Pakistan
Objectives include promoting local development of cannabis-based medicinal and industrial products, export generation, and attracting foreign investment.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 11:35pm
Pakistan
JIT formed to probe the incident; police say victim earlier issued a different statement "due to our society's attitude" towards victims of sexual assault.
Updated 14 Sep, 2024 12:05am
World
Conservationists slam move as "unethical", claim elephants "more profitable alive than dead".
Published 13 Sep, 2024 11:02pm
Pakistan
Journalists boycott PTI press conference, take microphones away from party members
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:38pm
Pakistan
Pakistan was ranked in Tier 1 of the International Telecommunication Union’s Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 report.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 08:31pm
World
The man had acquired two heavy knives “around 40 centimetres in length” in recent days, prosecutors in Munich say.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:02pm
Pakistan
Immigration and international lounge areas at Jinnah International Airport are disinfected 2 to 3 times a day, CAA says.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 08:34pm
Pakistan
"The hard-earned peace achieved with the nation’s great sacrifice would be maintained at all costs," says General Asim Munir.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13pm
Pakistan
An inquiry into the incident is currently underway, according to Khairpur SSP Soomro.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 05:42pm
Pakistan
Mohsin Naqvi appreciates CTD Punjab and terms it as the province's "vanguard and the capital force" in dealing with terrorism.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 04:59pm
World
Non-profits found 'higher rates of online voter registration or poll worker sign-ups when a celebrity promotes these calls to action'.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 04:42pm
Business
Asian Development Bank says project to upgrade around 900km of rural roads susceptible to floods and in poor condition.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 02:32pm
World
Supreme Court has said, "Prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty."
Published 13 Sep, 2024 02:11pm
Pakistan
CJ Farooq terms content of FIR on alleged violence at Sept 8 power show as “good comedy”; lawmakers now on judicial remand.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 03:58pm
Pakistan
Judge announces reserved verdict on plea challenging bail denial by judicial magistrate earlier this week.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 02:43pm
World
Think Again, the fifth book, comes 22 years after the last one was published.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 12:54pm
Prism
With a little attention from the relevant authorities, the 66km-long trail can become the next big tourist destination in Pakistan.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 12:49pm
World
Weinstein, 72, is awaiting retrial on sexual assault and rape charges after the New York Court of Appeals overturned his conviction in April.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 11:37am
World
In the comedy race, tension-filled Chicago restaurant tale The Bear is poised to grab its second straight series honour.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 11:23am
Business
Analyst attributes bullish momentum to news regarding the IMF executive board meeting scheduled for Sept 25.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 04:38pm
Pakistan
Political leadership must bury the hatchet and focus on at least 3 areas of immediate concern — economy, rule of law and under-attack judiciary.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 09:38am
Business
It would be prudent to first evaluate how enduring the plunge in inflation is before slashing the rate further.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 11:11am
Business
Foreign Office spokesperson says no official communication had been received from the Indian government regarding its representation in SCO.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 09:10am
Business
UN says world economy is on a more stable trajectory despite shocks.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 09:09am
Business
Analyst attributes bullish close to an expected resolution of the external financing gap for securing IMF’s board approval.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 09:07am
Business
SBP also clarifies that a section of the media and the public had interpreted the art competition results as a shortlisting of the new banknote series.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 09:06am
Business
The SBP governor says that the reserves are projected to reach $12bn by March and $13bn by June next year.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 09:06am
World
Claims Harris just desperate for a second chance.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:34am
World
Migration minister says midst of a paradigm shift in our migration policy; grant has been "around since 1984".
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:13am
World
Fewer than ten commanders will be stripped of their awards, their names will not be released for privacy reasons.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 08:45am
World
UN counter-terrorism official warns IS-K poses greatest external terrorist threat to Europe, having “improved its financial and logistical capabilities in the past six months”.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:04am
Pakistan
Says Pakistan has now met prerequisites to secure loan from IMF; cabinet okays proposal to hire chief economist on special pay scale.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:41am
Pakistan
Disposes of contempt proceedings; CJP Isa says "fake news" always eclipses the truth; Vawda and Kamal's apologies were accepted in June.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 11:08am
Pakistan
Ayesha Raza Farooq says presence of poliovirus has been detected in 66 districts, including Azad Kashmir.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 11:27am
Pakistan
Sources say a judge is not available to hear case on Sept 19.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 11:30am
Pakistan
NAB prosecution contends the case is that the ex-PM had misled the cabinet to obtain the approval and concealed facts.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan
Says political polarisation has shown no signs of improvement.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 11:40am
Pakistan
Speaker refuses to allow JUI-F members to speak; CM Bugti defends Fourth Schedule listings.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 11:05am
Pakistan
Tribal elder and attacker killed, 5 wounded in Dera Murad Jamali while woman, man killed over 'honour' in Jhal Magsi.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 11:36am
Pakistan
PTI leader alleges that the government was obstructing the implementation of the Constitution, laws, and court orders.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:56am
Pakistan
PTI legislators meet speaker to express their gratitude; Ayaz Sadiq disheartened by allegations, says he feels "useless" as custodian of house.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:17am
Pakistan
Police constable, who was posted at the Kharotabad station, arrested; IG says Sarhadi used his personal pistol.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 08:45am
Pakistan
Shaukat Basra says Lahore rally would be a national-level public meeting.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 11:46am
Pakistan
IT minister tells parliament web management system is used to block X and "grey traffic and objectionable content".
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:00am
Pakistan
Govt, opposition members condemn NA raid, seek action against those involved; ANP, JUI-F members raise issue of cops’ protest in KP.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:23am
Pakistan
PTI alleges Form-45s of several polling stations not provided to them.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan
Says a suit cannot be initiated without “negotiation of the parties on an agreement”.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan
IPI Chairperson Shireen Mazari criticises govt’s security-focused approach which has militarised province, alienated its people.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:29am
Business
Privatising SOEs has been presented as a cure to our economic woes.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:46am
Pakistan
Mian Iftikhar shows concern over delay in enforcement of Fata reforms.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 08:07am
Pakistan
SCCI President Fuad Ishaq says imposition on cess on exports from KP will extremely hurt Pak-Afghan bilateral trade.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:11am
Pakistan
Dr Ibadullah terms law and order most important issue of the province.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan
Police probe finds 5 guilty while cleric and 2 others declared innocent.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan
Yasmin Rashid, former governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema and Senator Ejaz Chaudhry granted bail.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan
LHC division bench decides on appeals against trial court's 2019 order in case of killing 6 cops, injuring 7 and taking hostage 24.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 12:07pm
Pakistan
Senate chairman acknowledges EU’s cooperation on GSP-Plus; praises collaborative efforts between the two on international forums.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 08:41am
Pakistan
Former provincial minister says farmers will gain access to agricultural inputs, along with other benefits, facilities.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:05am
Pakistan
CM’s special assistant has alleged that Judge Humayun Dilawar and his family tampered with a court decree to “illegally occupy” land.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:42am
Sport
Opening batsman Head’s quickfire innings the cornerstone of Australia’s seemingly below-par 179 all out.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:55am
Sport
In a dominant display, Nadeem Ahmed and Hannan Shahid score two goals each, while Abdul Rehman adding another to seal a comfortable win for Pakistan.
Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:55am
Sport
The last time an entire Test was washed out was in December 1998 when New Zealand hosted India in Dunedin.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:01am
Pakistan
Police impound both vehicles for further legal proceedings; Audi driver remains safe.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan
Move follows information minister’s reservations over former SHC judge’s appointment by caretaker govt.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 10:52am
Pakistan
Authorities of World Bank-funded Competitive and Liveable City of Karachi (CLICK) project remain silent on deteriorating state of key road links.
Updated 13 Sep, 2024 07:29am
