says Russia launched 108 drones across Ukraine overnight and struck a civilian freight train, injuring its driver,... Published 12 May, 2025 12:09pm
Sports India’s Kohli follows Rohit into Test retirement India batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing down the curtain on a... Published 12 May, 2025 12:03pm
Markets Bund yields hit fresh one-month high as trade talks ease economic concerns Euro area benchmark Bund yields hit a fresh one-month high and markets cut bets on European Central Bank interest... Published 12 May, 2025 11:58am
World Albania’s Socialist Party leads in parliamentary vote, results show TIRANA: Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama was on course for an unprecedented fourth term in office on Monday as... Updated 12 May, 2025 12:53pm
World India reopens 32 airports after ceasefire with Pakistan India said on Monday that it has reopened 32 airports that were shut during clashes with neighbour Pakistan, after a... Published 12 May, 2025 11:52am
Business & Finance SoftBank Group seen booking modest fourth quarter loss as Vision Fund suffers TOKYO: Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group is expected to book a quarterly net loss of 26.9 billion yen... Published 12 May, 2025 11:44am
World China hosts Latin American, Caribbean nations amid US trade war talks BEIJING: China will host a summit that includes its key Latin American trade partners this week in an effort to... Published 12 May, 2025 11:41am
Markets Pakistan’s sovereign bonds rally as ceasefire with India continues LONDON: Pakistan’s sovereign bonds rallied more than 4 cents on Monday, Tradeweb data showed, as a ceasefire with... Published 12 May, 2025 11:31am
Markets Soybean futures climb on US-China trade optimism; wheat and corn fall BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures rose for a third session on Monday, supported by positive developments in US-China... Published 12 May, 2025 11:23am
Markets Iron ore climbs as progress in Sino-US trade talks lifts sentiment BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices climbed on Monday, as “substantial progress” in trade talks between the United... Published 12 May, 2025 11:22am
Markets China stocks rally, yuan gains on Geneva trade talk optimism SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks rallied and the yuan strengthened on Monday, after weekend talks in Geneva... Published 12 May, 2025 11:21am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars make guarded gains on Sino-US trade anticipation SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged higher on Monday as signs of movement in the US-China trade... Published 12 May, 2025 11:20am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises on US-China trade deal hopes TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday as indications of progress in US-China trade talks boosted hopes... Published 12 May, 2025 11:18am
Markets GSP plus status: EU review puts Pakistan’s duty-free export to the test amid reforms push Pakistan’s crucial trade advantage under the European Union’s (EU) GSP plus (+) scheme remains under review, as the... Published 12 May, 2025 11:18am
Markets Australia shares hit over two-month high on US-China trade deal hopes Australian shares touched a more than two-month high on Monday, buoyed by positive investor sentiment after the US... Published 12 May, 2025 11:17am
Business & Finance Trump to sign executive order to cut prices of medicine to match other countries WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would sign an executive order to cut prescription prices to... Published 12 May, 2025 10:59am
Business & Finance Italy’s UniCredit raises profit outlook, says to be selective on deals MILAN: Italy’s second-biggest bank UniCredit strengthened its 2025 outlook on Monday after posting a surprise... Published 12 May, 2025 10:53am
Business & Finance Shifa International Hospitals to buy out minority shareholders in subsidiary SMCI Shifa International Hospitals Limited (SIHL) plans to buy out all the shares owned by minority shareholders in its... Published 12 May, 2025 10:30am
Markets Rupee strengthens against US dollar Currency settles at 281.57 against the greenback Updated 12 May, 2025 04:03pm
Markets Indian benchmarks rally 3%, eye best day in nearly a year on India-Pakistan truce India’s benchmarks jumped over 3% and were on track to log their best session in almost a year on Monday after the... Updated 12 May, 2025 12:54pm
Markets PSX surges over 10,000 points on India-Pakistan ceasefire, IMF approval The KSE-100 gained 10,123 points, the highest ever day-to-day increase Updated 12 May, 2025 04:12pm
Business & Finance Japan’s Ishiba open to more stimulus but rules out sales tax cut TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the government was ready to take further steps to... Published 12 May, 2025 08:43am
World Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes China’s Tibet BEIJING: An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Tibet early on Monday, the China Earthquake Administration (CEA)... Updated 12 May, 2025 12:37pm
World South Korea’s presidential campaigns kick off, focus on ailing economy SEOUL: Contenders for South Korea’s presidency kicked off their campaigns on Monday, vowing to unify a deeply... Published 12 May, 2025 08:35am
Sports Conte calls for calm as Napoli’s title dreams go to the wire Napoli manager Antonio Conte urged perspective after Sunday’s draw with Genoa, emphasising that his side were still... Published 12 May, 2025 08:25am
Markets Gold falls as positive US-China talks erode safe-haven appeal Gold slipped on Monday as optimistic signals from U.S.-China trade talks alleviated market fears, leading investors... Published 12 May, 2025 08:20am
World Rubio speaks with UK’s Lammy, Germany’s Merz on India-Pakistan tensions, Russia U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and German Chancellor Friedrich... Published 12 May, 2025 08:15am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher on India-Pakistan ceasefire Indian shares are set to open higher on Monday as India and Pakistan reached a truce over the weekend after intense... Published 12 May, 2025 08:11am
Business & Finance Japan’s Ishiba signals increasing corn imports as part of US trade talks TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday signalled that increasing corn imports from the U.S. would... Published 12 May, 2025 08:00am
Markets Stocks, dollar up on US-China trade hope, details awaited SYDNEY: Wall Street stock futures climbed and the dollar firmed against safe haven peers on Monday as signs of... Published 12 May, 2025 07:52am
Markets Dollar gains versus yen on US-China trade optimism; Kiwi climbs TOKYO: The dollar climbed in early Asian trade on Monday after weekend talks between the United States and China... Published 12 May, 2025 07:47am
Markets Oil prices jump over 3% on US-China tariff reductions TOKYO: Oil prices rose more than $2 in Asian trading on Monday after the US and China said they would ease some of... Updated 12 May, 2025 01:01pm
Pakistan FPCCI expresses unwavering support to armed forces LAHORE: At a press conference held at the FPCCI Regional Office in Lahore, President of the Federation of Pakistan... Published 12 May, 2025 06:28am
Pakistan Punjab information minister hails PM, CM, chiefs of armed forces LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that victory over the enemy of Pakistan is a shining ... Published 12 May, 2025 06:27am
Pakistan CM pays tribute to mothers of martyrs LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in a heartfelt message on Mother’s Day, honoured the... Published 12 May, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Thanksgiving Day: CM Maryam hails PM’s decision LAHORE: “We are grateful to Allah Almighty for destroying evil intentions of the enemy,” said Chief Minister... Published 12 May, 2025 06:24am
Pakistan Noshki oil tanker blast: Another injured dies in Karachi hospital KARACHI: Another injured of Noshki oil tanker explosion succumbed to his injuries at a Karachi hospital on Sunday.... Published 12 May, 2025 06:23am
Pakistan Ceasefire marks dawn of new era of peace in region: minister LAHORE: Punjab's Minister for Sports, Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar, in a statement, said that the recent ceasefire has... Updated 12 May, 2025 08:30am
Pakistan CM for full 100pc fund allocation for ADP schemes PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur has directed the authorities concerned for allocation... Published 12 May, 2025 06:21am
Pakistan Group Captain Kamran, who shot down Rafale, receives hero's welcome RAWALPINDI: Group Captain Kamran Bashir, a Pakistani Christian pilot who brought down an Indian Rafale, was given a... Published 12 May, 2025 06:21am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 11, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (May 12, 2025).... Updated 12 May, 2025 08:13am
World More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern Congo BUKAVU (Congo): More than 100 people have died after flooding in a village near the shores of Lake Tanganyika in... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
World Pope appeals for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday message VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world’s major powers for “no more war” in his first Sunday message... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Karachi cattle markets: section 144 imposed KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi has imposed section 144 in the city to prohibit illegal animal markets and ban on... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Prices remain stable KARACHI: The price of cotton remained generally stable. The conflict between Pakistan and India has affected... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Maulana Bashir announces cash reward for PAF heroes KARACHI: The founder and chairman of Saylani Welfare International Trust, Maulana Bashir Farooqi, praised the armed... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan HCSTSI pays tributes to Armed Forces HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Bashir Janmuhammad expresses solidarity with armed forces KARACHI: Renowned businessman and philanthropist Mohammed Bashir Janmuhammad expressed solidarity with armed ... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan ‘Day of Gratitude’ marked: NA speaker commends valiant role played by armed forces ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has welcomed the announcement made by Prime Minister of... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Business community pays tribute to Armed Forces KARACHI: Business Community has extended heartfelt tributes and unwavering support to the Pakistan Armed Forces,... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Bilawal pays tribute to martyrs of May 12 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid glowing tribute to the brave party... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
World Villagers evacuated from line of fire fear going back OCCUPIED JAMMU: After spending days in temporary homes and with relatives, people from both sides of the Indian and... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
World Modi faces domestic criticism over sudden ceasefire NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD: India and Pakistan have stepped back from the brink of all-out war, with a nudge from the US,... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Afghan minister discusses trilateral dialogue with Pakistan, China KABUL: Afghanistan’s Minister for Interior Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani met with Yue Xiaoyong, China’s special... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Zalmi Foundation announces Rs50m in honour of air defenders ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of Peshawar Zalmi and Zalmi Foundation, Javed Afridi, has announced a heartfelt tribute of... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan India blocks Facebook Page of Speaker Punjab Assembly LAHORE: The recent firm and principled stance of Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan against India’s... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Christian worship, prayer services held: Punjab Police remain high alert LAHORE: Punjab Police remained on high alert while performing duties during Christian worship and prayer services... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Khyber Eye Foundation makes remarkable achievement PESHAWAR: The receipts of Khyber Eye Foundation registered remarkable increase during the period of last one year ... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan ETEA screening test: KP govt orders probe into irregularities PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has taken serious notice of alleged irregularities in Educational... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Minister pays tribute to armed forces ISLAMABAD: Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam paid tribute to the armed forces of Pakistan... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Minorities equal partners in Pakistan’s stability: Ramesh LAHORE: Punjab's Minister for Minority Affairs, Ramesh Singh Arora, in a statement on the occasion of ... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Mother is first teacher, friend of child: Governor, CM KARACHI: Sindh Governor Moahmmed Kamran Khan Tessori and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while paying... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Naqvi orders completion of Jinnah Square underpass by 22nd ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Jinnah Square Murree Road underpass project site and... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan PDP chief calls to resolve legitimate internal issues KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has said all the legitimate internal issues should be... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan Punjab educational centres resume activities today RAWALPINDI: The educational institutions across Punjab will resume their operation from Monday following the... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Pakistan IG Punjab releases additional Rs2.618m LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar is committed to the health welfare of his force and their... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Business & Finance PPA issues rebuttal to NA body statement KARACHI: Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) has issued a rebuttal to a statement given to National Assembly’s... Updated 12 May, 2025 08:23am
Editorials Down there with the worst EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s descent to 168th out of 193 countries in the latest Human Development Index (HDI) ranking is... Updated 12 May, 2025 06:58am
Editorials New student visa controls in UK EDITORIAL: The British government is preparing to impose strict visa restrictions on students, including from... Updated 12 May, 2025 06:56am
Editorials Taking stock of situation EDITORIAL: It’s a ceasefire, however fragile, for now. India’s prime minister Narendra Modi, under pressure from... Updated 12 May, 2025 06:51am
Business & Finance Prices of essential food items show mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of daily use food items like live chicken/meat, sugar, flour, vegetables, cooking... Updated 12 May, 2025 09:30am
Business & Finance Price deregulation improves access to medicines, helps stabilise industry KARACHI: The price deregulation of non-essential medicines in early 2024 has improved access to medicines and... Updated 12 May, 2025 02:23pm
Business & Finance BMP says new Tax Ordinance could stifle investment growth LAHORE: The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Business & Finance Mango exports begin from 25th ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to commence mango exports from May 25. The Ministry of Commerce has issued a... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
World US, China reach deal to cut trade deficit GENEVA: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday reported “substantial progress” in US talks with China’s... Published 12 May, 2025 05:51am
Print PM praises Trump for peace ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his invaluable offer... Updated 12 May, 2025 09:11am
Print Ceasefire efforts: China ready to play constructive role BEIJING: China hopes for and supports an early ceasefire between Pakistan and India, and is willing to continue... Updated 12 May, 2025 09:11am
Print FBR deputes officers at 21 beverages cos ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has deputed over 50 Inland Revenue officers at 21 beverage manufacturing... Updated 12 May, 2025 09:30am
Print Fragile ceasefire holds, permanent one is in sight AMRITSAR/MUZAFFARABAD: A ceasefire between India and Pakistan was holding on Sunday after both sides blamed the... Updated 12 May, 2025 08:59am
Print Pakistan welcomes Trump’s statement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the statement by the US President Donald J Trump regarding Pakistan-India relations.... Updated 12 May, 2025 09:10am
Print DG ISPR outlines military response to Indian aggression ISLAMABAD: The Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif... Updated 12 May, 2025 09:21am
Business & Finance Tariff anomalies: PTEA seeks rectification among industrial consumer categories ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has sought rectification of tariff design anomaly between... Updated 12 May, 2025 09:21am
Print Automated income tax refund system: FBR has failed to enforce IHC’s directive ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court’s landmark judgment for effective enforcement of an automated income tax refund... Updated 12 May, 2025 02:53pm
Business & Finance Uplift projects: Ministry authorises Rs894.1bn in 10 months ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised a total of Rs894.1 billion... Updated 12 May, 2025 08:58am
Print IMF targets: ECC orders Rs50bn reallocation from PSDP to PD Forum informed that QESCO was experiencing difficulties in retrieval of material Updated 12 May, 2025 02:24pm
Operation ‘Bunyan ul Marsoos’: Pakistan destroys Udhampur airbase, Pathankot airfield in India, state media reports