Business
MPC stresses continuation of current monetary policy stance to bring inflation down to 5-7pc by September 2025.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:51pm
World
The Scottish parliament now has 28 days to choose a new first minister before an election is forced.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:27pm
World
“Because the opposition is not able to get power, they start defaming India on the world stage,” he says.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 03:04pm
Pakistan
Fines PTA, Pemra and FIA Rs500,000 each; summons IB joint director at next hearing.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 03:26pm
Pakistan
With season 15 of Pakistan's most beloved music show under way, fans are grappling with the question — to boycott or not to boycott?
Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:12pm
World
China is expected to launch a robotic spacecraft to collect soil and rocks from the side of the moon that permanently faces away from Earth.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:59pm
Sport
Seasoned Ammad Shakeel Butt will lead the team with defender Abu Bakar as his deputy.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:48pm
Business
“The market is taking some correction ahead of the monetary policy announcement," analyst says.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 04:00pm
Pakistan
Says militants remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:32pm
Pakistan
In meeting with Bill Gates, Shehbaz says Pakistan working tirelessly to eradicate polio.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 03:58pm
Prism
Could a third term under Narendra Modi see the formalising of second-class status for minorities and the destruction of the country’s ancient composite culture?
Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:42am
World
The Assassins is a 30-episode series about the founder of a sect known for political assassinations during the 11th century.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:56am
Business
Nearly 40pc of the world would be under sanctions if China was sanctioned.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:47am
Pakistan
Roads in different districts remain blocked while hilly areas receive snow.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:59am
Business
This seemingly drastic measure is actually a rational response to the financial realities they face.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:55am
Business
In the last fiscal year, Pakistan’s goods exports to India and Iran totalled just $0.3m and $28,000, respectively, while exports to Afghanistan fell to $522m from $553m
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:52am
Pakistan
4,000 volunteers to provide security to JUI-F rally on May 9.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:48am
Pakistan
The mix of divisive cultural politics and growth-oriented economics that feeds Hindu middle-class ambition and provides targeted welfare are key ingredients in the BJP’s political trajectory.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:46am
Pakistan
Three injured as workers of JI, PTI clash in Lower Dir.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:08am
Pakistan
Prior to his release, Marwat asked govt to accept kidnappers’ demands; driver tells police abductors had warned of "serious consequences".
Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:01am
Pakistan
Residents say despite revised price list issued by district administration, tandoor owners selling naan at Rs25.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 08:50am
Pakistan
Both students and faculty expressed gratitude to Prof Peter Joseph Boeck for his engagement and guidance.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 08:48am
Pakistan
Let 2024 be the year when we all proactively ensure that our communities are safeguarded and that the future is secure against the inevitable next storm.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 08:46am
Pakistan
Report says four journalists killed, online ‘dissent’ regularly targeted.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 11:09am
Pakistan
According to an audit before the case, 21,000 gunny bags were illegally sold to traders in Alipur by Passco supervisors.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:31am
Pakistan
Documents reveal that 4 govt institutes have been paying over Rs7m in rent to private building owners for many years.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan
Urges them to avoid unelected forces and sign charter of fundamental rights.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 11:20am
Pakistan
Insiders say move was on the cards since "day one" of coalition govt; decision "jointly" taken by Nawaz, Shehbaz.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:01am
Pakistan
Four-point proposal relies on existing provisions, e.g. contempt of court, to counter interference.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:45am
Business
Decision on final SBA tranche due today; Saudi minister dubs premier "man of action".
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:14am
Pakistan
Amid proposals for austerity measures, over a dozen "advisers" to be placed in various ministries.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:03am
World
Saudi Arabia calls for regional stability; minister cautions world walking tightrope trying to balance security and prosperity.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:03am
World
Pakistani-American protester from Princeton recounts arrest; student says "hijabs ripped off" amid crackdown.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:25am
World
Once fully operational, the airport will “handle a passenger capacity of 260 million annually”, the government declared in a statement.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:17am
World
Delegation to discuss ceasefire proposals handed by Hamas and Israel to mediators Qatar and Egypt.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:32am
Business
Financing through crypto’s flash loan ecosystem can lead to bankruptcy, scams and economic turmoil.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:59am
Business
Public sentiment against Israel has led to a 20-30pc sales decline and the closure of several popular Western company outlets over the past six months.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:59am
Business
Analysts question whether the new IMF programme will break Pakistan’s chain of financial bailouts as strict monetary policies harm industrial output.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:46am
Business
Islamic banks advocate exploring Sharia-based alternatives to conventional financial benchmarks to propel growth.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:59am
Business
Unfair informal sector wages lead to cyclic poverty as workers toil for long hours and remain unable to afford necessities.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:59am
Sport
“Though the boys have made some improvement, more work has to be done in [the fielding] area," the captain said.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:56am
Sport
Officials say strategy was being made to get the facility vacated; issue has been taken up with the interior ministry.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 11:52am
Sport
In contrast to Pakistan’s mediocre show with the bat, the national side putting up a meagre 121-7 after winning the toss and opting to bat first, West Indies were clinical.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan
Leaders vow to continue intensified struggle till Imran’s release, restoration of "stolen mandate".
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Pakistan
Employees’ body says protest to continue indefinitely; teachers already boycotting evening classes.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:29am
Pakistan
“Globally, marsh crocodiles are considered to be vulnerable," WWF-P official says.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:54am
Pakistan
Murad says aware of problems due to delay; students of 6 universities among over 2m people suffering due to dug-up roads.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:55am
Pakistan
Officials say both victims were in the Srenkin area of Kech, near the Iranian border, when they were targeted by armed motorcyclists.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan
A sanitisation operation was being conducted to eliminate any other militant found in the area.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan
Akhtar Mengal, Malik Baloch urge importance of democracy in shaping the country’s future.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan
SBP governor Jameel says economy on path to recovery.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:41am
Pakistan
Two-day visit of John Bass comes after US warning on sanctions and report on human rights violations.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:04am
Pakistan
Azma Bokhari claims Punjab govt will soon provide various facilities to farmers.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:17am
Pakistan
Says solution to fix ailing economy lies in political stability and a just judicial system to give a sense of security to investors.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:49am
Pakistan
The campaign will be carried out in Islamabad, 10 districts of Punjab, 24 districts of Sindh, 26 districts of KP and 30 districts of Balochistan.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:24am
Pakistan
Ejaz Chaudhry, Omar Cheema call for release of Imran, jailed supporters to build confidence.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:40am
World
Platform has proven invaluable for businesses "just starting out".
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:16am
World
America is the only country able to prevent Israel from committing this crime,” Abbas says at WEF.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 11:27am
World
“We are restarting our operation with the same energy, dignity, and focus on feeding as many people as possible,” says WCK's Erin Gore.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:55am
World
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and war cabinet minister Benny Gantz call for Hamas to be destroyed.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:34am
World
Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, India and Bangladesh issue warnings to citizens.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:55am
World
“Diaoyu Dao and affiliated islands are China’s inherent territory,” a spokesman for the Chinese embassy in Tokyo says.
Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:55am
World
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it is evidence that London’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is acting as a deterrent.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 10:25am
Pakistan
Can the harmful aspects of new technology be contained?
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:53am
