Opposition will give overseas Pakistanis representation in parliament: Fazl Pakistan Democratic Alliance (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman assured overseas Pakistanis on Tuesday that the... Published 23 Nov, 2021 09:39pm
Developing tax culture vital for Pakistan’s sustainability: PM Imran Premier says issue of tax collection has become a matter of national security Updated 23 Nov, 2021 10:23pm
PML-N running propaganda against judiciary: Fawad Information Minister says govt will fulfill its role if any direction comes from courts on the issue Updated 23 Nov, 2021 08:13pm
Business & Economy Emerging markets vulnerable to a taper tantrum-style shock: SBP governor In interview with Financial Times, Dr Reza Baqir says advanced economies need to act sooner to manage rising global inflation Published 23 Nov, 2021 04:44pm
Sustainable environment protection plan needed to fight pollution: PM Imran Directs departments concerned to immediately devise a strategy to take all necessary steps to save major cities from pollution Updated 23 Nov, 2021 01:28pm
India has only made a mockery of itself, says Pakistan after Abhinandan awarded third-highest gallantry medal FO rejects entirely baseless Indian claims that a Pakistani F-16 aircraft was shot down by Abhinandan Updated 23 Nov, 2021 03:41pm
Global terrorism: Pakistan, Russia agree to broaden engagement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia on Monday agreed to further broaden their bilateral engagement on issues related to... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
US firms invited to invest in IT, health sectors ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said that Pakistan desires its “longstanding... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Sindh PA protests against construction of controversial canals by Punjab KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution deploring the building of Greater Thal Canal II and... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
PAPAM protests against 150bps hike in policy rate LAHORE: Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) Chairman Abdur Razzaq... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Smog challenge: Educational institutions in Lahore to remain closed on Mondays LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved shutting down all public and private educational... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Soldier martyred in Panjgur attack RAWALPINDI: A group of terrorists, in a cowardly attack, targeted a patrolling Party of security forces in Panjgur... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
SC summons SHC registrar in case against illegal appointments in courts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court summoned the registrar Sindh High Court (SHC) on December 2 regarding illegal... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
IHC decides to examine social media laws ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has decided to review the new social media laws and sought suggestions ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
As many as 199 projects announced for southern Balochistan: Umar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said the government had... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Punjab CM for ‘balanced’ development in province LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the district development packages would ensure... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Pakistan likely to get $1bn IMF tranche by Dec-end: analyst KARACHI: Pakistan and IMF reached a staff-level agreement on policies and reforms needed to complete the sixth ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Hike in interest rate ‘disastrous’: EFP KARACHI: President Employers’ Federation Pakistan (EFP), Ismail Suttar was completely bemused by the central... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
FPCCI asks govt why no steps taken to forestall gas shortfall KARACHI: Leadership of industrial community has strongly demanded immediate steps to restore gas supply to ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
‘Substantial quantities of drugs were seized last month’ KARACHI: Sindh Excise and Taxation (E&T) department on Monday claimed to have seized substantial quantities of... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Several areas in Karachi face gas loadshedding KARACHI: Several areas of the metropolis faced gas loadshedding in the morning that forced people and children to... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Tax breaks kick country’s electric car shift into higher gear ISLAMABAD: Businessman Nawabzada Kalam Ullah Khan had been planning to swap his family’s petrol-powered cars for... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
One killed on court premises LAHORE: Some unidentified assailants on Monday gunned down a man Abdul Salam and injured his son Sohail in the... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
SHC orders Karachi Admn to fix milk prices KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Monday directed the administration of Karachi to fix prices of milk in the city. A... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
PAC body directs NAB chairman to appear before it to answer questions ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sub-committee directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Dubai Expo 2020: PIBC being held to highlight tourism potential DUBAI: Punjab govt is taking part in Dubai Expo 2020 to portray and highlight investment and tourism potential of... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
‘Smart City’ pilot project in Lahore: Nokia, PSCA enter into deal LAHORE: A multinational telecommunication company, Nokia, has entered into an agreement with the Punjab Safe Cities... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Parliamentary panel seeks details of water projects in KP ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Monday, sought complete details of water filtration plants and tube wells... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
‘First unique’ stem cell transplant for rare brain tumor done at Shifa ISLAMABAD: A 59 years old female underwent first successful Stem Cell Transplant in Pakistan for Primary Central... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Petroleum dealers demand Rs6/litre raise in margin ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) once again demanded the government to raise dealer... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Myriad quantities of illegal betel nuts, sweet supari seized KARACHI: The Anti-Smuggling Organisation (ASO) of the Enforcement Collectorate, Karachi, has confiscated myriad... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Supernet awarded Rs100m projects KARACHI: Supernet Limited (“Supernet”) has been awarded three equipment supply projects consisting of equipment... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Meezan Bank, ICBC Pakistan ink Tahawwut Master Agreement KARACHI: Meezan Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Ltd) Pakistan (ICBC Pakistan) has signed the... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Frere Town residents facing growing challenge of encroachment KARACHI: Residents of Frere Town have failed to get rid of growing roadside encroachments despite submitting written... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
K-Electric issues ‘2021 Sustainability Report’ KARACHI: Focused on the future of energy and sustainability of the power sector, K-Electric issued its 2021... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
MMBL partners with Daraz to facilitate women entrepreneurs ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has partnered with Daraz, Pakistan’s leading online... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
KMC chief visits Teen Hatti fire survivors KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government spokesman and CM Advisor on law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Park to be developed near Lyari river KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government spokesman and CM Advisor on law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
PIEDMC organises seminar to attract FDI LAHORE: Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company organized a seminar during Dubai Expo to ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Speakers call for increased investment in agri research LAHORE: Pakistan needs to invest in agricultural research, controlling post-harvest losses, introducing modern... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 22, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 23, 2021).... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Leaked ‘audiotape of former CJP’: Nawaz, Maryam targeted to keep them out of political process: Shehbaz LAHORE: Reacting to the release of new audio clip of the former chief justice of Pakistan, PML-N president Shehbaz... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed takes over command of Peshawar Corps PESHAWAR: Former ISI chief Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed takes over Peshawar Corps command Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood handing over... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Lawyers support Nawaz’s right to freedom of expression ISLAMABAD: The legal fraternity on Monday threw its support for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Fawad asks opposition to stop its ‘campaign’ against army, judiciary ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Hussain Chaudhary has asked the opposition... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
NA-196 Jacobabad: vote recount ordered SUKKUR: The Election Tribunal Sukkur, on Monday ordered recounting of votes cast in the NA-196 Jacobabad ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Fake bank accounts cases: AC defers indictment of accused till Dec 8 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing fake bank accounts cases, on Monday, again, deferred framing of charges... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Pakistan offers enormous investment opportunities: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan offers enormous investment opportunities and foreign... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Anti-govt campaign: PDM body finalises its recommendations ISLAMABAD: The steering committee of the nine-party opposition alliance – the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: NA Speaker calls for collective efforts ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has stressed for collective international efforts to address the... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Fawad’s apology: ECP may take a lenient view ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has tendered a written apology to the Election Commission of Pakistan... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Petition against PM, Punjab CM dismissed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Imran Khan... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Sarwar opens exhibition of works by Hungarian artist LAHORE: Inaugurating the exhibition of art work by renowned 19th century Hungarian artist August Theodor Schoefft,... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am