CPEC 2.0 Expanding the Bilateral Economic Relationship TEXT: Asad Umar Federal Minister - Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform CPEC is a pivotal part of the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Pakistan Omicron in Pakistan: Asad Umar urges citizens to get vaccinated NCOC head says need for vaccination is now even more urgent Updated 18 Dec, 2021 04:04pm
Pakistan Long-term project financing: Umar urges IsDB to provide guaranteed structure ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar request the Islamic... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Print Small hydropower projects unable to arrange financing ISLAMABAD: Small Hydropower Projects upto 50MW are reportedly lamenting unfair treatment on the part of Private ... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 10:00am
Pakistan Gwadar protesters end sit-in after govt accepts demands These are all legitimate demands, says Balochistan chief minister Fishermen in the coastal city had been protesting against the devastating impact of illegal fishing in the area Updated 16 Dec, 2021 07:30pm
Pakistan Pak-China Committee informed ‘Initial’ 132KV line being built to provide power to Gwadar ISLAMABAD: The Pak-China Relations Steering Committee was informed that an initial 132KV line was being built to... Published 16 Dec, 2021 04:00am
Markets CCoE to discuss proposal on oil import, port constraints ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) headed by the Minister for Planning, Development and Special... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Business & Finance Different sectors: Future Japanese investments discussed ISLAMABAD: Japanese investors are interested to invest in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the China-Pakistan... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Pakistan Body on Sino-Pak ties to deliberate on Chinese firms’ grievances ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-China Relations Steering Committee is to meet on Wednesday(tomorrow) with Minister for Planning,... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Print PM advocates financial autonomy for Karachi KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that until the management system of Karachi is not improved, bringing... Updated 11 Dec, 2021 09:25am
Pakistan Economic development: SEZs termed part of broader strategy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that the establishment... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Print PM to open Green Line BRT on 10th ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan would inaugurate the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on the coming... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 09:46am
Pakistan PM Imran to inaugurate Karachi's Green Line Bus on Dec 10: Asad Umar Terms the service Karachi's 'first modern transport system' Updated 05 Dec, 2021 05:06pm
Pakistan Umar accuses ‘past rulers’ of misusing taxpayers’ money ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Saturday said that the past rulers misused the... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Editorials Is there a threat to PTI govt? EDITORIAL: The prime minister has advised his cabinet colleagues not to leave the country without prior permission ... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:08am
Print PSDP projects’ monitoring: Umar given briefing ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar Thursday reviewed the... Updated 03 Dec, 2021 09:56am
Pakistan CPEC projects Chinese investors: Umar says Pakistan wants ‘win-win cooperation’ ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan wishes to have win-win cooperation with the Chinese investors under the China-Pakistan... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 11:07am
Print Countrywide drive to administer booster jabs launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched countrywide drive to administer Covid-19 booster jabs and in first phase healthcare... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:25am
Print ‘Govt beefs up safety guards’ ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Monday said the government,... Updated 30 Nov, 2021 09:28am
Print Availability of fertilizers: PM orders action against hoarders Premier chairs a review meeting on current stocks and prices of fertilizers in the country Updated 30 Nov, 2021 09:26am
Pakistan Omicron: New variant will come to Pakistan, warns Asad Umar NCOC head urges citizens to get themselves vaccinated immediately, says country has 2-3 weeks to reduce threat Updated 29 Nov, 2021 03:16pm
Pakistan Karachi Green Line Project to become operational by Dec 25: Umar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday announced that the Karachi... Published 29 Nov, 2021 06:03am
Pakistan Karachi's Green Line Bus to commence operation from Dec 25, says Umar Minister says the project will be ready for a trial operation within the next 10 days Updated 28 Nov, 2021 10:52pm
Pakistan Omicron variant: Pakistan restricts travel from six southern African countries, Hong Kong NCOC head Asad Umar says emergence of new variant makes it even more urgent to vaccinate all eligible citizens aged 12 years and over Updated 27 Nov, 2021 10:27pm
Pakistan Population, Housing Census 2022: CCI sent ‘execution and work’ plan ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning has sent the execution and work plan for next “Population and Housing Census... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Print Rs444bn Sindh uplift plan: PM asks depts to prioritise less-developed areas ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed the relevant departments to give priority to the less-developed... Updated 27 Nov, 2021 12:35pm
Print ECC inducts Khusro, Baqir into technical body ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has included Minister for Industries and... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 10:12am
Pakistan Vacant positions representing Punjab, KPK: Govt, opposition agree to appoint two ECP members ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition parties, perhaps, in a rare show of unity, has agreed to appoint the two... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Welcome to ‘Punjabi’ politics “Who does Khawar Hasaan remind you of?” “Who the hell is he?” “He is the special assistant to The... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Print Determination of prices of 38 new drugs approved by cabinet ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday that the federal cabinet... Updated 24 Nov, 2021 01:06pm