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Pakistan - 2024-11-16

PM Shehbaz condemns ‘terrorist attack’ in Kalat, vows to foil nefarious designs of enemies

Premier says those involved in the attack will receive exemplary punishment

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:00pm

Punjab govt conducts successful trial of local technology for artificial rain

The Punjab government conducted a successful trial of artificial rain using local technology on Saturday, Radio...

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:09pm

Energy

IPP owner Shahid Abdullah barred from traveling abroad amid money laundering inquiry

It remains unclear whether Abdullah is in custody or has been released

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 06:56pm

Stocks

In its ‘strategy report’, AHL says KSE-100 to hit 120,000 by December 2025

Brokerage house Arif Habib Limited (AHL) expects the KSE-100 Index – largely seen as a benchmark for stock market...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 11:13am

Business & Economy

IMF calls for reduced govt intervention, energy reforms in Pakistan’s economy

Washington-based lender's mission led by Nathan Porter states conclusion of a staff visit to Pakistan from November 12 to 15, 2024

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 04:30pm

Industry

16 of 29 MoI&P entities being examined for closure, Senate panel told

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Friday that out of a total 29 institutions affiliated with Ministry...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 08:01am

Possible terror attacks: security beefed up in Capital

ISLAMABAD: Following intelligence reports of possible terror attacks, in the twin cities of Islamabad and ...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:59am

Bilawal hails party’s success in LG polls in Sindh

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed his gratitude and...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:57am

HIV infection at Nishter Hospital: Body formed to investigate

LAHORE: On the instructions of provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, Secretary Health Punjab appointed ...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:51am

Taxes

Cut wood from trees declared exempted from sales tax

LAHORE: In a significant setback to the sales tax department, a recent tribunal ruling has declared that cut wood...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:50am

Fighting smoking: Country urged to follow Sweden model

ISLAMABAD: The Initiative on Risk-Reduction and Dependable Alternatives (IRRDA) has urged Pakistan to take...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:47am

Healthcare in Tharparkar: SIEHS, TF ink MoU

KARACHI: The Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services (SIEHS) and Thar Foundation (TF) have signed a...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:44am

IK denies reports of Bushra’s joining politics

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Friday said that his wife Bushra Bibi...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:41am

LDA seals 92 properties

LAHORE: In several operations against the defaulters of commercial fees and illegal commercial buildings, the Lahore...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:36am

People in smog-shrouded Punjab pray for rain

LAHORE: Punjab province declared a health emergency due to toxic smog on Friday, banning construction, shutting...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:47am

CJP for improving criminal justice system through reforms

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan/ Chairman National Judicial Automation Committee Yahya Afridi expressed his ...