World US to work with partners in Syria to manage risk after Assad toppled, Biden says WASHINGTON: The United States will work with partners and stakeholders in Syria to help seize an opportunity and... Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:49am
World Ukraine says Assad’s fall underscores Russian weakness The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad underscores Russia’s weakness and inability to fight on two fronts,... Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:15pm
World Syria’s Assad is in Moscow after deal on safety of military bases, say Russian news agencies Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on... Updated 09 Dec, 2024 12:58am
Pakistan Fall of Assad regime: Pakistan nationals safe in Syria, advised to exercise caution, FO says Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule ended in Syria following capture of Damascus by rebels Published 08 Dec, 2024 10:23pm
World Nations urge stability as Syrian rebels oust Assad PARIS: World powers pledged to work for stability in Syria and the surrounding region after rebels toppled its... Published 08 Dec, 2024 08:48pm
Pakistan Punjab CM Maryam arrives in China on 8-day visit Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz on Sunday landed in Beijing for an eight-day visit, becoming the first... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 11:07pm
World Syrians tour Assad’s looted Damascus home: AFP DAMASCUS: Dozens of Syrians explored President Bashar al-Assad’s luxurious Damascus home after it was looted on... Published 08 Dec, 2024 07:57pm
World Iranian embassy stormed in Damascus DUBAI: Iran’s embassy in the Syrian capital was stormed by rebels on Sunday following their capture of Damascus and... Published 08 Dec, 2024 06:29pm
Markets Saudi stocks gain on US rate cut bets; Qatar falls Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended higher on Sunday as investors raised their bets on the prospect of a U.S. interest... Published 08 Dec, 2024 06:24pm
World Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire, Zelenskiy says guarantees needed PARIS: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 11:07pm
Pakistan PCB’s stance on Champions Trophy voice of every Pakistani: PM Shehbaz The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) stance on the matter of the ICC Champions Trophy is the voice of 240 million... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 11:09pm
World Israel army says deploying in Syria buffer zone OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Sunday it had deployed forces to a demilitarised buffer zone in... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:37pm
World South Korean opposition plans new impeachment push SEOUL: South Korea’s main opposition party said Sunday it will try again to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after... Published 08 Dec, 2024 04:57pm
World Trump says Russia abandoned Syria’s Assad, never should have been involved U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russia’s abandonment of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad led... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 10:30pm
World US will remain in eastern Syria and seek to prevent IS resurgence: Pentagon MANAMA: The United States will maintain its presence in eastern Syria and will take measures necessary to prevent a... Published 08 Dec, 2024 04:34pm
World Whereabouts of Syria’s Assad unknown with army officers saying he boarded flight Rebels seize Damascus, oust Bashar al-Assad from power after 24 years as president Updated 08 Dec, 2024 10:45pm
World Trump says Zelensky is ready for ‘deal’ with Russia PARIS: US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is keen on a... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:09pm
Sports Australia privileged to have a bowler like Starc, says Cummins Australia captain Pat Cummins said it was a “privilege” to have a bowler of Mitchell Starc’s calibre at his disposal... Published 08 Dec, 2024 01:25pm
World Assad’s fall followed years of bloodshed and division in Syria The sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s rule over Syria marks the culmination of a nearly 14-year rebellion and a... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 04:30pm
Sports Olympic gold medallist Marchant hospitalised after crash Paris Olympics gold medallist Katy Marchant was taken to hospital after crashing in the women’s keirin semi-final at... Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:57pm
Sports ‘Solid start’ as Vonn returns to competition Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn returned to competition for the first time in almost six years on Saturday, as... Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:53pm
Life & Style US spending on TikTok Shop gains as TikTok faces threat of ban NEW YORK: U.S. TikTok users spent heavily to buy merchandise from a range of vendors on the e-commerce platform... Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:44pm
Business & Finance Maritime operations generate only 0.5% of Pakistan’s GDP, says Qaiser Ahmed Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said on Saturday that Pakistan is earning a meager 0.5% of... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:37pm
Technology EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam HANOI: Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on Sunday announced a plan to build its second domestic... Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:33pm
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia’s GDP grows by 2.8% in third quarter Saudi Arabia’s economy grew 2.8% in the third quarter from the same period a year earlier, supported by an increase... Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:27pm
World British Prime Minister Starmer to visit Cyprus on Tuesday, Cyprus says NICOSIA: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Cyprus on Tuesday as part of a regional tour, the island’s... Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:15pm
World Ukraine says it destroys 28 Russian drones overnight KYIV: The Ukrainian air force said on Sunday that its air defence units shot down 28 of 74 drones launched by Russia... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 07:45pm
Life & Style Netflix’s ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ hits screen in Havana Hundreds of fans gathered outside the Yara cinema in Cuba’s capital on Friday evening for a screening of the first... Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:44am
Life & Style Notre Dame to hold first public service after five-year restoration PARIS: Newly restored Notre Dame cathedral is set to hold its first service for the public on Sunday after a... Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:37am
Life & Style Taylor Swift’s record-breaking ‘Eras’ tour set for final show TORONTO: Taylor Swift’s record-shattering “Eras Tour” is set to end on Sunday in Vancouver with the final... Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:28am
World Fire at Chinese construction site kills 9: emergency bureau BEIJING: A fire has killed nine people at a construction site in eastern China, the local emergency management... Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:21am
Sports Australia thump India at fortress Adelaide to level series ADELAIDE: A resurgent Australia thumped India by 10 wickets to win the second Test on Sunday and level their... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:37pm
World South Korea ex-defence minister arrested over President Yoon’s martial law SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s former defence minister was arrested on Sunday over his alleged role... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 10:29pm
Technology Ant Group’s President Han to become CEO in March; Jing to stay as chairman The president and financial chief of China’s Ant Group, Cyril Han, will take over from Eric Jing as chief executive... Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:02am
Sports LA Galaxy end MLS Cup drought with 2-1 win over Red Bulls CARSON: LA Galaxy beat New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday with early goals from Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic... Published 08 Dec, 2024 11:00am
World Syrian rebels say public institutions will remain under supervision of the ‘former prime minister’ CAIRO: Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Sunday that it was prohibited to go near public institutions that... Published 08 Dec, 2024 10:47am
Sports England secure dominant victory in second Test to win series England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell’s defiant century but dismissed... Published 08 Dec, 2024 10:37am
World Biden monitoring ‘extraordinary’ Syrian situation, talking to regional leaders, White House says WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and his team are monitoring the “extraordinary events in Syria” are in touch with... Published 08 Dec, 2024 10:32am
World Syrian rebels say they have toppled Assad in state television announcement Syria's army command informs officers that Assad's regime has ended Updated 08 Dec, 2024 11:08pm
Sports First win at Old Trafford since 1994 a huge moment for Forest, Nuno says Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said it was a big moment for the club to secure their first win at Old... Published 08 Dec, 2024 10:15am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (December 07, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (December 08, 2024)... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan SC constitutional bench set to hear important cases next week ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court will hear several important cases, including appeal against... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Sindh CM explains what actually constitutes true leadership KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Patron of IBA Karachi, one of Pakistan’s premier institutions ... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Italian navy ship Amerigo Vespucci arrives on 3-day visit KARACHI: Italian Navy’s sailing and training ship, ITS Amerigo Vespucci, arrived at Karachi Port for a three-day... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Justice Mansoor for juvenile courts at district level ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah on Saturday underscored the need for working together to create a... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for PTI leaders LAHORE: An antiterrorism court on Saturday issued non-bailable arrest warrants of PTI former MNA Aliya Hamza Malik,... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Sharp drop in temperature in next two days likely KARACHI: The city is likely to embrace cool nights with a sharp drop in temperature in the next two days, the Met... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan ‘Medication errors claim over 500,000 lives annually’ KARACHI: Medication errors, compounded by the lack of trained pharmacists, are causing over 500,000 deaths annually... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan ESUP hosts Asif Hyder Shah as distinguished guest speaker KARACHI: The English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) recently hosted Syed Asif Hyder Shah, Chief Secretary of the... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan ‘Fake govt’ can’t solve problems facing nation: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has criticized the government’s policies, calling them... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan People’s Bus Service: Govt to construct all bus stops by Jan KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to complete the construction of 40 bus stops for the People’s Bus Service... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Customs seizes 8 containers loaded with usable batteries KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement (CCE) has seized eight containers loaded with 6,748 usable ... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Mediation key to resolving debt, insolvency disputes: Justice Mansoor ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Saturday highlighted the pivotal role that mediation can play in resolving... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan LHC says MoI has no power to transfer officers to PITAC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that the Ministry of Industries has no jurisdiction to transfer the... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan Justice Mansoor dismisses rumours about his resignation ISLAMABADL Justice Mansoor Ali Shah dismissed the rumours regarding his resignation as a judge of the Supreme Court,... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
World ‘Dazzling’ Notre Dame re-opens five years after fire PARIS: France on Saturday prepared to throw open the doors of the capital’s Notre Dame cathedral after a... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
World No concerns over Trump vow to lift LNG exports cap: Qatar minister DOHA: Qatar has no concerns about US President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to lift a cap on liquefied natural gas... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Business & Finance Bangladesh and Pakistan vow to increase bilateral trade KARACHI: Bangladesh and Pakistan vowed to increase the bilateral trade volume with wider business-to-business... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Business & Finance Prices of kitchen items show declining trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of the most essential kitchen items have witnessed a declining trend during this week past... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Editorials Pakistan’s semiconductor policy EDITORIAL: Recently, drafting of a “Semiconductor Policy and Action Plan” by the Ministry of Information... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Editorials Give dialogue a chance EDITORIAL: In a political climate ridden with strife and conflict, the PPP’s decision on December 2 to engage in... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Print Licences will be revoked for delayed cane crushing, PSMA warned ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Saturday made it crystal clear to... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Print GHQ attack case: ATC issues NBWs against Gandapur, 25 others ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Published 08 Dec, 2024 02:56am
Print Lower Kurrum: Six soldiers martyred in terrorist attack ISLAMABAD: The security forces on Saturday killed several terrorists who attempted to assault a Frontier Corps (FC)... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:41am
Print 3 separate engagements across KP: Security forces neutralise 22 terrorists ISLAMABAD: In a series of operations conducted on 6-7 December, security forces successfully neutralized 22... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:41am
Print Improved macro indicators: Govt explains approach to economy KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said macroeconomic... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:40am
Print PM credits Aurangzeb-led team for taming inflation ISLAMABAD: Amidst widespread concerns among masses regarding soaring inflation in the country, Prime Minister... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:40am
Print Advisor outlines key economic policies, initiatives ISLAMABAD: Khurram Shehzad, the advisor to the finance minister on economic and financial reforms, Saturday outlined... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 01:56pm
Print Q1 Punjab govt debt jumps 0.1pc LAHORE: In the first quarter of the current fiscal year, Punjab’s total government debt saw a slight surge of 0.1... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 01:58pm
Print Maryam to leave for China today LAHORE: On the invitation of International Development Department of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC),... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 04:22pm
Print Trade cargo: Govt opens borders to registered Azeri vehicles The rules cover Azerbaijan’s cargo imported through Karachi Port, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim and Gwadar Port and Azerbaijan’s cargo to other countries through Karachi Port, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim and Gwadar Port Updated 08 Dec, 2024 04:46pm
Print Services in 8 areas before Rousch plant takeover: NPPMCL seeks exemption from PPRA rules ISLAMABAD: The National Power Parks Management Company (NPPMCL) has sought exemption from PPRA rules to procure... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:40am
World Turkey’s Erdogan says there is a new reality in Syria ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that there was now a new reality in neighbouring Syria,... Published 07 Dec, 2024 11:06pm
World At least 30 killed in Gaza as Qatar holds hope for ceasefire CAIRO: Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 30 Palestinians on Saturday, local health officials said, as Qatar... Published 07 Dec, 2024 10:58pm
World Israel army says assisting UN forces in ‘repelling attack’ in Syria JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said Saturday that its troops were assisting UN peacekeeping forces in the... Published 07 Dec, 2024 10:48pm
World Hamas armed wing releases video of Gaza hostage JERUSALEM: The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, released a video on Saturday of an Israeli... Published 07 Dec, 2024 10:41pm
World Trump says US should ‘not get involved’ in conflict in Syria WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday the U.S. should not be involved in the conflict in Syria,... Published 07 Dec, 2024 09:31pm
World South Korea president escapes impeachment over martial law fiasco SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol escaped impeachment Saturday over his brief declaration of martial law,... Published 07 Dec, 2024 08:45pm
World Iran, Russia, Turkiye meet in Doha to discuss Syria TEHRAN: The top diplomats from Iran, Turkiye and Russia met in Qatar on Saturday for talks on Syria, where rebel... Published 07 Dec, 2024 07:54pm
Pakistan 22 terrorists killed in separate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations: ISPR Six soldiers martyred in the intense fire exchange, the military's media wing says Updated 07 Dec, 2024 09:06pm
World Gaza talks ‘likely’ to resume in coming week: source close to Hamas GAZA STRIP: A new round of negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal will “most likely” begin in the... Published 07 Dec, 2024 06:06pm
Technology Nobel laureates urge strong AI regulation STOCKHOLM: Physics Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton and chemistry laureate Demis Hassabis on Saturday insisted on... Published 07 Dec, 2024 05:01pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Saturday in line with their decline in the international rate. In the local... Published 07 Dec, 2024 03:30pm
World Ukraine receives second batch of F16 fighter jets from Denmark, Zelenskiy says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday said a second batch of F-16 fighter jets had arrived in Ukraine... Published 07 Dec, 2024 02:49pm
Technology PTA enables VPN registration for freelancers via mobile numbers In a bid to facilitate the IT sector, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has allowed freelancers to... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 07:46pm
World Qatar PM sees ‘momentum’ on Gaza talks after US election Qatar’s prime minister Sheikh Mohammed says there are some differences in the approach to an agreement by the outgoing and incoming US administrations Updated 07 Dec, 2024 07:49pm
World BRICS have no interest in weakening USD, Indian foreign minister says DOHA: BRICS countries have no interest in weakening the U.S. dollar at all, India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 07:47pm
Sports Australia zero in on victory over India after Head crunches 140 ADELAIDE: Travis Head blazed a sparkling 140 before Australia demolished India’s top order to close in on victory in... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 05:08pm
Markets Remittances to hit $35bn in FY25: Finance Minister Aurangzeb says market forces are determining exchange rate Updated 07 Dec, 2024 06:02pm
Pakistan ‘Creeping coup’: In Pakistan, lack of internet access is costing livelihoods KARACHI: A protest by thousands in Pakistan’s capital last month demanding the release of jailed former Prime... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 04:45pm
World Syrian rebels seize fourth city, close in on Homs in threat to Assad’s rule AMMAN/BEIRUT: Syrian rebels said they seized control of the southern city of Daraa on Saturday, the birthplace of a... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 07:47pm
Markets China’s November FX reserves rise unexpectedly to $3.266 trillion SHANGHAI: China’s foreign exchange reserves increased in November, official data showed on Saturday, defying market... Published 07 Dec, 2024 10:00am
Markets China’s central bank resumes gold purchases after six-month hiatus in Nov SHANGHAI: China’s central bank resumed buying gold for its reserves in November after a six-month pause, official... Published 07 Dec, 2024 09:57am
World South Korea’s prime minister to meet ruling party leader SEOUL: South Korea’s Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is scheduled to meet ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon in Seoul on... Published 07 Dec, 2024 09:54am
Sports England take lead of 533 in Wellington after Atkinson hat-trick Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England coasted towards a dominant victory in the second test against New Zealand... Updated 07 Dec, 2024 01:30pm
World South Korea’s Yoon apologises for martial law, but does not resign ahead of impeachment vote SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday apologised for his attempt to impose martial law this week... Published 07 Dec, 2024 09:46am
Pakistan Madrassah registration bill 2024: PM has assured Fazl that he will address party’s reservations: spokesperson ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan has assured the leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Maulana... Published 07 Dec, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan 188 cases registered against IK, govt tells IHC ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry has submitted a report to the Islamabad High Court (IHC), saying that total 188... Published 07 Dec, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan KP LUBCC approves master plans for seven more cities PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Land Use and Building Control Council (LUBCC) on Friday approved the concept of... Published 07 Dec, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan Senate panel discusses ‘missing house files’ issue ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Government Assurances deliberated on the missing files of houses located ... Published 07 Dec, 2024 07:46am