Latest
-
Iran for swiftly finalising FTA
Trade leader insists FTA will help remove import, export barriers
-
PR’s land offer sparks concern
Railways wants to give vast land for fibre optic cables to generate revenue
-
People ‘got rid of PTI’ with dissolution of assemblies
Muqam says Imran gave nothing to the people of K-P but distress and desperation
-
Quetta receives first snow of the season
Drags mercury further down in Balochistan capital
-
Two men found slaughtered in Lakki Marwat
FIRs registered against unidentified terrorists under section 7 of Anti-Terrorism Act
-
Governor establishes local govt in Punjab
11 metropolitan corporations and 40 district councils have been established
-
Appointment of women SHOs made compulsory
IG Punjab orders mandatory appointment of female officers in every district within 5 days
-
Govt withdraws plea seeking cancellation of Shahbaz Gill's bail
PTI leader repeated his crime and a new case has been lodged against him, says lawyer
-
Imran lashes out at PPP over Sindh LG polls
PTI chief claims local body elections marred by electoral rigging, says EVMs sabotaged to allow 'engineering results'
-
Govt to re-launch laptop scheme for university students
Planning Minister approves Rs10b budget for scheme to provide 100,000 students with laptops
-
Businessmen grill SBP chief on greenback
Chamber leaders urge central bank to provide clarity on LCs
-
PPP willing to work out 'Karachi mayor formula' with JI
Saeed Ghani extends offer to 'speak with JI on priority basis', conceding JI's LG polls success as 'surprising'
-
Ukraine interior minister among 16 dead in helicopter crash
“In total, 16 people are currently known to have died,” the head of national police, Igor Klymenko said
-
Governor signs summary dissolving K-P Assembly
Mahmood Khan to continue working as acting CM until interim govt takes office
-
Growing aversion: India keeps out Pakistani pilgrims
The visas issued to Pakistanis pale in comparison to those issued to Indian religious tourists
-
CJ favours parliament settling NAB tweaks
Justice Mansoor observes PTI can move amendment bill in NA
-
Another cold wave may hit Karachi from Jan 21
City likely to shiver in freezing winds blowing from Balochistan, according to weatherman
-
Imran will be PTI candidate on all 33 vacant NA seats, says Fawad
Announcement comes after NA speaker accepted resignations of 35 PTI lawmakers
-
G-B breaks record in educational spending
Triples budget to Rs922m as it makes human development its top priority
-
Elon Musk is making Twitter great again, says Taliban leader
Twitter verified check marks bought by Taliban appear to have been removed
-
CM advises dissolution of K-P Assembly
Process for caretaker setup hits deadlock in Punjab
-
COAS urges ‘optimum readiness’ against hostile elements in Balochistan
Gen Asim was briefed on security situation during his visit to Khuzdar and Basima, says ISPR
-
PTI rejects Sindh LG polls results, accuses PPP of rigging
Fawad Chaudhry demands inquiry into the polls, saying PPP used several tactics to manipulate Sunday's elections
-
NA speaker in volte-face on PTI resignations
Ashraf accepts 34 MNAs’ request to relieve them of membership
-
Hamza unveils two names for interim Punjab CM
Punjab Assembly opposition leader rejects names proposed by PML-Q
-
NA toughens law against insult to pious people
Disrespecting sacred personalities not only promotes terrorism but also hurts sentiments of people, says bill
-
PM holds consultations with PDM leaders on caretaker Punjab CM
Official statement says Shehbaz telephoned Zardari, Shujaat and Fazl to discuss nominees for interim chief minister
-
Talks with India not possible until revocation of 'illegal action of Aug 5': PM Office
Spokesperson says negotiations with India predicated on reversal of 'illegal action' on IIOJK
-
Assembly dissolution summary to be sent today: K-P CM
Mahmood Khan says instability in country due to 'imported rulers'
-
Unswervingly contribute to China-Pakistan friendship for a shared future
Urges unswerving contributions to China-Pakistan friendship for a shared future
-
SBP plans to increase share of Islamic banking to 35%
At present, 20% of commercial banks have adopted Islamic banking
-
SC says jobs quota for persons with disabilities is their right
Judgment says without employment, there is a greater risk of detrimental effects to one's physical and mental health
-
China’s population drops for first time since 1961, highlights demographic crisis
Much of the demographic downturn is the result of China's one-child policy imposed between 1980 and 2015
-
ECP urged to announce verdict in Shujaat’s case
Elahi seeks removal of PML-Q president, wants fresh intra-party elections
-
Russian team to arrive today for oil talks
Islamabad, Kremlin to hold bilateral talks on discounted oil, much-touted flagship $3 billion PSGP project
-
NA suspends business, condoles MNA's death
House remembers Jaffer Leghari for playing role in bridging gap between treasury, opp
-
Teaching Quran be made ‘compulsory at varsities’
Senate also passes bill to further amend State Bank Act, 1956
-
SC opposes judicial oversight
Top court stresses necessity of civil society’s inclusion in disaster management, relief efforts
-
Shehbaz asks Modi to hold talks on IIOJK issue
Says it’s up to us to live peacefully or quarrel with each other and waste resources
-
LHC suspends ECP arrest warrants for Imran, others
Directs election watchdog to continue contempt proceedings; warns Fawad of action if he targets judiciary again
-
SC moved to withdraw case against Gill’s bail
CJP to hear the request to withdraw the case on January 18
-
Rs200b mini-budget to appease IMF on cards
Rupee will have to be left to market forces as global lender may not be pleased with mere new taxes
-
Salt industry demands swift release of cargo
Imported potassium iodate held at port for past 15 days
-
CCP asks for strict enforcement of laws
Competition laws can reduce prices of essential items by 25% to 30%, says chairperson
-
Lucky Core acquires Lotte Chemical Pakistan
LCC Korea authorised the sale of over 1.13 billion of its shares
-
France to give €120m for power project
Assistance for Keyal Khwar project will promote energy affordability
-
‘Fix the exchange rate for expats’
Exchange companies say rate will increase inflow of remittances
-
Paklaunch hosting UnConference’23
At event, top 50 startups from Pakistan will meet tech investors
-
Export industry a top priority: Dar
Containers held up at Karachi port as the country grapples with a desperate foreign exchange crisis
-
Pakistan eyes higher exports to China in 2023
Trade to benefit from China’s soft Covid policy, says commercial counsellor
-
Sindh bans photography in govt girls’ colleges
Notification says photos of female students were misused on social media, violating laws and social, religious values
-
Pakistan to go ahead with high-stakes T20 India clash to 'protect the spirit of cricket'
ICC says no sanctions or penalties on Bangladesh; BCB thanks all parties involved
-
Lahore court grants bail to 5 suspects in manhole tragedy as complainant seeks no action
Complainants tell court they have no objection to the suspects’ acquittal or discharge from the case
-
Four eyewitnesses testify before magistrate in Gul Plaza blaze case
Say a boy was playing with matchboxes in his artificial flowers and decor shop which started the fire
-
Senate adopts resolution demanding judicial probe of Islamabad suicide attack
NA passes resolution condemning attack, calls it assault on Constitution, national security and inter-sect harmony
-
'All the pressure' on Pakistan as USA out to inflict another T20 shock
Pakistan may bring back batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring
-
PTI plans long march after Eid to secure Imran Khan’s release
Party sources say march will culminate at Adiala Jail where sit-in will continue until founder is released
-
NEPRA rolls out new regulations abolishing net metering
Buyback rate for solar net generation likely to be reduced to Rs11 per unit; contract period reduced from 7 to 5 years
-
Massive fire engulfs textile factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat Industrial Estate
Over 45 Rescue 1122 personnel with 13 vehicles battle large-scale blaze; cause unknown
-
Walee group buys PSL Multan franchise for record fee of Rs2.45b
Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi
-
Pakistan, South Africa women T20I series to begin on Tuesday
This is their first tour for a bilateral series since 2021
-
Khawaja Asif blames Gulf visa restrictions on begging mafia
Alleges that staff from various government departments deployed at airports are equal partners in illicit business
-
KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties and weak sentiment
Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
-
German envoy confronted at Lahore rights conference by pro-Palestine protester over Gaza conflict
Ambassador Ina Lepel was interrupted in a session on disability rights and did not answer questions on Gaza
-
PM announces $1 billion investment in AI by 2030
Investment will go a long way in building the country's AI ecosystem, he says at opening ceremony of Indus AI week
-
Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
-
Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
-
South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
-
Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures
-
New IPP power deals could save Pakistan Rs1.4tr, says Mishal report
Energy sector drove 40% of reforms, with more than 600 changes logged across 135 institutions
-
Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan
-
Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
-
Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
-
Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
-
Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
-
World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
-
Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
-
PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
-
Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
-
Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
-
Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with US
Foreign minister also cited Trump's hostility to BRICS bloc, which includes Russia, China, India, Brazil, others
-
Prince Andrew leaked official UK trade documents to Jeffrey Epstein, emails show
Former prince shared reports on Vietnam, Singapore; adds to ongoing crisis over Epstein connections
-
Thousands rally across Australia against Israeli president’s visit
Anthony Albanese invited Isaac Herzog after Bondi Beach; critics, pro-Palestinian groups staging nationwide protests
-
Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians
Tehran blamed violence on 'rioters, armed terrorists', says were backed by enemies Israel, United States
-
PM Shehbaz congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election win
Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government
-
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after national security trial
Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year
-
South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident
-
New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial
-
Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
-
Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader
Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore
-
Pakistan’s Alpine Club seeks to boost mountaineering tourism
Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers
-
Malinin keeps USA golden in Olympic figure skating team event
Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze
-
Liverpool improvement not reflected in results, says Slot
The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026
-
Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool
-
Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail
Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side
-
PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille
-
Dimarco helps Inter to eight-point lead in Serie A
Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu
-
Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Tournament debutants suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland
-
England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
-
Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
-
Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
-
Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
-
Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
-
From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
-
Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory










































































































