ADB maintains FY27 economic growth at 3.7pc Updated 24 Sep, 2026 07:01am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic growth is projected to remain at 3.7 percent in fiscal year 2027—below the...
28 militants killed in Pak-Afghan border region Published 22 Sep, 2026 06:22am KABUL/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government said on Monday that airstrikes killed at least 28 militants in the...
Imran case: Govt urges CNN to distinguish ‘verified records’ from ‘politically contested allegations’ Published 29 Aug, 2026 05:15pm Zulfi Bukhari raises concerns over Imran’s medical care in interview
'Pakistan’s natural wealth could unlock trillion-dollar carbon, biodiversity market' Updated 27 Aug, 2026 03:45pm Pakistan needs to create bankable and investable projects, says Faraz Khan, a sustainability professional who was conferred with the Order of the British Empire award in 2023 for his services to UK-Pakistan relations
Govt launches Retailer Scheme App to bring millions into tax net Published 19 Aug, 2026 04:12pm By the first week of September, the app will also be available in local languages
Borrowing to live beyond their means Published 03 Aug, 2026 02:22am Credit is widely regarded as an engine of growth – an input used by public and private sectors to engage in economic...
Centre will not allow any group to disturb peace in AJK: Tarar Published 29 Jul, 2026 05:14am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday said the Pakistan government...
China’s consent to revise IPP deals Published 20 May, 2026 02:34am EDITORIAL: The Pakistan government is making efforts to persuade the Chinese Independent Power Producers (IPPs),...
Iran and trading partners: Transit trade at 6 points still not operational Published 19 May, 2026 06:02am ISLAMABAD: Transit trade facilities at six designated points notified by Pakistan government, meant to facilitate...
Arrival of second Qatari LNG tanker a major diplomatic achievement Updated 13 May, 2026 07:54am EDITORIAL: The second Qatari Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tanker docked at Port Qasim, Karachi, yesterday, a major...
Fuel sales decline Published 06 May, 2026 05:58am EDITORIAL: The Oil Marketing Companies April data reveals a 7 percent decline in sales year-on-year and a 6 percent...
Climate experts gather to discuss of climate change issues facing Pakistan Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has contributed less than 1.0 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, but it ranks among the...
Pakistan govt slashes diesel price by Rs32.12 Published 17 Apr, 2026 09:27pm New price to come into effect from April 18
Pakistan pitches FTA to UK amid expanding trade dialogue Published 02 Apr, 2026 10:23am The Pakistan government has proposed moving towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom (UK),...
‘Indirect’ talks taking place thru messages: Dar Published 27 Mar, 2026 06:40am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Ishaq Dar confirmed on Thursday that...
Govt increases levy on high-octane fuel used in luxury vehicles by Rs200 per litre Updated 23 Mar, 2026 05:17am Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the increase after conducting a virtual meeting on decisions regarding the fuel prices
Pakistan Railways hikes fares following 20% surge in diesel prices Published 07 Mar, 2026 03:43pm Passengers who have already secured their seats through advance bookings will not be charged additional amount
PM Shehbaz orders an economic action plan amid global uncertainty Published 07 Mar, 2026 03:15pm Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the country’s economic situation in the...
India-Pakistan match: hottest ticket in cricket sparks T20 World Cup fever Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am COLOMBO: Excitement was hitting fever pitch in Colombo and across South Asia on Friday after Pakistan relented and...
Brett Lee bats for India-Pak match but Pakistan PM calls boycott ‘appropriate’ Published 05 Feb, 2026 12:16pm Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a Twenty20 World Cup blockbuster
Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit Published 04 Feb, 2026 11:31am Their final group game will be against Namibia on February 18
Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs Published 03 Feb, 2026 12:07pm Bangladesh last month refused to play in India, citing security concerns, and were kicked out to be replaced by Scotland
ICC urges Pakistan to reconsider World Cup boycott; warns of ‘long-term implications’ Published 02 Feb, 2026 12:22pm Says it expects Pakistan to explore mutually acceptable resolution for World Cup participation
WHO chief reaffirms full support to achieve polio-free Pakistan Published 16 Jan, 2026 02:00pm World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has reaffirmed the organisation’s...
Edible Oil Conference: Experts highlight potential to boost industry Updated 12 Jan, 2026 07:32am KARACHI: The 8th Pakistan Edible Oil Conference very successfully ended by harvesting great ideas and...
After Islamabad, PIA to resume flights to London from Lahore Updated 08 Jan, 2026 11:10pm First flight, PK-757, will depart from Lahore to London on 30 March
Objectionable language against CDF: UK’s acting HC issued strong demarche Published 27 Dec, 2025 06:02am ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministry on Friday issued strong demarche to UK’s acting High Commissioner in connection with the...
Here is the full list of Pakistan’s new federal/state ministers, advisers, and SAPMs Published 07 Mar, 2025 04:32pm The federal government on Friday announced the portfolios allocated to the news federal ministers, state ministers,...
Advancing female education Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am EDITORIAL: The two-day conference on “Educating Girls in Muslim Societies: Challenges and Opportunities”, ...
Military’s top brass vows to serve nation ‘without bias or political affiliation’ Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:25pm Pakistan’s top military commanders on Thursday asserted that the Army remains committed to serving the nation and...