Govt to take tough economic measures to steer country out of crisis: PM Shehbaz Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday the government was going to take tough economic decisions to steer... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:58pm
World US diplomat Donald Lu urges Pakistan to probe election, possibly re-run some votes WASHINGTON: A US diplomat urged Pakistan on Wednesday to investigate reported irregularities with last month’s... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 10:00pm
Business & Finance UBG urges President, PM to engage with business community vigorously KARACHI: Zubair Tufail, President of the United Business Group (UBG), has urged both President Zardari and Prime... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:23am
Pakistan PML-N, PPP make fresh attempt to hand Discos over to provinces LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have reattempted to hand... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:11am
Print Country needs ‘another’ IMF programme: PM Says rising electricity and gas theft, low tax-to-GDP ratio and rapid increase in expenditure need to be dealt with seriously Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:54am
Print Formation of PIAHC approved: Cabinet told initial talks on ‘new programme’ already held with IMF ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the formation of Pakistan International Airlines Holding Company which... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:44am
Print Broadening tax base: PM seeks report on phase-wise economic reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presiding over a high-level meeting on Wednesday to discuss proposals with... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:54am
Print Revenue requirements for gas companies; PM directs third-party forensic analysis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a third-party forensic analysis of revenue requirements for Sui... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:40am
Pakistan PM tells UAE ambassador: Pakistan wants stronger economic partnership ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan,... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Business & Finance PHHSA applauds PM’s agri measures LAHORE: Welcoming the measures announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to strengthen the ailing agricultural... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz felicitates Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election Premier expresses desire to work with Vladimir Putin to further strengthen Pakistan-Russia relations Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:04pm
Pakistan PM highlights role of educated youth in country’s uplift ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the pivotal role of educated and skilled youth in... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Print Leghari made minister for Power Div ISLAMABAD: As the worsening blackouts continue to signal economic distress, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday... Updated 18 Mar, 2024 09:55am
Print Air Chief given one-year extension ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented move, weeks after taking over as prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday gave Air... Updated 18 Mar, 2024 11:19am
Pakistan Awais Leghari made power minister, Musadik to continue as petroleum czar Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assigned the portfolio of Power to Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari in place... Published 17 Mar, 2024 08:58pm
Pakistan Saudi crown prince reaffirms full support for Pakistan Crown Prince felicitates Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his re-election Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:12pm
Print US envoy, PM discuss private sector-led growth United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome expresses US support for Pakistan’s democracy and the key role of an independent press Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:07pm
Print PM directs Ministry to explore possibility of Panda Bonds Directions issued to shore up depleting foreign exchange reserves Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:14pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, key cabinet members visit GHQ Pakistan is destined to rise and role of Armed Forces in ensuring peaceful rise of the country cannot be over-emphasised, says prime minister Published 15 Mar, 2024 10:59pm
Pakistan Govt focusing on macroeconomic reforms to stabilise economy: PM Shehbaz In meeting with US envoy, prime minister emphasises need to maintain positive momentum by convening of existing dialogue mechanisms Updated 15 Mar, 2024 11:22pm
Opinion Challenges before the new finance minister President Asif Ali Zardari has taken oath from the newly-inducted Federal Cabinet headed by second time Prime... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
Print ‘Economic roadmap’ presented to PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was presented an economic roadmap that envisages the alleviation of... Updated 15 Mar, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan PM withdraws notification of new IRSA chairman ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has withdrawn notification of new Chairman IRSA (Indus River System... Updated 15 Mar, 2024 09:56am
Print SOEs: three-phased privatisation programme being chalked out ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission is said to be chalking out a three-phased privatisation programme of State Owned... Updated 15 Mar, 2024 08:29am
Pakistan Turkish Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM ISLAMABAD: Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Mehmet Pacaci, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,... Published 13 Mar, 2024 06:32am
Print Aurangzeb’s appointment a positive step: Bloomberg ISLAMABAD: The appointment of Muhammad Aurangzeb as Pakistan’s finance minister is a positive step to steer the... Updated 13 Mar, 2024 12:24pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz urges efforts to boost Pakistan-Turkiye bilateral trade Says both countries need to work together to achieve annual trade target of $5 billion Published 12 Mar, 2024 10:19pm
Print Tight gas, undersea oil and gas reserves: PM speaks of criticality of investment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs to provide all kinds of facilities to private sector and local and foreign investors in oil and gas discovery Updated 12 Mar, 2024 04:52pm
Print Aurangzeb new Finance Minister ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has allocated the portfolios to the federal ministers in terms of Rules of... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 08:58am
Print Cabinet takes stock of situation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that a committee should be established immediately to control... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:42am