World More than 200 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: UN LAQAYI: More than 200 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the United... Published 11 May, 2024 03:05pm
Life & Style ‘Pakistan Crescent Collective’ set to debut at Cannes Film Festival The festival will take place from May 14-20 Published 11 May, 2024 02:59pm
World Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites disrupted by major solar storm Starlink, the satellite arm of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, warned on Saturday of a “degraded service” as the Earth is... Published 11 May, 2024 02:44pm
Life & Style Beach Boys book covers 60 years of sun, surf and Good Vibrations LONDON: Beach Boys share their story in a new book chronicling their rise from a small garage band formed in a Los... Published 11 May, 2024 02:20pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan Gold prices decreased in Pakistan on Saturday in line with their decline in the international rate. In the local... Updated 11 May, 2024 03:59pm
Markets IMF welcomes SBP’s decision to keep key policy rate unchanged The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee... Updated 11 May, 2024 02:28pm
Sports Ireland hand Pakistan a reality check before T20 World Cup Pakistan were handed a sobering reality check ahead of next month’s 20-overs World Cup, following their first ever... Published 11 May, 2024 01:11pm
World India poll watchdog’s inaction lets PM Modi commit ‘brazen’ violations, opposition says NEW DELHI: India’s opposition said the nation’s election commission was allowing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to... Published 11 May, 2024 01:03pm
Sports Pep Guardiola expects Man City to be pitch perfect against Fulham LONDON: Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will be prepared for whatever conditions come their way at Fulham on... Published 11 May, 2024 12:33pm
Sports Kylian Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at end of season PARIS: Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the... Published 11 May, 2024 12:28pm
Life & Style A superstar, not a challenger: Zendaya WASHINGTON: From film to fashion, former teen actor Zendaya has emerged as one of the few bona fide A-list... Published 11 May, 2024 12:15pm
Sports No.1 Scheffler prepares to face fatherhood as PGA looms LOUISVILLE: Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler has been golf’s hottest sensation over the past two months, but he’s about... Published 11 May, 2024 12:03pm
Sports Vasiliy Lomachenko unruffled by brash Kambosos ahead of world title fight PERTH: Ukrainian boxing great Vasiliy Lomachenko brushed aside rival George Kambosos’ taunts of sending him into... Published 11 May, 2024 12:00pm
Sports BCCI hunting for new India cricket coach after T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: India’s cricket board will hunt for a new coach to take charge after the T20 World Cup in June, but left... Published 11 May, 2024 11:58am
World First ‘extreme’ solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras WASHINGTON: The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular... Published 11 May, 2024 11:53am
World Ukraine ground force commander expects Russian push ahead of arms supplies The commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, in an interview published on Friday, said he expected the 26-month-old war... Published 11 May, 2024 11:35am
World US says Israel’s use of weapons may have violated international law WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Friday said Israel’s use of US-supplied weapons may have violated... Updated 11 May, 2024 02:29pm
Markets ‘Cost-side reforms’: IMF says Pakistan needs to revisit terms of power purchase agreements Remarks come in staff report for the second and final review under $3-billion Stand-By Arrangement Updated 11 May, 2024 03:47pm
World US energy secretary to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE next week, officials say US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates next week to work on... Published 11 May, 2024 10:41am
World Australia says Palestinian UN membership bid builds peace momentum SYDNEY: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Saturday the country’s support for a Palestinian bid to... Published 11 May, 2024 10:34am
World UAE hits out at Netanyahu for saying Gulf state could help run Gaza CAIRO/DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates hit out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday after the... Updated 11 May, 2024 01:55pm
Business & Finance China’s consumer prices rise for third month, signalling demand recovery BEIJING: China’s consumer prices rose for a third straight month in April, while producer prices extended declines,... Published 11 May, 2024 10:16am
World Australia to ban controversial live sheep exports by sea from May 2028 SYDNEY: Australia’s government said on Saturday it would ban live sheep exports from the country by sea from May... Published 11 May, 2024 10:10am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 10, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (May 11, 2024)... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Pakistan highlighted as ‘core part’ of Emirates’ strategy as Dubai’s annual Arabian Travel Market event concludes DUBAI: Pakistan was highlighted as a “core part” of Emirates’ growth strategy as the annual Arabian Travel... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance PM orders increase in export of non-traditional items ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to increase the export of non-traditional items, adding... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Investiture ceremony of Karachi Corps held RAWALPINDI: Investiture ceremony of Karachi Corps was held. Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Babar Iftikhar HI ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Industries, CNG stations: SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Punjab CM inaugurates three mega health projects LAHORE: Inaugurated the three mega health projects namely “200 Clinics on Wheels, 100 Rural Ambulances and a ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Laptop scheme revived: CM underscores need for strengthening educational infrastructure LAHORE: Announcing the revival of the laptop scheme for the students in the province, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan PFA seizes 700 litres of spurious juice, 107kg of expired flavours LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has filed a case against a beverages manufacturing unit with concerned ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Labourers, others: Punjab PA condemns brutal killings near Gwadar LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Friday has unanimously passed a condemnation resolution against the killing of 11... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Salim Haider takes oath as Punjab Governor LAHORE: Sardar Salim Haider Khan took oath as 40th Governor of Punjab at a ceremony held here at Governor House on... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Sports Pakistan women’s team ready to take on the England challenge LAHORE: Pakistan women’s cricket team is all geared up to take on England in the first of the three-match T20I... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Verdict on NAO amendments case: SC to hear govt’s appeal on Tuesday ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear the Federation’s intra-court appeal (ICA) against its judgment declaring ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Blome told foreign interference in county won’t be acceptable: Omar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Omar Ayub said on Friday that he had made it clear to ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Rubina Khalid assumes charge as BISP Chairperson ISLAMABAD: Former senator Rubina Khalid took charge as the seventh Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Bushra Bibi shifted to Adiala jail ISLAMABAD: The Adiala jail authorities have kept Bushra Bibi, the wife of ex-prime minister Imran Khan, in the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan PTI core body rejects DG ISPR’s presser ISLAMABAD: The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday openly rejected the recent press ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Kafaalat programme of BISP: Jan benefit adjustments protected generosity level: IMF ISLAMABAD: The benefit adjustment carried out in January (for Kafaalat beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan May 9 protest: Pre-arrest bail granted to Gohar, others ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, granted pre-arrest bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan MDR Analyst Report issued: Authorities asked to enhance cybersecurity steps for digital infrastructure protection ISLAMABAD: An international cybersecurity firm has advised Pakistani authorities to continuously enhance... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan CM announces enhancing UCs funds KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that on the demand of union council representatives, he... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World Popular broadcaster: Taliban must revoke their restrictions: CPJ NEW YORK: The Taliban must revoke their restrictions on the popular broadcaster Afghanistan International and end... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World Trump accuses Biden of siding with Hamas NEW YORK: Donald Trump accused election rival Joe Biden Thursday of siding with Hamas when he threatened to stop... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on 21st MADRID: Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21, ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan CM launches ˜Schools Satellite Internet Project LAHORE: Launching a pilot project for the provision of satellite internet in schools here at DPS Model Town, Punjab... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Complete ban/closure of eight unfrequented routes imposed KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Division under Section 144 (6) CrPC imposed complete ban/closure of the following ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs22.5m KARACHI: In a major crackdown on smuggling activities, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi have seized a... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Fixing ‘roti’ rate: IHC asks DC to meet Naanbais ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, directed the Deputy Commissioner ICT to meet with all the Naanbai... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan JI flays mismanagement at exam centres in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi interim Ameer Munim Zafar has strongly lambasted the authorities over the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Electric and petrol motorcycles among students: LHC restrains Punjab govt from distributing LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday restrained the Punjab government from distributing electric and petrol... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Minister inaugurates emergency dept at NICVD KARACHI: Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho on Friday inaugurated the new Emergency department as well as newly... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan MQM-P’s Sadaqat Hussain faces music for ‘threatening’ female teacher KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Friday took notice against former MPA Sadaqat Hussain for... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan NAB barred from arresting MPs over allegations, complaints ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) would not arrest any member of the Parliament solely based on... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Islamabad prison: Naqvi orders completing first phase in 8 months ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday issued directives to complete the construction of the first ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan PIA to restore direct flights to Paris next month KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is gearing up to restore its direct flight operations to Paris next... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Climate change challenge: Zardari underlines need for global efforts ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the need for global efforts to address the challenge of climate... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Punjab PA: ruling alliance suffers major blow LAHORE: In a major blow to ruling alliance in Punjab, provincial assembly Speaker on Friday suspended reserved seats... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Three major generals promoted ISLAMABAD: Three major generals of the Pakistan military have been promoted to the highest ranks of lieutenant... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Pakistan’s iCube-Qamar sends first image from lunar orbit ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s lunar satellite iCube Qamar has sent the first picture from the orbit after successfully... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan ‘Independents’ won more seats than any other group: IMF ISLAMABAD: The ‘independents’ associated with former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Editorials Gwadar: brutal killings EDITORIAL: The flames of violence continue to engulf Balochistan, with terrorism still casting a long shadow over ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Editorials Political uncertainty continues to pervade EDITORIAL: Three months after the general elections that were expected to presage easing of all political ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance FY25 budget: OICCI for allocating major portion of FBR resources towards broadening tax base ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has submitted recommendations for... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation down 1.39pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended May 9, 2024, decreased by 1.39 per cent due... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Bidding for PIA core business to complete by June ISLAMABAD: The federal government has set a target to complete, by June 2024, the bidding for Pakistan International... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Implementation of uplift projects: EDCF, Ministry ink Aide-Mémoire to chart mid-term plan for 2024-26 ISLAMABAD: The Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) signed an... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Govt urged to seek Chinese help in uplifting agri sector ISLAMABAD: Experts at a seminar have urged the government to seek China's cooperation in uplifting the agricultural... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Upcoming budget: Pakistan may impose Rs1.3trn additional taxes KARACHI: For further negotiation with our global lenders for extended fund facilities, the multilateral and ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Commitment to IMF: Primary surplus of 1pc of GDP for FY25 aimed at ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has committed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the policy and reform effort started... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Plan presented to IMF: Rs1,080bn collection through PL ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has presented a plan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance SIFC requires safeguards to bring projects under PIMA framework: IMF ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), aimed at attracting and facilitating investment in... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print 11MFY24: KP PA passes over Rs1.360trn surplus budget PESHAWAR: The provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa passed a surplus budget of Rs 1,360.37 billion for 11 months... Updated 11 May, 2024 09:02am
Print Import of galvanised coils, sheets from China: LHC dismisses plea against definitive anti-dumping duties ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition filed against the imposition of definitive... Updated 11 May, 2024 08:40am
Print Budgeted allocation for PSDP projects: Planning ministry authorises Rs507.98bn ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised Rs507.98 billion (54... Updated 11 May, 2024 09:45am
Print Over 10 years and beyond: PPIB proposes 10pc duty on solar PV modules import ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has proposed 10 percent duty on import of solar PV... Updated 11 May, 2024 08:55am
Print Upcoming debt obligation: EPTL asks CPPA-G to pay at least Rs32bn by month-end ISLAMABAD: Engro Powergen Thar Limited (EPTL) has asked Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) to pay... Updated 11 May, 2024 09:00am
Print Downside risks ‘exceptionally high’: IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that the risks to debt sustainability remain acute given... Updated 11 May, 2024 09:46am
Print Gross external financing needs: IMF lowers projection to $21.044bn ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered the projection of Pakistan’s gross external financing... Updated 11 May, 2024 08:41am
Print SBA: performance against end-Dec benchmarks satisfactory ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani authorities’ overall performance against end-December quantitative performance criteria... Updated 11 May, 2024 01:43pm
Print Home-grown economic uplift: PM constitutes committee ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a six-member committee to be headed by the finance minister... Updated 11 May, 2024 09:44am
Print IMF for taking agreed contingency revenue measures ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Pakistani authorities to take agreed contingency... Updated 11 May, 2024 03:57pm
Print IMF delineates steps to curb gas circular debt Fund suggests price adjustments should continue to move toward the full phasing out of captive power usage this year Updated 11 May, 2024 03:56pm
Business & Finance Feasibility study for crude to chemical refinery: Trilateral MoU may be signed during PM’s visit to China ISLAMABAD: A trilateral non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is likely to be signed on preparation of... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance CCP approves merger in thermal power sector ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger in the thermal power sector. The... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Digitalisation of tax system: Contract signed with McKinsey ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Friday said the digital transformation is a key priority for the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Telecos agree to start blocking SIMs of non-filers ISLAMABAD: The cellular companies’/ telecom operators have agreed with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance Investment, new businesses: BoI tasked to facilitate investors ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assigned the task of creating more facilities for investment and... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Business & Finance CCoP gets sell-off plan ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) on Friday was presented with a phased privatisation... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Sports Balbirnie leads Ireland to maiden T20 win over Pakistan DUBLIN: Andrew Balbirnie’s 77 helped guide Ireland to their first Twenty20 victory over Pakistan as the hosts won by... Published 11 May, 2024 01:01am
Pakistan Downside risks for Pakistan remain exceptionally high, says IMF While new government has indicated its intention to continue SBA’s policies, political uncertainty remains significant, Fund says Published 11 May, 2024 12:54am
Pakistan PPP's Sultan Saleem Haider takes oath as Governor Punjab Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) Sultan Saleem Haider was sworn in as the 47th Governor of Punjab on Friday. Chief... Published 10 May, 2024 11:50pm
World South Africa asks World Court to order Israel’s withdrawal from Rafah AMSTERDAM: South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order Israel to withdraw from Rafah as... Published 10 May, 2024 11:45pm
World Flash floods kill 50 in one day in north Afghanistan KABUL: At least 50 people, mainly women and children, were killed Friday in flash flooding that ripped through... Published 10 May, 2024 11:30pm
Business & Finance FBR starts process of blocking mobile SIMs of non-filers First batch comprising 5,000 non-filers has been communicated to telecom operators for disabling their mobile phone SIMs, board says Updated 11 May, 2024 12:29am
World US giving Ukraine $400mn in new military aid WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday announced a new $400 million military aid package for Kyiv as Russia... Published 10 May, 2024 10:43pm
World UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership Assembly adopts resolution with 143 votes in favour and nine against - including US and Israel - while 25 countries abstain Published 10 May, 2024 09:47pm
World Putin reappoints Russian PM after election victory MOSCOW: Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin was reappointed as head of the country’s government on Friday,... Published 10 May, 2024 08:29pm
World 12 Maoists killed in clash with Indian security forces RAIPUR: At least 12 Maoist insurgents were shot dead by Indian security forces on Friday, police said, during the... Published 10 May, 2024 08:25pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees