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Pakistan

Saudi Crown Prince hosts PM Shehbaz for iftar

CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz and members of federal cabinet also attend gathering

Updated 08 Apr, 2024 12:13am

IK says some people in his party are in contact with ‘establishment’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday said that some people within our...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 11:36pm

World

Yemen rebels say they fired missiles at Israeli, British ships

DUBAI: Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels on Sunday said they targeted a "British ship" and two "Israeli" vessels,...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 10:52pm

World

Mexico says diplomatic staff leave Ecuador after embassy raid

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's diplomatic personnel were leaving Ecuador on Sunday, its foreign minister said, as the two...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 10:49pm

Province to district level: Eying Rs3bn income, PTA set to amend data CVAS licenced area

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to amend licensed area/jurisdiction of Data Class...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 09:28pm

Middle East

Israeli aggression in Gaza enters 7th month as truce negotiators expected in Cairo

US and other negotiators are expected to join the protagonists in Cairo in a renewed push for a ceasefire and hostage release deal

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 09:27pm

Asia

US, China need ‘tough’ conversations, Yellen tells Chinese premier

BEIJING: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday raised her concerns about China’s excess industrial capacity...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 09:25pm

Stocks

Qatar leads Gulf markets higher; Kuwait slips

The Qatar stock market ended higher on Sunday, boosted by gains in communications, energy and finance stocks, while...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 09:24pm

Europe

Ukraine to lose war if US Congress withholds aid: Zelensky

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv will lose the war against Russia if the US...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 09:22pm

Pakistan

Two terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation: ISPR

Security forces are committed to eliminating terrorism from the country, the military's media wing says

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 09:10pm

Pakistan

World Health Day 2024: PM Shehbaz renews commitment to ensure health facilities for all

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif renewed his government’s commitment to ensure health facilities for all, an...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 09:07pm

Sports

‘Highly successful’ Kakul training camp strengthened unity among players: Babar Azam

Skipper says all players experienced 'significant growth'

Published 07 Apr, 2024 08:31pm

Middle East

Israeli military says it reduces troops in south Gaza

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military has withdrawn more ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, leaving just...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 07:17pm

Economy showing positive signs, claims govt

Attaullah Tarar says govt determined to resolve problems faced by the country and concrete measures are being taken to improve the national economy.

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 07:09pm

USA

Donald Trump says $50 million raised from biggest fundraiser yet

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign said a major fundraiser in Florida on Saturday raked in a...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 06:11pm

Middle East

Israeli military reduces troops in southern Gaza, spokesperson says

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military has withdrawn more ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, leaving just...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 05:34pm

Europe

Ukraine says situation ‘difficult’ around Chasiv Yar

KYIV: The situation around eastern Ukraine’s frontline city of Chasiv Yar is “difficult and tense”, the army said on...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 04:58pm

Middle East

Israeli embassies ‘no longer safe’ after Syria strike: Iran

TEHRAN: An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that Israeli embassies are “no longer safe” after a strike...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 04:54pm

Middle East

Six months of bloodshed: the Gaza war in numbers

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The bloodiest ever war in Gaza that broke out exactly six months ago has taken an appalling...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 04:35pm

Accounts consolidation: Cabinet directs FD to collaborate with CGA

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed the Finance Division to ensure, in coordination with the Controller...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 03:56pm

Middle East

Israel launches strikes on eastern Lebanon, Lebanese security sources say

Israel launched air strikes on the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon early on Sunday, two Lebanese security sources...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 03:21pm

Asia

US, China need 'tough' conversations, Yellen tells Chinese Premier Li

BEIJING: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday that the ability to have...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 03:11pm

‘Country is rapidly moving towards economic stability’

LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan was rapidly moving towards economic...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 03:10pm

Europe

UK foreign minister warns of ‘real’ Gaza famine threat

LONDON: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Sunday warned the “prospect of famine is real” in Gaza, as a...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 03:09pm

Europe

‘Burning subjects’ for Russia’s Lavrov on China visit

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Moscow’s key diplomatic and economic partner China on...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 01:35pm

Business & Finance

China central bank to set up $70bn tech re-lending programme

BEIJING: China’s central bank will set up a 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) re-lending programme to support the...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 01:03pm

Life & Style

US Powerball jackpot grows to $1.3 billion ahead of Saturday draw

The eighth largest lottery jackpot in United States history of more than $1.3 billion will be up for grabs when...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 01:01pm

Europe

Three civilians killed in Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia region, Kyiv says

KYIV: Three civilians were killed in a Russian attack on the frontline village of Guliaipole in Ukraine’s...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 12:32pm

Life & Style

Bjorn Ulvaeus says ABBA success humbling as he marks two milestones

LONDON: ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus reflected on the Swedish pop group’s reach and longevity as he joined “Mamma Mia!” cast...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 12:29pm

USA

What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?

WASHINGTON: When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 12:21pm

Sports

Nelly Korda, Maguire to duel for LPGA Match Play crown

LOS ANGELES: World number one Nelly Korda faces a duel with Ireland’s Leona Maguire for the LPGA Match Play crown...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 12:18pm

World

Hundreds rescued after flooding in Australia

SYDNEY: Widespread flooding in Australia left hundreds needing to be rescued after a natural disaster was declared...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 12:16pm

Pakistan

8 terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO: ISPR

The eliminated terrorists were involved in attacks on law enforcers and civilians, the ISPR says

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 12:11pm

Pakistan

K-IV project comes under Sindh govt’s renewed focus

chief minister given a detailed briefing by Chairman P&D Najam Shah, Secretary Local Govt Khalid Hyder Shah, CEO KWSB Salahuddin and PD-K-IV WAPDA Amir Mughal

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 12:10pm

PM urges bureaucracy to do away with red tape

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged top bureaucracy to do away with the attitude of archaic red ...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 12:08pm

Court informed: IK-Bushra Nikah solemnized after 48 days of her divorce

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s lawyer Salman Akram Raja, on Saturday,...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 12:07pm

60 universities functioning without VCs, SC told

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was informed that out of 147 public sector universities about 60 are functioning ...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 12:07pm

‘Coordinated price fixation’: CCP issues show-cause notices to urea producers

ISLAMABAD: An inquiry conducted by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has shed light on the profitability,...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 12:06pm

Sports

Sub Messi scores but Miami held by Colorado

MIAMI: Lionel Messi scored after coming off the bench but his Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by the Colorado...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 12:00pm

Europe

Polish pro-EU wing wants local vote to end ‘age of populism’

WARSAW: Poland’s ruling pro-European coalition parties are hoping Sunday’s local election will put an end to an “age...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 11:52am

Europe

Top Europe rights court to issue landmark climate verdicts

STRASBOURG: Europe’s top rights court will on Tuesday issue unprecedented verdicts in three separate cases on the...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 11:46am

Energy

Mexico’s Pemex reports fire at offshore platform, nine workers injured

MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s state energy company Pemex said on Saturday that a fire broke out at one of its platforms in...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 11:23am

Sports

Akshay Bhatia remains on top at Texas Open with 4-shot lead

Akshay Bhatia shot 68 on Saturday to remain atop the leaderboard with a four-shot lead in his bid for a wire-to-wire...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 11:19am

World

Latin American governments rally around Mexico after embassy raid in Ecuador

QUITO: Latin American governments, including regional heavyweight Brazil, rallied around Mexico on Saturday after...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 10:35am

Sports

Danielle Collins continues hot streak, reaches Charleston final

Scorching-hot Danielle Collins stretched her winning streak to 12 matches by dispatching Maria Sakkari of Greece...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 10:04am

Sports

Novak Djokovic wants last dance with Nadal at Roland Garros

Rafa Nadal’s withdrawal from the Monte Carlo Masters has cast doubt over the 22-times Grand Slam champion’s...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 10:01am

Sports

Jos Buttler roars back into form as Rajasthan remain unbeaten

NEW DELHI: Jos Buttler was a much relieved man on Saturday after the Rajasthan Royals opener roared back into form...

Published 07 Apr, 2024 09:56am

Pakistan

DSP among 3 cops martyred in Lakki Marwat

The police vehicle was ambushed at night by militants

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 09:34am

Provincial GST on franchise fee, air travel: FBR decides to expedite cases in high courts

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to expedite cases in high courts where taxpayers have...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 09:31am

Pakistan denounces Indian minister’s remarks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan denounced the provocative remarks made by the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during a...

Updated 07 Apr, 2024 09:31am

Opinion

Resolving plastic waste crisis in Pakistan

Pakistan generates over 3.3 million tons of plastic waste annually, most of which ends up in landfills, dumped...