Venezuela decreed a 24-hour holiday Tuesday to cope with a new near-nationwide blackout that the government alleged was caused by an "attack" targeting its main hydroelectric plant. Caracas and other cities were without power, knocking out public transpor

Russia on Tuesday said its decision to send military personnel to Venezuela in support of the embattled regime of President Nicolas Maduro was in accordance with the country's laws, after the move drew a strong rebuke from the US. Washington and Moscow h

Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment & Skill Development Mian Aslam Iqbal announced that the government has declared Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park (QAAP) as special economic zone (SEZ) where one window facility has been provided to loca

The Punjab Professors and Lectures Association (PPLA) on Tuesday staged a sit-in outside the Punjab Assembly and demanded implementation of service and pay protection, lifting of one and half year-old-ban on promotion and introduction of five-tier formula

Chairman Pak Sarzameen Party Mustafa Kamal has emphasized the need for providing maximum incentives to business community under one window operation in order to strengthen the economy of the country. He said this while addressing the businessmen during hi

Acting Chief of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has suggested that the New Zealand Prime Minister should be awarded Nobel peace prize for her statesman-like behavior after the terrorist attacks in two mosques there. He was addressing the office bearer

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that bureaucracy is given full liberty to perform and now we want results from them.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab Secretary General, Ch Manzoor Ahmed said on Tuesday that rulers have taken aback while looking at the mammoth receptions of 'Bhutto Caravan'.

International Steels Limited (PSX: ISL) is a leading flat steel manufacturer in Pakistan commencing production in 2010. It is a subsidiary of International Industries Limited (IIL). The company was established with a $165 million investment, with equity c

International Steels Limited (PSX: ISL) is a leading flat steel manufacturer in Pakistan commencing production in 2010. It is a subsidiary of International Industries Limited (IIL). The company was established with a $165 million investment, with equity c

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday advised the country's youth to cut down the use of smart phones and go to bed early. The minister while addressing an event at the Women's College in Rawalpindi added if it were in his authority

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to Nawaz Sharif. While talking to media persons outside the Supreme Court, former Premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the court has given relief to N

Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Ziadi Tuesday informed a parliamentary panel that shipping policy is being revised with a new outlook and incentives. In a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs, which held h

A parliamentary panel has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bring about practical reforms in the organisation, saying current dubious system is not serving the national interests. The subcommittee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) met he

The Cuban Ambassador to Pakistan Gabriel Tiel Capote paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Minister this afternoon. Ambassador Tiel Capote conveyed the well wishes of the Cuban leadership to the government and people of Pakistan. He also briefed the Foreign

The objectives of National Anti-Narcotics Policy 2019 cannot be achieved until the government provides adequate financial resources and manpower to Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF).

Senate Special Committee for Recommendations of the Committees adopted by the House would physically visit Peshawar Museum with experts to examine precious antique items. The committee has also sought detailed report from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ministry for S

Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources has directed relevant federal and Balochistan government departments to clear compensation amount of Rs 3,500 million to victims of Mirani Dam. The meeting of the committee was held with Senator Shamim Afridi i

Three persons, including two brothers, lost their lives and three others sustained injuries in a firing incident in Mardan on Tuesday. Police said two groups, who were cousins, exchanged fire in Gharibabad, Mayar area in the limits of Hoti Police Station

"Too many cooks spoil the broth."

The Pakistan Peoples Party's train march against the federal government started from Karachi's Cantt Station Tuesday under the leadership of party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Titled as "Caravan-e-Bhutto", the special train of the Pakistan Railways wi

The 21st Textile Asia 2019 - International Textile, Garments Machinery and Clothing Trade Fair has begun at Karachi Expo Centre (KEC) on Tuesday. Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan are

The two-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) dissolved on Tuesday to hear the case related to removal of encroachment from metropolis after Justice Muneeb Akhtar excused to hear the case.

Sindh Food Authority (SFA) Director Operations Abrar Ahmed Sheikh has urged the owners of all eateries, restaurants, bakeries and other food-related businesses to improve hygienic conditions in their business premises and provide safe and healthy food to

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought reply from the Punjab government and Director Lahore Zoo within 10 days against non-availability of an elephant at Lahore Zoo for the last two years.

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that a movement similar to the Pakistan movement was required at this time to bring about a meaningful change in the country. According to media cell of JI at Mansoora he was addressing the Pakistani

At least four terrorists including two suicide bombers were killed during a raid conducted by security forces in Loralai area of Balochistan on Tuesday.

Sindh faces significant challenges in access to quality school-level education as the province has one of the lowest participation rates in school education among low and middle income countries, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Former senators belonging to opposition political parties on Tuesday fell short to appreciate the Prime Minister's emphasis on managing poverty and population growth. The meeting of Senate Forum for Policy Research (SFPR), which met here with ex-senator C

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC), Government of Pakistan, have signed an agreement to support the Clean Green Pakistan Movement. This collaboration will enable to tackle issues of low forest cover and

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) on Tuesday organized 8th Amtul Raqeeb Awards under the banner of National Women's Jamboree and presented awards to seven exceptional women for their extraordinary and courageous developmental work for their communi

The Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development Mian Mahmood ur Rasheed has said that construction of low-cost housing units will start by next month in Lahore and Faisalabad. Under the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme, Punjab Housing and Town Planning

Adviser to Chief Minister Sindh for Information, Law and Anticorruption Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that Karvan-e-Bhutto has been launched under the leadership of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Tuesday, adding it was a true reflection of hopes, aspirations a

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that the development of the country lies in the prosperity of the small farmers. While speaking at an 'Agri Conference' held here on Tuesday, the Governor said that a forceful campaign is being run by the

The Punjab government has paid a sum of Rs113 billion to the sugarcane growers in the province while remaining dues will also be paid to the farmers soon. The Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a tweet said: "About 99.7 percent dues of previous

The decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan allowing bail to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for six weeks on medical-grounds has spread a wave of jubilation among the PML-N workers.

Faisalabad is manufacturing hub of popular international textile brands while local businessmen have also introduced their own brands in South Asia which could be internationalized by joint ventures with the collaboration of Italian experts, said Faisalab

All Pakistan lawyers' convention has unanimously rejected the decision of National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) that the petitions about registration of FIRs would not be entertained directly by courts and demanded its immediate reversal.

The renowned skincare brand, Physiogel, also the official red carpet sponsor for FPWSS'19, revealed Ayesha Omar, as its new Brand Ambassador on 13th March, Day Two of the event. The lavishly appointed purple and white Physiogel booth was abuzz with celebr

Reon Energy Limited has started work on 10MW captive Solar Power Project for Eni New Energy Pakistan near Bhit gas field in Sindh. The 10MW photovoltaic project is expected to produce approximately 20GWh (gigawatt hours) annually. The project is likely

"Seed Association of Pakistan condemns the malicious and baseless accusations by Dr Muhammad Arshad, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Hi-Tech Group, during interview carried by Business Recorder to malign the local seed industry of Pakistan

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has allowed resumption of flight operations at four more airports. According to details, after the issuance of the latest notice issued by PCAA here, the operations at Rahimyar Khan, Bahwalpur, Sialkot and Sukkur h

Pakistan's overall telecom imports slumped by 10 percent to $904.016 million in July-Feb 2018-19, official figures said. The fall in telecom imports now stand at $99.494 million in July-Feb 2018-19 from $1.003 billion in July-Feb 2017-18, Pakistan Bureau

Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad will visit Pakistan in coming few days to hold talks with Pakistani civil and military leadership on the Afghan reconciliation process. According to the US Department of State, Special

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday requested Sindh High Court (SHC) to dismiss the petitions against the transfer of money laundering (ML) case to Accountability Court (AC), Islamabad by raising the questions on their maintainability.

Descon Technical Institute (DTI) and University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (UET-Lahore) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the objective of the betterment of the youth of Pakistan. As per the MoU, DTI and UET will work together to help br

Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is all set to table policy for licence renewal of mobile operators in the upcoming cabinet meeting, through which the government has estimated to generate around $1.3 billion, it is learnt.

Superintendent of Balochistan University was killed in firing of armed men on a vehicle here on Tuesday. Police said that armed men sprayed bullets at vehicle of Superintendent Balochistan University near Dukani Baba Bridge in Quetta.

Finance minister Asad Umar is said to have stated that an agreement will soon be reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout package. According to him, there has been progress in talks with the Fund and the two sides have managed to b

Lawmakers seeking Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report are likely to face a protracted legal battle that will turn on President Donald Trump's right to keep communications with his advisers private, legal and political experts said.

Natural gas is the biggest source of primary energy with a share of 48% in Pakistan's energy mix. Pakistan can also boast of possessing one of the largest pipeline networks of nearly 160,000 kilometers for gas distribution and transmission in the world, s

The government believes that Pakistani nationals having more than 152,500 offshore bank accounts could have stashed away a hefty sum of $11 billion, half of which is presumed to have never been declared by them, out of the country.

Forced conversions of Hindu and Christian girls for marriage have become a shameful reality in this country. The practice goes on with the active support of local religious leaders while the police look the other way. In the latest incident a few days ago

The State Bank of Pakistan continues to play its vital role in enhancing financial inclusion in the country. In order to improve socio-economic life of special persons in Pakistan, it has launched a concessionary Small Enterprise Financing and Credit Guar

Facebook said Tuesday it shut down more than 2,600 fake accounts linked to Iran, Russia, Macedonia and Kosovo and aiming to influence political sentiment in various parts of the world. It was the latest effort by the leading social network to shut down "i

Facebook said Tuesday it shut down more than 2,600 fake accounts linked to Iran, Russia, Macedonia and Kosovo and aiming to influence political sentiment in various parts of the world. It was the latest effort by the leading social network to shut down "i

Facebook said Tuesday it shut down more than 2,600 fake accounts linked to Iran, Russia, Macedonia and Kosovo and aiming to influence political sentiment in various parts of the world. It was the latest effort by the leading social network to shut down "i

Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hamas abated on Tuesday after a day of Palestinian rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes but Israel said it reserved the right to strike again and kept its troops and tanks massed at the Gaza frontier. The biggest

Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hamas abated on Tuesday after a day of Palestinian rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes but Israel said it reserved the right to strike again and kept its troops and tanks massed at the Gaza frontier. The biggest

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) would reimburse to gas consumers against inflated gas bills due to application of gas pressure factor but those consumers who paid higher gas bills due to revision in

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) would reimburse to gas consumers against inflated gas bills due to application of gas pressure factor but those consumers who paid higher gas bills due to revision in

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) would reimburse to gas consumers against inflated gas bills due to application of gas pressure factor but those consumers who paid higher gas bills due to revision in

Afghanistan has recalled its ambassador from Pakistan over reported remarks by Prime Minister Imran Khan that suggested Kabul should set up an interim government, calling the comments "irresponsible." Khan told Pakistani journalists on Monday that forming

Afghanistan has recalled its ambassador from Pakistan over reported remarks by Prime Minister Imran Khan that suggested Kabul should set up an interim government, calling the comments "irresponsible." Khan told Pakistani journalists on Monday that forming

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan Tuesday said that the FBR will assess the number of sales tax refund claimants, who have chosen the option to avail sales tax refunds through bonds.

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan Tuesday said that the FBR will assess the number of sales tax refund claimants, who have chosen the option to avail sales tax refunds through bonds.

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan Tuesday said that the FBR will assess the number of sales tax refund claimants, who have chosen the option to avail sales tax refunds through bonds.

The Supreme Court has noted that the offer made by Bahria Town Limited is about Rs 100 billion more than the amount calculated in the judgement dated 04-05-2018, which compensates for deferred payments in instalments. The Supreme Court on Thursday last ac

The Supreme Court has noted that the offer made by Bahria Town Limited is about Rs 100 billion more than the amount calculated in the judgement dated 04-05-2018, which compensates for deferred payments in instalments. The Supreme Court on Thursday last ac

Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan Shahid Kardar has stated that International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been responsible for tax distortions in Pakistan, adding the country''s gross financing needs may be $50 billion in the next two years with annual r

Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan Shahid Kardar has stated that International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been responsible for tax distortions in Pakistan, adding the country's gross financing needs may be $50 billion in the next two years with annual re

Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan Shahid Kardar has stated that International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been responsible for tax distortions in Pakistan, adding the country's gross financing needs may be $50 billion in the next two years with annual re

Following the World Water Day celebrated last week, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) took a giant leap forward for development of precious water resources in the country by awarding on Tuesday the delayed-for-decade contract for

Following the World Water Day celebrated last week, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) took a giant leap forward for development of precious water resources in the country by awarding on Tuesday the delayed-for-decade contract for

Following the World Water Day celebrated last week, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) took a giant leap forward for development of precious water resources in the country by awarding on Tuesday the delayed-for-decade contract for

The federal government Tuesday said it has to increase power tariff by Rs 2 per unit to pass on the burden of Rs 200 billion to consumers through quarterly adjustments. This was formally announced by Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan at a press conferenc

The federal government Tuesday said it has to increase power tariff by Rs 2 per unit to pass on the burden of Rs 200 billion to consumers through quarterly adjustments. This was formally announced by Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan at a press conferenc

The federal government Tuesday said it has to increase power tariff by Rs 2 per unit to pass on the burden of Rs 200 billion to consumers through quarterly adjustments. This was formally announced by Minister for Power, Omar Ayub Khan at a press conferenc

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday reiterated that the country is focused and determined to achieve "a stable, peaceful and normalised Pakistan."

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday reiterated that the country is focused and determined to achieve "a stable, peaceful and normalised Pakistan."

India's main opposition Congress party has petitioned election officials to delay the release of a flattering new Bollywood biopic about Prime Minister Narendra Modi until after upcoming elections. Critics have said the film, due for release on April 5, i

India's main opposition Congress party has petitioned election officials to delay the release of a flattering new Bollywood biopic about Prime Minister Narendra Modi until after upcoming elections. Critics have said the film, due for release on April 5, i

Prime Minister Imran Khan said he feared another security incident with India. In an interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday, Khan said tensions were still high even after the crisis over a militant attack in the disputed region of Kashmir had eased

Prime Minister Imran Khan said he feared another security incident with India. In an interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday, Khan said tensions were still high even after the crisis over a militant attack in the disputed region of Kashmir had eased

Pakistan on Tuesday briefed the visiting team of Asian Pacific Group (APG), the regional affiliate of Financial Actions Task Force (FATF), on the regulatory measures taken to stop money laundering as well as monitoring of non-profit organisations (NPOs) a

Pakistan on Tuesday briefed the visiting team of Asian Pacific Group (APG), the regional affiliate of Financial Actions Task Force (FATF), on the regulatory measures taken to stop money laundering as well as monitoring of non-profit organisations (NPOs) a

Pakistan on Tuesday briefed the visiting team of Asian Pacific Group (APG), the regional affiliate of Financial Actions Task Force (FATF), on the regulatory measures taken to stop money laundering as well as monitoring of non-profit organisations (NPOs) a

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government envisages bringing current account deficit to below 1.3 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by achieving 12.5 percent growth in exports (FOB) and curtail import growth at 6.8 percent (FOB) by 2022-23.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government envisages bringing current account deficit to below 1.3 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by achieving 12.5 percent growth in exports (FOB) and curtail import growth at 6.8 percent (FOB) by 2022-23.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government envisages bringing current account deficit to below 1.3 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by achieving 12.5 percent growth in exports (FOB) and curtail import growth at 6.8 percent (FOB) by 2022-23.

The government has ended no-objection certificate (NOC) requirement for foreigners who want to visit different parts of Pakistan. The government has removed the condition of the NOC for foreign tourists and allowed them to move freely in the country. Earl

The weather report on Tuesday (March 26, 2019) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 27, 2019).

The government has ended no-objection certificate (NOC) requirement for foreigners who want to visit different parts of Pakistan. The government has removed the condition of the NOC for foreign tourists and allowed them to move freely in the country. Earl

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (March 26, 2019).

The federal cabinet has approved a new Civil Aviation Policy, stating that it would prove catalyst for promoting tourism and investment and give boost to aviation industry in the country.

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (March 26, 2019).

The federal cabinet has approved a new Civil Aviation Policy, stating that it would prove catalyst for promoting tourism and investment and give boost to aviation industry in the country.

The following were Monday official prices.

The federal cabinet has approved a new Civil Aviation Policy, stating that it would prove catalyst for promoting tourism and investment and give boost to aviation industry in the country.

The following were Monday official prices.