Pakistan likely to hike defence spending but slash overall budget in 2025-26 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will unveil its annual federal budget for the coming fiscal year later on Tuesday, seeking to... Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:58pm
Pakistan National Tariff Policy: govt approves phased elimination of import duties In a bid to attract investment and promote exports, the federal government on Friday decided to significantly... Updated 16 May, 2025 05:36pm
Pakistan Private Hajj Scheme: JI urges PM to contact MBS LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to personally... Updated 15 May, 2025 07:38am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, US Secretary of State Rubio discuss regional tensions, bilateral ties PM underscores Pakistan’s longstanding contributions in the global fight against terrorism Says India’s "escalatory and provocative behaviour" could undermine Pakistan’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations Published 30 Apr, 2025 10:32pm
World India calls all-party meet, summons top Pakistani diplomat after Kashmir attack on tourists MUMBAI: India has summoned the top Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi, local media reported on Thursday, a day after it... Updated 24 Apr, 2025 09:05pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday renewed their call for an immediate... Updated 23 Apr, 2025 01:11am
Pakistan Pakistan’s enemies scared of economic achievements: PM Shehbaz Premier says govt's struggle to uproot terrorism from country to continue Updated 18 Apr, 2025 09:47pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz arrives in Belarus for two-day official visit Both countries expected to sign several agreements to further strengthen cooperation Updated 10 Apr, 2025 11:28pm
Markets PM urges end to Pakistan’s reliance on IMF loans Prime minister says country has achieved economic stability Updated 27 Mar, 2025 10:13pm
Pakistan Saudi Crown Prince vows enhanced welfare measures for Pakistani community Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls on crown prince in KSA Updated 20 Mar, 2025 09:04pm
Pakistan Plea to file FIR: Police give clean chit to PM, others ISLAMABAD: The city police have given a clean chit in its reply submitted before the court to the accused including... Published 20 Mar, 2025 08:25am
Pakistan Uzbekistan committed to transforming political ties with Pakistan into mutual economic growth Ambassador of Uzbekistan Alisher Tukhtaev calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today Updated 13 Mar, 2025 09:41pm
Pakistan Jaffar Express: train hijack hostages end ordeal with arrival in Quetta QUETTA: Dozens of people rescued from a train hijacked by terrorists in southwest Pakistan arrived on Thursday in... Updated 13 Mar, 2025 02:01pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz greenlights National Youth Employment Plan Programme to provide market-driven training to Pakistan's youth Updated 06 Mar, 2025 10:47pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz meets UAE IFZA delegation, signs MoU for economic zone investments Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with a delegation from the UAE’s International Free Zones Authority... Updated 05 Mar, 2025 09:25pm
Opinion The quest for price stability It is heartening to note that prime minister seems to be walking the talk as his orders that he issued on Sunday... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Business & Finance ‘IPPs given choice’: negotiate fairly or opt for arbitration, forensic audits, says power minister Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari on Monday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to “transparent and fair... Updated 03 Mar, 2025 11:06pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, British HC Marriot discuss bilateral ties, global peace efforts British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriot paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday,... Published 03 Mar, 2025 07:03pm
Sports Pakistan’s old English manners spell youth Scrabble success KARACHI: “Dram”, meaning a measure of whisky. “Turm”, describing a cavalry unit. “Taupie”, a foolish youngster. Not... Published 03 Mar, 2025 12:57pm
Business & Finance Power tariff cut: IMF pressure no longer a concern: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that concerns about the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:35am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz inaugurates newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The inauguration... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 09:46pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz launches first anti-polio drive for 2025 Premier vows to eradicate polio from Pakistan Updated 02 Feb, 2025 10:24pm
Pakistan Human smuggling issue: PM asks to strengthen legal framework ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the concerned authorities to further strengthen the ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:35am
Pakistan PM asks PR to modernise its infrastructure ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed Pakistan Railways to modernise its infrastructure and... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Business & Finance FBR chief stands firm on decision to purchase 1,010 cars for tax officers Sales tax cannot be collected without site visits, Rashid Mahmood Langrial says Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:34pm
Pakistan Govt to equip youths with modern skills: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the government is committed to equip the youth with... Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am
Pakistan $20bn funding: World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan launched PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to implementing 10-year programme aimed to support inclusive, sustainable development Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:03pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz welcomes Pakistan’s inclusion in WEF’s Digital FDI Initiative Pakistan’s first Digital FDI project is making significant efforts to promote digital growth by identifying key targets: PM Shehbaz Sharif Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:47pm
Business & Finance Prime Minister’s Youth Programme: loan limit for SMEs raised to Rs1.5mn Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed authorities to increase the loan amount under the Prime... Published 16 Jan, 2025 10:42am
Pakistan PM, President pay tribute as nation celebrates Quaid-e-Azam’s 148th birthday Both leaders extend felicitations to Christians on Christmas Day Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:12pm