Removal of distortions EDITORIAL: Dr Muhammad Ashfaq, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), while briefing the Senate Standing Committee... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:14am
Pakistan ‘Finance Supplementary Bill’ PPP decides to set up protest camp outside Parliament ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to set up a protest camp outside the Parliament against “the... Published 08 Jan, 2022 03:59am
Print No action of NCOC can be challenged at any forum: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan has said that no action and... Updated 08 Jan, 2022 09:33am
Pakistan NA panel irked by PCB chairman’s absence ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel on, Wednesday, expressed displeasure over the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Pakistan We aim to keep our options open to send govt packing: Fazl ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Wednesday, said that all the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Print 39 MPs didn’t pay income tax ISLAMABAD: At least 39 lawmakers, including 10 members of the National Assembly and eight Senators did not pay ... Updated 04 Jan, 2022 12:43pm
Opinion Govt’s days are numbered? The National Assembly has been adjourned sine die after it was adjourned abruptly over lack of quorum in the house ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Opinion ‘Mini-budget’ Consistently inconsistent The cat is finally out of the bag. The money bill (infamous mini-budget) and SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) amendment... Updated 02 Jan, 2022 05:35am
Print ‘Mini-budget’: NA adjourned due to lack of quorum ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be a crushing defeat for the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) the National... Updated 01 Jan, 2022 10:23pm
Pakistan Finance (Supplementary) Bill, SBP (Amendment) Bill: NA session adjourned again Session commenced with Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri in chair, but only lasted 12 minutes Updated 31 Dec, 2021 04:27pm
Print Finance (Suppl) Bill: 17pc GST proposed to be levied on over 150 items ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed to impose 17 percent sales tax worth Rs343 billion on over 150 items ... Updated 31 Dec, 2021 10:14am
Pakistan NA session adjourned after govt tables SBP amendment bill, 'mini-budget' amid ruckus Earlier, special committee of the cabinet approved the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2021 being referred to as the 'mini-budget' Updated 31 Dec, 2021 11:28am
Pakistan Mini-budget described as ‘surrender of country’s economic sovereignty’ ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the National Assembly, Wednesday, claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am
Pakistan Saira Bano elected chairperson of NA body ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division has unanimously elected Saira... Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am
Pakistan Freight train service between Azakhel dry port and Istanbul begins PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Industries and Commerce Abdul Karim Khan on Wednesday inaugurated... Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am
Pakistan Opposition criticises govt's plan to table mini-budget in NA Says people's difficulties will only increase at a time of high inflation Updated 29 Dec, 2021 08:02pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM has one thing in common with Maryam “The Khan has come of age.” “I would hope so, I mean when you pass the goal of 70 then…” “The Khan... Published 29 Dec, 2021 06:57am
Pakistan NA sitting marred by lack of quorum ISLAMABAD: It was another unproductive day in the National Assembly on Monday as Speaker Asad Qaiser had to once... Published 28 Dec, 2021 03:54am
Print 146th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam celebrated ISLAMABAD: The nation celebrated the 145th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah on Saturday.... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Pakistan Opposition walks out of NA session ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly session was marred on Wednesday as opposition walked out after pointing out quorum... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Pakistan New NAB Chairman: Shehbaz set to send names of candidates LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz ... Published 16 Dec, 2021 04:00am
Pakistan ‘Govt is on crutches’, says Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, on... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Pakistan ‘Manhandling’ of leader of minority community: Sindh police officials summoned by Senate panel ISLAMABAD: The Senate panel on interior Thursday took strict note of the incident of police harassment and... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan Economic development: SEZs termed part of broader strategy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that the establishment... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan Empowerment of women: President highlights key factors ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that the digital and financial inclusion, safe environment and good health... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan First unit of Mohmand Dam will be commissioned in Dec 2025: Wapda LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (retd) has said that the first unit of Mohmand Dam will be... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan Balochistan quota: Antecedents of employees will be verified ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has decided for verification of the... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan Drug addiction: NA body suggests rehab, treatment plan ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Monday recommended setting up of drug rehabilitation centres at district level as... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Print Govt says expecting 5pc growth Energy minister says government made the national economy stable and a record increase in foreign remittance is being witnessed Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:09am
Pakistan PPP says govt going to drop ‘Rs600bn mini-budget bomb’ on people ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) said Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) government is going to drop Rs600... Published 04 Dec, 2021 04:23am