British Chief of General Staff calls on Army Chief, CJCSC
Rawalpindi: British Chief of General Staff (COGS) Sir Patrick Nicholas Yardly Monard on Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir. The...
Two terrorists killed in security forces tip off operation in South Waziristan area of Dosali
Rawalpindi: Two terrorist were gunned down in Dosali area of South Waziristan (SW) in an operation on tip off by the security forces, Inter Service...
Edible oil further reduced by Rs 93 per liter at utility stores across country
Islamabad: Government on Wednesday provided more relief to masses in edible oil as it decreased its prices by Rs 93 per liter in utility stores...
Ayesha Ghous Pasha declares IMF mission chief statement intervention in country’s affairs.
Islamabad: State Minister for Finance Ayesha Ghous Pasha has declared International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission chief to Pakistan Nathan Porter statement intervention in the country’s...
Justice Isa-led audio leaks commission objects to SC bench
ISLAMABAD: The inquiry commission formed by the federal government to probe audio leaks has raised objections to the constitution and composition of Chief Justice of...
Govt introduces number of policy initiatives to bring stability in economy: Dar
Islamabad: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says the current government has introduced a number of policy initiatives to bring stability and growth in the economy and...
No tobacco day being observed across globe today
Web Desk: World No Tobacco Day is being observed across the globe today. This year, theme for the day is Grow Food, Not Tobacco. Growing...
Sindh Govt announces plans to revamp transport system on modern lines
Karachi: Sindh government has announced plans to revamp the transport system on modern lines in the province to provide the latest transport facilities to the...
Australian high commissioner calls on Imran Khan
LAHORE: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former prime minister Imran Khan. During the meeting at Imran...
Pakistan’s contribution in UN peacekeeping reflective of peace commitment: Hina
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment and support to the United Nations peacekeeping and peace-building programme. “Pakistan...
Four more alleged May 9 vandals handed over to military in Faisalabad
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Faisalabad on Tuesday approved handing over four accused involved in attacking defence installations during May 9 riots to the military...
Pak-Belarus agree to beneficial partnership for prosperity
Pakistan and Belarus have aspired to build a comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership that contributes to the prosperity and wellbeing of the people of both...
Australian HC meets Jehangir Tareen
Lahore: The Australian High Commissioner (AHC) to Pakistan Neil Hawkins on Tuesday called on former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jehangir Khan Tareen at his residence...
Priority to be given to provide more relief to people in next budget: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says priority will be given to provide more relief to the people and development of the economy in the...
NA passes Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill, 2023
Islamabad: The National Assembly today passed Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill, 2023. The bill moved by James Iqbal aimed at regulating the quality, standard, labelling, packing,...
Australian HC calls on Maryam Nawaz
Lahore: Australian High Commissioner (AHC) in Pakistan Neil Hawkins on Tuesday called on chief organizer of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz at later residence...
Khawaja Asif asks CJP to ‘recuse himself’ from hearing audio leaks case
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday has asked Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial to “distance himself” from hearing the audio...
Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Punjab Governor discuss issues of bilateral relations
Lahore: The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman in Lahore on Tuesday. Promotion of bilateral relations...
PPP co-chairman Asif Zardari reaches Lahore on two-day visit
Lahore: Co-chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Asif Zardari has reached Lahore from Islamabad on a two day visit while he reached the Bilawal house Lahore...
Ali Muhammad Khan rearrested after being released from Adiala Jail
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan has been arrested by police shortly after being released from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. Sources said that Ali Muhammad Khan...
Ishaq Dar says ‘IMF programme’s 9th review not yet finalised’
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the programme’s 9th review has not been...
PTI chief Imran Khan to address the nation shortly
Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former premier Imran Khan has decided to address the nation today. چیئرمین پاکستان تحریک انصاف عمران خان کا قوم...
Making efforts to hold board meeting in June, focus to be on budget in talks with Pakistan: Nathan Porter
Islamabad: The mission chief of the the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Nathan Porter has said that Pak-IMF program not ended now adding that he is...
PM directs Finance Minister to make budget in coordination with IMF
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar to make the upcoming budget in coordination with the International Monetary Fund...
Two personalities from Karachi quitting PTI all set to join Jahangir Tareen party
Karachi/Lahore: The two personalities who recently quit Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have contacted Jehangir Tareen and all the matters have been set to join the party...
Asif Zardari likely to visit Lahore Today
Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Zardari likely to visit Lahore today as he will meet Lahore leadership of the party in the backdrop...
E-banking transactions grow by 4.3pc in Q3 FY23: SBP
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed that the volume of overall e-banking transactions increased by 4.3 percent while the value of the transactions...
Shaharyar Afridi arrested once again just after release from Adyala jail
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shaharyar Afridi on Tuesday arrested once again just after his release from Adyala jail. Shaharyar Afridi was released after remaining...
Imran Khan will not appear before JIT today: IK Legal Team
Lahore: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s legal team has appeared before the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) investigation office as Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) has...
President appoints Justice Iqbal Hameed as CJ of Federal Shariat Court
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday appointed Justice Iqbal Hameed as the chief justice of the Federal Shariat Court for a period of three...
President in Quetta to attend concluding ceremony of 34th National Games
Quetta: President Dr. Arif Alvi has arrived in Quetta to hold meetings with the provincial administration and attend other events. Governor Balochistan Malik Abdul Wali...
Foreign Minister of Belarus in Islamabad on two-day official visit
Islamabad :Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergei Aleinik has arrived in Islamabad on a two-day official visit to Pakistan. He is visiting Pakistan at the invitation...
Anarchists, arsonists do not qualify for dialogue: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says dialogue is deeply embedded in the political process, which helps democracy mature and evolve. In a tweet today,...
Jinnah House attack: JIT summons Imran Khan today
LAHORE- Regarding May 9 incidents, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan is summoned today by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe into the...
PM phones President Erdogan, felicitates on re-election
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated Turkish Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election in the office on third term. In a telephonic conversation with...
Lightning strike kills six, injures eight in Tharparkar
THARPARKAR: A lightning strike killed at least six Hindu yatrees and critically injured eight other in Tharparkar, a district in Sindh province, on late Monday...
COAS says Nexus between internal collusive elements and external forces bas been exposed
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has said that attempts to drive a wedge between the nation and military will never succeed...
PM Shehbaz holds Imran Khan responsible for economic crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to Twitter on Monday to express his opinion on the economic understanding of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan. PM...
SSP dismisses ill treatment of women in captivity, assures them of care
LAHORE: Dr Anoosh Masood Chaudhry, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation in Lahore, on Monday quashed PTI’s allegation about misbehaviour with women in jail. The...
ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation
Senior International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have traveled to Pakistan to secure the country’s participation in this year’s 50-overs World Cup in India which has...
Imran’s name Put on ECL in Al-Qadir Trust scandal
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan name has been put on Exit Control List (ECL) in the Al-Qadir trust scandal involving whopping amount of...
NAB Amendment Bill 2023 becomes law, despite president’s refusal to sign
ISLAMABAD: The NAB (National Accountability Bureau) Amendment Bill 2023 has officially become law, despite the president’s initial refusal to sign it for the second time....
PTI’s Yasmin Rashid sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand
A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Yasmin Rashid to jail on a 14-day judicial remand in a case linked...
PSX gains 375 points owing to investor optimism over budget proposals
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday gained 375.52 points as investors’ sentiment turned positive over budget proposals being put forward by the government....
45,000 Google scholarships for Pakistani students this year
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haq has said that an agreement has been inked with Google for 45,000 scholarships, which...
Elections in country to be held on time: Ahsan Iqbal
Lahore: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that elections in the country will be held on time. Talking to the media in...
Ishaq Dar reiterates to provide business friendly budget
Islamabad: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated to provide a business friendly budget in order to support masses and for the economic progress and development...
PTI chairman’s, councilors meeting is in progress to set strategy for Karachi city council session on June 15
Karachi: A meeting is being held of elected representatives who won the Local Bodies Polls on the tickets of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) today. Sources said...
SC (Practice and Procedure Bill 2023) case to be heard on June 1
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure Bill 2023) is scheduled for a hearing in the Supreme Court, as announced on Monday. An eight-member larger...
Rising trend of dollar continues as Rs 1 increases in open market to reach Rs 311
Karachi: The dollar rising trend continued on Monday as Rs 1 appreciated and it reached to Rs 311 in the open market. Interbank closing #ExchangeRate...