Pakistan
Chief mines officer says operation ongoing to "extract miners alive".
Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:32pm
Pakistan
Police official says three of the rescued hostages sustained minor injuries; an operation to recover remaining abducted workers underway.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:22pm
World
President Joe Biden calls 39th US president "a decent man".
Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:20pm
World
Isaac Steidl has been charged with complicity in drug trafficking, possession and distribution of child pornography and corruption of minors among other offences.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 09:28pm
Pakistan
PTI founder also demands formation of judicial commission at third meeting.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 09:12pm
World
Aoun, 60, has been commander of US-backed Lebanese army since 2017 and played a key role in shoring up a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:53pm
World
Number rises by more than 20,000 since previous update on December 27.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:01pm
Pakistan
Committee recommends forwarding visit visa issues to foreign ministry.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 08:07pm
World
Strike causes fire which engulfs 500 houses.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:29pm
World
Court sentences him for 9 months for anti-Muslim remarks which date to 2016.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:48pm
Pakistan
Food-related risk factors play important role in over 60pc deaths due to various diseases, governance body official says.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:30pm
World
“We strongly support the calls for revival of talks among the relevant parties,” Ambassador Munir Akram says.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:25pm
World
Although Delhi does not recognise the Taliban govt, the meeting could ruffle Pakistan, which borders both countries.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 04:47pm
Pakistan
Ambassador Blome expresses gratitude for support he received from Pakistani institutions during his tenure.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:03pm
Pakistan
“Why are anti-terrorism courts not being strengthened?” asks Justice Mandokhail.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 03:59pm
Pakistan
FIR filed by man's sister accuses girls of "hatching a conspiracy."
Published 09 Jan, 2025 02:30pm
World
German customs officials confiscated a woman's massive chocolate stash after she tried to take 90kg of the sweet treat into the country.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 02:27pm
Business
Says remittances stabilising and expected to cross $35bn this financial year.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 03:58pm
Pakistan
The committee issued a statement praising the new generation of filmmakers and movies.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 02:13pm
World
Amid rising concerns, medical experts say the situation is different and less worrisome this time.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:47pm
World
Several injured after huge crowd gathered to collect entrance tokens when stampede breaks out.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:36pm
World
Labour activist says factory bosses must push back against global purchasers wanting to maximise profits at the expense of a living wage.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 04:27pm
World
Trump's recent comments underline how his desire is a deep-rooted ambition — not a fleeting fancy.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:34pm
World
Sangare said he had been offered a job as a mechanic and intended to take it up, rather than pursue a career in film.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:02pm
World
The disaster disrupted several Hollywood events just as the annual awards season was kicking off.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:28am
World
Officials say 5 killed in wildfires across city; over 100,000 people evacuate, nearly 1,500 buildings have burned.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 02:53pm
Pakistan
Scheme to get retailers to sign up voluntarily has failed, now trying to get tough with those who earn but refuse to file.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 09:52am
Pakistan
Higher courts need to recognise McNamara Fallacy to prevent law reports from being contaminated with decisions unworthy of publication.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:13am
Pakistan
Finance minister may feel obligated to deflect responsibility, however, it is hoped that it will not prevent him from making the right decisions.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:11am
Pakistan
DC says officials directed to ensure compliance with govt orders.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:31am
Pakistan
Former MPA claims his property demolished despite court’s "restraining order".
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:31am
Pakistan
Says expression "persons with special abilities" will be used in official documents.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:47am
Pakistan
Probe reveals that man’s daughter behind robbery and who allegedly planned to elope with her lover.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan
Interior ministry also writes to NPF asking for a report.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:23am
Pakistan
Planning wing directed to make inventory of such land; development activities in housing schemes to be monitored.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:27am
Pakistan
Agency questions chief over his role in reinstating 2 officers facing different allegations, including corruption, misappropriation and malpractices.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:20am
Pakistan
CM Maryam takes notice, issues order to initiate action.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:30am
Pakistan
CS reviews drive against encroachments.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:34am
Pakistan
Video released by kidnappers shows barefooted, chained Hindu youths, appealing for release.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:48am
Pakistan
Inaugurates newly constructed roads in district Central.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:42am
Pakistan
Two men, who brought woman to ZMC park, got off motorbike, shot her twice and rode away, police statement says.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:56am
Pakistan
IO says suspects transferred $340,000 from victim’s account into their digital wallets; ATC extends remand of 8 men for 5 days.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:45am
Pakistan
Officials cite reasons such as digging of roads for construction, laying of utility lines and "VVIP movement".
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:47am
World
Turkiye has threatened an offensive against the Syrian Democratic Forces to eliminate PKK fighters.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:30am
World
70,000 residents ordered to evacuate their homes after multiple blazes.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:20am
World
Iranian foreign ministry voices “strong protest" over “disproportionate restriction of water entering Iran”.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:14am
World
Findings date from 1650-1550 BC which include pharaohs such as Queen Hatshepsut and King Tutankhamun.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:30am
World
So far incidents have not caused any deaths, but since number of space launches is rising, so are risks.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:24am
World
This follows a “prolonged period of record to near-record daily lows” in 2023 and 2024.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:30am
World
Ads feature images of burning dollar and euro banknotes on posters across London’s transport network.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:30am
World
Scheme will next be extended to dozens of EU and European countries and territories on April 2.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:34am
Sport
47-year-old Younis has amassed 10,099 runs — a Pakistan record — at a healthy average of over 52 in 118 Tests.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:53am
Sport
Announces that preparations for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 were progressing well.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:29am
Sport
Sri Lanka slumps to 22-4, leaving little chance of reaching their target of 256 in match reduced to 37 overs each.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:46am
Business
Brokerage firm says profit booking dominated the later half of the session.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:48am
Business
FBR sets Jan 31 as deadline for receiving budget proposals, advancing its plan to engage all stakeholders.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:29am
Business
Planning minister admits multibillion-dollar facility remains a non-starter, becoming "white elephant".
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:02am
Business
Investors eager to park their surplus liquidity in the risk-free government papers.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:59am
Business
UBL, NBP, Alfalah, Bank of Punjab post best stock returns in 2024.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:55am
Business
Govt spends a meagre Rs148bn on PSDP against Rs1.1tr allocation.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:58am
Pakistan
PTI's Faisal Javed files petition requesting removal of terrorism charges from the case.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 12:34pm
Pakistan
JUI-F leaders claim results from 15 polling stations altered on Form-47 to favour the PPP candidate.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 12:31pm
Pakistan
The party is passing through “one of its most difficult times” in its history, the circular explains.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 12:16pm
Pakistan
JUI-F senator points out move may affect equal representation of provinces in upper house.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:29am
Pakistan
Concerns include sale of "plastic rice", poor quality milk; govt proposes amendments to Cotton Cess Act.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 12:24pm
Pakistan
Official claims new management working closely with provinces to conduct forensic analysis of viral surge.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 12:19pm
Pakistan
LHCBA says ensuring transparency in the case will propagate open justice, press freedom.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 12:08pm
Pakistan
Families of the fishermen have appealed to the Gwadar DC to take immediate steps to bring the fishermen back from Iran.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:29am
Pakistan
Experts suggest prevailing on Hibatullah Akhundzada to solve outstanding issues with Afghanistan; call for holistic approach to counterterrorism.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:58am
Pakistan
Hands over Honhaar Scholarships to students.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:54am
World
Trudeau says "snowball’s chance in hell" of Canada’s merger with US; Mexican president says Trump "living in the past".
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:21am
World
Iranian president warns of “reactivation of terrorist cells” in Syria.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:25am
World
Some European governments are pressing the European Commission to use legal arsenal against Musk’s perceived interference.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:35am
Pakistan
High court says "students are being utilised for politically motivated objects, without having any regard to their future prospects".
Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:28am
World
Death toll nears 46,000 amid last-ditch effort for peace in the Middle East.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:09am
Pakistan
PTI leader’s legal team says observer will also be able to assess ex-PM’s condition in jail; property seizure proceedings in £190m reference put off.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:25am
Pakistan
Forty trucks with essential goods reach restive district after three months; locals breathe sigh of relief, demand more convoys to facilitate travellers.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:59am
Pakistan
Armed men loot over Rs90 million from private bank; steal 20 AK-47 rifles, 4,000 rounds of ammunition, 10 motorbikes.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:02am
Pakistan
Justice Hilali wonders whether May 9 accused fully understood gravity of actions; Punjab says prisoners being treated in line with law.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 08:59am
Pakistan
PTI leaders bemoan "monitored" meeting with party founder; govt says private meeting not possible under rules.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 07:21am
Pakistan
Promises transparency in privatisation of public sector entities; attends gong ceremony at PSX, highlights need to sustain momentun.
Updated 09 Jan, 2025 07:28am
Pakistan
Sit-in leader warns of protesters taking to streets again if demands not acted upon.
Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:11am
