Speakers highlight significance of ‘sustainable agriculture’ LAHORE: Home to 1.9 billion people, South Asia one of the world’s most populous regions and with the ... Published 22 Feb, 2023 03:30am
Print BISP urges ECC to give it Rs40bn more ISLAMABAD: The government has provided Rs48 billion so far to the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), ... Updated 21 Feb, 2023 08:53am
Opinion IMF programme & reforms Pakistan, one of the major victims of climate change, is fighting alone to manage the damages caused due to... Published 17 Feb, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan Wheat target missed due to heavy rains, floods: official ISLAMABAD: The country has missed the wheat sowing target by four percent for the Rabi season 2022-2023 due to heavy... Published 17 Feb, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan Due to effects of climate change: Country to be among worst-hit states by 2030, says Sherry KARACHI: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman has warned that Pakistan is going to be one of the... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:24am
Pakistan Australia doubles aid for flood-hit communities ISLAMABAD: Australia will double its support to the Pakistan flood response by providing an additional A$5 million ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: SS is an interim measure, so to speak “Nepotism at its very worst…” “It should not concern you – Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) can leave PML-N... Published 15 Feb, 2023 06:27am
Opinion Budgetary outcome in 1HFY23 The information on fiscal operations from July to December 2022 of the federal and the provincial governments has... Published 14 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance IMF urges implementation of policies, financial support ISLAMABAD: The timely and decisive implementation of policies along with resolute financial support from official... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Business & Finance PSDP 2022-23: Rs371bn authorised for uplift projects till date ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Secretary Syed Zafar Ali said that a total of... Published 09 Feb, 2023 06:55am
Business & Finance Bilawal urges IMF not to ignore flood-hit people’s plight KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has promised that the... Published 09 Feb, 2023 06:46am
Print Primary deficit: Rs500bn waiver sought from IMF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a waiver of Rs500 billion in the primary... Updated 09 Feb, 2023 08:46am
Pakistan ‘Inadequate’ expertise of PMD officials: Senate body voices its reservations ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, on Tuesday, expressed serious reservations on the... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Print AIIB chief economist briefed about state of economy ISLAMABAD: A meeting was held with Erik Berglof, Chief Economist, Asian Infrastructure Bank (AIIB) here. SAPM on... Updated 08 Feb, 2023 09:12am
Opinion Letter to a Comrade Dear Muzammil, I hope you are well. It has been a while since we last saw, met or spoke. Judging from your article ... Updated 07 Feb, 2023 02:20pm
Pakistan EU to fund 3 new programmes to support inclusive green growth ISLAMABAD: President Pak-British Friendship Council North West Chapter Muhammad Arbab Khan Sunday said the European... Published 06 Feb, 2023 06:20am
Opinion Big rise in poverty, unemployment The current combination of various negative factors is likely to lead to a big exponential jump in the number of... Updated 04 Feb, 2023 07:11am
Opinion Can Pakistan break cycle of destruction in flood rebuilding? It is nearly five months since floodwaters swept away Muhammad Fazal’s general store in southern Pakistan. Today,... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
BR Research A dreaded déjà vu Never a stable moment in crisis-hit Pakistan! With the economy melting under the heat of debt sustainability... Published 02 Feb, 2023 08:44am
Print IMF revises inflation rate upward for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward the inflation rate for Pakistan, ie, from 19.9... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 11:17am
Business & Finance FFC announces final results for 2022 RAWALPINDI: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) has announced its financial results for the year ended December... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Print Paracetamol: govt to allow increase in price ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to increase the price of paracetamol tablets on demand of manufacturers of... Updated 01 Feb, 2023 09:24am
BR Research Cotton imports: not all bad news? Pakistan’s cotton imports fell by 0.8 million bales during CY22, clocking in at just 4.5 million bales (of 170kg).... Published 30 Jan, 2023 09:17am
Pakistan Flood-affected power plant in KP: Secy wants restoration work to be launched soon PESHAWAR: Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Energy & Power, Nisar Ahmad Khan has agreed with the estimated cost for... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Print SBP denies USD rate capping caused loss KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Sunday rebutted the claim or reports that capping the price of dollar... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 09:24am
Print IMF team to arrive on 31st ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission will visit Pakistan from January 31-February 9 to continue... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 09:06am
Business & Finance Donation consignments for flood victims: ST, FED and IT on import, supply exempted ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted sales tax, federal excise duty (FED), and income tax on... Published 26 Jan, 2023 07:09am
Business & Finance Telecom, data infrastructure: World Bank advocates regulatory reforms, investments to improve climate resilience ISLAMABAD: Regulatory reforms and investments are needed to improve the climate resilience of telecom and data... Published 26 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Opinion Beyond aid pledges: time for long-term reforms Pakistan is currently in economic turmoil, with widespread speculation of a de facto sovereign default. Even though... Updated 24 Jan, 2023 06:43am
Opinion Under Anwar, Malaysia can ‘do better’ on climate, using global funds To help Malaysia head off frequent floods and choking air pollution caused by forest fires, new Prime Minister Anwar... Published 22 Jan, 2023 03:08am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
