Strict action must be taken against rioters: Shujaat LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Quid chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said Sunday that strict action should be taken... Published 15 May, 2023 08:04am
Free bus service rolled out; governor praises JDC’s role KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori yesterday inaugurated free bus transport service by JDC, which would ply... Published 15 May, 2023 08:03am
Man who allegedly stole corps commander’s uniform held LAHORE: The police on Sunday arrested a suspect who allegedly stole the uniform of Corps Commander Lahore during... Published 15 May, 2023 08:00am
MQM-P assails HESCO for not overhauling transmission system HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad-based MNAs of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) have deplored that despite repeated... Published 15 May, 2023 07:57am
Scotland-based Kashmiris urged to raise Kashmir issue at global level MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has called upon Kashmiris... Published 15 May, 2023 07:56am
‘National Design Conference’ starts tomorrow LAHORE: The inauguration ceremony of two-day National Design Conference will be held at Pakistan Institute of ... Published 15 May, 2023 07:54am
Russia risks cloud outlook for Central Asia, Caucasus: IMF ALMATY: Economic growth in Central Asia and the Caucasus will depend on how Russia’s economy performs in the face... Published 15 May, 2023 07:26am
Vast China-Russia resources trade shifts to yuan from dollars in Ukraine fallout SINGAPORE: China has dramatically increased use of the yuan to buy Russian commodities over the past year, with... Published 15 May, 2023 07:23am
Taxes Germany cuts tax estimates, no additional leeway: ministry BERLIN: Germany’s finance ministry said on Thursday it expects 148.7 billion euros ($163.69 billion) less in tax... Published 15 May, 2023 07:21am
US consumer sentiment plummets to six-month low WASHINGTON: US consumer sentiment slumped to a six-month low in May on worries that political haggling over raising... Published 15 May, 2023 07:17am
Europe Russia says two military commanders killed in east Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia said Sunday that two of its military commanders had been killed in combat near the frontline hotspot... Published 15 May, 2023 07:15am
What happens if the US fails to raise its debt ceiling? WASHINGTON: Time is running short as US policymakers remain at an impasse on lifting the debt ceiling, while the... Updated 15 May, 2023 12:02pm
South Asia Category 5 Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar, Bangladesh KYAUKTAW (Myanmar): Cyclone Mocha crashed through Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, sparing sprawling... Published 15 May, 2023 07:10am
Middle East Iran arrests eight over workers’ strike at southern gas field TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have arrested eight people for “leading” a workers’ strike at a key gas site in ... Published 15 May, 2023 07:09am
Africa Sudan becomes battleground for foreign fighters KHARTOUM: Sudan has long sent mercenaries abroad, but now the country itself has become a battleground for foreign... Published 15 May, 2023 07:09am
Europe Zelensky calls Germany ‘true friend’ as Ukraine readies riposte BERLIN: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday called Germany a “true friend” in his country’s... Published 15 May, 2023 07:04am
Middle East Gaza truce holds as Palestinians, Israelis count deadly cost GAZA CITY: Calm returned to Gaza Sunday as a fragile ceasefire ending five days of fighting held, leaving... Published 15 May, 2023 07:02am
Companies ACCA, COLABS collaborate to foster financial acumen amongst businesses LAHORE: ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and COLABS have signed a Memorandum of... Published 15 May, 2023 06:59am
Gatwick airport shuts runway for almost an hour over ‘suspected drone’ LONDON: Britain’s Gatwick airport shut its runway for almost an hour on Sunday over a “suspected drone”... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
EU says latest Armenia-Azerbaijan talks should build momentum for peace BRUSSELS: The European Union on Sunday welcomed the latest meeting between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan as ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
China marks return of world sport as Sudirman Cup opens BEIJING: China on Sunday marked the return of global sport to the country after over three years, as badminton fans... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
US unlikely to sanction South Africa in Russia weapons dispute NEW YORK: South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said his country had resolved a dispute with the US over... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Naila Kiani becomes second Pakistani woman to scale Mount Everest LAHORE: Pakistani top climber Naila Kiani has achieved another milestone, as she successfully summited Mount... Updated 15 May, 2023 11:31am
Thais reject army-backed govt, opposition to open coalition talks BANGKOK: Thai voters have delivered a clear rejection of nearly a decade of military-backed government, election... Updated 15 May, 2023 08:55am
Djokovic, Swiatek into Italian Open last 16 ROME: Novak Djokovic reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after winning a battle with Grigor Dimitrov... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Bangalore crush Rajasthan by 112 runs in IPL JAIPUR (India): Fifties from skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, followed by inspired bowling, led Royal... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Chelsea agree deal for Pochettino to become manager LONDON: Chelsea have reached an agreement to appoint former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain boss Mauricio... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Swiatek sweeps into Italian Open last 16, Medvedev triumphs ROME: Iga Swiatek cruised into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after thrashing Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0,... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Gundogan masterclass takes Man City closer to title at Everton’s expense LIVERPOOL: Manchester City closed in on retaining the Premier League title as Ilkay Gundogan scored twice in a 3-0... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
PSG edge closer to title as Messi jeered on return PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain closed in on a record 11th French league title with a 5-0 home win over Ajaccio on... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Leeds fan charged with assault after clash with Newcastle boss Howe LONDON: A Leeds fan who confronted Newcastle manager Eddie Howe during Saturday’s Premier League clash has been... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Rotated Madrid side beat Getafe ahead of Man City showdown BARCELONA: Real Madrid warmed up for their decisive Champions League semi-final visit to face Manchester City with a... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Benaud-Qadir Trophy: Pakistan to play three-Test series against Australia LAHORE: Pakistan will make a trip Down Under later in the year to take on Australia for the Benaud-Qadir Trophy. The... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
PIDE to organise conference at KIU, Gilgit PESHAWAR: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) in collaboration with the Pakistan Society of... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 14, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (May 15, 2023).... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
May 14 a historic day for Pakistan, democracy: Bilawal ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that May 14... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
A week of tumult ends quietly yesterday LAHORE: A week of tumult in Pakistan ended quietly on Sunday as protests largely failed to materialise for former... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
4 of a family killed in Quetta clash QUETTA: At least four people of a family killed and eight others including a woman sustained injuries in a clash... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Rally held in Bajaur for solidarity with Pak Army PESHAWAR: Bajaur Chamber of Commerce and Industry and tribal elders jointly organized on Sunday a rally to express... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Planned sit-in: PDM seeks permission ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Sunday sought the Islamabad Capital Administration... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
GHQ attack: Over a dozen ‘rioters’ including women identified ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies have identified over a dozen rioters including women involved in a recent... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
State land worth Rs64m retrieved on orders of Ombudsman Punjab LAHORE: The administrations of Kasur, Toba Tek Singh, Mianwali, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Jhang,... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
PHC CJ chairs full-court meeting PESHAWAR: Chief Justice, Peshawar High Court (PHC), Justice Musarrat Hilali chaired a meeting, which was attended by... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Ministry includes Qurbani’s expenses in Hajj package: Senator Talha ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood on Sunday announced... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
PPP says will ‘fully’ participate in PDM’s sit-in ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), while announcing to fully participate in the PDM’s sit-in protest ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
‘Industrial Open House’: GIKI students display 140 research projects PESHAWAR: The final year students acquiring education in 11 disciplines of engineering and management sciences at... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Punjab CM says May 9 mayhem caused Rs6bn losses, vows strict action LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has said that terrorist incidents by miscreants took place on... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Five Mepco officers suspended over violation of safety SOPs MULTAN: Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) administration has suspended five officers over violations of SOPs and... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Imran created ‘fake trust to whiten black money’: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Interior Attaullah Tarar Sunday said that the Al-Qadir ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
PTI senator Saifullah Niazi arrested ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory Police on Sunday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Senator... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
April: Terrorism incidents in KP decline PESHAWAR: The strategy of prevention through detection adopted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Khar attends EU Indo-Pacific ministerial moot ISLAMABAD: At the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar called... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Upcoming monsoon rains may cause flooding in urban and rural areas of Sindh: SCA HYDERABAD: The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture has expressed concern that a lack of measures to rehabilitate Left Bank... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Five shot dead in Karachi KARACHI: Five people were killed in different firing incidents in Karachi, police said on Sunday. In the first... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Fazl declines request to shift sit-in venue to D-Chowk ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has refused to shift the venue of the ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
17th anniversary of ‘Charter of Democracy’ being observed ISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating the 17th anniversary of the Charter of Democracy (CoD), a momentous occasion... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Establishment of ‘National Language Processing Laboratory’ approved ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning Development +ACY- Special Initiatives has approved the project Establishment of... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
APNS condoles death KARACHI: The APNS expresses profound grief over the sudden demise of Imran Ata Soomro, former Secretary Information,... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
G20 leaders urged to address rights violations in IIOJK MIRPUR (AJK): Kashmir Freedom Movement (KFM) President Engr Afzal Ziai has urged G-20 member nations to address the... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
PTI’s Firdous Naqvi arrested KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Firdous Shamim Naqvi has been arrested in Karachi amid an ongoing... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Anti-polio drive in 18 districts of Balochistan begins today QUETTA: Seven days anti-polio drive will start in 18 districts of Balochistan on 15th May (today) during which 1.26... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Karachi mayorship: JI-PTI talks on track KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman said that JI’s talks with the Pakistan... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Karachi LG polls: PPP ‘advises’ JI to accept defeat KARACHI: Sindh Labour and Human Resources Minister Saeed Ghani on Sunday urged the chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
IMSciences, SCCI sign MoU on industry-academia linkages PESHAWAR: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences)... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Public-sector varsities: Governor makes appointments against different slots LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman as chancellor made nominations and appointments on important... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
ATP chief demands govt end socio-economic injustice PESHAWAR: Chairman, Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) Muhammad Faiq Shah called the growing economic and social injustice the... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
VC LUMH inaugurates up-gradation of ‘Department of Emergency’ HYDERABAD: The Vice Chancellor LUMHS Prof. Ikram Din Ujjan inaugurated the Up-Gradation of Casualty to the ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Bid to smuggle banned goods at Torkham border foiled PESHAWAR: Custom authorities have foiled a bid to smuggle banned goods (betel nuts) and other items at Torkham... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
ECC struggles to lower prices of essentials Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) suggests measures required to be taken to lower inflation in the country Updated 15 May, 2023 09:05am
External financing requirements for deal remain unchanged: IMF ISLAMABAD: Staying within the policy framework agreed for the ninth review and sufficient financing from partners to... Updated 15 May, 2023 09:09am
Judiciary IK’s first option; it’s last option as well LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said democracy in Pakistan is at an ‘all-time low’,... Updated 15 May, 2023 09:11am
All set for PDM sit-in before SC ISLAMABAD: As Supreme Court of Pakistan is set to start hearing today (Monday) on the Election Commission of... Updated 15 May, 2023 09:12am
IK will be nabbed if his link to rioters established: minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan can be... Updated 15 May, 2023 09:13am
Five DFC wind power projects: US says no new investment till tariff settlement ISLAMABAD: The United States has categorically conveyed to Islamabad not to expect any investment from US... Updated 15 May, 2023 08:55am
Delay in Gharo transmission line irks IPPs ISLAMABAD: Three Wind Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have expressed concern at the delay in completion of... Updated 15 May, 2023 08:58am
Rates Political instability pressurises PSX KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week due to selling on investor ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Rates Futures spread declines 365bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 365bps to 9.86 percent on last day of the outgoing week. Trading activities... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
76 suspects held for GHQ attack ISLAMABAD: Rawalpindi’s City Police Officer (CPO) Khalid Hamadani on Sunday said that police have arrested 76... Updated 15 May, 2023 08:56am
Turkiye election rivals both claim early lead but runoff likely ANKARA: Turkey appeared headed for a runoff presidential election, with the parties of both Tayyip Erdogan and... Updated 15 May, 2023 08:55am
Ghana expects first $600m tranche from IMF ACCRA: Ghana expects the International Monetary Fund to approve a first loan tranche of $600 million as soon as... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Joint sitting to meet today ISLAMABAD: The joint sitting of the Parliament has been summoned to meet today (Monday) at 4:00 pm at the Parliament... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Alleged maladministration: IHC issues notices to member FBR, others ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to Member Information Technology Federal Board of Revenue... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
No extension of census operation deadline: govt ISLAMABAD: The government has announced that the ongoing process of conducting the 7th population and housing census... Updated 15 May, 2023 08:57am
Rates A volatile week, indeed KARACHI: The rupee underwent a volatile week, seeing a record low of almost 299 before a dramatic U-turn saw it... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
FPCCI BMP urges govt to sharpen focus on economic agenda LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has asked the... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Energy NTDC completes 500kV Thar-Matiari line in record time LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has completed the 500kV Thar-Matiari Transmission line... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Amid banking woes, faltering US small-caps offer ominous economic sign NEW YORK: A US stocks rally is leaving behind smaller companies, a sign that investors may be bracing for economic... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Stocks US indexes drop as consumer sentiment falls NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Friday, led by weaker technology-related shares following their recent rally, as data... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Commodities Cocoa hits 6-1/2-year highs NEW YORK/LONDON: Cocoa futures on ICE hit fresh 6-1/2-year highs on Friday as investors focused on concerns over... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Stocks China stocks fall SHANGHAI: China stocks fell for a fourth straight session on Friday, as a clutch of weak economic data darkened the... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Stocks European shares rise on Richemont earnings, energy boost PARIS: European shares rose on Friday on upbeat results from luxury major Richemont and gains in energy stocks, ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Commodities Demand blues push copper prices lower LONDON: Copper prices hit their lowest level in more than five months on Friday as fears of slowing demand in top... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Commodities Gold on course for weekly drop on stronger dollar NEW YORK: Gold prices fell to a one-week low on Friday, and are on track for a weekly dip, weighed down by a ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Money & Banking Dollar holds gains, heads for biggest weekly rise since February NEW YORK: The US dollar clung to modest gains against the euro on Friday and was headed for its biggest weekly gain... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Commodities Palm oil reverses losses on short covering KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early losses on Friday to record a second consecutive weekly rise,... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Prices remain stable amid lacklustre business KARACHI: Previous week saw an overall stability in the rate of cotton. Business volume; however, remained extremely... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Doing business in country ‘almost impossible’: Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Dwindling forex reserves and bravado Consumer Price Index rose to 36.4 percent in April - a rise of one percent from March 2023, 23.7 percent from March... Updated 15 May, 2023 08:15am
The cost of internet shutdown During the political drama of last week, one of the many adversities faced by the general public was the banning of... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Fiscal mismanagement EDITORIAL: In these times of an extremely tight fiscal position where the federal government’s net revenues are ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
