The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday reissued notices to Manzoor Pashteen, Mohsin Dawar, Ali Wazir, Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of Defence, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)

A news story published by BBC on 2nd June 2019, titled "Uncovering Pakistan's Secret Human Rights Abuses" is a pack of lies and in violation of journalistic ethos. The story carries conjecturing implicating Pakistan Army without any proof. The angling, sp

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has constituted special teams to check the food quality, standards and hygiene issues during Eid-ul-Fitr. In this connection, the provincial food regulatory body has issued a duty roaster of teams.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has referred around 760 cases related to theft of passengers' travel details, which were used to register mobile devices, to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for taking prompt action under Prevention of Electro

Australia is willing to provide technical knowledge and support in drought mitigation and water conservation in Pakistan, especially in Balochistan and parts of interior Sindh. This was stated by Australian High Commissioner in Pakistan Margaret Adamson,

The federal government is actively engaged in consultations with all the stakeholders to take them on board following the launch of Ehsaas Programme, which is being described as the largest social welfare initiative in the history of Pakistan.

Punjab University Vice Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmad has called upon Punjab Governor/Chancellor Punjab University Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar at Governor's House here on Monday.

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri Monday said that Hajj quota for Pakistan has been increased from 184,210 to 200,000 pilgrims this year. Pakistan has been given an additional quota of 15,790 pilgrims as a gift from C

The governor Punjab has summoned the Punjab Assembly session on June 13, Thursday at 3pm. Annual Budget for the year 2019-20 and supplementary budget for the year 2018-19 will be presented on Friday June 14, 2019 at 3pm. PA Speaker Chaudhry Pervez Elahi w

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Commissioner's office and Pakistan Horticulture Authority for plantation of one million plants. This was decided at a meeting held between LCCI President Almas

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has directed the Planning and Development department to include mega development projects for the newly merged districts in Annual Development Programme 2019-20 adding that the current government is committed

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has directed the Planning and Development department to include mega development projects for the newly merged districts in Annual Development Programme 2019-20 adding that the current government is committed

Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar Shehzad Tahir Thaheem has said that the fourth phase of free wheat distribution has started and will continue on daily basis. Till date, five thousand 768 affected families have been given 50kg per family at their nearby cen

The Apex Committee for Student Loan Scheme has approved Rs 51.987 million as interest-free loans to deserving students for their current year of studies within Pakistan. The amount, approved by the Apex Committee, will be given to 966 deserving students o

The government should come up with a clear-cut policy to end the custom of allowing the imports of used cars since it has a destructive impact on local industrialization of the country.

Like anywhere else in the country, passengers, who are heading to their hometowns to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their families, are perturbed by the high fares and waiting in long queues for hours at intercity terminals in Peshawar. They complained that p

President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry Muhammad Farooq Sheikhani has appreciated the efforts of Commissioner Hyderabad for activation of Expo-Centre Hyderabad with organizing Mango Festival 2019. He thanked the Commissioner Hydera

The Met Office on Monday asked the farmers to take steps to help protect their standing crops and orchards from extreme weather impacts. In a 10-day weather outlook for growers, it also said that the farmers of lower half the country should irrigate regul

The Board of Directors of Arif Habib Corporation Limited (AHCL) and Arif Habib Limited (AHL) in separately-held emergency board meetings Monday approved buy-back of shares of their respective companies through tender offer.

The Punjab government departments have finalized budget demands and the provincial cabinet is set to review these demands ahead of announcement of the budget for the fiscal year 2019-20.

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the report from Sindh government about the action taken viz-a-viz illegal appointments in provincial police department in one month time. At Karachi Registry, a two-member bench of the Supreme Court comprised Justice Gul

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued fresh banknotes amounting to Rs 360 billion on Eid-ul-Fitr 2019. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), through 16 field offices of its subsidiary SBP-Banking Services Corporation (SBP-BSC), provided fresh banknotes

Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) has urged businessmen who have opted for Sales Tax Refund payments through refund bonds to urgently open up sub account or investor account with Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) in o

Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) has urged businessmen who have opted for Sales Tax Refund payments through refund bonds to urgently open up sub account or investor account with Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) in o

The property tax system of Karachi will be improved and modernized under Competitive & Livable City of Karachi Project (CLICK) at the cost of $40 million. CLICK is comprised of four components, which include improving Urban Immovable Property Tax (UITP) s

Cheetay, an online delivery platform, was officially partnering with Telenor this Ramazan with a campaign to share meals with the underprivileged. The e-commerce company is using its platform to help share and donate a meal. Customers who order from the C

Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has announced to set up a trauma center in Gilgit-Baltistan. According to a Ministry's spokesperson here on Monday, this was announced by her during her visit to Gilgit-Baltistan on the invitation of Governor Gilgit

Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the date of e-filing of income tax and sales tax returns. In separate letters sent to the chairman FBR, PTBA said that the Assets Declaration Ordinance, 2019 wa

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the federal government has backed out of its commitment to share 50 percent of the total expenditures of Greater Karachi Sewerage Plan (S-III) which is an injustice with the people of Sindh. He said t

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Monday decided almost 85 percent appeals against the orders of provincial ombudsman and ombudswoman Punjab. As many 124 appeals were filed during the last three months and 105 of them have been decided by the Go

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah Khan on Monday slammed the PTI-led Punjab government over death of children in DHQ Hospital Sahiwal and held "Bani Gala' team responsible for the sad incident. Terming the deaths of inno

At least 13 people were killed and seven others sustained injuries on late Sunday Night, when a passenger van collided with a truck in Ali Khel area near Qila Saifullah in Balochistan. The ill fated van was going to Zohb from Quetta when it met an acciden

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar Monday directed that foolproof security arrangements should be ensured and the police should work with renewed zeal and hard work to further improve the law and order situation in the province. "The law enforcemen

While chairing a planning workshop on 'Operationalizing the Rule of Law Roadmap in Balochistan,' Home & Tribal Affairs Secretary Haider Ali Shikoh underscored the importance of strengthening the criminal justice system in the province on Thursday. He urge

Holiday mood prevailed in the city on Monday which led to thin attendance in government and private offices than witnessed during normal days. The government announced holidays from Tuesday June 4 to Friday June 7 whereas Saturday and Sunday of June 1 and

The recently-concluded summit of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (formerly Organisation of Islamic Conference) seems to have thrown up a valuable opportunity for prime minister Imran Khan to grab it with both hands. It was his meeting with crown princ

In India's 'Silicon Valley' tech hub of Bangalore, where gleaming office complexes and apartment blocks have sprouted faster than the plumbing to serve them, only 60% of the water the city needs each day arrives through its water pipes.

Pakistan needs a homegrown reform policy that takes strong radical and creative decisions about political economic issues, and balances monetary and fiscal policies, and for that it would have been better to bridge macroeconomic imbalances by least Intern

The year, 2018-19, is about to close with a marked slowdown in the economy. First estimates are that the GDP growth rate has plummeted to 3.3 percent as compared to 5.5 percent last year. Simultaneously, the average monthly rate of inflation has approache

Absolute revival of Hindutva was a good enough electoral promise by Narendra Modi to help win the second term. But that is in the past now; during his second term Prime Minister Modi got to do what he promised during the run-up for his first term. And thi

According to a section of the media, early indications are that the Eid spending has shrunk by a massive 20 percent - from one trillion rupees last year to 800 billion rupees this year - clearly aggregate demand defined as total demand for goods and servi

Sindh Board of Revenue (SRB) has permitted the registered persons to e-deposit the Sindh sales tax for the tax period May 2019, on or before 18th June 2019. According to Circular 2/2019, the SRB under the provisions of section 81 of the Sindh Sales Tax on

Sindh Board of Revenue (SRB) has permitted the registered persons to e-deposit the Sindh sales tax for the tax period May 2019, on or before 18th June 2019. According to Circular 2/2019, the SRB under the provisions of section 81 of the Sindh Sales Tax on

Sindh Board of Revenue (SRB) has permitted the registered persons to e-deposit the Sindh sales tax for the tax period May 2019, on or before 18th June 2019. According to Circular 2/2019, the SRB under the provisions of section 81 of the Sindh Sales Tax on

Qatar's economy has proved to be resilient in the face of an embargo by its neighbours and lower oil prices, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. Doha is subject to a two-year long Saudi-led economic boycott over its alleged support for Islamis

Federal Minister for Communication and Postal Services Murad Saeed has announced free remittance service for overseas Pakistanis. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, he said that the Pakistan Post Office has started a service to let expatriates

Federal Minister for Communication and Postal Services Murad Saeed has announced free remittance service for overseas Pakistanis. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, he said that the Pakistan Post Office has started a service to let expatriates

Federal Minister for Communication and Postal Services Murad Saeed has announced free remittance service for overseas Pakistanis. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, he said that the Pakistan Post Office has started a service to let expatriates

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Monday announced that Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated in the province Tuesday after it took into account 'testimonies' of moon sighting from all over KP, according to KP Information Minister Shaukat Yousufzai.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Monday announced that Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated in the province Tuesday after it took into account 'testimonies' of moon sighting from all over KP, according to KP Information Minister Shaukat Yousufzai.

Pakistan shocked England by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday as they ended a long losing streak in one-day internationals despite two centuries for the World Cup host nation. Joe Root (107) and Jos Buttler (103) were guiding the tournament favourites tow

Pakistan shocked England by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday as they ended a long losing streak in one-day internationals despite two centuries for the World Cup host nation. Joe Root (107) and Jos Buttler (103) were guiding the tournament favourites tow

Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry Monday announced that all 66 sites of Pakistan Meteorological Department will remain open for the public for Eid-ul-Fitr moon sighting. Fawad Chaudhry took to twitter saying, "All 66 sites of MET will be

Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry Monday announced that all 66 sites of Pakistan Meteorological Department will remain open for the public for Eid-ul-Fitr moon sighting. Fawad Chaudhry took to twitter saying, "All 66 sites of MET will be

Sri Lanka's Muslim ministers resigned en masse Monday over widespread hate attacks against their community in the wake of the Easter Sunday bombings that hit the majority Buddhist nation. The resignation of nine government legislators, several of them cab

Sri Lanka's Muslim ministers resigned en masse Monday over widespread hate attacks against their community in the wake of the Easter Sunday bombings that hit the majority Buddhist nation. The resignation of nine government legislators, several of them cab

India warned of severe heat in northern and central areas on Monday, following similar extreme weather on Sunday. Of the 15 hottest places in the world in the past 24 hours, eight were in India with the others in neighbouring Pakistan, according to weathe

India warned of severe heat in northern and central areas on Monday, following similar extreme weather on Sunday. Of the 15 hottest places in the world in the past 24 hours, eight were in India with the others in neighbouring Pakistan, according to weathe

To encourage people to file returns under Assets Declaration Ordinance 2019, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended date of filing of income tax returns/statements for the tax year 2018 up to June 30, 2019. According to the income tax circular nu

To encourage people to file returns under Assets Declaration Ordinance 2019, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended date of filing of income tax returns/statements for the tax year 2018 up to June 30, 2019. According to the income tax circular nu

To encourage people to file returns under Assets Declaration Ordinance 2019, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended date of filing of income tax returns/statements for the tax year 2018 up to June 30, 2019. According to the income tax circular nu

Pakistan has allowed granting of multiple entry visas to the US nationals up to five years with a maximum stay of three months with a view to encouraging tourism. A Foreign Office letter addressed to the US Embassy in Islamabad has conveyed that the decis

Pakistan has allowed granting of multiple entry visas to the US nationals up to five years with a maximum stay of three months with a view to encouraging tourism. A Foreign Office letter addressed to the US Embassy in Islamabad has conveyed that the decis

Pakistan has allowed granting of multiple entry visas to the US nationals up to five years with a maximum stay of three months with a view to encouraging tourism. A Foreign Office letter addressed to the US Embassy in Islamabad has conveyed that the decis

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) expects that Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa will turn down the reference against the apex court judge Justice Qazi Faez. SCBA President Amanullah Kanrani said this while talking to media persons on Monday. He said;

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) expects that Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa will turn down the reference against the apex court judge Justice Qazi Faez. SCBA President Amanullah Kanrani said this while talking to media persons on Monday. He said;

The weather report on Monday (June 03, 2019) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 04, 2019).

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) former Justice Javed Iqbal Monday said that accountability process will continue indiscriminately against the corrupt elements. In an official statement issued here, he said that the NAB is a neutral departmen

The following were Friday official prices.

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) former Justice Javed Iqbal Monday said that accountability process will continue indiscriminately against the corrupt elements. In an official statement issued here, he said that the NAB is a neutral departmen

The following were Friday official prices.

The federal cabinet on Monday gave post facto approval to the references filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government against two judges of superior judiciary including Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The Law Ministry last week filed references against Justice

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (June 03, 2019).

The federal cabinet on Monday gave post facto approval to the references filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government against two judges of superior judiciary including Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The Law Ministry last week filed references against Justice

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (June 03, 2019).

Stock investors opted to book profit on available margins, pushing Pakistan Stock Exchange towards red zone on the last day before Eid holidays. BRIndex100 lost 59.6 points or 1.58 percent to close at 3,717.91 points on Monday. BRIndex100 touched intraday

Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (June 03, 2019).

Stock investors opted to book profit on available margins, pushing Pakistan Stock Exchange towards red zone on the last day before Eid holidays. BRIndex100 lost 59.6 points or 1.58 percent to close at 3,717.91 points on Monday. BRIndex100 touched intraday

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (June 03, 2019).

Stock investors opted to book profit on available margins, pushing Pakistan Stock Exchange towards red zone on the last day before Eid holidays. BRIndex100 lost 59.6 points or 1.58 percent to close at 3,717.91 points on Monday. BRIndex100 touched intraday

Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Monday (June 03, 2019).

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation has soared to 9.11 percent on annual basis as it jumps to 245.94 points in May 2019 against 225.40 in May 2018, data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said. According to the PBS CPI inflation re

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 03, 2019)

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation has soared to 9.11 percent on annual basis as it jumps to 245.94 points in May 2019 against 225.40 in May 2018, data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said. According to the PBS CPI inflation re

Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (June 03, 2019).

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation has soared to 9.11 percent on annual basis as it jumps to 245.94 points in May 2019 against 225.40 in May 2018, data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said. According to the PBS CPI inflation re

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (June 03, 2019).

United States has urged Pakistan to take more 'positive' steps to advance the Afghan peace process and insisted that both the countries will benefit from increased regional connectivity and cooperation that peace in Afghanistan offers.

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Monday (June 03, 2019).

United States has urged Pakistan to take more 'positive' steps to advance the Afghan peace process and insisted that both the countries will benefit from increased regional connectivity and cooperation that peace in Afghanistan offers.

Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (June 03, 2019).

US President Donald Trump met Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Monday after he kicked off his state visit to Britain by branding the London mayor a "loser" and weighing in on the Brexit debate. With the sound of a 41-gun royal salute ringing acr

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 03, 2019).

US President Donald Trump met Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Monday after he kicked off his state visit to Britain by branding the London mayor a "loser" and weighing in on the Brexit debate. With the sound of a 41-gun royal salute ringing acr

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 03, 2019).

Textile industry Monday conveyed to State Minister for Revenue Hammad Azhar and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the withdrawal of sales tax zero-rating would result in massive smuggling of textile items and raise liquidity crunch up to Rs 700 bill

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (June 03, 2019).

Textile industry Monday conveyed to State Minister for Revenue Hammad Azhar and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the withdrawal of sales tax zero-rating would result in massive smuggling of textile items and raise liquidity crunch up to Rs 700 bill

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (June 03, 2019).

Textile industry Monday conveyed to State Minister for Revenue Hammad Azhar and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the withdrawal of sales tax zero-rating would result in massive smuggling of textile items and raise liquidity crunch up to Rs 700 bill