Sports Raducanu rediscovers Wimbledon ‘fun’ factor after turbulent spell LONDON: Emma Raducanu is finally all smiles again at Wimbledon after the former US Open champion rediscovered the... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:15pm
Pakistan Ex PML-N leaders Miftah Ismail, Khaqan Abbasi launch ‘Awaam Pakistan’ party Former PML-N leaders Miftah Ismail and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi formally launched on Saturday a new party named Awaam... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 05:21pm
Markets E&Ps look to invest $5bn in Pakistan’s energy sector: govt statement Delegation meets PM Shehbaz Sharif who forms committee headed by deputy premier Ishaq Dar Published 06 Jul, 2024 03:42pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,000 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan registered gains for the fourth consecutive session on Saturday in line with an increase in... Published 06 Jul, 2024 03:24pm
World 8 arrested after gruesome murder of Indian politician NEW DELHI: Eight people were arrested in India on Saturday for the murder of a politician who championed the rights... Published 06 Jul, 2024 02:54pm
Life & Style Brad Pitt’s F1 movie to be called… F1 SILVERSTONE, England: The suspense around the name of Brad Pitt’s previously untitled Formula One movie, being... Published 06 Jul, 2024 02:46pm
Life & Style Ambani wedding: a $10mn payday for Justin Bieber Canadian pop star Justin Bieber reportedly received $10 million to perform at the sangeet of Anant Ambani — the... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 03:34pm
Business & Finance AFF’s tax memorandum on federal & provincial finance acts, 2024 Published 06 Jul, 2024 01:48pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll 38,098 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Gaza said on Saturday that at least 38,098 people have been killed in nine months... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 05:24pm
World Putin congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian, calls for bilateral cooperation MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the new president of... Published 06 Jul, 2024 01:09pm
World Russian drone attack on Ukraine hits energy facility in Sumy region KYIV: Russia launched an overnight drone attack across Ukraine on Saturday, hitting an energy facility in the Sumy... Published 06 Jul, 2024 11:43am
World Iran reformist Pezeshkian wins presidential election TEHRAN: Iran’s reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against... Published 06 Jul, 2024 11:05am
World Hamas agrees to proposal on talks to free Israeli hostages 16 days after first phase, Hamas source says DUBAI/CAIRO: Hamas has accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and... Published 06 Jul, 2024 10:50am
World India stampede: main organiser of religious event surrenders to police NEW DELHI: The chief organiser of an Indian preacher’s event where a stampede killed 121 people this week... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 02:26pm
Technology iTecknologi Group celebrates serving 150,000+ customers nationwide iTecknologi Group of Companies has proudly announced a milestone achievement: successfully catering to over 150,000... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 10:41am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 05, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (July 06, 2024)... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Pakistan’s first 4-wheel UEV unveiled KARACHI: Team Envision of PNEC-NUST on Friday unveiled Pakistan’s first four-wheel Urban Electric Vehicle.... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Sindh to set up 300 model schools KARACHI: In a bid to modernise the traditional education system in Sindh, the provincial government has decided to... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Meta holds workshop on digital transformation for govt partners in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Meta organised a workshop on Digital Transformation for government partners in Pakistan at the Ministry ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Brazilian paraglider falls to death in northern area SKARDU: A Brazilian paraglider plummeted to his death in northern Pakistan, an official told AFP on Friday, the... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Three dead, seven injured in Mardan blast PESHAWAR: At least three persons were killed, and seven other injured in a roadside blast near Jalalha Bridge in... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Cases against IK, PTI: PTI demands recusal of CJP from benches ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership on Friday expressed distrust in Chief Justice of Pakistan and... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Petrol pumps partially shut in KP PESHAWAR: Likewise other parts of the country, petroleum dealers on Friday observed a partial strike in Peshawar and... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan 70 more vehicles added to PFA fleet LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday inducted 30 more vehicles to the fleet of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) to... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance KATI for annulling contracts with IPPs KARACHI: Johar Qandhari, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), has demanded the... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Finance Act 2024: FBR SROs to cause business closures: LCCI LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to address the concerns of business... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Australian auto parts group to engage skilled workers KARACHI: In a significant development for Pakistan’s automotive industry, a leading Australian auto parts group ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Govt should cancel all agreements with IPPs, says FPCCI leader KARACHI: Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Acting President FPCCI, has said that federal government should cancel all agreements... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan ATC suspends non-bailable arrest warrants for Gandapur ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday suspended non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Chief Minister... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Muharram security: Police, LEAs hold flag march in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The city police and other law enforcement agencies, on Friday, conducted a flag march in the city with ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Value-added textile exporters demand resumption of FTR LAHORE: Expressing serious concerns over the Finance Act 2024, the value-added textile exporters have urged the... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Federal budget: Briefing given about recent amendments enacted in sales tax FAISALABAD: Reservations about different clauses of federal budget including SRO-350 were to be highlighted before... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Army, Rangers to be deployed in Punjab during Muharram LAHORE: The Punjab government has requisitioned the services of Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers Punjab troops to... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan PDWP approves eight uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved eight development schemes of different... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Anti-smog campaign launched in Punjab LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has announced a major campaign in Punjab aimed at combating ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Tram service approved for Lahore LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the Karim Block to Motorway Signal Free Corridor Plan... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan PFD initiates action against two officers LAHORE: The Punjab Food Department (PFD) took disciplinary action on Friday against two officers from Rawalpindi... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan NA body takes serious notice of doctors’ absence ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations has taken serious... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Aleem for promoting links with Central Asia ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan has said that... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Romina calls on Dar ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Romina Khurshid Alam... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Business group leader says people no longer believe that politicians can be trusted KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan and President... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Keenjhar Lake expansion plan discussed with World Bank KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah during a meeting with a World Bank delegation led by its Country... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Cartelisation charges against poultry feed millers: LHC vacates stay order against CCP show-cause notices ISLAMABAD: Lahore High Court (LHC) has vacated a stay order that it had earlier granted to four poultry feed... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan MoFA to resume Apostille legalisation process from 8th ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will resume the Apostille legalisation process from Monday (July 8) for... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Open sale of LPG cylinders: Sindh ombudsman takes suo motu notice KARACHI: Provincial Ombudsman Dr Muhammad Sohail Rajput has taken suo motu notice on sale of LPG cylinders in... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Video link: ATC directs SP Adiala to ensure attendance of IK today LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday directed the superintendent Adiala jail to ensure attendance of PTI... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Govt urged not to succumb to IMF pressure KARACHI: President of United Business Group (UBG), Zubair Tufail has said that the government should not mortgage ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan KP Governor for empowerment of women & youth ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said that measures should be taken for empowerment of ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Pakistani Facebook community: Meta drives conversations on responsible content creation KARACHI: Meta has collaborated with Ali Gul Pir - Pakistani content creator and comedian - to host a four-episode... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:30am
Pakistan Health sector: Pakistan, US authorities agree to expand cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and US health authorities have agreed to expand cooperation in the health sector including... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Electronic fraud involving BISP: PTA chief, BISP chairperson discuss strategies ISLAMABAD: Major General Hafeez Ur Rehman (Retd), Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), held a... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan PU Syndicate recommends Rs19.6bn budget for approval LAHORE: Punjab University Syndicate’s 1755th meeting chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Khalid Mahmood on Friday... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan Sindh decides to strengthen Excise & Narcotics Control Dept KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to further strengthen the Excise & Narcotics Control Department in... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan TIKA opens series of advanced labs across Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has successfully completed and inaugurated a ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation up 1.28pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended July 4, 2024, increased by 1.28 ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:44am
World Jailed Sikh separatist, Kashmir leader sworn into India parliament NEW DELHI: A Sikh separatist and a Kashmiri politician temporarily left jail Friday to be sworn into India’s... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Public gathering: ICT cancels NOC to PTI ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has cancelled the no objection certificate (NOC)... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:42am
Pakistan Punjab seeks social media ban on security concerns LAHORE: Punjab is proposing a ban on all social media platforms for six days due to security concerns during... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:34am
Editorials Corrupt practices made acceptable EDITORIAL: Last month, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) suspended two heads of its field formations in Lahore ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:24am
Editorials Hosting relocated Chinese industry EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s approval of joint venture projects between Chinese and Pakistani... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:24am
Editorials Integrating with regional economies EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Tajikistan and his personal push to increase bilateral trade... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 06:58am
Markets PPDA calls off strike KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) on Friday called off its strike and announced to open all... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Cabinet Division has 18 bulletproof cars, 6 helicopters; Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet was informed that the Cabinet Division has a total of 18... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Audio leaks case: SC urged to set aside IHC order in response to pleas of Bushra, Najam ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to set aside the Islamabad High Court’s order passed in the petitions... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Print SC concerned at no budgetary allocation for climate fund ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court expressed concern that the federal and provincial governments have not allocated any... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 09:18am
Print Aurangzeb urges PTBA to lend a helping hand to FBR in improving tax system ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has encouraged the Pakistan Tax Bar Association to provide essential... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 08:55am
Markets Hundreds storm Sibi power station over long outages QUETTA: Hundreds of people in one of hottest cities stormed a power station in protest against cuts lasting up to 20... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Print Fatal accidents: Nepra imposes Rs115m fine on Discos ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed fines of Rs 115 million on four power... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 08:55am
Print Power sector’s circular debt reaches Rs2,655bn by May ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) was informed on Friday that the circular debt of the... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 09:00am
Business & Finance Discos’ consumers: Nepra notifies Rs3.33 per unit FCA for May ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified Fuel Charges Adjustment of Rs 3.33... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 09:17am
Pakistan ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’: Commanders concerned at unwarranted criticism ISLAMABAD: Forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhadas of the Armed Forces, law enforcement... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Imran says PTI to participate in APC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Friday said that his party will ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Bilawal confirms PPP’s decision to participate KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has assured the federal government of his... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance External debt, liabilities soar to $130.179bn by May ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities have soared to $130.179 billion by May 2024, up from $124.296... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Print Dues hit Rs97.697bn mark: SSGC disconnects supply to PSML KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has disconnected gas supply to Pakistan Steel Mills Limited (PSML) due to... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 08:59am
World New PM Starmer pledges to rebuild Britain after years of chaos LONDON: Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Friday to use his massive electoral majority to... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
World Reeves named as UK first female finance minister LONDON: New Prime Minister Keir Starmer named Rachel Reeves as Britain’s first female finance minister and Angela... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Print Financial system shows steady performance: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that overall risks to financial stability appear to be manageable... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 08:58am
Print Senate panel directs MoC: ‘EDF should prioritise export boost over infrastructure projects’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce on Friday directed the Commerce Ministry to allocate Export... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 09:18am
Print Senate passes SOEs amendment bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate, Friday, passed with majority vote amidst opposition protest, the State Owned-Enterprises... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 03:47pm
Print RLNG tariffs: APTMA opposes Rs50bn cross subsidies to fertiliser sector ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the government to reverse its ‘destructive’... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 03:46pm
Print Non-filers must be brought into the tax net: PM Seeks a comprehensive action plan with specific goals regarding the digitisation and reforms of FBR Updated 06 Jul, 2024 05:22pm
Pakistan 29 PTI activists: ATC confirms pre-arrest bail LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Friday confirmed interim pre-arrest bail of 29 PTI activists and denied to eleven... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Ejaz Tufail made head of NAVTTC Working Group LAHORE: Ejaz Tufail, Chairman All Pakistan Small Gems, Jewellers and Traders Association has been appointed Head of... Updated 06 Jul, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Army brass concerned about ‘unwarranted criticism’ over Operation Azm-e-Istehkam Says operation is aimed at dismantling 'nexus of terrorism and illegal spectrum in the country for enduring stability and economic prosperity' Published 06 Jul, 2024 12:07am
World Russian strikes kill 4, wound 23 in east Ukraine KYIV: Russian attacks killed four and wounded nearly two dozen others in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine on... Published 05 Jul, 2024 11:10pm
World Hamas official says expects quick Israeli response to ceasefire ‘ideas’ GAZA STRIP: A top Hamas official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response – “likely today or... Published 05 Jul, 2024 11:06pm
Markets Nasdaq gains on megacap boost as markets assess payrolls data The Dow and the S&P 500 struggled for direction on Friday as investors assessed mixed payrolls data for cues on... Published 05 Jul, 2024 09:36pm
Markets London midcaps touch more than two-year highs as Labour Party returns to power Britain’s domestic-focused stocks logged their best week in more than five months on Friday after a landslide... Published 05 Jul, 2024 09:32pm
Pakistan Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet on Saturday for Muharram moon sighting A meeting of Central and Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will be held on Saturday (Zilhaj 29) to sight the crescent of... Published 05 Jul, 2024 08:13pm
Life & Style Meta drives conversations on responsible content creation with Pakistan’s Facebook community KARACHI: Meta has collaborated with Ali Gul Pir – Pakistani content creator and comedian – to host a four-episode... Published 05 Jul, 2024 07:14pm
Pakistan PTI to attend govt’s APC despite concerns over Operation Azm-e-Istehkam: Imran Khan PTI founder believes the new anti-terrorism campaign would 'only lead to further instability' in country Published 05 Jul, 2024 06:55pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot prices decline on waning Chinese demand LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were down this week but remained firm above $12, causing... Published 05 Jul, 2024 06:39pm
Markets KSE-100 closes week marginally negative The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended another trading session on a flat note as the benchmark KSE-100 index... Published 05 Jul, 2024 06:12pm
Markets UAE bourses edge higher on US rate cut bets Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates edged higher on Friday as optimism about a U.S. interest rate cut... Published 05 Jul, 2024 06:10pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as energy, consumer staple stocks gain CSE All Share index settled up 0.17% at 11,947.43 Published 05 Jul, 2024 06:01pm
Sports Pakistan to host Bangladesh, England and West Indies Tests KARACHI: Pakistan on Friday announced Test matches against Bangladesh, England and the West Indies – as well as a... Updated 05 Jul, 2024 08:23pm
Business & Finance Ukraine foreign currency reserves slip to $37.9bn, central bank says KYIV: Ukraine’s foreign currency reserves slipped to $37.9 billion at the start of July, the central bank said on... Published 05 Jul, 2024 05:38pm
Markets Asia gold: High gold prices dull activity in India and China Physical gold dealers in India offered discounts for the ninth consecutive week due to high prices, as they await a... Published 05 Jul, 2024 05:32pm
World Sri Lanka to save $3bn in debt write-offs post bond rework, president says COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will save $3 billion in debt write-offs from commercial creditors once a provisional deal to... Published 05 Jul, 2024 05:28pm