Review for fixing Punjab polls date: SC says govt, ECP are now taking interest in proceedings ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that now the federal government and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)... Published 24 May, 2023 05:57am
Print Govt decides to set up five more anti-smuggling courts ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to constitute five additional Anti-Smuggling Courts for speedy trial of... Updated 24 May, 2023 08:50am
Editorials Stop incentivising population growth EDITORIAL: Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal while briefing the media emphasised... Updated 24 May, 2023 06:40am
Pakistan Balochistan’s prosperity govt’s top priority: PM QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the development and prosperity of Balochistan province was top... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Pakistan Punjab elections: Govt says SC’s order ‘disregards’ ECP ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the caretaker government of Punjab stated that the Supreme Court order to hold... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Opinion ‘Learning From Others’–I This writer has borrowed the title for his article from the autobiography of Syed Babar Ali titled ‘Learning From... Updated 23 May, 2023 06:47am
Pakistan Audio leaks probe: PTI challenges formation of judicial commission ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Monday challenged the judicial commission, formed to investigate the... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:51am
Print Swelling circular debt also affects NPPs ISLAMABAD: As the country’s energy sector is facing a cumulative circular debt of stock of over Rs 4 trillion,... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:51am
Pakistan MoHR, NCSW, UNFPA, Rozan jointly organise conference KARACHI: The Ministry of Human Rights, NCSW, UNFPA and Rozan are jointly organizing a two-day national conference on... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Print Personal data protection bill finalised ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information, Technology and Telecommunication has finalised the “Personal Data Protection... Updated 22 May, 2023 09:00am
Pakistan ‘Judges’ impartiality’ Govt forms judicial body to probe ‘audio leaks’ ISLAMABAD: The federal government, on Saturday, set up a three-member judicial commission to inquire into the... Published 21 May, 2023 04:00am
Print Rs72bn authorised in Q4 under PSDP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has authorized Rs 72 billion for various... Updated 21 May, 2023 09:34am
Pakistan Transfers, postings ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Thursday transferred and posted a grade-21 officer Muhammad Abdullah as additional... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
Opinion Budget, taxes, revival & growth Fiscal consolidation should be as growth-friendly as possible. In general, tax base-broadening reforms are ... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
Print Supply of gas, other heads: Rs50bn spent on PSM since its shutdown ISLAMABAD: The federal government has spent about Rs 50 billion on Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) since it shut down its... Updated 19 May, 2023 09:14am
Print Lamaison offers to invest to help govt develop Capital as per 1960 plan ISLAMABAD: A private real estate investor has offered the federal government to invest in completing Islamabad City... Updated 18 May, 2023 09:01am
Business & Finance POL products’ prices cut on world market, exchange rate decline ISLAMABAD: The government has reduced the retail price of petroleum products on account of a decline in the... Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am
Print Why ‘dialogue’ can’t be resumed, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked why the federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) cannot resume... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:26am
Business & Finance Prize bond encashment deadline extended KARACHI: The federal government has announced to extend the last date for encashment of withdrawn prize bonds.... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Editorials Fiscal mismanagement EDITORIAL: In these times of an extremely tight fiscal position where the federal government’s net revenues are ... Published 15 May, 2023 06:41am
Pakistan President directs NUST to refund fee for vacated seat ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) to refund an... Published 13 May, 2023 05:59am
Pakistan Waqar Ahmed Chohan made NAB DG ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday appointed Waqar Ahmed Chohan as Director General (DG) of the National... Published 13 May, 2023 05:59am
Opinion Govt on course to wind things up A politician looks up to the next election while a statesman’s vision extends beyond the welfare of the next two... Updated 13 May, 2023 06:25am
Print Centre mulling handing Discos over to provinces ISLAMABAD: The federal government is mulling over to hand power Distribution Companies (Discos) to respective... Updated 13 May, 2023 08:53am
Pakistan National Social Protection moot concludes: Marri says joint efforts vital for financial uplifting of poor ISLAMABAD: Shazia Marri, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PA&SS), Chairperson Benazir... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Print EU emphasises ‘restraint and sincere dialogue’ ISLAMABAD: European Union has emphasised restraint and sincere dialogue to address Pakistan’s challenges after the... Updated 10 May, 2023 08:55am
Pakistan PTA: Govt likely to appoint Hafeezur Rehman as member admin ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Major General Hafeezur Rehman (retired) as new Member... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Print IMF’s May meetings: Pakistan not on agenda as bailout remains stalled According to the IMF Executive Board calendar available on its website, next meetings are scheduled for May 11, 15, and 17 Updated 09 May, 2023 10:10am
Print Govt rejects tax on firms’ reserves proposal ISLAMABAD: The government has rejected a proposal of the Reforms and Resource Mobilization Commission (RRMC) to... Updated 09 May, 2023 12:45pm
Print Staff reinstatement: PSM management being ‘pressurised’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) management is reportedly being pressurised to reinstate those employees... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:18am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?