Pakistan PDP chairman urges govt to train Karachi police on modern lines KARACHI: Karachi police have failed to check the rising lawlessness in the megacity because it is not trained to... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:48am
BR Research Power tariffs: Taking the cashflow approach The first quarter of the current fiscal year has bene quite a happening one for the electricity sector. From record... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:44am
Sports Pak-South Africa women’s T20 international series starts today LAHORE: Pakistan women’s team under the leadership of Fatima Sana are all set to take on Laura Wolvaardt led South... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:43am
BR Research MLCF: Slow ascent In just three years, Mapleleaf Cement (PSX: MLCF) has watched its revenues double, though most of this growth came... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:42am
Pakistan Delegation of three industries visits SAU HYDERABAD: A delegation from Fateh Industries Ltd., Finishers Ltd., and Arino Ltd. visited Sindh Agriculture... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:39am
BR Research Indus Motors Company Limited Indus Motors Company Limited (PSX: INDU) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1989 as a joint venture between some... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Birth certificate: Rubina lauds Sindh govt’s decision ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid Sunday expressed ... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Sindh governor meets notables KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori met with Mufti Abdul Rahim, the head of Jamia Tur Rasheed, at Governor... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (September 15, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (September 16, 2024).... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
World Floods claim more lives as torrential rain pounds central Europe LIPOVA-LAZNE/VISNOVA (Czech Republic): One person drowned in southwestern Poland, a rescue worker was killed in... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance US committed to Bangladesh’s economic growth, to give $202m more in aid DHAKA: The United States is committed to supporting Bangladesh’s inclusive economic growth, institution building... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
World Sri Lanka economy slows ahead of presidential elections COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economic growth slowed, government data showed Sunday, days ahead of the first presidential... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
World Stricken Red Sea tanker salvage makes ‘slow’ progress ATHENS: The towing of an abandoned tanker struck by Yemen’s Huthi rebels in August, threatening environmental... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
World Eight migrants die in Channel crossing attempt AMBLETEUSE, (France): Eight migrants died early Sunday when their overcrowded vessel capsized while trying to cross... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
World Indian opposition leader Kejriwal to resign as Delhi CM NEW DELHI: Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday he will resign as chief minister of the Delhi... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Distinguished individuals: Governor awards honorary doctorate degrees KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori awarded honorary doctorate degrees to several distinguished individuals... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Windar tin plant: Closure termed a setback for Balochistan industry KARACHI: The recent closure of the Sidique Sons Tin Plant in Windar marks an unfortunate chapter in Balochistan’s... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:29am
Sports Saleema Imtiaz becomes Pakistan’s first woman umpire on ICC Panel LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a historic moment for Pakistan cricket as Saleema ... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan IMSEC-2024 concludes in Karachi KARACHI: The International Maritime Sustainability Exhibition and Conference (IMSEC) 2024, organized by the Ministry... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Five coalminers die in Harnai QUETTA: Five coalminers died after inhaling poisonous gas in a coal mine in Shahrag coal field in Harnai district,... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Calligraphy exhibition inaugurated FAISALABAD: Provincial Minister for Information Azma Bukhari has said the government is concentrating to protect the... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan APL, CDA collaborate on tree- plantation drive ISLAMABAD: Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) held a tree plantation drive in... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Constitutional amendment bill: Mengal demands release of missing persons ISLAMABAD: Balochistan National Party Mengal (BNP-M) Chief Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal has demanded the release of... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Reserved seats: ECP meeting today to discuss SC’s explanation ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reportedly convened a meeting of the body to discuss the... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Maryam pays tribute to sacrifices of pro-democracy leaders LAHORE: “Long Live Democracy, Long Live Pakistan,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan ED IBCC meets CM Balochistan ISLAMABAD: The Executive Director of the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah met with... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Hidayatullah elected chairman of Senate body ISLAMABAD: Senator Hidayatullah Khan was elected unopposed as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Narcotics... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Organ donation: PM announces launch of national initiative ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the launch of a national initiative aimed at promoting organ... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan EPC decides to impose strict ban on use of polythene bags in KP PESHAWAR: The second meeting of Environmental Protection Council (EPC), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held under the... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan RUDA, PAMRA sign MoU: Country’s first modern vegetable & fruit market in Lahore soon: CM LAHORE: “We are determined to save people from inflation,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif after... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan ADB President briefed on BISP’s key initiatives ISLAMABAD: The President of the Asian Development Bank Masatsugu Asakawa, visited the Benazir Income Support... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan PM reaffirms country’s commitment to ozone layer protection ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s strong commitment to the preservation... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Print ED directs FBR chief to take action against corrupt practices ISLAMABAD: Establishment Division has directed the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take action against... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH): PHA decorates Lahore with lights, religious models LAHORE: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has installed a variety of colorful lights, religious models, and... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Uplift of AJK University: JK PM assures all financial resources MIRPUR: Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has said that the government would provide all... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Loader rickshaws barred from plying main Lahore roads LAHORE: The Lahore traffic police have imposed a ban on loader rickshaws entering the city’s major model roads,... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Fed expected to announce its first interest rate cut since 2020 WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve is gearing up to announce its first interest rate cut for more than four years on... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance China bans PwC for six months over Evergrande audit BEIJING: Accountancy giant PwC was banned in China Friday for six months and slapped with a fine of $62.2 million... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Print Prices of essential food items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities remained high in the open market, as per weekly market survey... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 08:01am
Editorials Democracy at a crossroads EDITORIAL: In a detailed statement issued to mark the International Day of Democracy, being observed on September ... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:35am
Editorials Rise in trade-based money laundering EDITORIAL: An Asian Development Bank (ADB) report revealed that Pakistan’s monthly trade-based money laundering... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:33am
Business & Finance ICMA calls for ‘significant’ policy rate cut KARACHI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) has released an in-depth analysis of ... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:15am
Business & Finance Habib Metropolitan Bank and Pak Suzuki team up to enhance supply chain finance KARACHI: HABIBMETRO recently announced a strategic alliance with Pak Suzuki to revolutionise supply chain finance.... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Technology SAPM on Digital Media Fahd Haroon is bullish on Pakistan’s IT sector Says internet slowdown was a result of faults in submarine cables, speeds to be restored to normal Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Friendly nations to invest $27bn: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is committed to bringing... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Print ADB asked to further engage private sector in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb hosted a dinner in honour of ... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Markets Petrol price cut by Rs10, HSD’s by Rs13.06 ISLAMABAD: The federal government announced a substantial reduction in prices of petroleum products on Sunday,... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Print RTO Sargodha detects Rs23bn tax evasion ISLAMABAD: A Withholding Zone of Regional Tax Office (RTO) Sargodha has effectively utilised the existing data and... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Print Net metering tariff rationalisation plan put on the ice ISLAMABAD: Power Division has put the much-talked about net metering tariff rationalisation plan on ice for the time... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Print Relocation of Chinese industries: 7-member panel formed ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has constituted a seven-member... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Print Govt fails to woo opposition ISLAMABAD: The government once again failed to woo opposition for supporting the proposed “constitutional package”,... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 08:52am
Print ‘Package’: The Night of the Parliamentarians ISLAMABAD: An air of mysterious uncertainty accentuated with lingering confusion over the much-hyped constitutional... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Gandapur vows industrial development in KP PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, convened a high-level meeting with prominent... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Print ‘Pakistan Investment Conference’ held in Beijing BEIJING: The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing hosted the “Pakistan Investment Conference–Together for a Shared... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Print Section 122 (2) of ITO: ATIR reconciles apparently conflicting provisions ISLAMABAD: In a landmark judgement, Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue, Islamabad has reconciled the apparently... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Print KP to reward tax fraud identifiers with cash PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced that it will offer cash rewards to individuals who... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Saipem wins $4bn contract from QatarEnergy DOHA: Italian energy engineering group Saipem said on Sunday it had won an offshore contract worth $4 billion from... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan KP policemen barred from using social media PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police department has issued a letter to all regional police officers and... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 06:37am
World Trump is ‘safe following gunshots in his vicinity’: campaign WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s campaign reported Sunday that there had been “gunshots in his vicinity” but added that... Published 16 Sep, 2024 12:04am
Sports Ireland women secure first T20 win over England LONDON: Ireland defeated England in a women’s T20 international for the first time on Sunday, their thrilling... Published 16 Sep, 2024 12:01am
Markets Govt reduces petrol price by Rs10, HSD’s by Rs13.06 per litre New prices come into effect from September 16, 2024 Published 15 Sep, 2024 11:12pm
World Hundreds rally in Paris for Iranian women’s rights PARIS: Hundreds of people marched through Paris on Sunday in support of women’s rights and the opposition in Iran,... Published 15 Sep, 2024 10:34pm
World ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT’ Trump tweets WASHINGTON: The tweet came as a surprise, even from the provocative Donald Trump: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” the former... Published 15 Sep, 2024 09:37pm
Pakistan Constitutional amendment: NA, Senate sessions adjourned till Monday National Assembly session was convened before midnight but immediately adjourned till tomorrow, 12:30pm Updated 15 Sep, 2024 11:58pm
Markets SMAP raises concerns over proposed ban on raw pink salt exports The Founding Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP), Ismail Suttar, has expressed deep... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 10:03pm
Sports Rain washes out England-Australia T20 series finale MANCHESTER: Persistent rain meant the third Twenty20 international between England and Australia at Old Trafford on... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 09:39pm
World Ex-head of India’s RG Kar College charged for alleged evidence tampering in rape case KOLKATA: India’s federal police have charged the former head of R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata with tampering... Published 15 Sep, 2024 07:03pm
Sports England’s Buttler out of Australia ODIs, Brook to captain England will be without white-ball captain Jos Buttler for the One-Day International series against Australia as he... Published 15 Sep, 2024 06:53pm
World Kenya says it has given India’s Adani group contract to build power lines NAIROBI: Kenya has awarded a public-private partnership concession to build power transmission lines to India’s... Published 15 Sep, 2024 06:50pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain ground on big Fed rate cut bets Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday as investors priced in the possibility of a big interest rate... Published 15 Sep, 2024 06:46pm
Sports Saleema Imtiaz become first Pakistani woman on ICC umpiring panel Saleema Imtiaz has become the first Pakistani woman nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires,... Published 15 Sep, 2024 06:30pm
World Deadly shelling in Ukraine’s Pokrovsk as Russia inches closer KYIV: Russian shelling killed one person in the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk on Sunday, local authorities... Published 15 Sep, 2024 05:19pm
World Jordan’s king appoints new PM after general election AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday nominated his chief of staff to be the new prime minister, the royal... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 07:16pm
Pakistan Friendly nations to invest $27 billion in Pakistan in coming years: Ahsan The planning minister says Saudi Arabia has announced an investment of $5 billion, while the UAE and Kuwait would each invest $10 billion, and Azerbaijan would invest $2 billion Updated 15 Sep, 2024 10:03pm
World UK foreign minister Lammy plays down Putin threats LONDON: UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of “bluster” Sunday over his... Published 15 Sep, 2024 03:59pm
World Iran’s President to attend BRICS summit in Russia DUBAI: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Russia, state media cited... Published 15 Sep, 2024 03:45pm
World US committed to Bangladesh’s economic growth, to give $202mn more in aid DHAKA: The United States is committed to supporting Bangladesh’s inclusive economic growth, institution building and... Published 15 Sep, 2024 03:40pm
World Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will exact heavy price for Houthi attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the Houthis in Yemen should have known that Israel... Published 15 Sep, 2024 03:34pm
World Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 41,206 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Sunday that at least 41,206 people have been killed in the... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 09:21pm
World Historic private astronaut mission splashes down off Florida WASHINGTON: The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:11pm
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate inches up to 1.6% in August DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate inched up to 1.6% in August, from 1.5% in July, government data showed... Published 15 Sep, 2024 01:40pm
Markets Bangladesh resumes spot LNG purchases as fuel demand rebounds DHAKA: Bangladesh has issued three tenders to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market, officials said... Published 15 Sep, 2024 01:37pm
Life & Style ‘Shogun’ set to shine at Emmys LOS ANGELES: Historical epic “Shogun” – a tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan – could make history on Sunday... Published 15 Sep, 2024 01:28pm
Life & Style Emmy nominees in key categories LOS ANGELES: Here is a list of the nominees in key categories for the 76th Emmy Awards, which will be handed out in... Published 15 Sep, 2024 01:23pm
Sports Cristiano Ronaldo primed to add Asian club crown to long list of accolades TOKYO: Cristiano Ronaldo will hope to add an Asian Champions League crown to his long list of achievements when the... Published 15 Sep, 2024 01:06pm
World Flights grounded in Shanghai as China prepares for typhoon SHANGHAI: All flights at Shanghai’s two main airports were cancelled on Sunday as authorities in the Chinese... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 09:22pm
Sports Australian qualifier Gadecki into first WTA final in Guadalajara GUADALAJARA: Australian qualifier Olivia Gadecki powered into her first career WTA final on Saturday, beating Camila... Published 15 Sep, 2024 12:53pm
Sports ‘Canelo’ Alvarez pummels Berlanga to retain supermiddleweight belts LOS ANGELES: Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez retained his unified super middleweight world title with a... Published 15 Sep, 2024 12:34pm
World ‘Several migrants’ die trying to cross Channel: French authorities LILLE: Several migrants died overnight Saturday to Sunday while trying to cross the Channel from France to England,... Published 15 Sep, 2024 12:29pm
World One dead in Poland, four missing in Czech Republic as Storm Boris hits WARSAW: One person has drowned in Poland and four people are missing in the Czech Republic, authorities in both... Published 15 Sep, 2024 12:23pm
Sports Michael Wright takes 1-shot advantage at Sanford International Aussie Michael Wright shot a 5-under-par 65 on Saturday to grab a one-shot lead at the Sanford International in... Published 15 Sep, 2024 11:58am
Sports Lionel Messi scores 2 goals in return as Inter Miami top Union Lionel Messi returned from his injury layoff to score his 13th and 14th MLS goals and contribute his 14th assist,... Published 15 Sep, 2024 10:39am
World Myanmar’s flooding death toll jumps to 74, state media reports Myanmar’s flooding death toll rose to 74 as of Friday evening, according to a state media report on Sunday, after... Published 15 Sep, 2024 10:22am
Sports Title holders Al-Ain to usher Asian Champions League into new era HONG KONG: Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates launch the defence of their continental title against Qatar’s Al-Sadd... Published 15 Sep, 2024 10:18am
Business & Finance Bank of Canada head raises prospect of rate cuts as growth fears mount, FT reports Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem opened the door to increasing the pace of interest rate cuts, the Financial... Published 15 Sep, 2024 10:13am
World Missile fired from Yemen set off sirens in central Israel, military says OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A surface-to-surface missile fired at central Israel from Yemen hit an unpopulated area, causing... Published 15 Sep, 2024 10:10am
World Haiti confirms 24 killed in ‘horrible’ gas truck blast PORT-AU-PRINCE: A fuel truck explosion on a road in Haiti’s southern peninsula on Saturday killed 24 people and left... Published 15 Sep, 2024 10:03am
Business & Finance Air Canada reaches agreement with pilot union, averting strike Air Canada said early on Sunday it had reached a tentative agreement with its pilot union over a new four-year... Published 15 Sep, 2024 10:00am
World Russia says its air defence down 29 Ukraine-launched drones Russia’s air defence units destroyed 29 drones that Ukraine launched overnight targeting seven Russian regions,... Published 15 Sep, 2024 09:57am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 14, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (September 15, 2024).... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am