SBP Hikes Interest Rate By 150bps to 8.75pc
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced an increase of 150 basis points to 8.75 percent in its benchmark policy rate in...
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COAS Calls For Global Convergence on Afghanistan to Avoid Humanitarian Crisis
ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reiterated the need for global convergence on Afghanistan to avoid humanitarian crisis and coordinated efforts for economic...
PM Khan Directs to Remove Illegal Encroachments on State Land
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the authorities concerned to remove illegal encroachments on state land. He gave the directions whilst chairing a meeting...
Unannounced Gas Load Shedding Reported in Karachi
KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on Friday announced there shall be no gas supply to the compressed natural gas (CNG) stations every Sunday...
Trailer of Spider-Man ‘No Way Home’ Released
Los Angeles: The new Hollywood superhero movie ‘Spider-Man’ full of action-adventure ‘No Way Home’ new trailer has been released, the movie will be released on...
Pakistan To Take on Bangladesh in 1st T20I Today
DHAKA: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam wants the Men in Green to keep up the T20 World Cup momentum and play aggressive cricket in the series...
Prince Charles, Camilla Land in Egypt For Royal Tour
Prince Charles and wife Camilla arrived in Egypt on Thursday, marking the start of the second leg of their Middle East tour. The royal couple...
43 Dead in Armed Attack in Nigerian Village
The death toll from attacks by armed bandits on villages across two local government areas in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Sokoto earlier this week has...
MNA Abdul Karim Gets Clean Chit in Nazim Jokhio Murder Case
KARACHI: In a surprising development in the Nazim Jokhio murder case, the petitioner of the deceased, his brother Afzal Jokhio, has withdrawn his complaint against...
EVMs Solution of All Electoral-Related Problems: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz says use of Electronic Voting Machines is vital for ensuring transparent, free, fair, and credible elections in...
Joint Opposition Rejects Legislation in Joint Session
ISLAMABAD: Taking exception to the “hasty passage” of the electronic voting machines (EVM) bill in the joint parliamentary joint session a day ago, PML-N leader...
Bilawal Accuses Govt of Stopping PPP Public Gatherings
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday accused ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of trying to stop his party’s rally in Khyber...
We Should Not Object What Different Institutions Are Doing: Swati
Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati Thursday eulogized the efforts of Prime Minister Imran Khan for ensuring right of vote to overseas Pakistanis by...
Dollar Reaches To Rs176 In Open Market
KARACHI: The exchange rate of US Dollar strengthened by 91 in the interbank on Thursday against Pakistani rupee.The greenback closed at Rs174.67 on fourth business...
No Gas For CNG Sector in Winter
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) on Thursday decided that gas supply to the CNG sector will be curtailed during the winter months. During...
PM Launches Portal For Overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched a digital portal to facilitate overseas Pakistanis for attestation of power of attorney. Addressing the launching ceremony in...
President Stresses Need For The Promotion of Virtual Education
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has stressed need for the promotion of virtual education in the country to increase the number of graduates of information...
Pakistan Rejects Designation by US Amongst Countries of Particular Concerns For Religious Freedom
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected its designation by the US amongst countries of particular concerns for religious freedom, terming it as arbitrary and selective assessment. At...
PSX Loses 83 Points
KARACHI: The KSE 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a slight bearish trend on Thursday, losing 83.92 points, with a negative change of...
Indian Forces Martyr Doctor, Three Traders in IoK
In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the families of martyred civilians by Indian troops in Srinagar continued protest on the second consecutive day, today...
COAS Visits Corps Level Exercise at Kharian
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa witnessed a Corps level exercise at Kharian, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Wednesday. Gen Bajwa witnessed...
PM, CM Punjab Discuss Political Situation
ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad today [Wednesday]. They discussed steps being taken for administrative reforms...
DG ISI Lt Gen Faiz Hameed Pays Farewell Call On President Arif Alvi
The outgoing Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt General Faiz Hameed made a farewell call on President Dr Arif Alvi at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on...
Fawad Congratulates Overseas Pakistanis Over Provision of Right To Vote
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary congratulated the nation and overseas Pakistanis in particular for passing historical bills in the joint session...
Gold Prices Record Massive Decrease
KARACHI: The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed decrease of Rs 2850 and was sold at Rs 122,000 in the local market on...
UN Shows Concern Over Increase in Narcotics Production
Afghanistan’s opium production crossed the 6,000-ton mark for the fifth straight year, according to a United Nations report, undermining efforts to stop the war-torn nation...
PSX Sheds 348 Points
ISLAMABAD: The KSE 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend on Wednesday, losing 348.49 points, with a negative change of 0.75 per...
EVMs Part of Govt’s Rigging Scheme: Hamza
LAHORE: Reacting to the passage of the Election Act Amendment Bill, the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz said that the...
Dollar Weakens Against PKR
KARACHI: The exchange rate of US Dollar weakened by Rs1.13 in the interbank on Wednesday against Pakistani rupee.The greenback closed at Rs173.76 on third business...
Joe Biden Holds Talks With His Chinese Counterpart on Video Link
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping stressed their responsibility to the rest of the world to avoid conflict as the heads...
Governor Inaugurates 17th International Trade and Industrial Fair
KARACHI: Governor Sindh Imran Ismail has appreciated the measures taken by the government to control Covid-19 pandemic, which is evident from the participation of foreign...
Working For Country’s Progress Our Collective Responsibility: COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has stressed the need for a joint national response to tackle national security challenges. Addressing...
Pakistan Implemented All Conditions of IMF Including Power Hike: Tarin
ISLAMABAD: Finance adviser Shaukat Tareen said he was optimistic about a deal with the IMF as Pakistan has implemented all the conditions of the fund...
Prices of Rice Increase by Upto Rs50 Per Kg
HYDERABAD: After ghee, sugar and flour, the prices of rice have gone up. The prices of rice have gone up by Rs. 10 to 50...
President Alvi Summons Joint Sitting of Parliament Tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned joint session of the National Assembly and Senate in the Parliament House, Islamabad on Wednesday (tomorrow). According to...
At Least Three Killed As Suicide Blasts Rock Ugandan Capital Kampala
Kampala: At least three people were killed and 33 injured in two separate suicide attacks in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, on Tuesday morning, according to...
KSE-100 Index Gains 806 Points
KARACHI: The KSE 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around on Tuesday and witnessed bullish trend, gaining 806.65 points, with a positive change...
Pakistan’s Efforts For Peace in Afghanistan Were Lauded: FM
Pakistan is pursuing a proactive foreign policy sensitive to national aspirations and global dynamics. Speaking on “Contours of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy and Challenges” at a...
Trailer of Baymax Released
Baymax is back, and cuter than ever. The heroic inflatable robot helps out in a super-wholesome new trailer for Disney Plus animated show Baymax, streaming...
Austria Imposes Lockdown For Unvaccinated People
VIENNA: Austria is placing millions of people not fully vaccinated against the coronavirus in lockdown as of Monday to deal with a surge in infections...
Fuel Prices Expected To Rise Further: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said fuel prices can be increased further. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, he said that during the entire...
Opposition Apprises Speaker NA About Concern Over Joint Sitting of Parliament
ISLAMABAD: The steering committee of the united opposition called on the speaker of the National Assembly Asad Qaiser and expressed concern over the convening of...
Russia Starts Missile Supplies to India
MOSCOW: Russia has started supplying India with S-400 air defence missile systems, Russian news agencies reported citing Dmitry Shugayev, the head of the Russian military...
Govt Decides Not To Increase Fuel Prices
ISLAMABAD: Government has decided to not hike price of petroleum products in the country. As per sources, the prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged....
IHC Summons Former CJ GB
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday has taken notice of revelations leveled by former chief justice of Gilgit Baltistan Rana Muhammad Shamim regarding Pakistan...
Babar Azam Named Captain of ICC T20 WC Team
The Upstox Most Valuabe Team of the Tournament has been announced after the conclusion of International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty20 World Cup. Pakistan team skipper...
I Stand By My Statement: Former CJ GB
ISLAMABAD: Former chief judge of the apex court of Gilgit Baltistan Rana Muhammad Shamim on Monday rejected allegations of former Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib...
Former CJP Rejects Allegations Against Him
ISLAMABAD: Former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar on Monday has said that the news reported regarding him is contrary to the facts. In...
Dollar Depreciates Against PKR
KARACHI; The rupee snapped losing streak against the dollar on Monday, gaining over Re1 in the intraday trade. The local currency has so far appreciated...
SC Expresses Resentment Over Illegally Selling Property of ETPB
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Monday has expressed resentment over selling the property of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB). During the hearing of...