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Life & Style

‘Mufasa’ roars to top of North America box office

LOS ANGELES: Disney’s animated drama “Mufasa: The Lion King” reigned over North America’s box office this weekend,...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:48pm

World

Top US Republican eyes swift passage of Trump priority mega-bill

WASHINGTON: The speaker of the US House said Sunday he was pushing an “aggressive” timeframe for getting a...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:11pm

Middle East

Syrian ministers urge lifting of US sanctions in first visit to Doha

DOHA: Ministers from Syria’s transitional government urged the United States to lift its sanctions on Damascus...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:23pm

Asia

Antony Blinken wades into political crisis with stop in South Korea

SEOUL: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives late Sunday in crisis-riven South Korea where he will seek...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:22pm

Middle East

Gaza rescuers say 23 killed in Israeli strikes

GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory had killed at...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:21pm

World

Syria monitor reports blasts at arms depots near Damascus

Syria: A Syria war monitor said explosions on Sunday rocked an area near Damascus housing weapons depots used by the...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:18pm

Europe

Russia says Ukraine launches ‘counterattack’ in Kursk region

MOSCOW: Russia said Sunday that Ukraine had launched a “counterattack” in the western border region of Kursk, where...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:08pm

Pakistan

Right to Self-Determination Day: President, PM affirm Pakistan’s support for Kashmiri people

Asif Ali Zardari says Pakistan to continue political, and diplomatic support to Kashmiris

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:07pm

Europe

UK airports reopen runways after snow disruption

LONDON: Airports in England reopened Sunday after heavy snow across large parts of England forced runway closures....

Published 05 Jan, 2025 09:47pm

Markets

In meeting with UAE president, PM Shehbaz underscores readiness to expand cooperation in multiple sectors

Both leaders discuss economic collaboration, regional stability, climate change, and promotion of mutual interests on global stage, Prime Minister's Office says

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 09:41pm

Sports

Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test

CAPE TOWN: Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 09:41pm

South Asia

Indian forces clash with Maoist rebels, five dead

NEW DELHI: Indian security forces on Sunday battled with Maoist rebels in their forested heartland, police said,...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 09:14pm

Sports

Saim Ayub to travel to London for treatment: PCB

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub will travel to London for “immediate treatment” for his ankle injury, the cricket...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 09:13pm

Sports

Sialkot win first Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title after 16 years

Successfully chased down a target of 173 runs on the last wicket

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 09:10pm

Industry

Uzbekistan plans to launch direct flight to Karachi: ambassador

Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan Alisher Tukhtaev has said that the Uzbek government plans to introduce a new...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 08:43pm

Technology

Elon Musk says ‘waiting for approval from the government’ to launch Starlink in Pakistan

Tech billionaire Elon Musk confirmed on Saturday that Starlink had applied to launch internet services in Pakistan...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 08:37pm

PM Shehbaz meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Rahim Yar Khan

Published 05 Jan, 2025 07:42pm

Stocks

Saudi bourse falls on profit taking; Egypt extends gains

Saudi Arabia’s stock market closed lower on Sunday, ending five sessions of gains as investors booked profits, while...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 07:28pm

Europe

Zelenskiy reports heavy Russian, North Korean troop losses in Russia’s Kursk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russian and North Korean forces suffered heavy losses...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 07:28pm

PM Shehbaz says SMEs backbone of economy

Premier says the incumbent government is taking all possible measures to provide facilities to small and big-scale businesses

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 07:15pm

Sports

Comeback king Muller wins Hong Kong Open to end Nishikori fairytale

HONG KONG: France’s Alexandre Muller lifted his first ATP Tour title by beating Kei Nishikori 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 05:58pm

Sports

Gauff beats Swiatek to inspire team USA to United Cup triumph

SYDNEY: Coco Gauff roared past Iga Swiatek to inspire team USA Sunday before Taylor Fritz sealed the United Cup...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 05:56pm

Gwadar coal-fired power project in limbo over tariff dispute

ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited 300MW coal power project at Gwadar remains stalled, as the Chinese company CHIC Pak...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 04:27pm

Over Rs1trn pension bill ‘sparks reforms’: Schehzad

ISLAMABAD: Pension reforms will strengthen public finances as these aim at reducing the pension bill (crossed Rs1...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 03:56pm

Privacy of taxpayers’ data: FBR fails to defend a case before FTO

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to defend a case before Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) which...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 03:55pm

Ahsan says govt believes in its ‘economic agenda’

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the PML-N...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 01:29pm

Europe

Former Greek PM Costas Simitis dies aged 88

ATHENS: Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis died Sunday at the age of 88, state-run Ertnews reported. Simitis...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 01:13pm

Asia

Bird flu outbreaks strike Japan farms

TOKYO: Japanese authorities began culling some 50,000 chickens Sunday after a bird flu outbreak at a farm in the...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 01:10pm

Business & Finance

Fed’s Kugler, Daly say job not done on inflation

Two Federal Reserve policymakers on Saturday said they feel the U.S. central bank’s job on taming inflation is not...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:55pm

Asia

World’s oldest person dies at 116 in Japan

TOKYO: The world’s oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died at the age of 116, the city of Ashiya where...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:35pm

Sports

Erling Haaland doubles up in Man City stroll as Spurs fume

LONDON: Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City pummelled West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:28pm

Europe

Drone kills reporter in east Ukraine: Russian newspaper

MOSCOW: Russia’s Izvestia newspaper said Saturday that a Ukrainian “kamikaze” drone killed one of its reporters as...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:21pm

Life & Style

Hollywood A-listers set to shine at Golden Globes

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood’s best and brightest from film and television will hit the red carpet Sunday for the Golden...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 12:09pm

Middle East

Israel military says missile from Yemen intercepted

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Sunday it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, the latest in a...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:54am

Business & Finance

China’s central bank vows ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy

BEIJING: China’s central bank has outlined a “moderately loose” monetary plan aimed at boosting domestic demand to...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:38am

Sports

Crowds, cracking cricket: Five talking points from Australia v India

SYDNEY: Australia completed a six-wicket win in Sydney to clinch the fifth Test against India and the series 3-1 on...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:34am

Sports

Frustrated Bumrah says India will benefit from Australia defeat

SYDNEY: Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah said it was frustrating that he missed the crunch finale to their Test...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:17am

Life & Style

Buyer splashes out $1.3m for Tokyo new year tuna

TOKYO: The top bidder at a Tokyo fish market said they paid $1.3 million for a tuna on Sunday, the second highest...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:13am

Sports

Matt Henry, Young power New Zealand to nine-wicket ODI win over Sri Lanka

WELLINGTON: Matt Henry claimed four wickets and Will Young scored an unbeaten 90 Sunday as New Zealand coasted to a...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:09am

Sports

Cummins lauds ‘special’ Australia team after India series win

SYDNEY: Australia skipper Pat Cummins lauded his “special” tight-knit team Sunday after they snapped a decade-long...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:02am

Quetta PA: Re-polling for PB-45 in 15 stations today

QUETTA: Re-polling in 15 polling stations of Balochistan Assembly constituency PB-45 Quetta-VIII will be held today....

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:51am

Rescue 1122: Sindh CM launches Rescue 1122’s new highway operations

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Saturday inaugurated Rescue 1122’s new highway operations, a...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:51am

DC not authorised to seal petrol pumps: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has held that after the promulgation of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra)...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:50am

Sports

Hideki Matsuyama holds 1-shot edge on Collin Morikawa at The Sentry

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama shot an 11-under-par 62 to maintain the lead through three rounds of The Sentry in what...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:44am

Asia

Malaysia turns back boats carrying 300 Myanmar migrants

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s coast guard escorted away from its waters two boats carrying almost 300 undocumented...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:39am

Sports

Australia beat India by six wickets to win series 3-1

SYDNEY: Australia held their nerve to chase down their victory target of 162 after lunch on the third day of the...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:30am

Asia

South Korea protesters rally for, against Yoon arrest as deadline looms

SEOUL: Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Sunday to rally for and against arresting impeached President Yoon...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:25am

Energy

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector keeps growing solidly in December, PMI shows

Strong demand drove growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business sector in December, albeit at a slightly slower pace...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:21am

USA

Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Trump at his Florida resort

WEST PALM BEACH: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:17am

Kurram: DC among 6 injured in gun attack

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner Kurram Javedullah Mehsud along with five other security personnel was seriously...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:14am

PTI leader assails govt over internet disruptions

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saturday criticized the government for restricting internet access, saying...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:14am

Jan-Nov 2024: 28.43m mobile handsets locally manufactured/ assembled

ISLAMABAD: The local manufacturing/ assembling plants manufactured/ assembled 28.43 million mobile handsets during...

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 10:14am

Sports

Clara Tauson wins Auckland title after Osaka retires injured

AUCKLAND: Naomi Osaka’s quest for a first title in four years ended in heartbreak as the former world number one...

Published 05 Jan, 2025 10:13am

Opinion

ZAB: the architect of modern Pakistan

There are such persons and leaders who cross the boundaries of time and circumstance to take their places among...