Next govt likely by Feb-end: Caretaker setup remains longest contrary to constitution ISLAMABAD: The next elected government is likely to be in place by end of February or first week of March following... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Editorials How to exterminate TTP? EDITORIAL: The interior ministry’s warning to the Senate, that continued influx of “TTP members” in Khyber... Published 07 Jan, 2024 02:43am
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
Editorials Growth must be backed by structural reforms EDITORIAL: Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar while addressing the 26 Sustainable Development Conference... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Opinion PTI’s plight There’s little or no doubt about the fact that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is fully alienated and distrustful ... Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:57am
Pakistan Sindh govt to launch land record digitization project KARACHI: Sindh government is starting an ambitious project of digitization of land records of entire province, as... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Print Caretaker setup hikes price of petrol by Rs26, HSD’s by Rs17.34 ISLAMABAD: Interim government on Friday night notified once again a massive increase in the price of petrol by Rs... Updated 16 Sep, 2023 09:56am
Print Economic challenges: Army vows its full support to caretaker setup Reiterates to assist the government in curbing all illegal activities which hamper economic stability, growth and investors’ confidence Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:55am
Editorials Setting the record straight EDITORIAL: Spare a thought for the caretaker setup. Their only fault, after all, is being in the wrong place at the... Published 02 Sep, 2023 06:30am
Print Smuggling of sugar, urea: Finally, caretaker setup swings into action ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmad Bugti, on Thursday, directed the concerned department to make... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 08:42am
Print Existing pacts, ongoing projects: Caretaker setup allowed to take actions, decisions ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has allowed the caretaker governments to take “actions or... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 09:51am
Opinion Caretakers must ensure fiscal discipline The last official document on the state of the economy prior to the end of the tenure of the eleven-party coalition... Published 21 Aug, 2023 06:43am
Opinion Political turmoil to bear an economic cost How ironic it is that the arrival of caretaker setup in the country has not ended the political instability; it has... Published 21 Aug, 2023 06:43am
Editorials Clock’s ticking EDITORIAL: What could possibly be the reason for the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP’s) initial silence... Updated 21 Aug, 2023 07:52am
Print PM says caretaker setup committed to financial prudence Premier says together we are journeying toward a brighter and more prosperous future for our nation Updated 20 Aug, 2023 09:28am
Editorials Ominous start to new (fiscal) year EDITORIAL: A 19.3 percent year-on-year drop in remittances in July isn’t exactly how the outgoing government... Published 19 Aug, 2023 06:46am
Print Caretaker setup to ensure fiscal discipline: PM Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar says will try to ensure the sanctity of taxpayers’ money Updated 19 Aug, 2023 09:50am
Pakistan Dr Shamshad vows all obligations, including those with IMF, will be fulfilled Statement from Finance Division comes as caretaker minister assumes charge on Thursday Published 17 Aug, 2023 10:50pm
Pakistan President Alvi administers oath to caretaker PM Kakar’s cabinet Dr Shamshad Akhtar given portfolio of finance, Dr Gohar Ejaz becomes caretaker commerce and industry minister Updated 17 Aug, 2023 09:00pm
Business & Finance Dr Shamshad Akhtar appointed caretaker finance minister Former SBP governor's appointment comes at a crucial time for Pakistan's economy that has been ravaged by runaway inflation Updated 16 Aug, 2023 09:35pm
Markets Rupee continues to stumble, settles at 294.93 against US dollar Currency depreciates 1.16% in inter-bank market Updated 16 Aug, 2023 07:22pm
Print NA stands dissolved ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday dissolved National Assembly – three days before the end of its term –... Updated 10 Aug, 2023 08:50am
Pakistan Sindh PA to bring laws about interim setup in Aug 2 session KARACHI: The session of the Sindh Assembly has been summoned on August 2 to bring laws about the caretaker setup in... Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am
Pakistan Delaying election for holding new census not possible: Kaira ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira Sunday said that... Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am
Editorials Enabling the Caretakers EDITORIAL: In a rare show of conducting a well-informed debate in the joint sitting of parliament Pakistan People’s... Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am
Print Caretaker prime minister: Only politicians on PPP-PML(N) shortlist for slot LAHORE: Consultations are going on among coalition partners of the incumbent government for the caretaker setup,... Updated 30 Jul, 2023 09:52am
Editorials Punjab’s luxury cars EDITORIAL: It almost beggars belief that Punjab’s caretaker government would release Rs 2.3 billion – an... Published 29 Jul, 2023 05:28am
Print Caretaker setup: PML-N, PPP yet to find common ground LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) are yet to find a common... Updated 28 Jul, 2023 09:58am
Print Economy, engagement with global institutions: Caretaker setup given extra powers ahead of elections PML-N successfully persuades allies for the passage of bill by joint sitting of parliament Updated 27 Jul, 2023 10:04am
Editorials Matter of caretaker setup EDITORIAL: Now, the choice of the interim prime minister and his cabinet – the entire caretaker setup – is all... Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:32am
