PM terms BISP program as a valuable welfare project
Islamabad: The Prime Minister applauded the sincere efforts of Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri to bring improvement, transparency and expansion...
IMF calls on political parties leaders to get support for implementation of its program
Islamabad: The international Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that its staff is calling on the representatives of Pakistani political parties.. The International lender said that...
PM’s youth program to equip them with technology, education, skill: Maryam
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has again started the implementation of the vision of PML-N Quaid Nawaz...
Govt allocates Billion of Rs in budget for distribution laptops to the youth: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said billion of rupees have been allocated in the current fiscal year budget for distribution of one hundred thousand...
Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran being observed today
Karachi/Islamabad/Lahore/Peshawar/Quetta: Nation observes Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran on Friday to lodge protest against desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden. In this regard, peaceful protest demonstrations will beheld...
Arbitration Court dismisses India’s objection to its jurisdiction over Kishanganga Project
ISLAMABAD: The Court of Arbitration dismissed India objection to the global justice body’s jurisdiction over the Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project. The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)...
PSX turns Bullish today as market gains 626 points
Karachi: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around to bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 626.01 points. A total of 297,822,139 shares were...
US dollar depreciated in inter-bank, open market today
Karachi: The US dollar today once again declined by Rs 0.37 and Rs 1 respectively in interbank and open market. After reduction of Rs 0.37...
Monsoon winds to enter Sindh today
Karachi: Monsoon winds will enter Sindh today. Owing to arrival of the monsoon, heavy rains are likely to lash in Dadu, Jamshoro, Tharparkar, Sukkur, Larkana,...
PM lays foundation stone of highway, tunnel, RCC bridge In Buner
Buner: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says it is high-time for the nation and the State institutions to join hands in making the country progress. He...
Major Abdullah martyred during exchange of fire with terrorists in Khyber District
Rawalpindi: The security forces have apprehended three terrorists and their facilitators during an intelligence based operation on reported presence of terrorists in Shakhas area of...
Recurrence of desecration of Holy Quran such condemnable act would in no way be tolerated: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the desecration of Holy Quran was an attempt to create animosity between the Muslims and Christians and...
Jehangir Tareen’s brother commits suicide
Lahore: A brother of Chairman of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) and seasoned politician and businessman Alamgir Tareen committed suicide. Alamgir Tareen was 63 years old and...
Heavy rains wreak havoc in Lahore on consecutive 2nd day as 4 more killed
Lahore: Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Lahore on second consecutive day as a roof collapsed in Chongi Amar Sidhu killing four people including three children...
Joint session to discuss desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden today
The Joint Session of the Parliament will resume on Thursday at three in the afternoon at the Parliament House in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif...
Three Pak-Army soldiers embrace martyrdom while stopping suicide rider on vehicle in Miran Shah
Rawalpindi: Three soldiers of Pakistan army rending their sacrifice for homeland martyred while stopping a suicide bomber riding on vehicle in Meran Shah area of...
Ahsan Iqbal briefs media over apex committee of Special Council for Investment Facilitation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that introducing Pakistan as an export-led country in the world...
After two days of declining streak, dollar started to rise again in inter-bank, open market
Karachi: After declining streak of last two days, dollar price started to rise as Rs 1.97 increased in Inter-bank market today. The dollar closed at...
Wedding functions of Haris Rauf started
Lahore: Wedding bells are finally ringing for Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf as the festivities for his big day have begun, it emerged Wednesday, with a...
Mix trend continues at PSX as it lost just two points
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed mixed trend in trading on Wednesday, losing just 4 points, a nominal change of 0.01...
PM chairs apex committee meeting on special investment facilitation council
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday presided apex committee meeting of special investment facilitation council (SIFC). Military leadership including Chief of Army Staff (COAS)...
Federal govt removes IG Baltistan, Afzal Mahmood Butt to replace him
Islamabad: Federal government has removed Dar Ali Khattak as Inspector General (IG) Gilgit Baltistan (GB) from immediate effect. On the place of Dar Ali Khattak,...
Incessant rains in Lahore break 30 year old record as seven killed in rain related incidents
Lahore: A 30 year old record of rains in Lahore broke today by incessant showers on Wednesday when the city received over 290mm of rain...
Islamabad: Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli raids, airstrikes in Jenin
Islamabad: Pakistan has strongly condemned the raids and airstrikes carried out by the Israeli occupation forces in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, which killed...
Shahadat anniversary of Karnal Sher Khan being observed today
Rawalpindi: The 24th shahadat anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, is being observed on Wednesday. He was born in district Sawabi of Khyber...
PM extends greetings US President, people on Independence Day
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended greetings to the US President Joe Biden and American people on their Independence Day. In a tweet,...
Nawaz ousted from premiership by Panama conspiracy: Marrium Aurangzeb
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has expressed the commitment to stabilize the economy and address the issue of inflation. Addressing a news...
PM congratulates to Pakistan, China on completion of 10 years of CPEC
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Pakistan and China on the completion of 10 years of China Pakistan Economic...
US ambassador calls on Ishaq Dar to express confidence in policies of incumbent government
Islamabad: The United States has expressed confidence in policies and programs of the incumbent Pakistani government for bringing economic sustainability in the country. The expression...
CPEC to be pursued with new vigor, commitment by focusing in more areas: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the resolve to pursue the China Pakistan Economic Corridor with a new vigor and commitment by focusing on...
UN to hold urgent meeting on Holy Quran desecration after Pakistan’s request
Geneva: On Pakistan’ request, United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent meeting on desecration of Holy Quran outside a mosque in Sweden. According...
Govt changes schedule of joint session of parliament
Islamabad: The government would convene a joint session of the parliament on July 6 to formulate a national strategy on the issue and represent the...
Govt to hold countrywide protests on July 7 over Quran’s desecration in Sweden
ISLAMABAD: The government would observe Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran on July 7 to hold countrywide protests demonstrations against the desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden and convene a...
Pakistani Rupee gained massively in interbank and Open market today
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee on Tuesday gained massively in the interbank market during the intraday trade. The local currency closed at Rs275.44 against the greenback,...
PM stresses upon according high priority in public welfare projects
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday stressed upon according high priority to the public welfare projects, besides maintaining of quality and transparency over the...
IHC declares Toshakhana case against chairman PTI inadmissible
Islamabad: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday declared the toshakahana case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief inadmissible . Chief Justice of IHC Justice Amir Farooq...
SC rejects PTI chairman petition to stop action of ATC in Lawyer murder case in Quetta
Islamabad: Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday rejected stopping action of anti terrorism court against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman in the murder case of lawyer in...
Electricity prices likely to be increased for K-electric, other consumers across country
Karachi/Islamabad: Government has started preparations to more burden the masses as it is likely that the electricity price of Karachiites Rs 1, 49 per unit...
Acting President approves NAB amendment ordinance 2023
Islamabad: Acting President Sadiq Sanjrani has approved NAB amendment ordinance 2023. Under the NAB amendment the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has been given powers to...
CPEC can be game changer for connectivity, stability, peace, prosperity in this region: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support and commitment to address common challenges and realize the shared dreams of peace, prosperity, stability...
Judges salaries increased as acting President Issues Judges salaries order 2023
Islamabad: Acting President Sadiq Sanjrani has issued judges salaries order 2023 today. Under the order the basisc salaries of judges of top court has been...
PSX witnesses mix trend after losing 91 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mix trend on Tuesday as market is trading at 43, 807 points after losing 91 points. The stock...
Dollar declining trend continues as it devalued by Rs 10. 49 in inter-bank
Karachi: A trend of decreasing in the price of the US dollar has started since yesterday as it value reduced by Rs 10. 49 in...
Karachi Hospitals receive excessive patients count for meat-related illnesses
KARACHI: The citizens of Karachi are facing growing risks associated with excessive meat consumption, following the conclusion of the three-day Eid festivities. According to the...
Cabinet briefed about $ three billion IMF deal
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet was briefed about the salient features of the $ 3 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund on Monday. While chairing...
FM Bilawal calls on Japanese Premier Fumio Kishida
TOKYO: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Monday called on Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. He conveyed greetings from the government and people of...
President Alvi meets his Bangladeshi counterpart in KSA
President Arif Alvi has said that he held good meetings with the President of Bangladesh Shahabuddin in Makkah, Mina and Madina. In a tweet on...
More than 30 MPAs to join IPP in August as Tareen starts contacts after returning from abroad
Lahore: After returning from abroad former leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Jehangir Tareen has held contacts across Punjab. More than 30 members of provincial assembly...
FIA alerts airports about possible ‘escape’ of human smugglers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigative Agency (FIA) Director General Mohsin Hasan Butt ordered to blacklist passports of the human smugglers involved in the unfortunate Greece boat...
PML-N decides to start election campaign from current month
Dubai: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders sitting in Dubai consulted political strategy and legal issues. The meeting also decided to start an election campaign from...