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World Published 31 Aug, 2023 11:19pm

Afghanistan signs $6.5 billion mining deal

The Taliban government has been looking for investment to improve economy

Pakistan Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:43pm

Nine soldiers martyred as army convoy attacked in Bannu

A suicide bomber on a motorcycle blows himself up

Business & Economy Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:35pm

Interest rate could be hiked to 25%: report

The rate is already at a historic high of 22%

Pakistan Updated 01 Sep, 2023 07:36am

Afghan girl dies by suicide in Islamabad, while others face similar pressures

The girl was facing visa and financial troubles

Pakistan Published 31 Aug, 2023 08:31pm

No crisis in Pakistan, says interim PM

Syas premiership both a responsibility and a test

World Published 31 Aug, 2023 08:03pm

China’s Xi likely to skip G20 summit in India

A possible meeting with US President Biden had been speculated about

Pakistan Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:37pm

Milk vendors to stop selling from Monday

Demand increase in prices to ensure Rs20/litre profit

Pakistan Updated 31 Aug, 2023 11:31pm

Govt says notification showing Rs 22 petrol increase is ‘fake’

Notification had claimed petrol prices had been increased by Rs22

Pakistan Published 31 Aug, 2023 07:06pm

Sindh to start live streaming court proceedings

A summary will be sent to the CM soon

Business & Economy Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:14pm

Gold price rises by Rs3,400

Prices in international market also witness hike

Pakistan Published 31 Aug, 2023 05:22pm

Brothers of Afghan woman murdered with husband and child arrested

The men killed their sister in the name of honour

Technology Published 31 Aug, 2023 04:57pm

Social media platform X to offer video, audio calls: Musk

The calling features would work on iOS, Android, Mac and PC systems, and no phone number would be needed, says billionaire

Pakistan Published 31 Aug, 2023 03:58pm

Tailors take to streets with sewing machines amid nationwide energy protests

Peshawar businesses closed; Karachi prepares for shutdown on Friday

▶️ Pakistan Updated 31 Aug, 2023 05:04pm

Karachi schoolchildren start returning home after massive traffic jam clears

According to reports, the traffic was jammed for over three hours

Pakistan Updated 31 Aug, 2023 03:51pm

PTI leader Haleem Adil Sheikh re-arrested after getting bail

A case for interfering in state matters was registered against him on Wednesday

Business & Economy Published 31 Aug, 2023 01:04pm

China’s Xi likely to skip G20 summit in India

Premier Li Qiang is 'expected' to represent Beijing at the Sept 9-10 meeting in New Delhi

World Published 31 Aug, 2023 01:02pm

More than 60 dead as fire engulfs building in South Africa’s Johannesburg

Search and rescue efforts were going on, says city administration

Life & Style Updated 31 Aug, 2023 02:38pm

Indian fans upset as Pakistani show Kabli Pulao taken off YouTube

The latest episode is not available in India but the reason will amuse you

Life & Style Updated 31 Aug, 2023 04:37pm

Jawan trailer is out. But how many roles is Shah Rukh Khan playing?

Film will hit big screens in India on September 7

Business & Economy Updated 31 Aug, 2023 04:16pm

Stocks plunge over 1,200 points as bears take control

Development comes as rupee continues to fall against rupee in interbank market

Business & Economy Updated 31 Aug, 2023 04:25pm

Rupee falls against US dollar as shares fall over 1,200 points

Foreign currency closes at 304.45

Sports Published 31 Aug, 2023 11:00am

After pummelling Nepal, Babar says Pakistan are ready for India

‘We want to give 100% in every match, hope to do that there as well,’ says Pakistani skipper

Sports Updated 31 Aug, 2023 11:44am

Pakistan leaves for Sri Lanka for high-voltage contest against India

Archrivals will face each other on September 2 in Pallekele

Pakistan Updated 31 Aug, 2023 01:49pm

Court seeks replies on Khan’s plea against cipher hearings in Attock Jail

Islamabad High Court adjourns hearing till next week

Pakistan Updated 31 Aug, 2023 01:44pm

SC dismisses ECP’s review petition against snap polls order in Punjab

'The court will intervene whenever the Constitution is violated,' says CJP Bandial

World Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:27am

Donald Trump vows to lock up his political opponents

US magazine says Trump faces up to 717 years in jail

Business & Economy Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:07am

Adani family’s partners used ‘opaque’ funds to invest in its stocks: media group

OCCRP says its investigation found at least two cases where investors bought and sold Adani stock through such offshore structures

World Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:01am

North Korea stages nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises

Japan will intercept North Korea's missiles if they fly over Japan's territory, says Japan's chief cabinet secretary

Pakistan Published 31 Aug, 2023 12:06am

‘Light vein’: Finance minister clarifies comment about taking up job

Shamshad Akhtar was quoted as saying she wonders why she took the finance ministry