With over 130 media workers killed in Gaza, Israel appears on Global Impunity Index for 1st time

Israel appears on the index with zero official investigations underway, and no accountability for even documented, and apparently targeted, killings.

Published 02 Nov, 2024 11:16am

Film, stage actor Nargis allegedly tortured by her husband

A video clip shared on social media showed the actor with multiple bruises on her body.

Published 02 Nov, 2024 10:52am

Temptation to find judicial solutions to political problems should be resisted

Published 02 Nov, 2024 09:43am

Editorial: Dangers confronting journalists have become impossible to ignore

While journalists continue to fall victim to violence, convictions are almost nonexistent.

Published 02 Nov, 2024 09:15am

High-stakes reserved seats

The July 12 order is very much a legitimate SC order. On the other hand, the 2nd amendment to Elections Act is a legitimate law.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 10:17am

Japan enters into defence pact with European Union

EU chief hails partnership as historic, “very timely” step.

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:37am

‘Entire population in north Gaza’ at risk of dying, UN chiefs warn

Say imminent risk from disease, famine, violence; entire Middle East now on precipice.

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:37am

Clashes between drug gangs rock French city

Police respond to gunshots outside restaurant; use tear gas to break up fight, restore order.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 11:04am

Exports rise 13pc to $10.8bn

Trade deficit narrows to $6.97bn in July-October period.

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:37am

Provinces question quality of Passco wheat stocks

ECC okays Rs36bn grants, including Rs2bn for VIP aircraft used by president, PM; allocates funds for e-passports, Sindh flood relief.

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:37am

Targets for Rabi crops fixed

Irsa sees 16pc fall in irrigation water; SBP allocates Rs2,250bn agri credit disbursement target.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 10:39am

Businesses demand 500bps cut in policy rate

Business leaders say disappointed with monetary policy as it continues on heavy core inflation.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 11:06am

UBL extends merger offer to Silkbank

Proposes to issue 1 new UBL ordinary share for every 325 Silkbank ordinary shares.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 10:51am

Stocks rally 1,893 points on bigger rate cut hopes

Foreigners turn net buyers as they purchase shares worth $5.38m.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 10:48am

October inflation rises to 7.2pc amid food costs hike

Despite increase, rate remains much lower than highs recorded earlier this year.

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:37am

Muslim voters in US dread the choice between ‘bad and worse’

‘Full Ceasefire in Gaza Now’ signs appear outside homes of Muslim, Arab residents.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 11:19am

Ceasefire prospects dwindle as Israel intensifies attacks

Strikes kill 64 people in Gaza Strip, 10 in Lebanon.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:25am

Poliovirus found in two ‘unaffected’ areas

Noshki, Mianwali report first positive samples, while virus's presence was previously confirmed in 18 other districts tested.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:56am

Murdered girl Sara Sharif endured years of abuse from father, trial told

Stepmother told her sister of Urfan punishing Sara in ways that included all-night sit-ups, verbal threats, beatings.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:47am

New payment model for IPPs without ‘profit bonanza’

Govt wants to cut capacity costs, hold power producers accountable for "excess profiteering".

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:11am

Qatar to invest $3bn in Pakistan: Attaullah Tarar

Reveals Qatari delegation will arrive soon, sees economy on path to stabilisation.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:52am

Children among eight dead in Mastung bombing

One cop, 2 civilians among victims; IED targeted police party on its way to pick up polio team; Unicef condemns attack.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:47am

Returns on National Savings slashed

Returns reduced by up to 360 basis points, further challenging small investors.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:02am

Bill tabled for ‘preventive detention’ of terror suspects

Proposed law would allow military, civil forces to detain such individuals for up to three months.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:59am

Ordinance giving more powers to top judge lands in Senate

Move that increased powers of CJP on bench formation sent to committee; policy to promote use of EVs being readied.

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:52am

Walt Disney forms business unit to coordinate use of AI, augmented reality

Disney has been building expertise across the organization to capitalize on the emerging technology.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:25pm

IMF website lists sanctioned former Russia central banker as executive board member

US Treasury spokesperson declines to comment on sanctions related to Yudaeva, whether she would be able to serve as IMF executive director.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:47pm

Spain flood death toll hits 205, rescuers yet to reach some parts of Valencia

About 500 soldiers were deployed to hunt for people who are still missing and help survivors of the storm.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:40pm

‘No credible evidence’ of alleged Lahore college rape, says HRCP

Recommends thorough investigation of CCTV footage of Lahore's Campus 10, holding police accountable for violence against student protesters.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:37pm

Man arrested after burglary of England captain Ben Stokes’ home

Durham Constabulary says 32-year-old man from North Yorkshire was arrested overnight on suspicion of burglary.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:34pm

Visa fears for international students as US vote nears

The future of student visas — as well as coveted working visas and training visas — is up in the air ahead of the presidential election next week.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 07:32pm

Review: Zard Patton Ka Bunn is a story that comes along once in a long while

Sajal Aly and Hamza Sohail deliver the love story you didn't ask for but definitely need to watch.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:44pm

Pakistani rice offered lowest in Indonesia’s tender for 500,000 metric tonnes

Tender continues heavy rice purchasing by Indonesia in global markets to cool domestic prices after disappointing domestic harvest.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:40pm

CPI inflation clocks in at 7.2pc for October

CPI inflation up by 1.2pc on a month-on-month basis; average yearly inflation stands at 8.7pc below IMF's projected 9.5pc.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 04:43pm

PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s investment landscape in meeting with Qatari businessmen

Info minister says Qatar pledged $3 billion in investment.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 05:57pm

Game of Thrones movie in early development stage: reports

Media outlets said there have been only “preliminary discussions,” and no stars are attached to the proposed movie yet.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:21pm

New Delhi chokes in smog after firework ban flouted

Air quality worsens after Diwali; police reluctant to act against violators given strong religious sentiments.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:18pm

You can’t take care of the baby if you’re not taken care of: Minal Khan

The actor reflected on her postpartum journey and how lucky she was to have the help she had.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:03pm

In America’s gripping political chess game, what is really at stake?

As Harris and Trump go head to head in November, the fate of Empire hangs in the balance.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 03:40pm

Squid Game 2 to be ‘more intriguing’, the show’s creator promises

Hwang Dong-hyuk said a third edition of the Korean drama was already in post-production and hinted at an English-language version.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:34am

Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta’s Llama

China's top PLA-linked Academy of Military Science involved; Meta says PLA "unauthorised" to use Llama model.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:17am

Pakistan’s rule of law ranking over past 4 years reflects critical challenges in law enforcement

Various studies could act as mirrors, should we wish to heed such self-introspection.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:04am

9 killed, 29 injured in Mastung blast; CM Bugti condemns targeting of children

Deputy Commissioner Mastung says "terrorists attacked police van" near Civil Hospital; refutes media reports that a polio team was the target of the attack.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:40pm

6 dead as boat carrying 100 Rohingya arrives in Indonesia

Refugees abandoned by human traffickers around 100 metres off a beach in Aceh province.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:49am

Russia fines Google more than all money in the world

Faces a $2.5 trillion trillion trillion bill from the country.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:43am

Trump’s remarks about women kick up firestorm

Says he wants to “to protect the women of our country… whether the women like it or not”.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:03am

Not enough time in universe for monkeys to pen Shakespeare: study

Only a 5pc chance that a single monkey would randomly write the word “banana” in its lifetime.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:55am

North Korean troops ready for Ukraine combat, US says

US secretary of state says could "expect that to happen in coming days".

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:43am

High US early voter turnout gives both sides hope

Opinion polls Harris, Trump neck-and-neck, even in battleground states.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:55am

People flout Punjab’s ‘green lockdown’ to combat smog on first day

No action against encroachments, parking; govt bans all polluting activities.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:40am

Govt ‘surprises’ consumers with hike in petrol and diesel rates

Price of petrol goes up by Rs1.35, diesel by Rs3.85 per litre.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:08am

Tax collection falls short by Rs101bn in Oct

Decrease mainly caused by reduced collection at import stage and domestic sales tax collection.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:38am

No more extension in returns filing date

FBR receives 5.129 million income tax returns against 2.890m received during the same period last year.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:37am

K-Electric slammed for meagre 16 paise refund

Karachiites at disadvantage as consumers of other regions get 71-paisa relief.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:36am

Wafi Energy completes Shell Pakistan acquisition

Shell to remain in Pakistan through retail and brand licencing agreements.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 04:35pm

Monetary policy on 4th Nov

SBP to issue Monetary Policy State­ment through a press release on the same day.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:19am

SBP reserves rise $116m

Reserves increasing with support of IMF, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and China.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:34am

Stocks tumble by 1,320 points on profit-taking

Analyst attributes selling pressure to rupee instability and uncertainty over SBP decision on the policy rate.

Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:33am

Prison ordered to give Imran all permitted facilities

IHC judge issues order on petition filed by ex-PM’s sister; Azam Swati’s physical remand annulled.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 01:26pm

FIA detains journalist over ‘offensive’ report

Claims acted on petition of public interest filed over month ago.

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 11:34am