Pakistan Pakistan slams Afghan Consul General Peshawar for disrespecting national anthem The Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch Tuesday condemned the act of disrespecting the national anthem... Published 17 Sep, 2024 11:33pm
World Meta bans Russian state media for ‘foreign interference’ NEW YORK: Facebook owner Meta said on Monday it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media... Published 17 Sep, 2024 09:04pm
Sports India beat China 1-0 to win Asian Hockey Champions Trophy The Indian hockey team retained their Asian Hockey Champions Trophy title with a 1-0 victory against hosts China in... Published 17 Sep, 2024 08:58pm
Business & Finance US Fed begins two-day meeting set to end with rate cut WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve began a two-day interest rate discussion on Tuesday that is all-but-certain to... Published 17 Sep, 2024 08:17pm
Markets US stocks rise as retail sales show surprise gain NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks opened higher Tuesday following better than expected US retail sales as markets looked... Published 17 Sep, 2024 07:57pm
World Russia boosting army size due to ‘threats’: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russia is boosting its army size to 1.5 million active soldiers due to “threats” along its borders,... Published 17 Sep, 2024 07:19pm
Technology Brain implant lets man control Amazon’s Alexa with thought SAN FRANCISCO: A patient with a degenerative disease was able to command Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant with his... Published 17 Sep, 2024 07:16pm
Sports Bangladesh Tests ‘no dress rehearsal’, says India’s Rohit CHENNAI: Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India team there is “no dress rehearsal” in cricket as they face... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:53pm
World At least eight dead, 2,750 wounded in pager blasts in Lebanon Lebanon's information minister says govt condemns detonation of pagers as Israeli aggression Updated 17 Sep, 2024 10:53pm
Sports ‘Proud’ Raducanu into Korea Open second round with gutsy win SEOUL: Emma Raducanu got her Korea Open campaign off to a winning start with a hard-fought 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7-5)... Published 17 Sep, 2024 05:56pm
Sports Frustrated New Zealand, confident Sri Lanka meet in two-Test series COLOMBO: New Zealand play Sri Lanka in the first of two Tests at Galle from Wednesday as the visitors look to shake... Published 17 Sep, 2024 05:44pm
World Israel widens focus of war to include Lebanon front OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel announced the expansion of its war aims on Tuesday, widening its nearly year-long fight... Published 17 Sep, 2024 05:37pm
World India’s top court pauses ‘bulldozer justice’ NEW DELHI: India’s top court ordered authorities on Tuesday to pause demolishing private property as punitive action... Published 17 Sep, 2024 05:30pm
World Flood-hit Central Europe fortifies towns as waters and death toll rise NYSA: Volunteers shored up defences to stem swollen rivers in the Polish city of Nysa on Tuesday, one of dozens of... Published 17 Sep, 2024 05:04pm
Sports Pakistan beat Korea 5-2 to win bronze in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy After the semifinal heartbreak, Pakistan bounced back with a resounding 5-2 victory over Korea to secure a bronze... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 10:08pm
World Turkiye, Sweden to hold first security talks since NATO entry, Turkish source says ANKARA: Turkiye and Sweden will hold their first meeting on Wednesday addressing a security pact the sides agreed to... Published 17 Sep, 2024 04:48pm
Pakistan Russian Deputy PM Overchuk to arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday: FO Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk would lead a high-level delegation to Pakistan on a... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 08:06pm
World Indian state reopens schools, restores internet after ethnic clashes NEW DELHI: Schools reopened in India’s northeastern state of Manipur on Tuesday, more than a week after they... Published 17 Sep, 2024 03:35pm
Markets Major Gulf markets inch up ahead of expected Fed rate cut Most major stock markets in the Gulf edged higher in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s... Published 17 Sep, 2024 02:29pm
Sports ICC increases Women’s T20 World Cup prize money to $7.9 million Next month’s Women’s T20 World Cup will offer a record total of $7.96 million in prize money, organising body the... Published 17 Sep, 2024 02:26pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks rise on property gains ahead of Fed rate decision HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rose in holiday-thinned trade on Tuesday, led by local property giants on hopes of an... Published 17 Sep, 2024 02:20pm
World ‘All good here’ was last message before OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded Hearings into Titan submersible tragedy reveal safety concerns Updated 17 Sep, 2024 02:49pm
World Trump returns to campaign trail after weekend assassination scare WASHINGTON: Donald Trump hits the campaign trail again on Tuesday, travelling to Michigan two days after an apparent... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 08:53pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says death toll at 41,252 The toll includes 26 deaths in the previous 24 hours Updated 17 Sep, 2024 08:12pm
Markets European shares advance in lead-up to Fed rate decision European stocks rose on Tuesday, supported by financials, as markets drew closer to an expected start to the U.S.... Published 17 Sep, 2024 01:05pm
Markets London stocks rise on US rate cut optimism, Kingfisher boost The FTSE 100 rose to a two-week high on Tuesday, lifted by increasing bets of a larger U.S. interest rate cut and... Published 17 Sep, 2024 01:03pm
World India in talks with ethnic groups clashing in Manipur state NEW DELHI: The Indian government is in talks seeking to resolve a long-running conflict between two ethnic... Published 17 Sep, 2024 12:48pm
Pakistan Eid Milad-un-Nabi: President, PM call for embracing teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH) Day dawns with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in all provincial capitals Updated 17 Sep, 2024 04:23pm
Markets Dollar pinned down by 50bp Fed cut wagers SINGAPORE: The dollar traded near its lowest levels of the year on Tuesday, on the eve of the expected start to a... Published 17 Sep, 2024 11:18am
World Russia attacks energy infrastructure in Ukraine’s Sumy region KYIV: Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, cutting power in some... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 08:33pm
Markets Japan rubber futures jump to more than two-week high on supply worries SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures jumped on Tuesday to their highest in more than two weeks, underpinned by weather... Published 17 Sep, 2024 10:52am
Markets Gold hovers near record high ahead of Fed rate verdict Gold prices hovered near a record high on Tuesday, ahead of the anticipated start of the U.S. interest rate... Published 17 Sep, 2024 10:47am
Markets India bond yields fall on rising bets of outsized Fed rate cut MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields fell on Tuesday, with the 10-year yield hitting 6.75%, a day before the... Published 17 Sep, 2024 10:42am
Markets Indian rupee faces resistance on dollar buying by state-run banks MUMBAI: The Indian rupee faced resistance on Tuesday following a rise driven by the U.S. dollar’s struggles a day... Published 17 Sep, 2024 10:38am
Markets Asia shares rise; dollar, yields hurt by outsized Fed rate cut bets SINGAPORE: Asian stocks gained on Tuesday while the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields came under pressure, with just a... Published 17 Sep, 2024 10:35am
World Asif Merchant pleads not guilty to US assassination plot charges NEW YORK: A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges stemming from an alleged... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 08:34pm
Markets Copper edges up on softer US dollar ahead of expected Fed rate cut Copper prices in London edged up on Tuesday, driven by a softer U.S. dollar and expectations of an interest rate... Published 17 Sep, 2024 10:32am
Markets Australian shares end near record high ahead of Fed policy meeting Australian stocks flirted with an all-time high on Tuesday, a day ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 12:42pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slides on strong yen worries before Fed decision TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, weighed down by worries of a stronger yen, as investors braced... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 12:53pm
Markets Indian shares hold near record highs ahead of Fed policy decision BENGALURU: Indian shares held ground near all-time highs on Tuesday, with traders expecting marginal moves ahead of... Published 17 Sep, 2024 10:23am
Markets Oil prices rise on supply shocks, prospect of US interest rate cuts NEW YORK: Oil prices rose by a dollar a barrel on Tuesday as supply disruptions mounted and traders bet demand will... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 09:47pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 16, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 17, 2024)... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Vehicle registration, transfer in Sindh: Biometric verification made mandatory KARACHI: The Sindh Excise Department has taken a significant step by making biometric verification mandatory for... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Cases pending before single bench of ATIR: Govt decides to increase value from Rs1m to Rs50m ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to considerably increase value from Rs 1 million to Rs 50 million for... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Balochistan University teachers: FAPUASA concerned at non-payment of salaries LAHORE: Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) expressed serious concern over... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Govt set to distribute 500,000 ‘Kissan Cards’ by Oct 15: minister LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture & Livestock, Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, announced on Monday that the... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Maryam launches ‘CM’s Children’s Heart Surgery Programme’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Monday officially launched ‘Chief Minister’s Children’s ... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Minister reviews arrangements for Eid Milad-un-Nabi occasion FAISALABAD: Punjab Minister for Information & Culture/Incharge arrangements for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Khatm-e-Nabuwwat Day: Sindh PA passes resolution to designate Sep 7 as public holiday KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution designating September 7 as an official public... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Science and technology: Planning minister highlights key steps taken by govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Monday, highlighting the key steps taken by ... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Clarification on reserved seats: SC deputy registrar says he didn’t receive the order on time ISLAMABAD: Deputy Registrar Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan made startling revelation about eight judges ... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Trial of IK by military court: IHC again seeks clarification from federal govt ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) again sought clarification from the federal government regarding the... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan PTI leaders granted post-arrest bail ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in a... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Reserved seats: ECP dragging its heels on implementation of SC’s clarification order? ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has failed to take the requisite action on the implementation of the Supreme... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Sixth mpox case confirmed in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations, Monday, announced confirmation of sixth mpox... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
World Suspect in Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes WASHINGTON: A man suspected of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump was charged with two gun-related crimes in... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Climate-resilience projects: PM reaffirms desire to work with uplift partners ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s keen desire to work with the development... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
World Columnists cut ties with Jewish newspaper over Gaza claims LONDON: A number of prominent columnists have quit British weekly the Jewish Chronicle after it published ... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan PM to leave for UK, US on 21st ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave on a tour to the UK and the USA on September 21. Diplomatic... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Print Collusive bidding: CCP issues show-cause notices to ten steel suppliers ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to ten steel structure... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 09:44am
Print Power breakdown: Nepra to issue show-cause notice to co ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has decided to issue show cause notice to... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 09:45am
Print July LSM output down 2.08pc MoM ISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector’s output decreased by 2.08 percent for July 2024 when compared... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 09:14am
Print Exchange rate for calculating petroleum prices adjusted ISLAMABAD: The government adjusted the exchange rate used for calculating petroleum products prices with effect from... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 03:34pm
Markets Govt removing all barriers to foreign investment: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is removing all obstacles in the way of foreign... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Eid Milad-un-Nabi today LAHORE: All is set to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAWW) today with traditional religious fervor and solemnity. The... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 07:25am
Pakistan IK says amendments aimed at suppressing SC ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Monday, said that the... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 09:36am
Business & Finance Tax dept fails to create additional demand on capital gains LAHORE: The income tax department failed to create additional demand on account of capital gains in the wake of... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance PBF for forensic audit of all power facilities KARACHI: President Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Khawaja Mehboobur Rahman questioned the rationale for paying... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Non-bank financial sector: SECP drafts strategic action plan for Islamic finance development ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will introduce the concept of Tier-I and ... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Markets Jul-Aug petroleum group’s imports witness 22.73pc growth ISLAMABAD: Petroleum group imports witnessed 22.73 percent growth during the first two months (July-August) of the... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Editorials About blasphemy cases EDITORIAL: The case of a police officer allegedly killing a suspect held on blasphemy charges, inside a police... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Editorials ‘Shared prosperity’ EDITORIAL: The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) analysis of its 30-year record of enabling and facilitating... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Pakistani Islamic finance industry: Size estimated to have crossed $42bn: SECP ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has disclosed that the size of the Pakistani... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Markets Auction for Ijarah Sukuk: PSX raises Rs202bn against Rs250bn target KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has raised Rs 202 billion against a target of Rs 250 billion for the Ministry... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance July-August textile group exports up 5.37pc ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 5.37 per cent in first two months (July-August) of the... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Print ‘Constitutional package’: Prorogation of Senate session ends ‘hype’ ISLAMABAD: The hype surrounding the “mysterious” constitutional package for the superior judiciary finally fizzled... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 09:45am
Pakistan NA prorogued as govt fails to persuade opposition ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was prorogued on Monday without taking up the much-hyped “constitutional... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan ‘Constitutional package’ challenged in SC ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Package (Proposed Bill), which aims to amend various provisions to the 1973... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:33am
Print No further quota: MoC to blacklist defaulting Sri Lankan rice buyers ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry is to informally blacklist those Sri Lankan companies that defaulted in payment to... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 09:46am
Print No delays in CPEC projects: Cabinet panel ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Chinese Investment Projects, while reiterating the government’s commitment to... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 03:33pm
Print Executive Board meeting notified: IMF to take $7bn EFF on its agenda on 25th ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has formally notified that the Executive Board would consider... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 01:48pm
Print Deputy PM Overchuk due tomorrow: G2G pacts to be inked with Russia Trade, energy, finance and industry to be in focus Updated 17 Sep, 2024 09:56pm
World US backs Philippine over China despite reef pullout WASHINGTON: The United States said Monday it backed Manila’s freedom of navigation in the South China Sea after a... Published 17 Sep, 2024 12:23am
World Iran president vows to ensure morality police don’t ‘bother’ women TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Monday to ensure the morality police would no longer “bother”... Published 16 Sep, 2024 11:24pm
World Suspect in Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes WEST PALM BEACH: A man suspected of plotting to assassinate former US president Donald Trump was charged with... Published 16 Sep, 2024 10:41pm
World Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to travel Tuesday to Spain: official RAMALLAH: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will travel Tuesday to Madrid, an official in his office said Monday,... Published 16 Sep, 2024 10:35pm
Perspectives Knowledge economy: a pathway towards prosperity for Pakistan A recent ITPI report indicates that every US dollar invested in education through a ‘community school approach’... Published 16 Sep, 2024 09:40pm
World Germany’s Scholz in Uzbekistan as he seeks energy, resources TASHKENT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Uzbekistan on Monday, where he expressed an interest in “utilising... Published 16 Sep, 2024 09:01pm
Pakistan Legal Aid Society, Bond Advertising join forces to launch ‘Awaz Sab Ki’ Initiative aimed at protection and promotion of religious freedom Published 16 Sep, 2024 08:24pm
World Pakistani man to appear in US court on assassination plot charges NEW YORK: A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran is set to appear in US court on Monday on charges of scheming to... Published 16 Sep, 2024 08:17pm
Markets Gunvor Group keen to invest in petroleum sector, says Pakistan govt PM Shehbaz directs concerned authorities to provide all kinds of facilities for investment of Gunvor Group in Pakistan Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:41pm
Markets US stocks open week in mixed fashion NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were mixed early Monday as markets attempt to build off last week’s gains ahead of a... Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:25pm
Markets Gulf markets end mixed ahead of Fed rate decision Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday as investors await a likely cut to U.S. interest rates this week,... Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:08pm
Sports China beat Pakistan in shootout to enter Asian Hockey Champions Trophy final In a massive upset, China stunned Pakistan 2-0 in a shootout to enter the Asian Champions Trophy final at the Moqi... Updated 17 Sep, 2024 04:44pm
Markets KSE-100 closes 158 points higher as profit-taking trims intra-day gains The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed 158 points higher on Monday as profit-taking... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 09:09pm
World Israeli minister says time running out for diplomatic solution with Hezbollah in Lebanon JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday that the window... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:22pm
World UNRWA chief: Gaza polio vaccination coverage has reached 90% DUBAI: Polio vaccination coverage in Gaza has reached 90%, the head of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency... Published 16 Sep, 2024 05:44pm
World Polish PM announces $260mn in aid for storm-affected areas WARSAW: Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Monday announced millions of dollars in aid for those in Poland hit by Storm... Published 16 Sep, 2024 05:18pm
Markets Metals, energy boost Indian shares to record highs BENGALURU: Indian shares hit record highs on Monday, underpinned by rising metal stocks on a favorable U.S. rate cut... Published 16 Sep, 2024 05:07pm
