Govt cuts petrol price by Re1, high-speed diesel by Rs4 New petrol price is Rs256.13 and that of HSD Rs263.95. Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:57pm
Twin cities jolted by 4.8 magnitude quake No casualties reported; PMD says quake recorded at 10:48pm at depth of 17km. Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:35pm
Sindh Women encouraged to lead Pakistan’s e-commerce sector as contestants showcase tech expertise Women Tech Quest held in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad; speakers highlight e-commerce boost, lack of mental health consultants. Updated 16 Feb, 2025 12:49am
Middle East Lebanon says 25 arrested after attack on UN peacekeepers Army deployed to disperse pro-Hezbollah rioters in Beirut. Published 15 Feb, 2025 09:58pm
Middle East Iran makes arrests after student murder sparks protest Tehran prosecutor says working to apprehend “the perpetrator of this crime as quickly as possible and bring him to justice”. Published 15 Feb, 2025 08:11pm
KP & FATA Four army personnel martyred, 15 terrorists killed in KP operations: ISPR Says sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 06:41pm
‘My husband brought the luck’: Mawra Hocane on Sanam Teri Kasam’s success nine years post release The actor also spoke about the sadness that came with the film flopping initially and how that led her to believe she couldn't act. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:22pm
With Mehboob Khaskheli’s death, Sindh has lost one of its most glorious voices The singer, who rose to fame in the 90s along with his brother as a part of a new wave of Sindhi artists, passed away on Friday. Published 15 Feb, 2025 04:39pm
Sindhi poet Dr Akash Ansari dies in house fire in Hyderabad An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire. Published 15 Feb, 2025 03:28pm
China will ‘play along to the end’ with US: Foreign Minister Wang Yi Minister says Beijing would respond resolutely to unilateral "bullying" practices but hopes US can work together with it. Published 15 Feb, 2025 03:15pm
Sindh Police constable shot dead in Karachi’s Manghopir Incident occurred at Manghopir's Khairabad Aman roundabout; seven spent bullet casings found. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 08:15pm
OpenAI board rejects Elon Musk-led buyout offer Chairman says company "not for sale" against Musk's "attempt to disrupt his competition". Published 15 Feb, 2025 02:24pm
Zelensky calls for European army to deter Russia, earn US respect Ukranian president says he discussed the matter with France's Macron, who asserts "Ukrainians alone" can drive discussions. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 08:44pm
Haroon and Aima Baig champion environmental awareness in new song ‘Cha Jaa’ A soundtrack for Planet Champs, the song is driven by themes of resilience and environmental responsibility. Published 15 Feb, 2025 01:35pm
Watching Meem Se Mohabbat, I realise our days of quality content are far behind us The industry today seems more interested in prolonging shows for more TRPs than delivering a cohesive, engaging narrative. Published 15 Feb, 2025 01:18pm
Sindh 16 dead, 45 injured as vehicles carrying devotees run into accidents in Sindh One accident takes place in Shaheed Benazirabad, another in Khairpur. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 06:12pm
Valentine’s Day inflates street vendors’ balloon business The bulging bunches of red heart-shaped foil balloons beckoned all loving hearts to the Khayaban-i-Jami intersection. Published 15 Feb, 2025 12:18pm
Nearly 10,000 fired as Trump, Musk step up assault on US agencies Critics question blunt force approach of Musk; fired federal workers express shock. Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:43am
Bridgerton actors tease season four romance between Benedict and maid The character, who has been reluctant to settle down, becomes mesmerised by a mysterious lady at his mother's masquerade ball. Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:35am
Jay-Z, Sean Combs accuser drops sexual assault lawsuit It is unclear if the stars settled with the woman, who has not been identified. Published 15 Feb, 2025 11:13am
Balochistan Centre will support Balochistan’s development: Senate deputy chairman CM Bugti briefs Nasar on ongoing development projects, reforms in education, health. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 12:04pm
IMF mission calls for ending graft to attract investment SCBA, PBC panel’s heads discuss host of issues with IMF team. Published 15 Feb, 2025 10:13am
Hubco Green to collab with PSO to install EV charging units at its fuel stations across Pakistan Equities retreat for third straight session after KSE-100 index opens on a positive note. Published 15 Feb, 2025 09:45am
Robust public services are not a luxury but a societal necessity Strong public services contribute to making a society less exploitative, especially at workplaces. Published 15 Feb, 2025 09:03am
Editorial: Govt must reconsider whether steamrolling critical voices with Peca is reasonable The fight for fundamental freedoms is not the media’s alone, but one that concerns every citizen. Published 15 Feb, 2025 08:23am
TTP still gets financial, logistic support from Afghan Taliban: UN report Scale of outfit’s attacks in Pakistan has increased significantly, according to report by UNSC-formed monitoring team. Published 15 Feb, 2025 08:05am
KP & FATA Mansehra people block NHA move to install toll plaza on MNJ Road Burn structure, insist a collection point already exists in the area. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:56am
KP & FATA Waziristan jirga seeks recovery of abducted persons The abducted officials include customs superintendent, inspector, and South Waziristan chamber president. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:56am
KP & FATA PHC seeks response of official over delay in Dir medical college project Directs project director to appear in person if he fails to file comments. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 11:18am
Islamabad AJK govt assures empowerment of local bodies, urges representatives to call off protest However, Muzaffarabad’s Mayor Sikandar Gillani dismisses the government’s assurances as mere "rhetoric". Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:56am
Islamabad Federal Directorate of Education schools to have Cambridge Education System MNA Dr Nafisa Shah raises concerns about equity in education, questions need to introduce the system. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 02:16pm
Islamabad Civic authorities, Islamabad admin’s body to oversee housing schemes affairs Committee begins work, summons record of housing societies. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:56am
Punjab Three-day Faiz Festival kicks off at Alhamra Delegation of Indian writers, artists also attending the event in Lahore. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 11:08am
Lahore Desert jeep rally: Zain tops first phase of prepared category again In first phase of prepared category race, Nadir Magsi of Sindh comes second, with Faisal Shadi Khel in third position. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:56am
Punjab Punjab cabinet body reviews security for Champions Trophy Committee also orders foolproof security arrangements for the annual religious gathering in Raiwind. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 11:15am
Punjab Five UK nationals held in Sialkot for killing four relatives Accused British nationals of Pakistani origin were about to board a flight from Sialkot airport. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 11:25am
Sindh Govt notifies 60-day ban on heavy vehicles’ movement in Karachi at daytime Transporters warned of action if ban on heavy vehicles violated. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 11:58am
Sindh Youth kidnapped from Karachi’s DHA weeks ago was killed by friends: police DIG claims suspects took body to Hub in victim’s car and torched it; police to seek detained suspect's remand in light of new evidence. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 11:51am
Sindh Firm’s claim over land meant for K-IV rejected SHC judge notes plaintiff failed to draw exception to ouster of civil suit to challenge acquisition proceedings. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 12:07pm
Sindh Traffic mess after tanker rams into goods train on Mai Kolachi Road DIG Raza says trailer driver was responsible for accident, managed to escape from spot. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 12:03pm
South Asia Non-profit status of 2 Indian media outlets revoked RSF condemns action against The Reporters Collective (TRC) and The File. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 10:54am
International M23 rebels take key airport in DR Congo Capture of Bukavu would deal a further blow to Kinshasa’s authority in the east. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 11:01am
International US Vice President JD Vance accuses Europe of muzzling free speech Says Washington now has a "new sheriff". Updated 15 Feb, 2025 10:43am
International France finds smuggled dinosaur teeth in parcels bound for Italy Found during a routine check at highway running along France’s Mediterranean coastline. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 10:48am
Sport New Zealand make Pakistan pay for missed chances to claim tri-series title A range of blunders — two dropped catches and a missed review turn the game completely in New Zealand’s favour. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 01:27pm
Sport Fenerbahce outclass Anderlecht, Roma held in Europa League play-offs Fenerbahce dominate to beat Anderlecht 3-0 and take a comprehensive lead to Belgium for the second leg next week. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:55am
Business ECC orders transfer of Discos shares to president, approves New Development Bank membership Gives go-ahead to buy 5,882 capital shares in BRICS bank for $582m; approves Rs27bn in supplementary grants. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 10:16am
Business Tomato prices crash ahead of Ramazan Drop in prices brings relief for consumers, but growers suffer. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 10:12am
Business Slashing of petroleum prices likely from Feb 16th Petrol price estimated to go down by Rs2-2.50 per litre while HSD may drop by about Rs9. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 10:12am
Business Domestic debt up by Rs2.5tr in six months Govt continues borrowing despite supply of Rs2.7tr by SBP. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:55am
Business Weekly inflation slows to 0.98pc Short-term inflation slows down due to the higher base of last year but prices remain higher for most items. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:55am
Business Pakistan’s first manufacturing index launched HBL and S&P Global launch Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) to track the country’s manufacturing sector. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 09:57am
Balochistan Justice Ejaz Swati takes oath as acting CJ of BHC Balochistan Governor Mandokhail administers oath. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 12:13pm
Balochistan Customs allows import of iron scraps from Iran Officials praise development saying this would “streamline the import process” for business community. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:55am
Balochistan Opposition’s walkout from Balochistan assembly thwarts briefing on education sector Lehri alleges govt, education dept interfering in his constituency, bypassing him on key positions of education officers. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 10:55am
National FIA arrests 44 in crackdown on illegal UK SIMs ADG terms cybercrime “a complex issue”, says illegal international SIMs being sold in market. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:55am
Balochistan CM hails PPL accord as game changer for Balochistan Bugti says agreement finalised at public level to ensure transparency. Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:55am
National Four PTI leaders among 31 indicted for ‘torching PML-N office’ in Lahore Judge orders further trial proceedings; another ATC judge accepts petition granting more time to Shah Mehmood Qureshi's lawyer. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 11:02am
Punjab Imran’s letter an ‘extreme supplication’: Punjab Assembly speaker Opposition leader calls letter to army chief "true reflection of society". Updated 15 Feb, 2025 10:23am
National Senate recognises parties’ right to peaceful assembly Three key bills passed to combat human smuggling; NA session hit by quorum syndrome. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 09:57am
National Govt blocks Peca resolution amid nationwide protests by journalists Law minister uses quorum tactic to stall PTI-proposed resolution. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 09:34am
Middle East Riyadh leads move for alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan Saudi summit on Feb 20 to discuss various draft ideas for enclave; one proposal suggests sidelining of Hamas. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 08:28am
South Asia US will extradite Mumbai attacks suspect to India Modi-Trump bonhomie defies punitive US approach towards much of the world. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 10:30am
Back Page Indian scholar to replace Donald Lu as US South Asia envoy S. Paul Kapur's nomination signals a potential hardening of US policy towards Pakistan. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 09:00am
Back Page Top IHC judges stay away from new boss’ oath Capital’s lawyers oppose Justice Dogar’s "promotion", say he is not a judge of IHC. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 08:39am
Balochistan 11 miners perish in Harnai bombing Officials say workers' vehicle was targeted on road, 7 injured in blast. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 08:09am
Front Page PM lauds International Finance Corporation’s role in fostering investment Premier stresses need to boost sustainable development, climate change collaborations. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 10:00am
Front Page Tax Policy Office to be led by finance minister Creation of TPO to enable FBR to concentrate on detailed revenue analysis. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 09:09am
Front Page New SC judges take oath as old guard vows to put up a fight Justice Shah says "won’t accept defeat" as rumours swirl of possible reference; new inductions take apex court strength to 25. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 08:47am
Front Page Islamabad indignant after US offers F-35 jets to India FO rejects Pakistan-specific terrorism reference in US-India joint statement; Dar due to attend high-level UN summit next week. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 07:46am
