Pak duo earns big win in Australian Junior Open 2024 LAHORE: The dynamic duo Mahnoor Ali and Mahwish Ali win big at the Australian Junior Open 2024. The young Pakistani... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
‘Hope, Faith Diabetes & Endocrinology Centre Hyderabad’ inaugurated HYDERABAD: The inaugural ceremony of establishing Hope and Faith Diabetes and Endocrinology Center Hyderabad by Dua... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Rain wreaks havoc in Pasni GWADAR: Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Balochistan’s Pasni in Gwadar on Sunday, bringing life to a halt as water... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Heavy rain forecasts: civic bodies asked to pull their socks up KARACHI: In anticipation of heavy rainfall, the government of Sindh has issued a high alert for all municipalities,... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
NA meets today ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly will meet today (Monday) at 5 pm at the Parliament House. According to National... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
ROs, POs given magisterial powers ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has granted Returning Officers (ROs) and Presiding Officers... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
By-elections on 21st: 239 candidates vie for 23 seats ISLAMABAD: A total of 239 candidates were vying for 23 vacant seats in both national and provincial assemblies ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Bilawal condoles loss of lives during rain-related incidents ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has conveyed heartfelt condolences for the... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Cypher and Toshakhana cases: ‘IK has become witness against himself’: Murad SEHWAN: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said the extent of Imran Khan’s political acumen was an open... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
43 killed in road accidents during Eid holidays LAHORE: Expressing concern over increasing number of road traffic crashes and the loss of 43 lives in these crashes... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
325th Khalsa birth anniversary celebrations, ‘Baisakhi Mela’ conclude LAHORE: The celebrations of the 325th Khalsa birthday and Vasakhi Mela ended at Gurudwara Panja Sahib Hasan Abdal,... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Controversial YouTuber’s applications rejected by UK court ISLAMABAD: Controversial YouTuber Major Adil Raja (retired) has suffered a crushing blow as a UK High Court Judge... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
South Asia Elections could dent Sri Lanka’s recovery: ADB COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s recovery could be stalled by abrupt policy changes after elections later this year even as ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
South Asia BJP promises common civil code ahead of India polls NEW DELHI: India’s ruling party on Sunday pledged to introduce a new common civil code for the country, calling it... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Israel reopens airspace as airlines cancel flights due to Iran attacks JERUSALEM: Israeli airlines said operations were returning to normal on Sunday after an overnight attack by Iranian... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Vigil held for victims of Sydney mall attack SYDNEY: A small evening vigil was held Sunday for the six people killed in a knife attack at a busy Sydney shopping... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Solomon Islands readies for election in shadow of China’s influence HONIARA: Solomon Islanders will head to the polls this week, voting in an election that promises to bolster or blunt... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Gulf states, vulnerable but influential, seek to stop new Iran-Israel war DUBAI/RIYADH: lf states are pushing to stop a full-blown regional war after Iran’s unprecedented retaliatory... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Asia Vietnam property tycoon sentenced to death in multi-billion dollar fraud case HO CHI MINH CITY: A top Vietnamese property tycoon was sentenced to death on Thursday in one of the biggest... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Heatwaves put millions of children in Asia at risk: UN BANGKOK: Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could place millions of children at risk, the UN warned... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Middle East Iran’s attack on Israel stirs admiration among Gaza Palestinians CAIRO: Iran’s attack on Israel drew applause from many Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday as rare payback for the... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
PDP demands govt improve municipal service delivery in city KARACHI: Different diseases, especially waterborne ailments, are on the rise in the megacity as the municipal... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Takht Bhai: KPCTA arranges ‘train safari’ PESHAWAR: Advisor on Tourism and Culture Zahid Chanzeb said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (April 14, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (April 15, 2024).... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Rates PSX witnesses bullish trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing two-day trading week ended on April 09,... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Rates Largely stable KARACHI: The rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar in a shorter week due to Eid holidays. The local... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Six including one Pakistani killed: Pakistan condemns tragic events in Sydney ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed its deep concern and shock over the terrible and tragic events at Westfield Bondi... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
President summons joint session on 18th ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the joint session of the Parliament on Thursday, April 18, 2024 ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
The quest for a rule-based economy During Eid holidays a simple graph was viral which depicted the secular decline in Pakistan’s economic growth ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
The blessed and the not-so-blessed economies The world economy is in transition. The richest economies were exposed during Covid. Their might of resources was... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Surging US energy shares reflect robust growth, inflation worries NEW YORK: US energy shares are soaring as investors benefit from rising oil prices and a stronger-than-expected... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 flat on rising Middle East tensions PARIS: European shares were flat on Friday after hitting a one-week high in early trade, as rising tensions in the... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Stocks China stocks fall on shrinking trade SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks fell on Friday tracking broadly weaker Asian equities, as traders scaled back bets on US... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Stocks Fading US rate cut hopes erase weekly gains for Indian shares BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip indexes dropped 1% each on Friday, weighed down by financial and information... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Bugti reviews Balochistan’s law & order situation QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti on Sunday chaired a high level on law and order situation of... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Churches, parks and recreational areas: Foolproof security measures taken LAHORE: Lahore Police deployed full-scale security arrangements on Sunday at the city’s churches, parks, and... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Sarabjit Singh attack case: Accused seriously injured in Lahore shooting LAHORE: Aamir Tamba, one of the accused in the 2013 fatal attack on Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Kot... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Abducted girl rescued KARACHI: Karachi Korangi police have arrested the kidnapper involved in the kidnapping of children. Senior... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Three including two girls killed in accident KARACHI: Two baby girls among three people were killed and eight others seriously injured when two passenger buses... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Evacuation of residents of dangerous buildings: drive launched KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has launched a public awareness campaign in the wake of ongoing... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
PhD admission tests held at ICCBS KARACHI: The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK) ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Probe into Bahawalnagar incident: Punjab govt issues notification LAHORE: The Punjab government has issued a notification with regard to the formation of a joint investigation team... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
No lasting peace possible in region without resolution of Kashmir issue: APHC OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has said that lasting peace in the region is not... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Rain-related incidents in KP: Four killed, seven injured; 15 houses damaged: PDMA PESHAWAR: At least four people were killed while seven other were injured in rain-related incidents in different... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Baisakhi festival: Zardari, PM greet Sikh community ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have felicitated Sikh community on the... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Buner IBO martyr laid to rest in Pindi RAWALPINDI: The Buner intelligence-based operation (IBO) martyr was laid to rest in his native town with full... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Haji Ghulam praised for keeping governor’s house open for public on Eid PESHAWAR: Business community has praised Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali for keeping the Governor’s... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Operation against drug peddlers stepped up HYDERABAD: After strict instructions of Sindh Senior Provincial Minister for Information Department, Excise Taxation... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Letters ‘Operation True Promise’ On Saturday night, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles against Israel. Israel claims the attack was... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
CM greets Sikh community LAHORE: “Besakhi is the hallmark of Punjab’s unique culture,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Deemed income tax on ownership of vacant plot of land incorrect—III Even if the Elahi Cotton Mills Limited is considered to be final on this subject there is a fundamental difference... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
The QTAs and FPAs of power sector Each sector has its issues that need interpretations for the people to understand. The power sector has become a... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Energy Power supply remains stable amid intermittent showers: KE KARACHI: Electricity supply to Karachi remained stable amidst intermittent showers throughout the day. KE teams... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Rates Prices of essential food items remain unchanged PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/meat, vegetables, fruits, cooking oil/ghee,... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday April 14, 2024 Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
IMF: economic team leaves for Washington The team will request IMF for approval of a new loan programme Updated 15 Apr, 2024 09:54am
Multiplicity of taxes heavily burdening industrial sector Claim by the manufacturing sector is that while their share in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is 20 percent yet their contribution in taxes is over 60 percent Updated 15 Apr, 2024 09:41pm
Saudi foreign minister due today ISLAMABAD: A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, will arrive on a two-day... Updated 15 Apr, 2024 09:41pm
PPRA seeks proposals on amendment of rules ISLAMABAD: Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has sought proposals for appropriate amendments to the... Updated 15 Apr, 2024 08:53am
Punjab govt reduces price of roti LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the government has reduced the price of roti (bread)... Updated 15 Apr, 2024 09:55am
Pakistan calls for ‘utmost restraint’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday called for “utmost restraint” following Iran launched retaliatory strikes against... Updated 15 Apr, 2024 09:51am
Israelis rattled by Iranian attack, fear escalation OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The first direct attack on Israel by arch foe Iran has shaken Israelis and left them fearful... Updated 15 Apr, 2024 08:54am
Gazans flood road north after ‘open checkpoint’ rumours PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Thousands of Gazans flooded the coast road north on Sunday after hearing that several... Updated 15 Apr, 2024 08:54am
‘Perpetual poverty’ cannot be our fate: Zardari GARI KHUDA BAKSH/LARKANA: President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to propelling Pakistan... Updated 15 Apr, 2024 09:53am
Noshki terror attack: Bodies of nine passengers sent to Punjab DERA GHAZI KHAN: Bodies of nine passengers, who were gunned down in Noshki, Balochistan on Saturday as they were on... Updated 15 Apr, 2024 08:56am
Bilawal advocates ‘Charter of National Reconciliation’ KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that all politicians and political parties should work on a... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
China EV maker Nio urges openness in US speech amid tensions SHANGHAI: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio’s founder called for openness in a rare speech in the United... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
‘Low price’ is the word at China’s largest trade show BEIJING: Foreign buyers will throng the vast halls of China’s biggest trade expo from Monday, scouting for deals ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Unified GST collection proposed EDITORIAL: The World Bank has urged the government of Pakistan to merge various federal and provincial revenue... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
‘An awful milestone’ EDITORIAL: Six months of Benjamin Netanyahu’s “mighty vengeance” for the October 7 Hamas attack (precipitated... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Money & Banking Dollar jumps on central bank divergence NEW YORK: The euro stumbled to a five-month low against the dollar on Friday after the European Central Bank... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: S Korean won, Malaysian ringgit lead losses BENGALURU: A buoyant dollar pushed most emerging Asian currencies lower on Friday, with the South Korean won and... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Industry Railways hailed for higher revenues PESHAWAR: Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) has commended Pakistan Railways over ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Taxes Car dealers demand cut in taxes MULTAN: All Pakistan Car Dealers Association (APCDA) demanded of government to reduce duties, taxes, and ... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
Industry Fisheries, aquaculture sectors: experts underscore need for expansion, intensification PESHAWAR: Experts on fisheries and aquaculture sectors agree that the rising demand of fish for human consumption... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer