Awarding of kiosks in four new Sasta Bazaars: Senate body asks MCI to obtain data from BISP for finalising names ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Tuesday, asked the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) to obtain data from... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Editorials Sehat Card Scheme: the bigger picture EDITORIAL: The Sehat Card, former prime minister Imran Khan’s flagship scheme, envisaging universal health for the... Published 15 Feb, 2023 06:27am
Pakistan Elahi lauds performance of Ehsaas programme LAHORE: Doctor Sania Nishtar Head of Punjab Ehsaas Programme met with the Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez ... Published 22 Jan, 2023 03:08am
Opinion Environmental sustainability under EU’s GSP+ – I Pakistan’s export performance data and progress by the World Bank indicates that the country’s exports have... Updated 14 Nov, 2022 06:29am
Print Ehsaas Programme ‘utilization’: ECC asks FD to carry out thorough appraisal ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Finance Division to look into... Updated 06 Nov, 2022 10:42am
Pakistan Punjab govt launching ‘Ehsaas Programme’ LAHORE: On the instructions of Chairman PTI Imran Khan, the Punjab government is initiating the ‘Ehsaas... Published 17 Aug, 2022 06:07am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: IK deserves praise “The Khan seemed happy with the Chaudharys — father and son.” “The Khan has done what no man before him has... Published 02 Aug, 2022 05:36am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Mullah kee daur masjid tak “You reckon Nawaz Sharif sees the glass as half full?” “I have told you many, many, times not to apply ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Print Imran orders restoration of health card, Ehsaas plan in Punjab Orders revival of shelter homes and other welfare-related schemes as well Updated 28 Jul, 2022 09:57am
Editorials KP budget 2022-23 EDITORIAL: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) budget 2022-23 was expected to emphasise the signature programmes launched ... Published 15 Jun, 2022 05:47am
Pakistan IK describes Survey as vindication of his govt’s policies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday questioned why... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan sold the gifts in foreign country… “I was born and raised in Zaman Park Lahore…” “So what? We should make you the prime minister? I had heard... Published 21 Apr, 2022 05:26am
Print PM accuses Imran of selling Toshakhana gifts ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday accused PTI chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan of... Updated 16 Apr, 2022 10:40am
Editorials The emergent task at hand EDITORIAL: The state of the economy today necessitates a set of policy reversals as well as reforms on an emergent... Published 12 Apr, 2022 05:17am
Opinion Trump cards or flawed thinking It’s the economy stupid, so stated James Carville, Bill Clinton’s strategist during the 1992 successful... Published 04 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Pakistan Ex-post facto approval of expenditure: ECC asks MoI&P to seek legal opinion ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Ministry of Industries and... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Print 5 essential items: continuation of subsidy allowed ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed the continuation of... Updated 25 Feb, 2022 10:40am
Pakistan Four MPAs may be inducted into Punjab cabinet LAHORE: Four members of the provincial assembly are likely to be inducted in the Punjab Cabinet soon, it has been... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Editorials IMF and politics EDITORIAL: The sixth review report uploaded on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) website on Saturday has... Published 10 Feb, 2022 04:40am
Opinion Global acclaim, local defame Wonderful, Awful. Best, Worst. Developing, Destroying. Rising, falling. Good, bad. This is not a test of opposites ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Print IMF board meeting put off till Feb 2 ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Wednesday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board of directors... Updated 27 Jan, 2022 09:46am
Opinion Partly Facetious: He was asked to leave because he was gaining weight “So it all boils down to the same o, same o.” “I don’t get you, if you are implying that The Khan has not... Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:42am
Opinion Spirit of Riyasat-i-Madina: Transforming Pakistan The rise and fall of nations are different from the rise and fall of civilizations. Nations can be raided, redrawn ... Updated 20 Jan, 2022 10:26am
Pakistan Ehsaas initiative: Over Rs200bn spent this year ISLAMABAD: The government spent more than Rs 200 billion on its social safety initiatives mainly through Ehsaas... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Print Six financing agreements of $1.543bn signed with ADB ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on Wednesday, signed six financing... Updated 23 Dec, 2021 09:58am
Pakistan Ehsaas programme: President urges people to avail benefits ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, on Wednesday, urged people to avail benefits from 20 different components of the... Published 16 Dec, 2021 04:00am
Pakistan Alvi says digitalisation of economy critical to empowerment of women ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Monday said that the digitalisation of the economy was essential to empower women... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Print LG polls in Punjab: Govt says EVMs will be used ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday said, Punjab Local Government... Updated 03 Dec, 2021 09:46am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Buzz is still under training “Once bitten twice shy…” Updated 30 Nov, 2021 06:32am
Opinion GDP components that need a visit Pakistani administration after administration has implemented almost identical policies to incentivize two ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
