Who will look after us when we grow old? Published 30 Oct, 2026 11:33pm For generations, Pakistanis never really had to ask this question. Today, perhaps we should. If you ask most...
Ombudsman cannot act as substitute for every statutory forum: FCC Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that the Ombudsman cannot act as a substitute for every...
Senior citizens: Measures being taken to strengthen social, economic protection: PM Published 01 Oct, 2026 05:39am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the government was expanding measures to strengthen...
Bill seeking parliamentary representation on PBC board passed by Senate panel Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting has passed a bill seeking parliamentary...
IHC told: ‘Khushhali Microfinance Bank’s employees also entitled to EOBI benefits’ Published 09 Sep, 2026 05:39am ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed that employees of Khushhali Microfinance Bank are also...
Grant of pensionary benefits: Wafaqi Mohtasib asks EOBI to implement President’s order Published 25 Aug, 2026 04:54am ISLAMABAD: The Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman)’s Secretariat has issued a strict final reminder to the Employees Old Age...
EOBI projected deficit Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:59am EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive in a briefing by the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) to...
Long-term financial sustainability: EOBI estimates over Rs237bn deficit by FY37 Published 19 Aug, 2026 04:48am ISLAMABAD: The Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) has projected a deficit of Rs237.048 billion by...
Obstructing presidential order: Ombudsman warns EOBI officials of harsh action Published 04 Aug, 2026 03:37am ISLAMABAD: Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman) has warned the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) of stringent...
ECC approves package of export finance incentives Published 28 Jul, 2026 05:33am ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved a package of export finance...
Journalists and other media employees: Senate body seeks stronger financial, social protection Published 16 Jul, 2026 05:00am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday recommended withholding...
Budget 2026-27: FABATI urges govt to announce special package Updated 05 Jun, 2026 07:13am KARACHI: Federal B. Area Association of Trade & Industry (FABATI) has urged the government to announce a special...
Divorced sister: President orders EOBI to release family pension Published 04 Jun, 2026 05:22am ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan has upheld the representation filed by a divorced sister of a deceased EOBI...
SHCBA files petition against EOBI Updated 27 May, 2026 10:07am KARACHI: In a significant development for the legal fraternity, the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) and a...
FY27 budget: PTC urges PM for fiscal, structural reforms Updated 26 May, 2026 09:28am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to introduce sweeping fiscal...
Governor meets NKATI body: Industrialists assured of govt’s full support in resolving their issues Published 17 May, 2026 05:08am KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nihal Hashmi on Saturday assured industrialists of the government’s full...
EOBI pensioners Published 14 May, 2026 05:59am Through your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the federal government authorities, in the...
PHMA seeks tax, energy and trade reforms before budget Updated 11 May, 2026 09:16am Exporters urge Pakistan to reform tax and energy policies, and boost trade diplomacy to protect its struggling export industry.
MACPAC Films Limited Published 07 May, 2026 02:13am MACPAC Films Limited (MACFL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a limited liability company in 1993. The company is...
International Labour Day: Workers highlight mounting economic pressures Published 02 May, 2026 06:16am KARACHI: A strong show of solidarity marked International Labour Day in the city on Friday as postal employees,...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The refrain mujhe kyon nikala Published 22 Apr, 2026 05:37am “Better late than never.” “That depends.” “Hey back off, it’s an old proverb, English I reckon….” “That reminds me...
Punjab PA Speaker takes firm stance on SROs issue Published 22 Apr, 2026 05:37am LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has taken a firm stance on the issue of Statutory...
Pensioners left waiting as EOBI faces governance issues Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:36am LAHORE: The Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), a key pillar of social security in Pakistan, is...
Death by taxes: how Pakistan is strangling its own investment base Published 02 Mar, 2026 04:37am The saying goes that there is nothing certain but death and taxes, but in Pakistan, there is death by taxes. The...
The jobs challenge ahead Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:10am EDITORIAL: During his recent visit to Pakistan, World Bank President Ajay Banga delivered a clear-eyed warning...
Skilled manpower for overseas jobs: KATI extends a helping hand to ministry Published 16 Jan, 2026 08:25am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, along...
Overseas Pakistanis backbone of country’s economy: Ch Salik Published 16 Jan, 2026 05:52am KARACHI: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain has said...
FCC rules 14.75 years of service counts as 15 years for old-age pension Published 13 Dec, 2025 03:33am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) held that the services of 14.75 years of an employee shall be...
Parliamentary body recommends increase in EOBI pension Published 28 Nov, 2025 06:17am ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Thursday recommended an increase in the Employees Old-Age Benefit Institution...
NA panel lauds performance of EOBI Published 25 Oct, 2025 06:43am ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development lauded...