PDP chief assails mayor for ‘poor’ performance KARACHI: Though Karachi has already elected mayor, it has not changed anything on ground as open gutters and ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Print Govt collects Rs75bn PL in July ISLAMABAD: The government collected Rs 75 billion in July 2023 on account of petroleum levy (PL), a key source of... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 08:56am
Pakistan Mukhtar replaces Memon as Sindh IG KARACHI: The federal government on Saturday approved the appointment of Dr Riffat Mukhtar as the new Sindh inspector... Published 20 Aug, 2023 03:20am
Editorials Ominous start to new (fiscal) year EDITORIAL: A 19.3 percent year-on-year drop in remittances in July isn’t exactly how the outgoing government... Published 19 Aug, 2023 06:46am
Business & Finance There’s no circular debt settlement plan as yet: OGDCL ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors of the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) stated that media reports... Published 19 Aug, 2023 06:36am
Business & Finance Govt debt stocks hit all-time high KARACHI: The federal government’s total (domestic and external) debt continued upward growth and rose by 27 ... Published 18 Aug, 2023 05:42am
Opinion Pakistan mineral outlook Recently, an important conference, ‘Pakistan Mineral Summit’, has been organised in Islamabad by the Petroleum... Updated 16 Aug, 2023 06:18am
Print Recovery of Rs24.5bn from KE consumers: Govt seeks to impose Rs1.52/unit surcharge ISLAMABAD: The federal government seeks to impose Rs1.52 per unit surcharge on K-Electric (KE) to recover Rs24.5... Updated 16 Aug, 2023 09:16am
Editorials Plan to borrow Rs11.09trn in 3 months EDITORIAL: According to the auction calendar issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, the federal government intends to... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Print Federal cabinet stands dissolved ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division issued the notifications for the dissolution of the federal cabinet on Thursday.... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 09:55am
Print Cabinet approves national aviation policy ISLAMABAD: In the last Federal Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, the cabinet approved National Aviation Policy... Updated 10 Aug, 2023 09:19am
Print Record Rs371bn raised through sale of Ijarah Sukuk KARACHI: The federal government has raised record Rs 371 billion (over $1.29 billion) through the sale of government... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 08:52am
Business & Finance Govt reconstitutes Board of Investment Board consists of 12 members representing the public sector, while 13 members represent the private sector Published 08 Aug, 2023 04:13pm
Pakistan Govt withdraws Pemra Amendment Bill, 2023 ISLAMABAD: The federal government, on Monday, withdrew the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority ... Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am
Pakistan Rs35bn allocated for setting-up of ‘filter clinics’ LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the federal government has allocated Rs35 billion for... Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am
Editorials Taxes on real estate EDITORIAL: Representatives of the influential real estate sector informed the National Assembly Standing Committee ... Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am
Print Investment task: SIFC apex body picks up the pace PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs third meeting of the Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council to continue positive momentum to attract investment in various sectors of economy Updated 08 Aug, 2023 09:57am
Print Aug-Oct auction calendar: Govt plans to borrow Rs11.09trn from banks KARACHI: The federal government has planned to borrow Rs 11.09 trillion from the domestic banking system during the... Updated 08 Aug, 2023 09:41am
Business & Finance Rehmat Ali Hasnie made NBP President KARACHI: The Federal Government has appointed Rehmat Ali Hasnie as the President of National Bank of Pakistan.... Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am
Pakistan Bajaur suicide attack: Govt announces compensation ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced a compensation package of Rs2 million to each victim family of... Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Print Energy sector reforms: Modalities, framework finalised ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on reforms in the energy sector at the Finance Division,... Updated 05 Aug, 2023 09:04am
Print Autonomous/semi-autonomous bodies: MoF seeks list from ministries, divisions for ad hoc relief ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has sought from all the ministries/divisions a list of autonomous/semi-autonomous... Updated 05 Aug, 2023 08:49am
Technology Govt to regulate content on social network platforms ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to regulate the content on social network platforms, as well as the... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Print Appointment of new FBR chief Tiwana notified ISLAMABAD: The federal government Tuesday night notified the appointment of Amjad Zubair Tiwana as new Chairman... Updated 02 Aug, 2023 09:33am
Pakistan SC disposes of plea against Justice Isa, others ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of contempt petition against Justice Qazi Faez Isa and two other members of ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Print Amjad Tiwana likely to become FBR Chairman ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to appoint Amjad Zubair Tiwana, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Inland... Updated 01 Aug, 2023 08:55am
Pakistan CPEC celebrations: Planning ministry says govt has received ‘overwhelming response’ ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning and Development has stated that the government has received an overwhelming response... Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am
Print Chinese Vice Premier arrives ISLAMABAD: Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng arrived in Pakistan on a three-day visit on Sunday and he would attend the... Updated 31 Jul, 2023 09:50am
Print Cabinet clears much-awaited bill: Up to $2m fine on violation of personal data provisions ISLAMABAD: A fine which may extend to $2 million or an equivalent amount in Pakistani rupees would be levied on... Updated 27 Jul, 2023 09:11am
Pakistan Fazl praises govt’s commitment to development of DIK PESHAWAR: Chief of his own faction, Jamiat e Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday praised the... Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:17am