Pakistan PDP demands govt accelerate work on Karachi Safe City project KARACHI: Expressing concern over organized terrorist activities in Karachi, particularly the recent car bomb attack... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan Kazakhstan PM arrives ISLAMABAD: To attend the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Pakistan, the Prime Minister of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:24am
Pakistan President hosts lunch for Li ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Tuesday, hosted a luncheon in honour of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Prime... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan IK’s personal physician not allowed to enter Adiala Jail ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s personal physician was not allowed to enter the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan Pakistan calls for action against ‘transitional organised crime’ VIENNA: The 12th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the UN Convention against ‘Transnational Organized... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:14am
Business & Finance Sindh: massive investment expected in next few years KARACHI: With improved and business-friendly policies, the Sindh government is expecting massive investment in the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:01am
Business & Finance PTCL Group reports 15.3pc YoY revenue growth KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the leading telecom and ICT services provider in the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Constitutional amendments: PPP, JUI-F reach consensus over proposed draft KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and JUI-F reached consensus over proposed constitutional amendments draft... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:55am
Sports 15 varsities participate in PCB-HEC Inter-varsity cricket championship HYDERABAD: The PCB-HEC Inter-University Cricket Championship (Zone K) kicked off on Tuesday at the cricket ground of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:51am
Sports Ali sisters win at ‘Hungarian Junior Squash Open 2024’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s rising squash star, Mehwish Ali, has won her 25th Gold medal at the Hungarian Junior Squash ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan Free travel for special persons holding ‘Himmat Card’ LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced free travelling for special persons. Persons holding the Himmat Card can... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:43am
World Goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 ‘out of reach’: World Bank WASHINGTON: A global target of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is “out of reach,” said the World Bank on Tuesday,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World Turkey urges ‘sanctions’ against Israel ANKARA: Turkey’s foreign minister on Tuesday called for sanctions against Israel, urging the international... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 15, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 16, 2024)... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World China warns against ‘further escalation’ of Korean peninsula tensions BEIJING: China on Tuesday called for all parties on the Korean peninsula to avoid a “further escalation” after... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World Macron says Israel PM ‘mustn’t forget his country created by UN decision’ PARIS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not forget his country was created as a result of a... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World TV channels in Afghan province stop showing living things KABUL: At least two TV channels in a northern Afghan province stopped showing images of living beings during their... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World Myanmar armed group claims captured another town on China highway BANGKOK: Fighters from a Myanmar ethnic armed group have seized another town along a strategic highway to China, the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan CM directs for implementation of minimum wages PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has ruled out compromise on the rights of the labourers ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Special song to welcome SCO summit guests ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday released a special song to warmly welcome the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Labour bodies will not be allowed to ‘blackmail’ industries: Sindh minister KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Labor and Human Resource, Shahid Abdul Salam Taheem, assured industrialists at a... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan PTI boycotts proceedings of parliamentary panel ISLAMABAD: The maddening buzz surrounding the controversial constitutional amendment has refused to be coffined with... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Better livelihood demanded for protection of rural women HYYDERABAD: On International Rural Women’s Day, Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) organized a seminar in Matiari... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan New Gwadar Airport: Technical Acceptance ceremony held KARACHI: The Technical Acceptance Ceremony for the New Gwadar International Airport was held at Jinnah International... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Minister opens upgraded CPLC Call Centre KARACHI Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar has inaugurated the upgraded CPLC Call Center 1102 during his visit... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Dengue virus spreading at alarming rate in ICT ISLAMABAD: The dengue virus spread in the federal capital is continuing at an alarming rate as in the past 24 hours,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan CM seeks details of illegal housing schemes from LDA LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has sought details about illegal housing schemes from LDA. The CM ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan 11,000 cows to be distributed among rural women in southern Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government is set to distribute 11,000 cows among rural women in South Punjab, aiming to empower... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan PDWP approves five uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved five development schemes worth more than 8... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Punjab PA witnesses heated debate over student harassment cases LAHORE: A heated debate erupted in Punjab Assembly on Tuesday over student harassment cases, with opposition members... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Alleged rape case in college: CM seeks detailed report within 48 hours LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif constituted a seven members high-powered committee, to investigate... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Sports Debutant Ghulam hits century to defy England in second Test MULTAN: Kamran Ghulam hit a superb century on his debut to guide Pakistan to 259-5 on the opening day of the second... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Belarusian PM meets COAS ISLAMABAD: Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their significant... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World UN decries ‘worst restrictions’ on Gaza aid GENEVA: Conflict-ravaged Gaza appears to be facing the worst restrictions on aid since the Israel-Hamas war began... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan LHC seeks report from FIA on all cases against IK’s sisters LAHOIRE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday sought report from the FIA till October 21 on a petition of Shahraiz... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan MPA Marvi Rashdi visits SU HYDERABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) MPA and Parliamentary Secretary of Universities & Boards Department... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan WAPDA's skipper Iftikhar fined LAHORE: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)’s skipper Iftikhar Ahmed has been charged 50-per cent of his... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan WCLA completes conservation project of Lahori Gate in 11 months LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has completed the conservation project of the Lohari Gate, which... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan ‘Constitutional court’ part of party’s manifesto, says Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the establishment of a Federal... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Meeting with brother: IHC to hear plea of IK’s sister tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear Imran Khan’s sister’s petition seeking directions to allow... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan LHC approached on harassment of female students LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court regarding the alleged incidents of harassment of female... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan ATC allows bail to 30 PTI workers LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday allowed bail to thirty PTI workers Asama Niazi and others in case of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Pak-Russia joint exercise begins ISLAMABAD: The seventh edition of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII, focusing on counter-terrorism... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Print Banking customers: Mohtasib provides over Rs1bn relief KARACHI: The monetary relief of over Rs 1.06 billion, by disposing of 18,836 complaints, has been provided by the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Print ‘Constitutional amendment’: NA, Senate sessions likely tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The government has convened sessions of the National Assembly and the Senate on October 17 to seek... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:37am
Print Insurance cos: SECP hikes minimum required amount of paid-up capital ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has increased the minimum required amount of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Print Top leaders from SCO member states attend dinner ISLAMABAD: The top leaders from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states especially those of China,... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:38am
Print Petrol’s price remains unchanged; diesel’s hiked ISLAMABAD: The government Tuesday increased the price of high speed diesel (HSD) up to Rs 5 per liter effective from... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Editorials Recurring violence in Balochistan EDITORIAL: There is no let-up in bad news coming from the restive Balochistan province. Last Friday, in a horrific... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:29am
Editorials IMF’s reputational risks EDITORIAL: In documents uploaded on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) website in the early hours of this Friday... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:36am
Business & Finance IMF says global public debt to top $100trn, growth may accelerate WASHINGTON: The world’s total public debt is set to exceed $100 trillion this year for the first time, and may ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Business & Finance SCO summit to promote regional trade: PCJCCI LAHORE: Nazir Hussain, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) said that the ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Business & Finance Zardari for enhancing bilateral trade with Kyrgyzstan ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that there is a need for enhancing bilateral trade in various sectors and... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Business & Finance Hosting SCO meeting termed ‘a diplomatic milestone’ KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) President Khawaja Mehboob-ur-Rehman has termed Pakistan’s hosting of the ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Technology Pakistan’s tech sector reaps huge returns at GITEX, Dubai: PSEB acting CEO DUBAI: Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) Acting CEO Zeeshan Khattak said the country’s tech companies are... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Business & Finance Fatima Fertilizer and ZTBL sign MoU to enhance financial access for smallholder farmers LAHORE: Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) have entered into a groundbreaking... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Business & Finance SBP to celebrate ‘Women Entrepreneurship Day’ on Nov 19 KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day (WED) on November 19, 2024. ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Print Controversial law: Govt seeks bipartisan support ISLAMABAD: The maddening buzz surrounding the very essence of the controversial constitutional amendment has refused... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Print Zardari, Li vow to deepen strategic ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen strategic cooperation across key... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:34am
Print ‘Take and pay’ mode: Govt tailors four customised options for 18 IPPs ISLAMABAD: The government experts are said to have tailored four options of ‘take and pay’ mode to be offered to... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Print Joint statement issued; Any bid to disrupt Sino-Pak ties bound to fail ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to continue to deepen cooperation in various fields and enhance efforts to... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Print No bilateral talks: Jaishankar’s visit centres only on SCO summit ISLAMABAD: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar landed here on Tuesday to attend the two-day... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:32am
Print SCO summit begins under tight security ISLAMABAD: As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit began on Tuesday, the security in the federal... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan 8 cases filed against Salman Raja: govt LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday told the Lahore High Court that eight cases had been registered against PTI... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan Awareness rally held on World Food Day HYDERABAD: On the occasion of World Food Day, an awareness rally was organized by Sindh Food Authority Hyderabad ... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Cleaning system in Punjab: Bidding process completed in 64 tehsils: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that the bidding process for outsourcing of cleaning... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 07:46am
Business & Finance CBD Punjab secures Rs81m annual lease for petrol pump site LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), commonly known as Central Business... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 07:45am
Pakistan Governor for taking care of special children LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Tuesday that taking care of special children and ... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan Adaptation Fund Board approves $10m worth project for Indus-SAFER ISLAMABAD: Adaptation Fund Board Monday approved a landmark $10 million worth project for the Indus-Sustainable... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:11am
Technology TikTok removes 20m videos in Pakistan in Q1 for violating guidelines KARACHI: TikTok took action against 20 million videos, in Pakistan, and removed for breaching its Community... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:08am
Business & Finance Host Country Approval in favour of new investor in sight: PPIB ISLAMABAD: The government is to extend Host Country Approval to amended guarantee coverage in favour of new investor... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan NA speaker, Chinese premier agree to make joint efforts for regional peace, stability ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Chinese Premier Li Qiang discussed parliamentary and... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:03am
Life & Style Egypt opens more galleries in long-awaited antiquities museum CAIRO: Egypt opened a series of galleries to the public on Tuesday in its flagship new museum, but the glittering... Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:59am
Pakistan Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, increases diesel’s by Rs5 per litre New prices come into effect from October 16, 2024 Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:11am
World US warns Israel that aid could be withheld WASHINGTON: The United States warned Israel on the possibility of withholding some assistance barring improvements... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 11:53pm
Pakistan JUI-F, PPP reach consensus on constitutional amendment draft: Fazl JUI-F chief says he will share the proposed draft with PML-N as well Updated 15 Oct, 2024 11:55pm
World US says India should take Canada plot allegations ‘seriously’ WASHINGTON: The United States called Tuesday on India to take seriously allegations by Canada of an assassination... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:25pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy invited to EU summit on Thursday, chairman says BRUSSELS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been invited to attend a summit of European Union leaders this... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:01pm
World India says no auction of satellite spectrum after Musk decries move NEW DELHI: India’s government on Tuesday said it will allot spectrum for satellite broadband administratively and... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:37pm
World India to buy 31 armed drones from US NEW DELHI: India signed a deal with the US State Department on Tuesday to buy 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian and... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:52pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain ahead of earnings Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday as investors shifted focus to third-quarter earnings despite... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:17pm
Sports Nissanka powers Sri Lanka to 162 against West Indies in second T20 DAMBULLA: Opener Pathum Nissanka’s half-century helped drive Sri Lanka to a competitive 162-5 on Tuesday in the... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:12pm
Pakistan SCO summit 2024: Pakistan leads the regional unity Pakistan is hosting the two-day 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit starting from Tuesday, October... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:43pm
Sports Kamran Ghulam says ‘wait is over’ after century on Pakistan debut MULTAN: One of a dozen brothers, Kamran Ghulam got used to waiting his turn for a bat as a child. He then had to... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:03pm
Markets US stocks mixed at open as markets digest earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks saw a mixed start Tuesday as investors parsed through earnings reports, with two major... Published 15 Oct, 2024 07:58pm
Pakistan SCO sidelines: PM Shehbaz holds bilateral meetings with member states Two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit to continue till Wednesday Updated 15 Oct, 2024 10:56pm
Markets KSE-100 gains nearly 600 points on SCO summit optimism The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index gained nearly 600 points on Tuesday, as investor... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 11:33pm
Sports New Zealand’s Latham leans on experience in Test captaincy debut BENGALURU: New Zealand captain Tom Latham said his previous experience as stand-in skipper will be crucial when they... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:05pm
Sports Bangladesh suspend Hathurusingha as coach after alleged assault DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board said Tuesday it had suspended head coach Chandika Hathurusingha for misconduct... Published 15 Oct, 2024 05:57pm
Pakistan Pakistan, China resolve to deepen strategic cooperation Pakistan and China on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen strategic cooperation across key areas,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 11:32pm
World Iran condemns EU, UK sanctions on Tehran, denies providing ballistic missiles to Russia DUBAI: Iran condemned new EU and British sanctions on Tehran and denied providing ballistic missiles to Russia, a... Published 15 Oct, 2024 05:01pm
Markets Indian shares drop as prospect of delayed domestic rate cuts dulls sentiment Indian shares closed lower on Tuesday, with auto shares leading losses due to expectations of delayed domestic rate... Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:53pm
World Hardeep Singh Nijjar — The Sikh separatist whose murder sparked India-Canada row NEW DELHI: Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose murder in June 2023 near his home in Vancouver sparked a... Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:52pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end flat CSE All-Share index closed flat at 12,257.69 points Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:50pm
Markets Copper hits three-week low on confusion over China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices sank to a three-week low on Tuesday, pressured by confusion about the scale of stimulus... Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:48pm
Markets Palm oil extends declines on weaker rivals; export data caps losses KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, pressured by weakness in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:46pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs700 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday in line with their decrease in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:01pm
Markets Major Gulf markets mixed on weak oil, ahead of earnings Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Tuesday on weakening oil even as tensions escalated in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 02:53pm
Sports Mbappe-PSG salary row faces hearing as France captain cited in ‘rape’ report PARIS: Kylian Mbappe’s dispute with former club Paris Saint-Germain over claims he is owed 55 million euros ($60m)... Published 15 Oct, 2024 02:43pm
Pakistan SCO summit 2024: PM Shehbaz hosts dinner for state dignitaries Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a Eurasian security and political group formed in 2001 by Russia and China, is the highest-profile event hosted by Pakistan in years Updated 15 Oct, 2024 10:32pm
Failure to clear power sector receivables: Fearing credit loss, CPPA-G seeks extension of IFRS-9 exemption