Operations of airport to start in Sept 2023: Gwadar Port to be shining pearl of entire region, says GDA chief LAHORE: Director General of the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) Mujeeb Ur Rehman Qambrani has said that the ... Published 07 Aug, 2022 08:08am
Customs seizes huge quantity of drugs ISLAMABAD: Customs Intelligence Islamabad seized a huge quantity of chars value in millions and arrested two... Published 07 Aug, 2022 08:06am
Menace of women trafficking: Court asks if additional ‘safety valves’ needed to reinforce law LAHORE: Justice Muhammad Shan Gul of the Lahore High Court directed Inspector General of Punjab Police to ensure the... Published 07 Aug, 2022 08:02am
Chohan appointed spokesperson for Punjab govt He will also look after the affairs of the public relations department Updated 07 Aug, 2022 10:13am
President Alvi phones grieving families of martyred army officers President talked to Captain Ahmed Ali, son of Lt General Sarfraz Ali Shaheed and expressed his condolences to the family Updated 07 Aug, 2022 10:14am
PTI to hold rally in Islamabad on 13th Party to announce its future course of action against the imported regime soon, says PTI leader Farrukh Habib Updated 07 Aug, 2022 10:12am
Pakistan condemns Israeli aggression It is imperative to immediately stop the aggression, the Foreign Office says Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:15pm
Normalization of Pakistan-India relations: Greater role of European Commission sought Lawmakers of the EU Parliament say a renewed attempt at peace talks is needed more than ever Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:14pm
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (August... Published 07 Aug, 2022 07:40am
Energy Power Div wants extension in tenure of PPIB head ISLAMABAD: Power Division is reportedly adopting stopgap arrangement strategy to retain the services of... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:59am
Banks to issue Proceeds Realisation Certificates electronically Banks will also issue S-PRCs electronically to their customers, mentioning all remittances received by them from abroad during the year Updated 07 Aug, 2022 10:17am
Taxes Inordinate delays in dispute resolution impair overall tax governance: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court held and declared that Rule 22(1) of Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue Rules, 2010 to... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Israel warns aerial onslaught against Gaza militants may last a week GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): Israel’s military warned Saturday deadly air strikes against Palestinian... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Major reshuffle of FBR hierarchy announced LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has completed a significant reshuffle in its hierarchy by transferring... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:41am
Britain calls for ‘swift end’ to violence LONDON: Britain on Saturday called for a swift end to the violence in the Gaza Strip, the worst escalation in... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Russia calls for maximum restraint in Gaza MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday called for maximum restraint in the Gaza Strip amid the worst escalation of violence ... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Gunmen kill six in central Nigeria KANO, (Nigeria): Gunmen have killed six people, including two Indians, in Nigeria’s Kogi state, police said... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Lesco finalises plans for power supply on Ashura LAHORE: In line with the directions from the Ministry of Energy, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Punjab cabinet finalises Ashura security plan LAHORE: Punjab Cabinet, which met here Saturday with Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in the chair, accorded... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Farmers want govt’s help after rains ruined crops LAHORE: Different growers’ organizations reacting to the loss caused by the record monsoon rains and flood water ... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Self-sufficiency in energy a prerequisite for economic survival, says PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has emphasised that all political parties should agree... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Monetary policy: chasing vs targeting inflation The statement from Dr. Murtaza Syed, Acting Governor the SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) that monetary policy ‘will... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Russia-Ukraine war divides the world – I The Russian invasion of Ukraine about four months ago has divided the world community amongst pro-Russia, ... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Frozen US-China cooperation presents new hitch for global warming Beijing is freezing its cooperation with Washington on global warming, but experts are hoping that, for the sake of... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
PTI MPA injured, 4 guards dead in Lower Dir attack LOWER DIR: Four people died and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MPA Malik Liaquat was injured after unknown gunmen opened... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items remain on high side ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items remained on high side as most of the prices witnessed an upward... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
UN’s sustainable development goals: ‘Rotary working with local partners in 7 areas across globe’ ISLAMABAD: The visiting President of Rotary International Jennifer Jones on Saturday said that Rotary is focusing ... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Crime Review: Cases of car theft, snatching of phones on the rise ISLAMABAD: The metropolis is facing an increase in the number of car-lifting and mobile snatching incidents as armed... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
USAID invests in KP’s health, education projects PESHAWAR: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) partners with the Government of Pakistan at... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Need stressed for carbon offset development framework ISLAMAABD: Environmental experts have stressed the need to develop a carbon offset development framework and conduct... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Chopper crash: NA speaker offers condolences to families of martyred army officers ISLAMABAD: Speaker of National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf visited the residences of grieving families of the... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
PTI leader felicitates new Punjab ministers LAHORE: Andleeb Abbas, the information secretary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) chapter of Central Punjab, ... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
DG seeks comprehensive plan for works in LDA City LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority Director General Aamir Ahmad Khan has said that a comprehensive plan should be... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (August 1 to 5,... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 6, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (August 7, 2022).... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Operational modalities sought to supply electricity to SEZs Govt directs power distribution companies to finalise plans as there is no bar on providing electricity to industrial units within Zones under CPEC Updated 07 Aug, 2022 12:00pm
Country a net importer, says Miftah somberly KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail has said that the federal government had made tough... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:12pm
PM establishes flood relief fund ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif established a relief fund to help flood affectees on Saturday with an ... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:37am
ECC approves Rs5bn TSG for NDMA ISLAMABAD: A special meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, Saturday, approved Rs5... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:13pm
SBP opens PM’s flood relief fund account KARACHI: Following the federal government directives, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has opened the “Prime... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:14pm
Securities deals: Insurance cos to unveil policy to check ‘insider trading’ ISLAMABAD: Every insurance company will issue an employees trading policy governing trading or investment in... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:38am
Punjab’s new Cabinet under Elahi takes oath LAHORE: A 21-member Chaudhry Parvez Elahi-led provincial cabinet of Punjab was sworn-in at a simple and solemn... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:39am
FIA starts summoning PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Saturday kickstarted its countrywide investigation — launched a... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:13pm
Nine NA seats: PTI challenges by-election schedule ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:39am
IK used charity income to advance his political agenda: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday said the Pakistan... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:40am
Musk says Twitter deal should go ahead if it provides proof of real accounts BENGALURU: Elon Musk said that if Twitter Inc. could provide its method of sampling 100 accounts and how it ... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 09:40am
Bomb blast in Kabul kills eight, injures more than 20 KABUL: A bomb blast in a busy shopping street in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least eight... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Industry Revolutionary steps needed to boost economy: LCCI LAHORE: The Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, would have to take revolutionary measures and should revisit his ... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Industry FWCCI focusing on attracting FDI to women-led businesses FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Women Chamber and industry has main focus to attract foreign direct investment for women-led... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Crossing the line EDITORIAL: Oozing confidence, rather over-confidence, in a typical fashion, PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) chairman... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
‘Pilgrimage of Penance’ EDITORIAL: Pope Frances called his recent week-long visit to Canada as a “Pilgrimage of Penance” and sought... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Money & Banking MMBL, CBA join hands to enhance access to digital financial services ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) and CBA, a leading digital... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Taxes FBR revises customs values on import of stationery items ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of stationery... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
