Allies, opponents alike assail govt over farmers’ arrests NA sitting ends abruptly after unpleasant exchange between PTI’s Zartaj Gul, PML-Q’s Tariq Cheema. Published 17 May, 2024 08:14am
Carbon tax on fuel proposed to placate IMF Insiders say move will facilitate green bonds, cheaper loans from multilateral institutions. Published 17 May, 2024 08:02am
Chinese urged to set up labour intensive industry in Pakistan Dar says govt has expedited construction of special economic zones and incentivised establishing different industrial units. Updated 17 May, 2024 08:20am
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi calls for inquiry into undeclared Dubai holdings Says taxes paid on all properties in his wife’s name. Updated 17 May, 2024 10:15am
Heatwaves to sweep country from 21st Met Department forecasts dust storms, thunderstorms, and heavy rains in country’s northern areas. Published 17 May, 2024 07:50am
IHC disposes of Naanbais’ petition The association also seeks release of Tandoor owners arrested for selling Roti and Naan at higher rates. Published 17 May, 2024 05:46am
33pc health card holders paid from own pockets: report Third-party validation report says complaints about cash demands in empanelled health facilities need to be investigated. Published 17 May, 2024 05:46am
Beijing willing to enhance commercial cooperation with Islamabad: envoy Says world benefiting from China’s new energy product exports. Published 17 May, 2024 05:46am
Zardari rules out imposition of governor’s rule in KP PPP believes Governor Kundi should exercise restraint amid “provocative statements” by CM Gandapur. Updated 17 May, 2024 09:30am
Govt averted massive corruption by not procuring wheat: CM Maryam Claims country will completely change if PML-N govts in Centre and Punjab are allowed to complete their tenures. Updated 17 May, 2024 10:46am
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PTI denied fundamental right to hold public meeting: SHC Bench directs DC to call a meeting of all stakeholders to resolve the mater amicably. Updated 17 May, 2024 09:29am
20 passengers hurt as bus overturns near Qazi Ahmed Condition of 5 critical; 4 injured in another accident. Updated 17 May, 2024 09:25am
Men held for street crime part of sectarian killing network: Karachi CTD Outlawed Zainebiyoun Brigade accused of killing 13 people over a period of six months in garb of mugging. Updated 17 May, 2024 10:06am
Govt averted massive corruption by not procuring wheat: CM Maryam Claims country will completely change if PML-N govts in Centre and Punjab are allowed to complete their tenures. Updated 17 May, 2024 10:46am
Farmers’ package reflects CM Maryam’s double standards: JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman emphasises need for peaceful resistance to combat the mafia ruling the nation. Updated 17 May, 2024 10:50am
Electric buses to ply Lahore roads by year end Transport minister says hybrid buses would be introduced in other districts too for the benefit of local commuters. Published 17 May, 2024 05:46am
Pesco agrees to revise power outages schedule CM says FIRs should be registered against Xens over unscheduled suspension of electricity. Updated 17 May, 2024 11:09am
KP Assembly passes Rs1.456tr budget for outgoing fiscal Treasury, opposition members withdraw 66 cut motions. Updated 17 May, 2024 11:11am
Pedestrian crossing at Torkham suspended for three days Officials say bilateral trade won’t be affected as vehicles would continue to cross the border without restriction between Friday and Sunday. Published 17 May, 2024 05:46am
First Balochistan youth policy in two weeks: CM Bugti Will be formulated in accordance with the current day’s requirements and gender equality would also be ensured in it. Updated 17 May, 2024 10:27am
MPAs seek compensation for rain-hit growers in Balochistan Minister for Revenue Mir Asim Kurd says destruction of roads, bridges, dams and buildings has also caused billions of rupees’ loss to the province. Updated 15 May, 2024 12:16pm
CM Bugti’s friend among three killed in Balochistan Motive behind killing yet to be ascertained; police launch investigation. Updated 15 May, 2024 08:47am