Ecnec approves Rs478bn uplift plans ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), on Wednesday, approved over Rs478... Updated 05 Jan, 2023 08:57am
Print Geneva moot: Pakistan seeking to generate $8bn Diplomatic sources say total of $16.8 billion will be required for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of more than 33 million flood-affected people of Pakistan Updated 05 Jan, 2023 01:12pm
Print There’s no shortage of wheat: govt ISLAMABAD: The government while denouncing the rumours regarding a wheat shortage crisis has said that the country... Updated 05 Jan, 2023 08:59am
Business & Finance Bilawal praises ADB’s support ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Vice President... Published 05 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance Telecom industry facing serious challenges, say officials ISLAMABAD: The telecom industry in Pakistan is facing serious challenges, especially after recent floods and problem... Published 05 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Pakistan Sherry describes climate moot as vital platform to showcase country’s response ISLAMABAD: Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman said on Tuesday that the International Conference on... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Pakistan Floods, political instability have taken heavy toll on economy: experts KARACHI: The economic outlook of the country has deteriorated significantly owing to the floods and political... Published 03 Jan, 2023 03:25am
Pakistan Govt exhorted to reactivate DVCs for safeguarding peasants’ rights HYDERABAD: Hari Welfare Association (HWA) has demanded to activate the District Vigilance Committees (DVCs) in all... Published 02 Jan, 2023 05:54am
Opinion All is far from well The state of the economy today should be a source of serious concern to the eleven-party coalition government in... Published 02 Jan, 2023 05:54am
Pakistan UAF underlines research work to boost productivity FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has urged the agricultural scientists to... Published 01 Jan, 2023 03:14am
Pakistan Flood-hit areas: Govt spent $1.5bn through its own resources: official ISLAMABAD: Secretary Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Syed Zafar Ali Shah Thursday said ... Published 30 Dec, 2022 05:50am
Opinion 2023: Disappointments & hopes Year 2022 is bidding farewell to Pakistan leaving behind some unpleasant memories, natural disaster in the form of... Updated 30 Dec, 2022 06:45am
Opinion 2023: year of non-neoliberal, non-austerity, counter-cyclical reform policy Agreed, Pakistan’s credit default swap (CDS) risk has increased substantially during the current year, that it has... Updated 30 Dec, 2022 06:28am
Pakistan Sindh passing through one of its most challenging periods: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday said the rehabilitation of flood-devastated people,... Published 30 Dec, 2022 05:50am
Business & Finance Bumper wheat harvest expected ISLAMABAD: Despite post-flood challenges 91.74 per cent of wheat crop sowing has been completed across the country... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:50am
World Philippines reports eight deaths due to floods MANILA: Philippine authorities on Monday reported at least eight deaths mostly due to floods triggered by heavy ... Published 27 Dec, 2022 07:24am
Business & Finance Floods across country: 197,658 economic entities hit, causing loss of $5.3bn: SMEDA LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) on Monday revealed in its report that 197,658... Published 27 Dec, 2022 06:07am
Print Flood-hit areas: PM reaffirms commitment to rehab, uplift Says that with constant hard work and help of the people of Pakistan, his government will succeed in pulling the country out of current crises Updated 27 Dec, 2022 09:47am
World Philippines reports at least eight deaths as rains, floods disrupt Christmas celebrations MANILA: Philippine authorities on Monday reported at least eight deaths mostly due to floods triggered by heavy... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:57pm
Pakistan Didn’t know extent of Pakistan's economic problems when I took oath: PM Shehbaz Says threat of default was looming on Pakistan while IMF programme was stalled Updated 26 Dec, 2022 09:17pm
Pakistan Four months on, many villages of Johi still submerged in floodwater KARAHI: Over four months have passed, but the already vulnerable dwellers of Sindh’s Dadu district are still... Published 26 Dec, 2022 05:48am
Print Review delay throws IMF’s EFF off the track? KARACHI: The IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) has once again fallen off track amid delays in completion of the 9th... Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:41am
Print Rain- and flood-hit farmers: Three markup waiver and financing schemes announced KARACHI: The federal government has announced three markup waiver and financing schemes for farmers in rain and... Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:40am
Pakistan CM approves Rs66bn for rebuilding of flood-hit roads KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a meeting to review the overhauling of damaged ... Published 22 Dec, 2022 07:28am
Pakistan Belarus sends humanitarian cargo for flood victims ISLAMABAD: The government of Belarus has sent a humanitarian cargo for flood affectees. According the Belarus... Published 22 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Pakistan Flood victims in Sindh won’t be left in distress: PM KHAIRPUR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the federal government would not leave the flood-affected... Published 22 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Pakistan Floods 2022: PM launches action plan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Resilient, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction... Updated 22 Dec, 2022 09:46am
World Five dead, more than 70,000 evacuated in Malaysia floods KUALA KRAI: At least five people were killed and more than 70,000 rushed to evacuation centres in Malaysia after... Published 21 Dec, 2022 05:51pm
Pakistan Flood victims in Sindh: World Bank approves financing for 5 projects ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $1.692 billion in financing for five ... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:05am
Pakistan Blinken says US to help Pakistan combat terrorism ISLAMABAD: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has underscored the Biden administration’s... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:05am