World Kamala Harris campaign raises $200m in a week WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris’s election campaign said on Sunday it has raised $200 million and... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
World Landslide from Typhoon Gaemi remnants kills 12 in southern China BEIJING: Continued heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Gaemi triggered a landslide that killed 12 people in southern... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
World Australia PM replaces immigration, national security ministers SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday replaced the government ministers responsible for... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
World Venezuelans vote in highly charged election amid fraud worries CARACAS: Venezuelans waited in line at polling stations and cast ballots on Sunday in the most consequential ... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
World Italy’s Meloni vows to ‘relaunch’ cooperation with China ROME/BEIJING: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed on Sunday to “relaunch” cooperation with China, ... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
World US, Japan take a swipe at China and deepen defence ties TOKYO: The United States and Japan issued scathing verbal attacks on China and Russia on Sunday after high-level... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
World Turkish parliament debates fate of millions of stray dogs ISTANBUL: The Turkish parliament on Sunday started an emotional debate on a law aiming to clamp down on millions of... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (July 28, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (July 29, 2024).... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Markets Call for equitable distribution of resources among provinces PESHAWAR: Speakers at a seminar on Net Hydel Profit (NHP) underscored the constitutional obligations surrounding NHP... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan KP’s appeal for judicial commission admission of crime: minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, stated that the letter from the KP... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance Millers again urge govt to allow export of surplus sugar LAHORE: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Punjab Zone) says that in a recent meeting of Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) ... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan 4 passengers held at Karachi airport KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration circle on Sunday arrested four passengers for possessing... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan MoU inked to protect children’s rights LAHORE: In landmark collaboration, Lahore Arts Council Alhamra and the National Commission on the Rights of the ... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Markets LESCO detects 484 power pilferers LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 484 connections from where the customers... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Ministers visit AIIA Lahore LAHORE: Federal ministers Kh Muhammad Asif and Abdul Aleem Khan, as part of the Federal Cabinet Committee, visited... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance Fed could open the door to a September rate cut this week WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve may signal this week that interest rate cuts are on the way — although it is... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan President, PM for preventive measures against Hepatitis challenges KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for taking measures to promote preventive measures, increase... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Message of CM Punjab on World Hepatitis Day LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the World Hepatitis Day said,” Environment ... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Editorials Scrambling to handle climate change EDITORIAL: Once again the “net zero” lobby is bubbling with ambition ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference... Updated 29 Jul, 2024 07:08am
Editorials The fast-eroding trust of taxpayers EDITORIAL: A multitude of tax revenue measures introduced in the FY25 budget are unraveling piece by piece. The... Updated 29 Jul, 2024 07:06am
Pakistan Govt urged to revisit contracts with IPPs PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) provincial Chairman Sikandar Hayat Khan Sherpao said the agreements reached with... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan FO denies report ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday denied authenticity in the report circulating on social media about... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan CTD arrests 38 alleged terrorists of banned outfits in July LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has foiled a major terror plot by arresting 38 terrorists linked with... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan 11 hurt in Orangi cylinder blast KARACHI: A gas cylinder explosion in a house near Ghausia Chowk, Orangi Town No 10, here resulted in injuries to 11... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Urban development: PDP urges Sindh govt to set up ministry KARACHI: Noting neglect to crucial uplift of our major cities in Sindh, Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Print Commodity traders say WHT to further fuel food inflation KARACHI: Commodities importers and wholesalers see the withholding tax as “reign of taxation” to unleash the... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Print Miftah says will move court against KE KARACHI: Awaam Pakistan Party leader Miftah Ismail announced his intention to file a petition against K-Electric,... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Print PM announces series of significant visa reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Sunday, announced a series of significant visa reforms that will allow... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan 2nd round of talks with govt today as JI continues sit-in RAWALPINDI: The federal government and the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) teams have agreed to hold today (Monday) another... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Print 35 killed as tribal feud sparks sectarian fighting in Kurram ISLAMABAD: The armed clashes between rival tribes in Kurram tribal district continued for the sixth day on Sunday... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Print IK’s arrest: PTI says will start countrywide protest on Aug 5 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to hold a countrywide protest against the government on... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Print Power export to China: feasibility study on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to conduct a feasibility study of transmission lines for exporting... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Print Tax refund cases: LHC bars FIA from taking steps against FBR officers ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has barred Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from taking coercive measures... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Print KE seeks PD’s help in getting MPCL gas ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has sought support of Petroleum Division to get 100 MMSCFD indigenous gas from Mari... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Print ‘China will help secure IMF loan’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said that China would support Pakistan’s negotiation... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan From AED27,000 of investment: Pakistani-owned Ravi Restaurant has come a long way KARACHI: In the heart of Dubai, a small restaurant owned by a Pakistani has been making waves in the culinary scene... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance Call for taking action against illicit trade LAHORE: Without expanding the tax base and strict implementing a comprehensive track and trace system, the ... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance Thermal energy portfolio: CCP approves merger application ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger application within the thermal energy... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Print CTO Islamabad accused of ‘deceiving’ tax system ISLAMABAD: Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue Islamabad Bench (ATIR) has held that the Corporate Tax Office, ... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance Income tax refunds: Company says taxmen never demanded gratification ISLAMABAD: A company being assessed at Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) Lahore has informed the Federal Investigation... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance HCSTSI says concerned at hike in gas prices HYDERABAD: Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI),... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance IPP agreements main reason behind power challenges: PBF KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) stated that the power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Independent Electricity... Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:37am
World Israeli forces advance in south Gaza, more people displaced, residents say CAIRO: Israeli forces sent tanks deeper into areas in the Gaza Strip’s south on Sunday as fighting with Hamas-led... Published 28 Jul, 2024 11:03pm
Sports Paris Olympics 2024: Pakistan swimmers fail to qualify for next round Pakistani Olympians’ disappointing show continued on the second day as swimmers Ahmed Durrani and Jehanara Nabi... Published 28 Jul, 2024 10:28pm
World Hezbollah evacuates positions ahead of expected Israel raids: source close to group BEIRUT: Hezbollah has evacuated positions in south and east Lebanon after Israeli threats of reprisals for a deadly... Published 28 Jul, 2024 10:28pm
Sports India clinch series in rain-hit T20 after Sri Lanka collapse KANDY: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal powered India to a seven-wicket win in the rain-hit second T20... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 11:46pm
Sports Whirlwind Stokes seals England’s 10-wicket rout of the West Indies BIRMINGHAM: Ben Stokes hit the fastest Test fifty by an England batsman, breaking a record that had stood for over... Published 28 Jul, 2024 08:16pm
Pakistan Sri Lanka crush India for maiden Women’s Asia Cup T20 title Sri Lanka Women created history as they defeated the defending champions, India, by 8 wickets to claim their... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 10:42pm
Markets Saudi bourse gains on US inflation data; Egypt falls Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended higher on Sunday, snapping a four-session losing streak, after US economic data... Published 28 Jul, 2024 07:11pm
World Blinken says ‘every indication’ Golan rocket fired by Hezbollah TOKYO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that there was “every indication” that Lebanese group... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:39pm
World Russia claims two new villages in Donetsk region MOSCOW: Russia said on Sunday its forces had captured two villages in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, as they... Published 28 Jul, 2024 05:56pm
Pakistan Suspects in consulate attack not handed over to Pakistan: FO The Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday dismissed reports circulating on social media that Germany had handed over... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:31pm
Sports Nadal ‘ready to play’ Olympic singles with Djokovic in sight PARIS: Rafael Nadal “is ready to play” Olympic singles on Sunday despite concerns over a thigh injury with a... Published 28 Jul, 2024 05:22pm
Business & Finance Pakistan initiates talks on reprofiling Chinese power sector debt in country Finance Minister says government is taking robust decisions to improve the country’s economy Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:21pm
Pakistan JI to continue Islamabad sit-in after first round talks with govt: Baloch First round of negotiations on JI's 10-point demands concludes at Rawalpindi commissioner’s office Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:17pm
World Israel forces advance in south Gaza, more people displaced, residents say CAIRO: Israeli forces sent tanks deeper into areas in the Gaza Strip’s south on Sunday as fighting with Hamas raged,... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:51pm
World Vladimir Putin warns the United States of Cold War-style missile crisis MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday warned the United States that if Washington deployed long-range... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 10:38pm
Sports AC Milan edge Man City 3-2 and Celtic rip Chelsea in US matches NEW YORK: Lorenzo Colombo scored two first-half goals and Marco Nasti netted the game-winner to give AC Milan a 3-2... Published 28 Jul, 2024 12:39pm
Sports Simone Biles makes Paris Olympics entrance as Peaty eyes swimming landmark PARIS: Simone Biles will make her eagerly anticipated first appearance at the Paris Olympics on Sunday while British... Published 28 Jul, 2024 12:30pm
Sports Aussie Thompson to face Japan’s Nishioka in ATP Atlanta final WASHINGTON: Australia’s Jordan Thompson, seeking his second ATP title of the year, and Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka... Published 28 Jul, 2024 12:11pm
Pakistan KP govt asks PHC to form judicial commission on May 9 Law Minister Aftab Alam confirmed that a letter has been sent to the Chief Justice Updated 28 Jul, 2024 08:40pm
Sports Ukraine fencing icon Kharlan hopes fighting spirit delivers Olympic gold PARIS: Ukrainian fencing great Olga Kharlan says winning an Olympic gold medal will be an achievement against all... Published 28 Jul, 2024 12:07pm
Sports Lionel Messi -less defending champ Miami wins Leagues Cup opener MIAMI: Defending champion Inter Miami, playing without injured star Lionel Messi, blanked Mexico’s Puebla 2-0 at... Published 28 Jul, 2024 12:03pm
World Eleven killed in central China landslide SHANGHAI: A landslide caused by flooding in central China’s Hunan province destroyed a local guesthouse and killed... Published 28 Jul, 2024 11:55am
World Bangladesh students vow to resume protests unless leaders freed DHAKA: A Bangladeshi student group has vowed to resume protests that sparked a lethal police crackdown and... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 08:38pm
World Iran warns of ‘consequences’ of Israeli attacks on Lebanon after Golan strike Hezbollah denies responsibility for the rocket fire that Israeli authorities say killed 12 people including children in the Druze town of Majdal Shams Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:19pm
World Kamala Harris says she is ‘underdog,’ Trump goes on offense Vice President Kamala Harris cast herself as the “underdog” in the presidential race and called her Republican... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 10:44pm
World US to announce military command revamp in Japan, official says TOKYO: The United States will unveil a major revamp of its military command structure in Japan and other measures to... Published 28 Jul, 2024 11:31am
Business & Finance Mitsubishi Motors to join Honda-Nissan alliance, Nikkei reports TOKYO: Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors is set to join an alliance between Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, creating an auto... Published 28 Jul, 2024 11:11am
World Remnants of Typhoon Gaemi trigger flash floods in northeast China BEIJING: Continued heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Gaemi triggered flash floods in northeast China on the border... Published 28 Jul, 2024 11:07am
World Israel says Hezbollah rocket kills 12 at football ground, vows response OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: A rocket attack on a football ground in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12... Published 28 Jul, 2024 10:57am
World Australia prime minister rejigs cabinet ahead of election expected in 2025 SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday announced a cabinet reshuffle after two senior... Published 28 Jul, 2024 10:40am
World Oil depot in Russia’s Kursk region on fire after Ukraine drone attack, local governor says Three tanks at an oil storage depot in Russia’s Kursk region caught fire as a result of a Ukraine-launched drone... Published 28 Jul, 2024 10:35am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 27, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (July 28, 2024).... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Hepatitis B and C: experts urge govt to provide free test kits KARACHI: In view of rising Hepatitis B and C infections across Pakistan, leading gastroenterologists and... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Islamabad witnesses rise in crimes ISLAMABAD: The incidents of car theft and robberies increased manifold in the capital city during the last week, as... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Masood assumes charge as Chairman BOD IESCO ISLAMABAD: In light of Ministry of Energy Power Division notification Dr Tahir Masood has taken the charge of... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Nine dead in Loralai bus crash LORALAI: Nine people died and several others were injured when a Daewoo bus overturned in Loralai on Saturday... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan ATC rejects plea of PTI workers for open trial LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Saturday dismissed an application of PTI workers praying for an open trial in a... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Protest continues against inflation, hike in power tariffs RAWALPINDI: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), on Saturday, continued its sit-in at Liaquat Bagh for the second day to press... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan NA session summoned ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the National Assembly session on Tuesday (July 30). The National... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
World UK to reveal £20bn hole in public finances: reports LONDON: Britain’s new Labour government will announce next week that the country’s public finances have an... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
World France suffers 2nd day of sabotage train delays PARIS: Tens of thousands of rail passengers struggled through a second day of cancelled trains Saturday as... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Four terrorists killed in Tank ISLAMABAD: In a significant operation, security forces conducted a joint intelligence-based operation in Tank... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
World US defends law forcing sale of TikTok app SAN FRANCISCO: TikTok’s collection of user data makes it a national security threat, the US Justice Department ... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
World Gaza: 170 killed in days-long Israeli attacks GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Gaza’s civil defence agency said Saturday that Israel’s military ... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan PM condemns Israeli brutality in Gaza ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called upon the international community, including the United... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Print Negligent sales tax withholding agents to face huge penalties ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will impose huge penalties as well as default surcharge on sales tax... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:52am
Print Passport printing: Customs asked to clear ink cartridges ISLAMABAD: A crisis of passport printing would take place in the country in case the Islamabad Customs department... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:52am
Print Saudi envoy, Dar discuss bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf al Maliki held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:53am
Print SECP registers 27,542 new cos in FY24 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 27,542 new companies during FY... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:49am
Print PTI files complaint against CEC before SJC ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) filed a complaint against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:46am
Print JIT formed to probe anti-state social media drive ISLAMABAD: The government has constituted a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the organised anti-state... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:46am
Pakistan LHC asks govt to open juvenile rehabilitation centres in every district LAHORE: The Lahore High Court taking serious note of not implementing the Juvenile Act in letter and spirit directed... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan CJ PHC, Judges chair meeting on case management policy PESHAWAR: Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim along with Judge(s) / Members of the... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Maryam wants to transform Punjab into ‘digital tech hub’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday they are determined to use modern technologies ... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance FPCCI calls for promotion of tourism LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organized a seminar on “Unlocking... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 07:15am
Markets Govt urged to conduct forensic audit of IPPs KARACHI Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Editorials Palestinian unity deal EDITORIAL: After three-day reconciliation talks hosted by China, 14 Palestinian factions, including two principal... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Editorials JVs with Chinese companies EDITORIAL: The fruits of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s “special visit” to China last month are beginning to... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 07:23am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost