Editorials The great exodus EDITORIAL: In the first quarter of 2025 alone, a staggering 172,000 Pakistanis left the country seeking employment... Published 19 Apr, 2025 06:40am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (April 18, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (April 19, 2025)... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Pakistan, Egypt to enhance cooperation in healthcare ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt have decided to enhance bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector with a specific... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Commuters protest against removal of Jungshahi railway stop KARACHI: The Pakistan Railways’ abrupt decision to remove the Ghaus Bahauddin Zikria Express stop at Jungshahi... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan SHC extends stay on IRSA certificate for canal construction KARACHI: Sindh High Court has extended the stay order against the IRSA-issued water availability certificate related... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance ERR determination for FY2025-26: OGRA to evaluate SNGPL plea after conducting detailed review ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) filed a petition with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Editorials Case for export-led growth EDITORIAL: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has once again said all the right things. Speaking at the Karachi Chamber... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan IHC vacates stay order against removal of ATIR chairman ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has vacated the stay order against the removal of chairman, Appellate... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan May 9 mayhem: Cases against IK, Cheema clubbed together ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday clubbed May 9 cases of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Two restaurants sealed, Rs400,000 fines imposed LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Friday sealed two restaurants for repeated non-compliance and imposed... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan QWP to move court against Mines and Minerals Bill: Sherpao PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Friday said his party would resist with full... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance FDI in real estate sector: Foreign investor recommends 10-year tax holiday ISLAMABAD: A leading foreign investor in real estate sector has strongly recommended a ten-year tax holiday for... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan SSUET holds seminar on ‘AI Emerging Technology for Youth Empowerment’ KARACHI: The Department of Computer Science & Information Technology of Sir Syed University of Engineering &... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance Minister for business plan to enhance PLIC’s performance ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has expressed dissatisfaction over the performance... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan KP govt to formulate dedicated mountain agri policy PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, a major initiative aimed at promoting... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Four militants killed in Swat IBO ISLAMABAD: In a significant development in the ongoing fight against terrorism, security forces and law enforcement... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance Revenue collection targets: FBR instructs field formations to take enforcement action ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given free-hand to its field formations for taking enforcement... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Terrorist attack in Mehrestan: Mortal remains of eight Pakistanis repatriated to Bahawalpur ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson said on Friday that the mortal remains of eight Pakistani nationals,... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Ayub, Aleema urge IHC to step in to end ‘deliberate blockade’ ISLAMABAD: Tempers flared in the capital on Friday as an enraged Omar Ayub, the opposition leader in the National... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Markets US Treasuries: Yields tick higher ahead of Easter long weekend NEW YORK: Yields on US Treasuries edged higher in uneventful pre-holiday trade on Thursday, wrapping up an... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Markets JGBs mixed in market lull as US starts talks with trade partners TOKYO: Shorter-dated Japanese government bond yields declined on Friday while super-long yields rose as investors... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance SECP registers 2,757 new companies in March ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered a total of 2,757 new companies in... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Severe heatwave may grip Karachi from 20th KARACHI: A severe heatwave is expected to grip Karachi Division, with daytime temperatures soaring by 4-6 Celsius... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Markets SNGPL clarifies propose increase in price for FY-25-26 LAHORE: The proposed average prescribed price for FY 2025-26 is Rs 2,485.72 per MMBTU. Approximately 51 percent of... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Karachi mob kills member of minority community KARACHI: A mob attacked a place of worship of Pakistan’s Qadiani minority community in Karachi on Friday, killing... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Economic progress: PM says enemies feel threatened ISLAMABAD: In a bold move to reassure the nation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday declared that the government... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Bilawal steps up his opposition to canal project HYDERABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing a public gathering Friday said... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print Sales tax, federal excise: FBR extends date of filing returns ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date of submission of Sales Tax and Federal Excise... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance IIAP collects Rs.72.3m in cargo charges KARACHI: Islamabad International Airport (IIAP) has achieved a significant milestone in its cargo operations,... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Intercepted registered vehicles: SC tells when defence of lawful excuse becomes indefeasible ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared that in cases of registered vehicles, if at the time the vehicle being... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print Japan to provide $3m to UNHCR to support Afghan refugees ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan has decided to provide $3 million to UNHCR to support Afghan refugees and host... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print IHC reserves verdict in fertiliser prices case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved its verdict in a case regarding the determination of... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print World Bank seeks alteration in staff security mode of DHP ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has sought alteration in security mode of staff working on billions of dollars Dasu... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print Shipping network welcomed: Pakistan, BD also seek air links resumption ISLAMABAD: Recognising connectivity as a priority, Pakistan and Bangladesh have welcomed the launch of direct... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print Dar, SCO SG explore ways to boost ties ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar received the Secretary General of the... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Dar leaving for Kabul today ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of interim Afghan Foreign Minister, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM)/ Foreign Minister,... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Renting property to illegal foreigners to attract stern govt action ISLAMABAD: The government has decided that strict action will be taken against those people who rent out any movable... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
World Iran has ‘serious doubts’ over US intentions ahead of talks MOSCOW: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday cast doubt over the intentions of the United States a day... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Exorbitant Hajj fares: CCP recovers Rs10m penalty from PIA ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recovered a long-standing penalty of Rs 10 million from... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI decreases 0.69pc ISLAMABAD: The SPI for the current week ended on April 17, 2025 decreased by 0.69percent. Major decrease is observed... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print Deal inked with IFC to accelerate e-mobility ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as a part of World Bank’s... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print 4 GPPs ready switching to take-and-pay mode ISLAMABAD: Four Government Power Plants (GPPs) have sought Nepra’s approval to revise their existing ‘take or... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print Rs664.62bn out of Rs1.1trn authorised under PSDP ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised a total of Rs664.62 billion... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print PM celebrates 23pc surge in IT exports ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday celebrated a 23 per cent surge in the country’s Information... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Print Taxation machinery: PM proclaims carrot-and-stick approach ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has categorically conveyed to the tax machinery that tax officials, who... Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am
Sports Vince, Hasan propel Karachi Kings to commanding 56-run win over Quetta Gladiators Karachi Kings registered a comprehensive 56-run victory over Quetta Gladiators in Match 8 of the HBL PSL X at the... Published 19 Apr, 2025 01:06am
World Hezbollah ‘will not let anyone disarm’ it, says chief BEIRUT: Hezbollah “will not let anyone disarm” it, the Lebanese group’s leader Naim Qassem said Friday, as... Published 19 Apr, 2025 12:30am
Pakistan Bilawal threatens to withdraw support for govt over canals issue Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday reaffirmed his party’s stance on new canals,... Updated 19 Apr, 2025 12:59am
World Trump says US will soon ‘take a pass’ if no Ukraine deal WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Friday the United States will “take a pass” on brokering further Ukraine war... Published 18 Apr, 2025 10:46pm
Business & Finance Discos privatisation: govt to make transaction committee for private sector participation Decision taken in 233rd meeting of Privatisation Commission Board Published 18 Apr, 2025 09:34pm
World Trump admin studying option to fire Fed chair Powell: White House WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and his administration are studying whether dismissing independent Federal... Published 18 Apr, 2025 08:56pm
Pakistan Security forces kill four terrorists in Swat IBO: ISPR Security forces killed four terrorists during a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in Swat district,... Published 18 Apr, 2025 07:14pm
Pakistan NDMA issues extreme weather alert for Punjab, Islamabad, northern region The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued a... Published 18 Apr, 2025 06:47pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan After hitting record high in the previous session, gold prices decreased in the local market. In Pakistan, gold... Published 18 Apr, 2025 06:33pm
Markets CCP says recovered Rs10mn penalty from PIA for ‘abusing dominant position’ Development comes a day after govt announced to seek expressions of interest next week for sale of national carrier Updated 18 Apr, 2025 08:52pm
Pakistan FM Dar to leave for much-awaited visit to Kabul on Saturday: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will depart on the long-awaited visit to Kabul tomorrow... Updated 18 Apr, 2025 06:08pm
Pakistan Pakistan expels over 80,000 Afghans in push ahead of April 30 deadline, adviser says ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expelled over 80,000 Afghan nationals since the end of March, a senior official said on... Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:22pm
Perspectives The one-share marketable lot Recently, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) introduced the one-share marketable lot for companies listed on the Stock... Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:17pm
Markets UAE markets track oil prices higher Stock exchanges in the United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, driven by oil prices that rose on hopes of a... Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:15pm
World Ukraine PM to visit Washington next week for resource deal talks KYIV: Ukraine’s prime minister will visit Washington next week for talks with top US officials aimed at clinching a... Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:10pm
World Putin’s order not to hit Ukraine energy targets has ‘expired’ MOSCOW: A 30-day moratorium on striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin... Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:05pm
Sports No need for big changes at Liverpool, says Slot LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes maintaining the squad that is romping towards the Premier League... Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:02pm
Markets Samba Bank profit declines over 50% YoY in Jan-Mar 2025 Samba Bank Limited (SBL) posted a decline of 53% in its profit-after-tax (PAT) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025... Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:00pm
World Kyiv receives 909 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers KYIV: Kyiv said Friday it had received the bodies of hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers killed during battles with... Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:56pm
World Hamas calls for pressure to end Israel’s aid block on Gaza GAZA CITY: Hamas on Friday urged the international community to exert immediate pressure to end Israel’s complete... Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:53pm
World US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine talks if no progress European powers seeking a seat at the table since US President Donald Trump’s shock decision to open talks with Russia to end three-year-old war Updated 18 Apr, 2025 09:36pm
Business & Finance Italian fashion house Valentino suffers 22% profit drop in 2024 ROME: Italian fashion house Valentino’s operating profit dropped 22% last year, the company said on Friday, as the... Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:38pm
World Iran says nuclear agreement with the US is possible with Russia’s support MOSCOW: Iran believes that reaching an agreement on the country’s nuclear program is possible and hopes that Russia... Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:34pm
Markets Palm records third weekly loss, lowest in 28 weeks JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed earlier gains, tracking rival oils at Dalian and booked a third... Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:27pm
Business & Finance Cargo throughput charges: Islamabad airport collects Rs72.3mn in March 2025 The Islamabad International Airport (IIAP) collected record Rs72.3 million in cargo throughput charges (CTC) during... Published 18 Apr, 2025 03:19pm
Markets KSE-100 ends 414 points higher as buying persists The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the last session of the week, with its benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 414... Updated 18 Apr, 2025 06:57pm
World Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between... Published 18 Apr, 2025 02:50pm
Life & Style Air taxi venture envisions 10-minute trip from Manhattan to airport NEW YORK: Aviation startup Archer unveiled Thursday an air taxi venture with United Airlines that it says will one... Published 18 Apr, 2025 02:04pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s enemies scared of economic achievements: PM Shehbaz Premier says govt's struggle to uproot terrorism from country to continue Updated 18 Apr, 2025 09:47pm
World Gaza rescuers say 15 killed in Israeli strikes GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Friday that 15 people, including 10 from the same family, had been... Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:42pm
Life & Style Mulatu Astatke: long journey for the ‘father of Ethio-jazz’ ADDIS ABABA: Mulatu Astatke struggled for decades before his name became associated worldwide with a musical genre... Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:29pm
World Ukraine says pact signed with US is first step towards minerals deal KYIV: Ukraine said on Thursday Kyiv and Washington had signed a memorandum as an initial step towards clinching an... Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:15pm
Life & Style Netflix signals confidence with upbeat revenue outlook LOS ANGELES: Netflix executives on Thursday backed the company’s revenue outlook for the year and voiced confidence... Updated 18 Apr, 2025 01:24pm
Markets Karachi port operations paralysed as transporters’ strike enters 4th day The Transporters of Goods Association (TGA) has intensified its strike at Karachi ports, halting the movement of... Updated 18 Apr, 2025 09:47pm
Sports Brazilian Corinthians sack Argentine coach Ramon Diaz Brazilian club Corinthians have sacked Argentine coach Ramon Diaz after a dismal season in which they have taken... Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:05pm
Sports Ekaterina Alexandrova knocks off Mirra Andreeva in Stuttgart Ekaterina Alexandrova upset fellow Russian and No. 6 seed Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-2 in 65 minutes to reach the Porsche... Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:03pm
Sports Tokyo champion Hafnaoui banned for 21 months due to whereabouts failures Tokyo Olympics 400 metres freestyle champion Ahmed Hafnaoui has received a 21-month suspension for three whereabouts... Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:00pm
Technology Apple’s China smartphone shipments slide 9% in first quarter BEIJING: Apple’s shipments of smartphones in China slumped 9% in the first quarter from a year earlier and it was... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:53am
Markets South Korean shares set to snap 3-week decline on tariff negotiation hopes The benchmark KOSPI added 6.89 points, or 0.28%, to 2,477.30 Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:51am
Business & Finance BOJ will keep raising rates if inflation on track, Governor Ueda says TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will keep raising interest rates if... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:49am
Life & Style New ‘Star Wars’ movie with Ryan Gosling set for 2027 LOS ANGELES: Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling will star in a new “Star Wars” film that will reach movie theaters... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:46am
Markets Iron ore set for weekly gain on resilient demand despite Trump tariff shock BEIJING: Iron ore futures dipped on Friday, but were headed for a weekly gain due to resilient demand, upbeat... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:43am
Sports Gujarat Titans replace injured Phillips with Dasun Shanaka for rest of IPL BENGALURU: Gujarat Titans have added Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka to their squad after New Zealand’s Glenn... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:41am
Markets China’s yuan rises to 2-week high on hopes of de-escalation in US-China tensions SHANGHAI: China’s yuan strengthened to a more than two-week high against the dollar on Friday, underpinned by broad... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:38am
Markets China stocks edge lower, set to end week flat SHANGHAI: China stocks edged down on Friday and looked set to end the week flat, as the market took a breather... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:36am
Markets China’s March aluminium imports decline SHANGHAI: China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products in March fell 10.6% year-on-year to 340,000... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:33am
Markets Shanghai copper gains as Trump signals possible end to China tariff hikes Copper prices in Shanghai rose on Friday as a possible end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the US and China... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:28am
World India plans to ease nuclear liability laws to attract foreign firms, sources say NEW DELHI: India is planning to ease its nuclear liability laws to cap accident-related penalties on equipment... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:22am
Sports Will Jacks repays Mumbai’s faith with all-round show in IPL win BENGALURU: All-rounder Will Jacks rewarded Mumbai Indians for the faith they showed in him despite a lean spell with... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:15am
World With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough WASHINGTON: With his campaign promises unfulfilled to quickly bring peace to Gaza and Ukraine, US President Donald... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:11am
Markets JGBs mixed in market lull as US starts talks with trade partners TOKYO: Shorter-dated Japanese government bond yields declined on Friday while super-long yields rose as investors... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:04am
Business & Finance Malaysia’s economy grew 4.4% y/y in Q1, exports to US surge in March KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy grew 4.4% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier and the country’s... Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:01am
World Russian missile attack kills one, wounds 112 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, officials say KHARKIV: A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv killed one man inside his home and... Updated 18 Apr, 2025 11:15pm
World Hamas says it is ready to release all remaining hostages for an end to Gaza war CAIRO: Hamas wants a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza and swap all Israeli hostages for Palestinians jailed... Updated 18 Apr, 2025 03:27pm
World Deputy sheriff’s son kills two at Florida State University, police say A deputy sheriff’s son killed two people and wounded four others at Florida State University on Thursday before he... Published 18 Apr, 2025 10:50am