6th China-S Asia Cooperation Forum held in Kunming: Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to high-quality development of CPEC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed commitment to the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan... Published 21 Jun, 2025 06:53am
Opinion Residents of Karachi call for attention While the concerned residents watch in silence, the city of Karachi falls from one low to another. Karachi, once... Published 21 Jun, 2025 06:06am
Business & Finance Minister, Chinese delegation discuss projects under CPEC Phase-2 ISLAMABAD: A senior Chinese delegation, Thursday, discussed development projects under the China-Pakistan Economic... Published 20 Jun, 2025 06:20am
Print KHCL seeks LoS extension for $2.5bn Kohala hydropower project till Sept 2027 ISLAMABAD: Kohala Hydro Company Limited (KHCL) has requested an extension of its Letter of Support (LoS) for the... Updated 20 Jun, 2025 03:49pm
Opinion The missed century: can South Asia rise again? “Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” Arnold Toynbee’s warning resounds powerfully across the... Updated 18 Jun, 2025 08:26am
Pakistan Post India-Pakistan clashes: Pakistan praised for registering diplomatic achievements BEIJING: Since the India-Pakistan clash in May this year, Pakistan has achieved remarkable diplomatic achievements... Updated 16 Jun, 2025 07:17am
Opinion China’s strategic ascent and future of regional power play The recent trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in Beijing represents ... Published 15 Jun, 2025 03:30am
Budget 2025-26 Rs23.27bn tagged for uplift projects ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed Rs23.27 billion budget allocation for development projects for fiscal... Published 12 Jun, 2025 07:11am
Budget 2025-26 PCJCCI president expresses satisfaction over Economic Survey, federal budget LAHORE: Nazir Hussain, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), appreciated the... Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:45am
Editorials Proxy war EDITORIAL: During his recent visit to Quetta accompanied by Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Prime Minister... Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:07am
Markets Environmental responsibility: Sahiwal power plant sets benchmark LAHORE: The 1320 MW Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant, a cornerstone project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor... Published 05 Jun, 2025 06:08am
Opinion ‘Sarah Adam lifts the veil on India-TTP nexus to kill Kashmiris’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to Editor carried by the newspaper on Thursday and yesterday. Sarah ... Published 31 May, 2025 05:56am
Print Upcoming JCC session: Pakistan govt finalises CPEC deliverables after progress reviews ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level... Updated 31 May, 2025 10:37am
Opinion Sarah Adam lifts the veil on India-TTP nexus to kill Kashmiris In a world growing increasingly chaotic, the latest revelations by former CIA operative Sarah Adam could not have... Published 29 May, 2025 05:55am
Business & Finance East-West Economic Corridor: Formal launch of landmark research report ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has emphasised... Published 28 May, 2025 06:02am
Pakistan Sub-committee formed to examine PSDP ISLAMABAD: Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2025–26 meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign... Published 24 May, 2025 07:16am
Opinion Evolving power dynamics Pakistan’s northern and northwestern borders are once again witnessing evolving power dynamics that have both... Updated 24 May, 2025 07:55am
Editorials Steel in the soul of friendship EDITORIAL: There are few bilateral relationships in the modern world as enduring — and as resolutely unflinching... Updated 24 May, 2025 08:30am
Pakistan 74th anniversary of diplomatic ties: President congratulates Pakistan, China ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt congratulations to the governments and peoples of... Published 22 May, 2025 06:08am
Print Wang, Dar discuss Kashmir dispute, CPEC BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday emphasised that... Updated 22 May, 2025 08:50am
Print Trilateral cooperation: CPEC to be extended to Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Islamabad, Beijing and Kabul have agreed to deepen Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation and extend... Updated 22 May, 2025 09:37am
Opinion Japan’s economic journey: lessons from rise and stagnation Japan’s economic story is a rollercoaster of triumph and cautionary tales. From the ashes of World War II to ... Updated 21 May, 2025 07:39am
BR Research FDI struggles persist Pakistan attracted net foreign direct investment (FDI) worth $1.784 billion during the first ten months of FY25,... Updated 21 May, 2025 07:53am
Business & Finance Ahsan articulates govt’s long-term economic vision ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal, on Thursday,... Published 17 May, 2025 07:01am
Print Global shipping lines: Pakistan’s major ports among most expensive ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s major ports remain among the most expensive for international shipping lines in comparison to... Updated 17 May, 2025 09:35am
Pakistan JCC under CPEC to meet in June: Agri tech, energy and Gwadar projects discussed ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning discussed various projects relating to agriculture technology, energy and Gwadar... Published 10 May, 2025 06:08am
Print CPEC projects: Third-party involvement up for review today ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has convened a meeting to review... Updated 08 May, 2025 09:39am
Business & Finance TDAP to host seminar on how to revitalise sorghum cultivation SAHIWAL: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will host a strategic seminar focused on revitalizing... Published 06 May, 2025 03:19am
Print Kohala Hydropower Project: Chinese co urges Pakistan govt to extend LoS Says project is fully compliant with and aligned to policy perspectives, contractual terms, and regulatory framework Updated 28 Apr, 2025 03:13pm
Business & Finance Salt export to China rises ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's salt exports to China witnessed a significant increase in the first quarter of 2025, rising by... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:17am