Prime Minister notifies ISI as vetting agency for bureaucrats Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tasked the Directorate General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to vet ... Published 03 Jun, 2022 10:37pm
Pak Army soldier martyred in North Waziristan check-post attack A Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom following an attack on a military post by terrorists in the general area... Published 03 Jun, 2022 09:23pm
Business & Economy PM Shehbaz urges country's 'wealthy to shower resources' Urges 'billionaire elite' to sacrifice, a remark that comes amid expectations of higher inflation in coming months Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:14pm
Business & Economy Tough measures only way to deal with economic instability: experts See looming food insecurity in Pakistan due to Russia-Ukraine war Agree that delayed decision-making costs the economy Updated 03 Jun, 2022 07:15pm
Business & Economy Increasing petroleum prices necessary to stabilise economy: Musadik Malik State Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik on Friday said that the government was compelled to take the "tough... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:39pm
At least 5 killed, 5 injured in Panjgur blast The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital Updated 03 Jun, 2022 05:01pm
US doesn't want a strong govt in Pakistan: Imran Khan Former premier alleges Washington imposed 'imported govt' because it serves their interest Updated 03 Jun, 2022 08:11pm
Business & Economy Shaukat Tarin suggests buying Russian oil, reducing margins of refineries Former finance minister says govt should call elections as it cannot handle the economy Published 03 Jun, 2022 11:18am
PPP condemns Imran’s statement on conditional division of country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) strongly condemned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:34am
Dues of utilities: Ministry seeks ECC’s help for release of Rs37.33bn ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Communications has sought ECC’s help for release of Rs 37.33 billion to clear outstanding... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:34am
TTP extends ceasefire until ‘next announcement’ ISLAMABAD: The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has announced a fresh breakthrough in the ongoing peace... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:31am
Intrusion of projectile on March 9: Senate panel concerned at ill-intent of India ISLAMABAD: The Senate Defence Committee on Thursday expressed concern over the monumental incompetence as well as... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:31am
Punjab CM says conspirators to be sent to gallows LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shehbaz has asked Imran Khan to think twice before finalising the plan for a... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:22am
PM’s Turkey visit to open new economic opportunities: analysts LAHORE: Terming Turkey as a big market for exports being a gateway to European countries, analysts expressed ... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:09am
JI warns govt of launching countrywide protests from 11th LAHORE: The Jamaat-e-Islami will launch a countrywide protest movement from Lahore on June 11 if the government ... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:09am
COAS visits Command and Staff College, Quetta RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Command and Staff College, Quetta, on... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:09am
IHC grants protective bails to PTI’s Qaiser, Azhar ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday granted protective bails to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:09am
Chinese engineer dies in Bin Qasim power plant accident KARACHI: A Chinese engineer was killed in an ‘accident’ that occurred at the Port Qasim coal power plant here on... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:02am
Ghulam Nabi Memon appointed Sindh IGP KARACHI: The federal government has approved the appointment of Ghulam Nabi Memon as Inspector General (IG) Sindh... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:02am
Development schemes in Badin: DC directs officers to expedite work HYDERABAD: Agha Shahnawaz Khan, Deputy Commissioner Badin, has directed the officers of the concerned departments to... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:02am
Road checking campaign: E&T dept collects Rs40.57m KARACHI: Sindh Excise and Taxation Department has checked about 42,000 vehicles and made Rs40.57 million tax... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:02am
JBS plans to bring global learning solutions thru digital schools, colleges KARACHI: The concept of distance or e-learning became popular in Pakistan with the outbreak of Covid-19 and over ... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:02am
‘Accessibility a basic right for all persons with disabilities’ KARACHI: NOWPDP hosted a panel discussion called “Leaving No One Behind – Working Together to Accelerate Action... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:02am
CM praises efforts of federal IT&T ministry: Contract signed for laying of optic fibre cable in six Sindh districts KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that access to information and e-suite services ——... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:02am
Subsidised rates: KP cabinet approves Rs30bn scheme for supplying flour PESHAWAR: The provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday approved a scheme worth Rs30 billion, meant to... Published 03 Jun, 2022 08:02am
CPEC: Media urged to tell true stories, spread positive energy ISLAMABAD: Chinese Charge d’Affaires Pang Chunxue said that there is a need to encourage the strengthening of... Published 03 Jun, 2022 07:49am
Imran on dangerous mission, says Sharjeel KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has strongly reacted to... Published 03 Jun, 2022 07:49am
Two-day peace talks between TTP, tribal elders likely to conclude today ISLAMABAD: The two-day peace talks between the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the tribal elders... Published 03 Jun, 2022 07:18am
German FM due soon to discuss bilateral issues ISLAMABAD: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is likely to visit Pakistan in a couple of days to discuss... Published 03 Jun, 2022 07:18am
Notification for new MPAs on reserved seats: ECP turns down PTI’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday turned down Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s... Published 03 Jun, 2022 07:18am
SC returns PTI’s plea seeking no coercive measures against protesters ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court returned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s petition to direct the federal and the... Published 03 Jun, 2022 07:18am
CDA all set for new bus routes ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is all set to start new public transport routes to facilitate... Published 03 Jun, 2022 07:18am
Maryam condemns IK’s statement about N-assets, country’s disintegration ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz on Thursday strongly condemned Pakistan... Published 03 Jun, 2022 06:35am
ECP announces schedule for LB elections in ICT ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday announced the schedule for local body elections in... Published 03 Jun, 2022 06:35am
Steps taken by PTI govt need to be revisited, govt tells Senate ISLAMABAD: The federal government informed the Senate on Thursday that the steps taken by the former government like... Published 03 Jun, 2022 06:35am
Qureshi objects to new delimitation of constituencies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice-chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday raised objections over the... Published 03 Jun, 2022 06:26am
Low-income people: Hajj subsidy announced ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Mufti Abdul Shakoor on Thursday said that the incumbent government... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
NAB chairman quits office after completion of tenure ISLAMABAD: Former Justice Javed Iqbal relinquished his charge as Chairman of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Correction ISLAMABAD: Reference news item published in BR on June 2 with the headline “STZA chairman says work on five... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Ombudsman Punjab working harder LAHORE: On the involvement of the provincial ombudsman office, 104 out of 240 landowners holding 460 kanals and 18... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
GCU announces ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for UHS VC LAHORE: The Government College University (GCU), Lahore, has announced to confer the ‘Lifetime Achievement ... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Mushaal urges world community to raise voice for her husband’s release from jail ISLAMABAD: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of jailed Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik Thursday condemned shifting... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
New Punjab governor speaks to parliamentarians LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman said on Thursday that the government was facing many challenges on... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Speakers at seminar underscore need for raising FED on sugar-sweetened beverages KARACHI: A pre-budget seminar “Importance of fiscal policies to curb sugar sweet beverages” organized by ... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (June 02, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (June 03, 2022)... Published 03 Jun, 2022 05:56am