PSX could not maintained bullish trend ended losing 146 points
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) could not maintained its bullish trend after achieving milestone and surpassing the psychological barrier of 1,20,000 points during the...
Asim Iftikhar laments Israel over brutalities in Gaza, urges UN to end its paralysis
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar lamented that Gaza has descended into an abyss of suffering which is manifest from the...
PM pay tribute to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s services to country
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to former Prime Minister Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 46th death anniversary. In a statement today,...
Energy Minister Announces Privatization of 6 Power Distribution Companies
ISLAMABAD: Energy Minister Owais Leghari has announced the privatization of power distribution companies, stating that in the first phase, the privatization of three DISCOs will...
Korangi blaze remains uncontrolled on day seven
KARACHI: A mysterious fire in Korangi Creek has been burning for over a week, with no effective measures taken by authorities to extinguish it or...
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Darr’ makes a comeback to theaters on April 4
WEB DESK: Bollywood’s iconic film Darr (1993) will make its theatrical comeback on April 4. Yash Raj Films (YRF) has confirmed the re-release, inviting audiences...
USA Sole Bidder For 2031 Women’s World Cup, UK Set To Host In 2035
WEB DESK: Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, announced on Thursday that the United States will be the exclusive bidder for the 2031 Women’s World...
Bail appeals hearing scheduled for suspects in May 9 incident
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court has scheduled hearings for the appeals regarding the cancellation of bail for the accused in the May 9 cases on April 7...
School timings adjusted during PSL schedule in Punjab, Notification
LAHORE: The school timings have been changed during the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to a notification issued by the Punjab...
Electricity Tariffs can be more lower Rs.6 for consumers
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Dr. Farooq Sattar stated on Friday that there remains an opportunity to reduce electricity rates by an additional Rs6...
Israeli forces intensify strikes on Gaza tents and homes
GAZA: Israeli airstrikes overnight resulted in the deaths of dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, including a family of six. Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the...
Global crude oil prices plunge by up to 7%
WEB DESK: Oil prices plunged sharply on Thursday, with US crude futures falling 7% to $66.52 a barrel, marking their worst day since July 2022...
Remembering Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 46th Death Anniversary
WEB DESK: Today marks the 46th anniversary of the death of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the founding chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and a...
Trump’s Tariffs cause shock in US Stock Market
NEW YORK: Global investors grappled on Thursday with rising chances of an economic downturn and a sprawling trade war, as they scrambled for safe-haven assets...
IMF Chief warns Trump’s tariff policy poses major risks to global economy
WEB DESK: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff campaign presented “a significant risk to the global outlook...
South Korean President Yoon ousted following controversial martial law declaration
SEOUL: South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Friday upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment over his disastrous martial law declaration, voting unanimously to strip him of...
China Urges US to Immediately Revoke Latest Tariffs
BEIJING: China has strongly urged the United States to immediately revoke its latest tariffs, with the country’s Commerce Ministry issuing a firm statement warning of...
Indian’s Lower House Passes Controversial Muslim Endowments Bill
NEW DELHI: India’s lower house of parliament has passed a contentious bill proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing...
New power tariffs under PM relief pkg for various domestic, commercial slabs
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a major relief package for consumers, slashing electricity prices across various categories. The new rates are set to...
Yousuf Raza Gilani Appointed Founding Chairman of ISC
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani has been appointed as the founding chairman of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC). This decision was made during his...
Canada to impose 25% tariff on US vehicle imports
OTTAWA: Anada continued to face tariffs on steel, Aluminum the United States, responding to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which came into effect on Thursday. Prime...
Pakistan decide no extension in deadline for illegal Afghan immigrants
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson confirmed on Thursday the government would not extend its March 31 deadline for Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders, despite concerns...
Power prices reduction also announced under FCA for Karachi and rest of country
Islamabad: Another reduction in electricity prices conducted today, this time under the fuel charges adjustment (FCA) after massive reduction announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...
Pakistan’s inflation plunged to historic low of 0.7% in March
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation rate continued its sharp decline, reaching a historic low of 0.7% year-on-year (YoY) in March, marking the slowest pace in three decades....
Pakistan denounces Israel’s killing of 15 humanitarian workers, demands action to protect them
New York: Pakistan has demanded concrete steps to protect humanitarian workers in armed conflicts at the United Nations (UN). Delivering the national statement at the...
Pakistan placed 5th position in weakest passport among the World
ISLAMABAD: Ireland has the world’s most powerful passport, according to a new ranking of passports and Pakistan placed the 195th position out of 199 countries....
PSL10 tickets sale started
LAHORE: The sale of tickets for HBL PSL 10 has started. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the tickets for PSL 10 are available...
Gold rate increase by Rs.500 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold increased by Rs.500 per tola. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola...
IMF team to arrive on Friday to consult over budget preparations
Islamabad: A team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will arrive the country tomorrow, Friday for consultation over the preparation of the budget for the...
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad takes Office as Pakistan’s new UN Ambassador
WEB DESK: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar has assumed the position of Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. He presented his credentials to the UN Secretary-General....
PM announces major relief of Rs 7.41 per unit in electricity bills
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief of Rs 7.41 per unit on electricity for home consumers and Rs 7. 69 per...
Paying tribute to “Aap Jaisa Koi” icon Nazia Hassan on her Brithday
WEB DESK: Nazia Hassan, Pakistan’s ‘pop queen’ sweetheart, would have been 60 today but, Sadly, she left us 26 years ago after a courageous battle...
World Cloud Security Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Cloud Security Day is being observed on Thursday, today. The day has been celebrated every year as a way to raise awareness...
Will improve healthcare sector to better serve underprivileged patients: Mustafa Kamal
Islamabad: Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal has assured that efforts will be made to improve the healthcare sector to better serve the...
Positive start of trading in Pakistan Stock Market
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Market kicked off on a positive note today as trading resumed following the Eid holidays. Pakistan Stock Market started positively today as...
PM set to deliver promising announcement in today’s national address
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is poised to deliver a significant announcement today (Thursday), with sources hinting at a substantial decrease in electricity tariffs. In...
Jamnagar Fighter Jet crash claims life of Air Force Pilot
NEW DELHI: A Jaguar fighter jet belonging to the Indian Air Force crashed in Jamnagar, Gujarat. One of the pilots managed to eject safely before...
Quetta faces second day mobile internet suspension amid security concerns
QUETTA: Due to security concerns, mobile internet services in Quetta have been suspended for the second consecutive day. According to sources, mobile internet services in...
Controversial Wakf Amendment Bill presented in Indian Parliament
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (amendment) Bill well past midnight on Wednesday after a marathon 12-hour-long debate, with Home Minister Amit Shah categorically...
Global reactions on Trump tariffs
WEB DESK: Various countries around the world have declared the U.S. retaliatory tariffs unnecessary and dangerous, calling for their cancellation. US Donald Trump President announced...
Trump administration hits Pakistan with 29% tariff
WASHINGTON : President Donald Trump has enacted reciprocal tariffs on over 180 countries and territories, including Pakistan, intensifying a trade conflict that threatens to disrupt...
President Asif Ali Zardari tests positive for covid-19
KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently in isolation, according to his personal physician, Dr. Asim Hussain. Dr. Asim...
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
WEB DESK: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and extended Eid ul-Fitr greetings to him. A statement released by the...
Pak-Afghan border area shaken by significant earthquake
WEB DESK: Strong earthquake tremors were felt in the Pak-Afghan border areas on Wednesday morning, causing fear and panic among residents. The shaking prompted locals...
President Zardari’s health is improving, No plans for Dubai transfer
KARACHI: President Zardari’s health is improving, No plans for Dubai transfer, clears Sharjeel Memon. Senior Minister of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon, stated that the health...
Children with autism are not patients but special individuals
LAHORE: Childrens with autism are not patients, but rather special individuals, says Maryam Nawaz In her message, the Chief Minister extended a special Eid al-Fitr...
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza claim lives of 17 more Palestinians
GAZA: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 17 Palestinians this morning, escalating the ongoing conflict. The Israeli military has...
New Zealand secures ODI Series against Pakistan in Hamilton
HAMILTON:In a decisive second ODI match held at Hamilton, New Zealand triumphed over Pakistan, successfully clinching the series with a commanding victory. After winning the...
Val Kilmer, Iconic Star of ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever,’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dies at 65
WEB DESK: Val Kilmer, the acclaimed actor known for iconic roles in films such as Top Gun, The Doors, and Batman Forever, has passed away...
US targets Iranian drone network with new sanctions
WASHINGTON: United States has imposed sanctions on companies from the United Arab Emirates and China, as well as serious allegations against Iran, six entities from...