ABC lauds govt for presenting ‘forward-looking’ budget KARACHI: The American Business Council of Pakistan (ABC) appreciates the Government’s efforts in presenting a... Published 15 Jun, 2025 03:30am
Print Pakistan condemns Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan unequivocally condemned air strikes by Israeli forces on Beirut’s southern... Updated 07 Jun, 2025 03:01pm
Print Pakistan, ADB sign $300m ‘Subprogram II’ loan ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday signed a $300 million loan... Updated 05 Jun, 2025 08:43am
Business & Finance Centralised fund: pharma sector urges govt to let it utilise 1% of profit on in-house R&D activities While the government is striving hard to boost exports to achieve sustainable economic growth, the pharmaceutical... Published 03 Jun, 2025 06:24am
Pakistan Pakistan finally appoints ambassador to Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: In a major surprising move amid lingering tense ties between the two neighbours, Government of Pakistan... Published 31 May, 2025 05:56am
Pakistan Pakistan elevates diplomatic ties with Afghanistan to ambassador level Pakistan has decided to upgrade the level of its chargé d’affaires in Kabul to the level of ambassador with an aim... Updated 30 May, 2025 10:07pm
BR Research Policies go dumb and dumber The Government of Pakistan has recently allocated 2,000 MW of electricity to support Bitcoin mining and AI data... Updated 30 May, 2025 08:18am
Pakistan 13 prefabricated vaccination centres built in underserved areas ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO), in partnership with the Government of Pakistan, has built 13... Published 24 May, 2025 06:59am
Budget 2025-26 Illegal trade and tax evasion: Govt urged to pursue consistent crackdown ISLAMABAD: The ACT Alliance Pakistan has once again urged the Government of Pakistan to pursue a consistent,... Published 23 May, 2025 06:16am
Pakistan Indian HC staff member declared persona non grata ISLAMABAD: In a “tit-for-tat move, a staff member of the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, declared as persona ... Published 14 May, 2025 05:56am
Pakistan PSDP 2025-26: Planning minister briefed about priority projects in different sectors ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired a crucial meeting... Published 11 May, 2025 02:45am
Business & Finance Taxation: BQATI urges govt to withdraw new Ordinance KARACHI: The Bin Qasim Association of Trade & Industry (BQATI) Monday issued a strongly critical statement... Published 06 May, 2025 03:19am
Print SRO issued regarding import ban on India ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has formally imposed a ban on the import, export, and transit of goods of... Updated 05 May, 2025 09:43am
Pakistan HCSTSI concerned over cancellation of 67,000 Hajj applications HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has... Updated 25 Apr, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan HOAP seeks govt’s help to resolve visa issue facing intending pilgrims KARACHI: Around 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims face uncertainty regarding their upcoming Hajj journey as visa approvals... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Opinion Opportunity of a lifetime The global trade landscape is undergoing significant realignment. For Pakistan, particularly for its textile sector,... Published 07 Apr, 2025 02:49am
Business & Finance Suttar says US tariffs to hurt Pakistan’s economy KARACHI Founder Salt Manufactures Association of Pakistan (SMAP) Ismail Suttar has said that reciprocal tariff of 29... Published 05 Apr, 2025 05:23am
Pakistan Gates Foundation congratulates Kamal for appointment as Minister ISLAMABAD: The Gates Foundation has extended its congratulations to Syed Mustafa Kamal on his recent appointment as... Published 25 Mar, 2025 07:01am
World IS militant’s arrest: In his address to Congress, Trump speaks of Pak help WASHINGTON: An Islamic State operative who allegedly planned the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Business & Finance Govt urged to make efforts towards making cars indigenously KARACHI: Pakistan is spending billions of rupees every year on foreign cars and now is the time that the country... Published 03 Mar, 2025 06:28am
Markets OGDCL to organise Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 in April ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production (E&P)... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Pakistan Funeral of Karim Aga Khan: Govt announces ‘Day of Mourning’ ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan on Thursday announced a day of mourning on February 8 – on the occasion of... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:05am
Business & Finance FD unveils commemorative coins issuance policy ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division unveiled policy regarding issuance of commemorative coins, while admitting that the... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance Auction for MTBs: Cut-off yield dips by up to 45bps KARACHI: The cut-off yield of short-term government securities further declined up to 45 basis points in the auction... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Business & Finance ICMAP releases ‘Economic Outlook’, proposes key priority actions KARACHI: The Research and Publications Department of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 08:48am
Pakistan PM condoles death ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad passing away of... Published 31 Dec, 2024 06:32am
Print Economic revival efforts: UBL arranges $300m loan via UAE, Bahrain branches KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL), through its UAE and Bahrain branches, has successfully arranged and financed a... Updated 31 Dec, 2024 03:21pm
Business & Finance Prize bonds’ redemption date KARACHI: The last date for the redemption of National Prize Bonds of Rs.7,500, Rs.15,000, Rs.25,000, and Rs.40,000... Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am
Markets No load-shedding in franchise areas: SSGC KARACHI: At the outset it must be noted that SSGC is continuously experiencing gas shortages due to the yearly... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan Passports of 4,700 nationals imprisoned in UAE blocked ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has taken a stern stance against its citizens involved in criminal activities... Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:03am