ECP bars interim govt from overhauling FBR ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has barred the caretaker federal government from overhauling... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:56am
Pakistan Sindh govt believes in freedom of expression, says minister KARACHI: Sindh caretaker Minister for Information, Minorities Affairs and Social Protection, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, ... Published 29 Jan, 2024 04:37am
Pakistan PTI’s website ‘blocked’ countrywide ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government – which is meant to ensure free and fair elections – on Friday blocked the... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Business & Finance 9 cents/kWh power tariff: BQATI urges govt to implement decision at the earliest KARACHI: President Bin Qasim Association of Trade and Industry (BQATI), Abdul Rasheed Jan mohammad has appreciated... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Business & Finance KATI lauds govt’s decision to fix industrial power rate at 9 cents/KWh KARACHI: Acting President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Nighat Awan expressed ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Print Anti-judiciary drive: Govt identifies 500 accounts ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Monday identified more than 500 accounts involved in anti-judiciary campaign... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:09am
Opinion Karachi has suffered too much for too long The caretaker government deserves a lot of praise for entering into two inter-governmental framework agreements with... Published 21 Jan, 2024 03:10am
Pakistan Learner’s driving licence: Hike in fee challenged in LHC LAHORE: A bar member Rana Ali Hussain has approached the Lahore High Court against the increase in learner driving... Published 21 Jan, 2024 03:10am
Print Power tariff: Timely adjustments critical to energy sector viability: IMF ISLAMABAD: Timely adjustments in electricity tariff are critical to restore energy sector viability while... Updated 21 Jan, 2024 10:11pm
Print Visa made mandatory for Afghan drivers ISLAMABAD: The government made visa mandatory for drivers of commercial vehicles at Torkham border. Visa for entry... Updated 17 Jan, 2024 09:40am
Business & Finance Margin on PIBs declines KARACHI: Margin on long-term government investment bonds fell up to 50 basis points (bps) in the auction held on... Updated 17 Jan, 2024 08:38am
Editorials Optics are important EDITORIAL: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar’s decision to attend the fifty-fourth annual meeting of the... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:44am
Print Rs306bn authorised for PSDP projects ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised Rs 305.96 billion (32.55... Updated 16 Jan, 2024 08:54am
Pakistan Caretaker PM Kakar reaches Switzerland to represent Pakistan at WEF annual meeting World Economic Forum's 54th annual meeting to continue till January 19 Published 14 Jan, 2024 09:55pm
Print 9-cent tariff: Govt yet to cross several bridges? Issues of rationalization of tariff and circular debt stock reduction were recently discussed at a meeting of the Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Updated 13 Jan, 2024 05:01pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A very small sturdy breed of pony with a long shaggy mane and tail “So The Man Who Must Remain Nameless could not possibly have written an article? Is that the Caretaker... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:18am
Print Restructuring of FBR on the cards ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has constituted a high-level committee to submit specific recommendations on the... Updated 09 Jan, 2024 08:39am
Print Industries: Tariff cut plan requires an IMF nod ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has reportedly prepared a plan to reduce industrial tariff by up to 25 percent... Updated 04 Jan, 2024 09:02am
Print Failure to integrate with ‘RADAR’: FBR being empowered to penalise govt entities ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is being legally empowered to impose penalties and prosecute... Updated 02 Jan, 2024 08:53am
Editorials Caretakers and their mandate EDITORIAL: Whatever possessed the caretaker information minister, Murtaza Solangi, to introduce strategic ... Published 29 Dec, 2023 02:58am
Print Directives to remove officials rejected: Govt asks ECP to reconsider interior ministry’s report ISLAMABAD: Once again refusing to implement the directives of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over the... Updated 27 Dec, 2023 09:25am
Print ‘Attempting’ to introduce new laws: Caretakers come under sharp criticism in Senate ISLAMABAD: Once again, the caretakers came under sharp criticism from the members of the upper house of the... Updated 27 Dec, 2023 09:52am
Pakistan PM Kakar says prosperity of Balochistan is govt’s key priority Climate resilience and climate finance should be kept in view in all irrigation projects in the province, caretaker premier says Published 26 Dec, 2023 10:04pm
Pakistan Future linked with democracy: minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said that the future of country ... Published 24 Dec, 2023 04:00am
Pakistan LHC asks Punjab to establish public safety commission within 30 days LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) directed the provincial government to establish the Public Safety Commission... Published 24 Dec, 2023 04:00am
Pakistan Caretaker info minister reiterates general elections to be held on February 8 Refutes talks of a delay in the polls saying no administrative or financial reason could obstruct timely elections Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:42pm
Opinion Govt’s quest for FDI: the way forward Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been crucial in supporting developing economies to participate in global trade ... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:06am
Pakistan Arrested Baloch women, children released ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government released all the women and children of Baloch protesters, detained in ... Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:22am
Pakistan Enforced disappearances: Farhatullah condemns ‘brutal’ use of force against protesters ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Human Rights Cell of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Farhatullah Babar strongly ... Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:22am
Editorials Road to elections EDITORIAL: It’s settled, then. The Election Commission announced the election schedule and filing of nomination... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees