Electricity prices likely to down Rs.2 per unit
ISLAMABAD: Consumers of government distribution companies may soon receive relief as electricity prices are expected to decrease by more than Rs2 per unit. The National...
Creation of small provinces crucial to eliminate inequality: Mian Amer
ISLAMABAD: A roundtable conference on the establishment of new administrative units was held at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), bringing together politicians, lawyers, bureaucrats,...
Minor Decline in the PSX 100 Index
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange had a mixed day of trading today, with a slight decline in the 100 Index. At the end of the...
Petition filed in SC for national grand dialogue among key political figure
ISLAMABAD: A constitutional petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking the organization of a national grand dialogue under the supervision of the court....
Ahsan Iqbal upbeat about surpassing India’s economy
LAHORE: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal expressed optimism about beating the economy of India. Expressing his thoughts in Lahore, Iqbal said: “We want to see the...
CM Punjab grants five-year transport plan for Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a five-year transport programme to introduce a modern Automated Rapid Transport (ART) system across the province. Chairing...
Sindh Govt approves procurement of double-decker buses, announces free scooters to women
Karachi: Sindh cabinet on Thursday approved procurement of double decker buses and more electrical buses. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon holding a presser after the...
Dollar rate surges by 10 paisa
KARACHI: The rate of dollar increased by 10 paisa in interbank According to the currency market dealer the rate of dollar increased by 10 paisa...
Sajid Hassan denies his son’s involvement in Mustafa murder case
KARACHI: Renowned actor Sajid Hassan has come out in defence of his son, Sahir Hassan, terming the drug trafficking case against him “fabricated” and an...
Major extension in federal cabinet as President takes oath from federal ministers and others
Islamabad: A bigger extension conducted in the federal cabinet on Thursday as 13 federal ministers, 11 ministers of state,three advisors took oath of their office...
Gold price slashes for third consecutive day across the country
KARACHI: The price of gold decreased by Rs.3300 per tola According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola...
Court extends physical remand of main accused of Mustafa Amir murder case
Karachi: An anti-terrorism court of Karachi on Thursday granted five-day extension in physical remand of Armoghan and Sheraz to police in the murder case of...
Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet on Friday for sighting of Ramadan moon
Peshawar: A meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal committee will be held in Peshawar on Friday for the sighting of the moon of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak. It will be...
Pak Army releases song on 6th commemoration of Operation Swift Retort
Rawalpindi: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan’s military, has released a patriotic anthem titled Dushmanna Sunn to commemorate six years since...
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives Pakistan on official visit
Islamabad: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reached Pakistan on his first official visit. The Crown Prince is...
Rain interrupts Pakistan and Bangladesh Champions trophy match in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi: Pakistan and Bangladesh match in the champions trophy on Thursday, today, interrupted by rain. The rain, which persisted intermittently overnight, caused a delay as...
CJ orders to set hearings of cases related to May 9 in second week of March
Islamabad: Chief Justice (CJ) of Supreme Court of Pakistan ( SCP) on Thursday gave time to additional prosecutor for submission of Joint Investigation Team (JIT)...
Provision of water to Karachi starts as leakage in pipe lines repaired: KWSC
Karachi: Repair of water pipe lines completed in Karachi after which provision of water in different areas started. According to the Karachi Water and Sewerage...
Sindh cabinet meeting held in chair of CM Murad
Karachi: Sindh cabinet meeting was held on Thursday in the chair of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the CM house. The cabinet meeting...
On orders of CM Punjab online registration of plastic manufacturers Kick off from Lahore
Lahore: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz online registration of plastic manufacturers, recycle traders and sellers have kicked off . Desk started...
Bodies of 6 Pakistanis died in Libya boat tragedy repatriated
Islamabad: The bodies of six Pakistanis, who died in a boat accident in Libya, have been brought back home. Minister for Housing and Works Riaz...
PM pays tribute to courage of Armed Forces on sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the courage, professionalism and spirit of sacrifice of the Pakistani Armed Forces on the occasion...
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to arrive in Pakistan today on visit
Islamabad:Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will embark on his first official visit to Pakistan on Thursday. The...
6th anniversary of “Operation Swift Retort” being commemorated today
Web Desk: The 6th anniversary of “Operation Swift Retort” is being commemorated on Thursday to pay tribute to the valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan for...
Economic progress based on Export is our priority: Finance Minister
Peshawar: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the country’s economy is heading towards stability. The Minister was addressing Peshawar Chamber of Commerce on...
PPP rejects govt offer to join cabinet as consultations on cabinet extension complete
Islamabad: The coalition partner of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) led government, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has once against rejected the government offer...
Govt should take Water issue seriously as President conclude visit to Lahore
Lahore: President Asif Ali Zardari and co-chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has said that the problems of Punjab and Sindh are not being...
Opposition Grand Alliance announces to hold nation conference on Thursday
Islamabad: The Opposition Grand Alliance (OGA) has announced holding of a national conference at all cost on Thursday, tomorrow. The Opposition Leader in the National...
PM returns home after completing his visits to Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has returned home after completing his visits to Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov, Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor...
Pak and Uzbek premiers pledge to deepen strategic partnership in joint declaration
TASHKENT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, expanding trade, and enhancing regional connectivity...
Pakistan, Uzbekistan sign several MoUs, agreements
Tashkent: Pakistan and Uzbekistan have signed multiple agreements and MOUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of defence, technology, technical training and youth empowerment....
Pakistan, Uzbekistan FMs discuss ways to strengthen trade, investment ties
TASHKENT: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday held a “productive” meeting with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov wherein...
PM reaffirms commitment to Trans Afghan Railway Project
Tashkent: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s commitment to Trans Afghan railway project, emphasizing that this game changer project will transform trade in the...
Rupee gains 06 paisa against dollar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):The Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 06 paisa against the US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs279.61 However, according...
Gold prices slash by Rs.2,400 per tola
Karachi: : The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs.2,400 and was sold at Rs 306,300 on Wednesday, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems...
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to visit Pakistan tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will embark...
Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to enhance trade volume
Tashkent: Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to enhance the trade volume to four billion dollars in the next four years. The understanding came at a...
Usman Mukhtar and Zunaira Inam Celebrate the arrival of their first child
WEB DESK: Popular film and television actor Usman Mukhtar and his wife, Zunaira Inam, have joyfully announced the arrival of their first child. With joy...
Severe weather grounds six flights in Northern Regions
WEB DESK: Due to adverse weather conditions, national airline has canceled 6 flights to the northern regions of the country. According to the flight schedule,...
K-Electric likely to drop prices by 4.95 Rupees per unit
KARACHI: K-Electric consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as promising news emerges about potential reductions in their electricity bills by dropping 4.95 Rupees per...
Request against amendment in PECA Act, seeking a response from the government.
LAHORE: High Court has issued notices to the federal government and other authorities in response to a petition against the amendment of the PECA Act,...
PM Shehbaz to spend packed day in Tashkent
UZBEKISTAN :Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will spend a busy day in Tashkent on Wednesday. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Tashkent , leading a high-level...
Torkham Border trade crossing closed for fifth consecutive day
LANDIKOTAL: Torkham Border crossing remains closed for fifth consecutive day, resulting in $12 Million trade loss. The Torkham border crossing, a crucial trade route between...
Pakistan calls for immediate and complete ceasefire in Gaza at UN
NEW YORK: During a United Nations meeting, Pakistan emphasized the need for a complete and immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging the international community to prioritize...
Sindh govt announces school timings for Ramadan
KARACHI: Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the Sindh Education Department announced a new schedule for regular classes at all schools functioning in single...
Sindh to provide free electric motorcycles to women
KARACHI: The Sindh Government has decided to provide free electric motorcycles to women in a bid to ease their transportation during professional duties. The Department...
PIA ticketing system out of order for 10 days
ISLAMABAD: Disruption leaves many employees facing difficulties in getting Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees are facing severe difficulties as the airline’s staff ticketing portal, the...
CM Sindh announces Laptop scheme for Students.
SUKKUR: The Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, has announced that a laptop program will be introduced for the students of Sindh as well....
PM pays visit to iconic Uzbek Independence Monument in Tashkent
TASHKENT: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid a solemn visit to the iconic Uzbek Independence Monument in Tashkent today. The Prime Minister Sharif laid a...
Court granted bail MQM-H Chief Afaq Ahmed
KARACHI: Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) Chairman Afaq Ahmed was released on Tuesday after he secured bail in a third case related to arson instigation after...