Latest
-
Covid-19 SOPs for schools issued in Pakistan
Classroom strength limited to 25 students
-
‘One-window service for tourism stakeholders’
K-P govt holds special training on Covid-19 SOPs
-
PHC seeks forensic report into Amir Tehakli case
Justice Seth laments lack of forensic science services
-
Former AD MSD arrested in Rs400m corruption case
Embezzled money in the supply of anti-rabies injections
-
K-P to set up forensic science agency, lab
PA approves K-P Forensic Science Agency Bill, 2020
-
Implementing schools SOPs will be a challenge for Balochistan govt
Some schools have only 1-2 teachers
-
Inter-bank market Rupee weakens against dollar
IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee
-
Flour prices set to fall as imported wheat arrives in Pakistan
Three ships have docked, two are on way to Karachi
-
Fitch warns of impact in ratings five Asian nations including Pakistan
Fitch Ratings says a possible dip in foreign inflows, higher need for financing may hit credit ratings
-
Equities tumble as Brexit concerns mount
Sharp sell-off in tech stocks also threaten to stall rally that jumped to near record highs
-
Belgium keen to step up trade with Pakistan
Envoy highlights various prospects to enhance bilateral trade, investment, JVs
-
Science & Technology minister assures chemical sector of R&D support
PCMA chief stresses local production of chemical products to substitute imports
-
A good-sized gas discovery in Kalat
PPL MD says initial estimates show gas volume is close to one trillion cubic feet
-
IHC seeks AG’s assistance on pilot’s licence case
Expresses concern over non-appointment of CAA DG in last two years
-
PTI govt moves to review first right of use over natural gas provision
Anticipates gas shortfall in three provinces in coming years
-
Senate panel discusses NSER programme
Apart from the government, more than 100 NGOs had utilized NSER data to target beneficiaries for their programmes
-
Near-yearly event
Floods are acts of nature, but flood losses are largely acts of man
-
An online minefield
As with many things, we are likely to discover that the real problem was something else all along
-
Afghanistan: renewed hopes for peace
When all is said and done, the Taliban hold the key to peace
-
Our inhuman treatment of other species
If the poor are treated so shabbily how does one expect that we would show compassion and care for the animal world?
-
MQM-P accuses PPP of increasing ethnic divide
Convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui expresses concerns over appointment of ‘non-local’ administrators in Sindh
-
Senate panel calls for including supplementary grant in money bill
Committee discusses constitutional amendment proposed by Sherry Rehman
-
Reopening of schools amid Covid-19
It is ironic that school health has remained an ignored domain in Pakistan
-
Diriliş: Osmanlı
Despite a faltering economy, Turkey is slowly but surely, extending its influence beyond the Middle East
-
Sajid Gondal returns home after alleged abduction
SECP official went missing from Islamabad last week
-
PTI govt finally engages with opposition on FATF bills
Fears that it may fail to get parliament’s nod even at joint session
-
PTI govt wants to use IGs against opposition: Ahsan Iqbal
PML-N leader says former Punjab police chiefs denied becoming a part of the PTI govt's agenda
-
Zardari likely to be indicted in gifts case today
Former president arrives in Islamabad along with daughter Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari
-
UN decries attacks on journalists, activists in Pakistan
UN rights office urges govt to protect those facing threats, investigate any violence
-
NAB says 10 references in fake accounts cases filed
Progress report claims Rs23b recovered through plea bargain
-
Plea in SC to enforce provincial finance commission award
Petition contends that diverting funds from tax generating areas without providing adequate share 'is not equitable'
-
Weird weather: US state goes from solar to polar in 24 hours
The mercury dropped from 91 degrees Fahrenheit to 36F in 24 hours after a blast of cold air barreled in from Canada
-
Trump says he is willing to spend his own money on presidential campaign
The NYT reported that Trump’s initial financial supremacy over Biden earlier this year had evaporated
-
Market watch: KSE-100 falls on bearish global oil, stock markets
Benchmark index loses 310.56 points to settle at 41,985.19
-
Dutch coronavirus infections jump to highest level since April
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands rose to 76,548, with 6,244 deaths
-
US envoy meets new Taliban chief negotiator as Afghan peace talks near
Prisoners’ release and immediate start of intra-Afghan talks were discussed, says Taliban spokesperson
-
UK bill will break international law 'in limited way', minister says
We are taking the powers to disapply the EU law concept of direct effect, says Brandon Lewis
-
Cooperate on climate or 'we will be doomed': UN chief
Guterres says climate change is an existential threat for our planet and lives
-
Oil falls below $42 to lowest since July on demand fears
Both crude benchmarks have dropped out of ranges they were trading in Aug
-
Man, friend arrested for ‘strangling wife to death’ in Karachi
Areeba’s body was found with a noose around the neck, bearing ligature mark and bruises
-
PUBG Corp says Tencent not to publish mobile game in India
PUBG made the announcement after India banned the game along with 117 other Chinese-origin app
-
LHC grants unconditional pardon to Punjab chief secretary in contempt case
Showcause notice issued to chief secretary earlier also withdrawn
-
In new book, British teen climate activist urges peers to 'Challenge Everything'
I don’t really want to be a climate-change activist says Sandford
-
New virus cases knock hopes of reviving Southeast Asia's holiday hotspots
The country suspend plans for a “travel bubble” agreement with select countries in August
-
India records highest coronavirus deaths in more than a month
India surprassed Brazil to become the country with the most number of coronavirus cases
-
Djokovic: Grand Slam superstar but never people's champion
33-year-old was disqualified from the US Open for accidentally striking a female line judge with a ball
-
Five Premier League rising stars
The departure of City's David Silva has left a vacancy in Pep Guardiola's team that Foden is determined to fill
-
Liverpool seek back-to-back titles to underscore dominance
Recent history suggests that retaining the trophy will be far more challenging for Juergen Klopp's side
-
David, Victoria Beckham contract coronavirus after partying in the US: report
The couple was apparently in the States to celebrate son Brooklyn Beckham's 21st birthday
-
Man City at crossroads as Guardiola faces up to the future
The question is whether the Citizens can combine a gradual freshening up of their squad at the same time
-
PPP nominees fail to get JCP’s nod
Commission clears 19 appointments across 4 high courts; doesn’t select ant candidate below 45
-
Nationwide petrol pump strike postponed for two weeks after govt assurances
Petrol pump owners withdraw shutdown call after govt assures margin review and a two-week fuel pricing trial
-
Bilawal vows to protect AJK rights, accuses PML-N of pursuing 'anti-Kashmir' agenda
At Mirpur rally, Bilawal claims PML-N wants key AJK decisions taken in Islamabad, not Muzaffarabad
-
Security forces kill 10 terrorists, arrest two female suicide bombers in Balochistan
ISPR says multiple intelligence-based sanitisation and targeted operations conducted in Surab and Mastung in 48 hours
-
FIA arrests four, including NADRA officials, over fake IDs for Afghan nationals
Agency alleges fraudulent identity document network linked to terrorist entities as probe widens
-
Pakistan, Iran agree to boost cooperation on counter-terrorism, border security
Momeni also separately met railway minister to review progress on key cross-border railway projects
-
Probe uncovers links between illegal seminaries and terrorist facilitation
Authorities say arrested facilitator used religious rulings to justify extortion
-
Dar urges ADB to expedite financing for ML-1 railway project
Earlier, Dar meets the Russian FM, review relations and commit to strengthening cooperation in key areas
-
FO condemns Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, Red Sea shipping
Says threats challenge rules-based maritime order and jeopardise uninterrupted flow of global commerce
-
Pakistan seeks US support for better access to global capital markets
FinMin tells US Treasury Sec the country has moved from macroeconomic stabilisation to sustainable, export-led growth
-
Will ask PM to make me AJK premier: Nawaz
Maryam vows to replicate Punjab model
-
Govt mulls fresh austerity measures
Among the proposals under consideration is a reduction in the number of weekly working days
-
Pakistan seeks $10b in US backstop facility
Loan will help country boost its reserves
-
'CSS decline reports misleading'
FPSC dismisses claims of 45% decline in aspirants, terming figures misinterpreted
-
Govt raises POL prices as pump strike looms
Dealers oppose daily pricing after talks with government fail
-
S&P Global upgrades Pakistan's credit rating to 'B'
Agency cites stronger institutional capacity, sustained implementation of IMF reforms for move
-
PSX plunges 1,700 points as US-Iran tensions rattle investors
Banking, cement and fertiliser stocks lead decline as Brent crude nears $96 per barrel
-
Gold rises for second consecutive day, reaches Rs433,836 per tola
On Tuesday, the price per tola rose by Rs4,700 to Rs429,236
-
Oil extends gains to near six-week highs on new Middle East supply risks
Brent crude futures rise $1.84, or 2.0%, to $92.85 a barrel
-
ME conflict clouds economic outlook
Threatens to fuel inflation, widen external pressures and complicate monetary policy
-
Pakistan, China ink EV charging pact
Battery storage policy to reduce oil imports, says SAPM
-
Maritime minister woos Chinese firms
Says Gwadar Port offers logistics, warehousing and free zone opportunities
-
PSX slightly up after early rally loses steam
KSE-100 index rises 206 points as ceasefire hopes lift sentiment
-
Pakistani elected IAF vice president
Election seen as boost to value-added exports
-
Gold gains Rs4,700/tola on US-Iran truce hopes
International market surges over 1% on easing tensions, softer Fed stance; rupee inches up
-
KUFPEC eyes cooperation in petroleum sector
Ebrahim said KUFPEC sees strong potential for expanding its presence in Pakistan's upstream energy sector
-
First PSX listing of new fiscal year approved
Credit information provider Tasdeeq secures SECP nod for public listing
-
Consortia selected for bond, Sukuk issuances
FinMin holds meeting with international banks as part of process to establish diversified financing framework
-
Bureaucrats to get Rs1.8b allowance
Approved despite austerity measures, 7% raise; second special perk in 4 years
-
Govt appoints international bank consortiums for future sovereign debt issuances
Finance ministry says three bank consortiums were selected to support Pakistan's future sovereign debt issuances
-
US says interim trade deal with India 'almost complete'
Rubio and Jaishankar discuss defence, Middle East and Indo-Pacific
-
After Trump’s threat, Iran warns no one will sell oil if Tehran can’t
Threatens attacks on regional energy infrastructure
-
Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station
Austria's government hopes that the conversion will prevent it from serving as a place of pilgrimage for neo-Nazis
-
War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says
Iran war has strained the Pentagon's $1 trillion budget, as Hegseth seeks additional funding for the US military
-
What's behind India's 'cockroach' youth protests?
Opposition parties see protests as an opportunity to corner Modi over an issue that has massive public resonance
-
International Criminal Court members to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over alleged misconduct
The vote on his fate comes just a week after Washington announced a renewed diplomatic campaign to dismantle the ICC
-
More Red Sea shipments disrupted as Rubio says Iran not serious about talks
With Hormuz blockage, millions of barrels of Saudi oil are heading to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu instead
-
IRGC claims attack on 2 air bases in Jordan, killing US troops
Funeral ceremonies held on Wednesday for the remains of 32 girls among 168 children killed in the Minab school attack
-
Lebanese president sets 3 conditions for Hezbollah disarmament, including Israeli withdrawal
Joseph Aoun says Israeli withdrawal, army control, state-led reconstruction needed for process
-
Indian exam protest forces parliament suspension, adding pressure on PM Modi
Under soaring pressure, India's education minister promises reforms and debate
-
Trial date proposed as June 2027 for Nicolas Maduro in US court
Prosecutors, defence lawyers submit pretrial timeline ahead of Wednesday's hearing on schedule
-
Algeria evacuates residents as wildfires spread in Annaba province
Firefighters battle blazes amid record heat, strong winds as 66 fires remain active across 19 provinces
-
Advanced Iranian missile capacity poses ‘problem’ for US amid strikes on Gulf, American troops: report
Iranian precision-guided missiles repeatedly penetrate Jordanian and US missile defences
-
Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: report
Deal, which would last 30 years, estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars, WSJ says, citing US officials
-
New York City mayor calls Netanyahu 'war criminal,' urges US to enforce ICC arrest warrant
Mamdani says Netanyahu is 'not welcome' in New York as Trump says Israeli PM won't be arrested in US
-
Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
Critics argue the team is FIFA's darling, received favorable referee calls such as penalties, cards shown to opponents
-
Pro-Palestine Spain beat pro-Israel Argentina to become Fifa World Cup 2026 champions
Spain passed, probed, protected, and pampered the ball as if it were national treasure
-
Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game
-
World Cup moments: Viking row, minnows sparkle
The race for the Golden Boot caught fire early
-
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
The match in New Jersey will be the first World Cup fixture that Trump has attended
-
Burns leads British Open
He fired a 65 to seize two-shot lead
-
Antonelli takes Belgium GP pole
He beat Verstappen by 0.317 seconds
-
Brook urges England to follow Root's example
He wants his side to add a touch of Root’s magic to their batting
-
Pak football gets UN recognition
PFF’s innovative mental health programme receives international praise
-
How much money is at stake in the 2026 World Cup final?
World champions will receive $50 million, while the losing finalists will collect $33 million
-
France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer
Mbappe leads Golden Boot standings with 10 goals, two ahead of Messi
-
England beat France in historic 6-4 victory to claim 3rd place at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Saka scored a hat-trick in 6-4 victory
-
Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine
World Cup final is South America vs Europe, passion vs precision, a match threaded with curious personal history
-
Morocco, Spain battle to host 2030 WC final
The FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco
-
France cruise past Japan 42-15
They scored six tries against a Japan side











































































































