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
Pakistan 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 07:18am
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... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan 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... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
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... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Print 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... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
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... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
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... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
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 07:15am
Print Senate passes SOEs amendment bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate, Friday, passed with majority vote amidst opposition protest, the State Owned-Enterprises... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
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’... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
Print Non-filers must be brought into the tax net: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that non-filers who have the ability to pay taxes and do not... Published 06 Jul, 2024 05:18am
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
World Erdogan says Putin visit could help Turkiye-Syria ties ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said a possible visit to Turkiye by Russia’s Vladimir Putin could pave the... Published 05 Jul, 2024 05:22pm
World Ukraine receives third Patriot air defence system from Germany, envoy says KYIV: Ukraine has taken receipt of its third German-supplied Patriot air defence system, Berlin’s ambassador to Kyiv... Published 05 Jul, 2024 05:19pm
World Modi to seek early discharge of Indians from Russian army in Moscow talks NEW DELHI: The early discharge sought by India of its nationals who were “misled” into serving in the Russian army... Published 05 Jul, 2024 05:13pm
Markets India’s forex reserves fall to $652 billion as of June 28 MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.7 billion last week to stand at $652 billion as of June 28,... Published 05 Jul, 2024 05:04pm
Markets India’s Nifty 50 posts record close, longest weekly rally of 2024 BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip Nifty 50 notched another record closing high on Friday, shrugging off a slide in HDFC... Published 05 Jul, 2024 04:59pm
Markets Copper hits three-week high on interest rate hopes LONDON: Copper prices in London hit their highest in more than three weeks on Friday, on course for the first weekly... Published 05 Jul, 2024 04:54pm
Markets Palm posts best week in five JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed with their best week in five, even as prices fell on Friday as traders... Published 05 Jul, 2024 04:51pm
Life & Style Michelin Guide reveals 2024 Dubai list New Michelin-starred restaurants include Row on 45, Orfali Bros, Smoked Room Published 05 Jul, 2024 04:43pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases another Rs1,100 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan registered gains for the third successive session on Friday in line with an increase in the... Published 05 Jul, 2024 04:22pm
Life & Style Real estate developer announces AED210mn mall in Dubai for 2026 A new mall is set to open its doors in 2026, announced Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developer,... Published 05 Jul, 2024 04:18pm
Technology Pakistan’s DealCart announces $3mn seed round led by international investors DealCart, a Pakistani social e-commerce startup, announced on Thursday that it has successfully raised $3 million in... Updated 05 Jul, 2024 07:09pm
Pakistan At least three killed, several injured in Mardan bomb blast At least three people were killed and eight others injured on Friday in an explosion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KPK)... Updated 05 Jul, 2024 04:34pm
Life & Style ‘Fashion power’: Zarny, the Myanmar refugee turned Tokyo designer TOKYO: Having fled Myanmar for Japan with his parents as a child, Shibuya Zarny began his fashion career as a model... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:57pm
Business & Finance Transaction complete: UBL sells off stake in its UK subsidiary to Bestway Group United Bank Limited (UBL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, has successfully concluded the transaction... Updated 05 Jul, 2024 07:09pm
Markets Kenyan shilling flat as traders see protests cooling off NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was unchanged in quiet trade on Friday morning, as traders saw anti-government protests... Published 05 Jul, 2024 03:50pm