Bank holiday KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on Friday, March 24, 2023, which... Published 22 Mar, 2023 07:41am
Opinion Healthcare in Sindh is not ailing Providing free quality public healthcare has been a cornerstone of the Pakistan People’s Party manifesto. The... Updated 22 Mar, 2023 06:54am
Pakistan India denies Pakistan opportunity to attend SCO seminar ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented move in the SCO context, India has denied Pakistan’s participation in bloc’s... Published 22 Mar, 2023 06:24am
Pakistan Raphel, Dar discuss socioeconomic uplift ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Tuesday, informed the US ex-ambassador Robin L Raphel about the priorities of... Published 22 Mar, 2023 06:24am
Print IPPs: Power Div asked to resolve payment issues on priority basis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked Power Division to convene a meeting of Steering Committee on... Updated 22 Mar, 2023 08:59am
Print Strong quake jolts parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India KABUL: A strong earthquake lasting for at least 30 seconds was felt across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts ... Updated 22 Mar, 2023 09:00am
Print 15 mega initiatives included: Rs150bn ‘PM’s Youth Package’ announced ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced 15 mega initiatives under the Prime Minister’s Youth Development... Updated 22 Mar, 2023 09:05am
Print Exchange losses: ECC approves Rs27bn TSG for Kuwait Petroleum ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, Tuesday, approved an immediate technical... Updated 22 Mar, 2023 09:00am
Sports Rashid to lead strong Afghanistan squad for Pakistan series KABUL: Wily spinner Rashid Khan will lead a strong 17-man Afghanistan squad in the Twenty20 international series... Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:45pm
Pakistan Media-related laws: NA body unhappy with proposed amendments ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Monday expressed its... Published 21 Mar, 2023 07:32am
Pakistan PM’s 15 ‘youth development initiatives’ to be launched today ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives today (Tuesday) would launch as many as 15... Published 21 Mar, 2023 07:20am
Pakistan US report on human rights finds many problems in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The US government’s annual report on human rights practices pointed out a lack of Pakistan’s... Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am
Pakistan Warning against flooding issued for many areas ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in line with the Pakistan Meteorological ... Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am
Pakistan Multan weather radar installation: Japan to provide additional $5.58m ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan has decided to increase the amount of grant aid for the “Project for... Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am
Print Mankani named as US Mission Pakistan’s ‘Woman of Courage’ ISLAMABAD: US Mission Pakistan’s Deputy Chief Andrew Schofer named Pakistani midwife Neha Mankani as the... Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am
Editorials Justice denied EDITORIAL: Inordinate delays in dispensation of justice remain a serious issue of concern in this country. During ... Updated 21 Mar, 2023 06:58am
Print PM for solving problems Dawlance facing in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asked the concerned authorities to take steps to solve all the operational... Updated 21 Mar, 2023 08:56am
Business & Finance Exporters should tap potential to export to Lithuania: FPCCI KARACHI: Acting President of FPCCI Suleman Chawla has proposed that Pakistani exporters should tap the potential to... Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am
Pakistan Govt did not consult ahead of announcing fuel subsidy proposal: IMF Pakistan authorities did not consult with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff ahead of announcing their... Updated 21 Mar, 2023 09:02am
Business & Finance Ghandhara Tyre suspends operations as economic turmoil takes toll Company says hindrance in securing LCs has severely disrupted supply chain Updated 20 Mar, 2023 03:17pm
Business & Finance Significant boost in exports likely: UBG: PM felicitated on two-year extension in GSP Plus status KARACHI: The United Business Group (UBG) has expressed the hope that grant of two-year extension in the GSP Plus... Published 20 Mar, 2023 06:53am
Pakistan Need stressed to further strengthen Pak-SL relations PESHAWAR: High Commissioner of Sri Lankan (SL) in Pakistan Vice Admiral Mohan Wijewickrama has called for further... Published 20 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Editorials ‘Reimagining Pakistan’ EDITORIAL: Ideas about rescuing the economy, especially about ending its dependence on donor bailouts, come a dime a... Published 20 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Opinion Toshakhana: asset accumulation The release of the list of those who received extremely expensive gifts during their official foreign tours (mostly... Published 20 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Editorials Breathing poison EDITORIAL: There are 195 countries and more than four million cities and towns in the world. And Lahore, the capital... Published 20 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Print Imported coal: PPIB re-approves Gwadar power project ISLAMABAD: Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has re-approved 300-MW power project based on imported... Updated 20 Mar, 2023 09:02am
Print Tariff agreed with Iran on additional 100MW power to Gwadar ISLAMABAD: Iran is said to have agreed on a deal of providing additional 100-MW electricity to Gwadar at a rate... Updated 20 Mar, 2023 09:02am
Print CPEC: entry of 3rd parties now looks imminent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to remain engaged for the inclusion of third parties to the $60-billion... Updated 20 Mar, 2023 12:44pm
Business & Finance Rising transportation costs fuelling inflation, says expert KARACHI: In our country, the transportation cost is rising constantly and thus is unbearable. It has almost doubled... Published 20 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Pakistan Committee to lead party if I’m arrested: Imran Khan LAHORE: Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has formed a committee to lead his party if he is arrested, he... Updated 18 Mar, 2023 08:14pm