The government was severely criticised in the Senate where the PPP has a majority for not only presenting the budget without first negotiating the National Finance Commission Award (pending since 2015) but also the Sharif administration's penchant for val
The Taliban warned the Afghan government on Thursday against harming any of their prisoners after reports that President Ashraf Ghani would order the execution of 11 militants on death row in revenge for the devastating truck bomb attack in Kabul. Ghani's
The Taliban warned the Afghan government on Thursday against harming any of their prisoners after reports that President Ashraf Ghani would order the execution of 11 militants on death row in revenge for the devastating truck bomb attack in Kabul. Ghani's
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has received a petition against Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Ahmed Shah on June 19. Abdul Ghafoor filed a petition in the ECP with a plea that Khursheed Shah was 'provoking' some influentia
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has received a petition against Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Ahmed Shah on June 19. Abdul Ghafoor filed a petition in the ECP with a plea that Khursheed Shah was 'provoking' some influentia
Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz Thursday informed the Senate that Pakistan will not become part of any adventurism against Iran and presence of former Army Chief Raheel Sharif is a guarantee in this regard that no such thing will
Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz Thursday informed the Senate that Pakistan will not become part of any adventurism against Iran and presence of former Army Chief Raheel Sharif is a guarantee in this regard that no such thing will
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday the government would not demonetize Rs 5000 currency notes. Addressing a post budget seminar organized by a private media group, Finance Minister said the government would not restrict Rs 5000 notes and would is
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday the government would not demonetize Rs 5000 currency notes. Addressing a post budget seminar organized by a private media group, Finance Minister said the government would not restrict Rs 5000 notes and would is
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday the government would not demonetize Rs 5000 currency notes. Addressing a post budget seminar organized by a private media group, Finance Minister said the government would not restrict Rs 5000 notes and would is
The US newspaper industry remains mired in a slump despite gains in digital subscriptions at some of the big dailies, a study showed Thursday. As the newspaper sector sinks, cable television news is showing strong gains, fueled by interest in the US presi
The US newspaper industry remains mired in a slump despite gains in digital subscriptions at some of the big dailies, a study showed Thursday. As the newspaper sector sinks, cable television news is showing strong gains, fueled by interest in the US presi
Slight changes were seen on the money market on Thursday as the rupee did not move sharply against the dollar on the money market in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee almost traded in its overnight levels versus the dollar for buying and sel
The US newspaper industry remains mired in a slump despite gains in digital subscriptions at some of the big dailies, a study showed Thursday. As the newspaper sector sinks, cable television news is showing strong gains, fueled by interest in the US presi
Slight changes were seen on the money market on Thursday as the rupee did not move sharply against the dollar on the money market in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee almost traded in its overnight levels versus the dollar for buying and sel
The US newspaper industry remains mired in a slump despite gains in digital subscriptions at some of the big dailies, a study showed Thursday. As the newspaper sector sinks, cable television news is showing strong gains, fueled by interest in the US presi
Thirteen Turkish soldiers were killed Wednesday when a military helicopter crashed after hitting a high-voltage power line in the southeast of the country, the army said. The AS532 Cougar helicopter crashed shortly after taking off from a base in Sirnak p
Senate Standing Committee on Finance has rejected unanimously proposed extension in super tax imposed on high earning companies and individuals for the next fiscal year. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance presided over by Senator Saleem
Senate Standing Committee on Finance has rejected unanimously proposed extension in super tax imposed on high earning companies and individuals for the next fiscal year. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance presided over by Senator Saleem
Senate Standing Committee on Finance has rejected unanimously proposed extension in super tax imposed on high earning companies and individuals for the next fiscal year. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance presided over by Senator Saleem
Foreign investors repatriated $1.5 billion on account of profit and dividend during July-April of this fiscal year (FY17). Economists said improved financial results of the corporate sector have scaled up repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign inv
Foreign investors repatriated $1.5 billion on account of profit and dividend during July-April of this fiscal year (FY17). Economists said improved financial results of the corporate sector have scaled up repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign inv
Foreign investors repatriated $1.5 billion on account of profit and dividend during July-April of this fiscal year (FY17). Economists said improved financial results of the corporate sector have scaled up repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign inv
Foreign investors repatriated $1.5 billion on account of profit and dividend during July-April of this fiscal year (FY17). Economists said improved financial results of the corporate sector have scaled up repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign inv
Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana has summoned the Punjab Assembly session in the assembly chambers on Friday (today). Provincial Finance Minister Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha will present the annual budget for the financial year 2017-2018. She will
Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana has summoned the Punjab Assembly session in the assembly chambers on Friday (today). Provincial Finance Minister Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha will present the annual budget for the financial year 2017-2018. She will
Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana has summoned the Punjab Assembly session in the assembly chambers on Friday (today). Provincial Finance Minister Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha will present the annual budget for the financial year 2017-2018. She will
Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana has summoned the Punjab Assembly session in the assembly chambers on Friday (today). Provincial Finance Minister Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha will present the annual budget for the financial year 2017-2018. She will
Sima Kamil has assumed the role of President & CEO UBL on Thursday, June 1. UBL''s Board of Directors has expressed its good wishes for Sima Kamil and has welcomed her to the UBL family. She joined UBL as Deputy CEO on 28 March 2017. During this transitio
Sima Kamil has assumed the role of President & CEO UBL on Thursday, June 1. UBL's Board of Directors has expressed its good wishes for Sima Kamil and has welcomed her to the UBL family. She joined UBL as Deputy CEO on 28 March 2017. During this transition
Sima Kamil has assumed the role of President & CEO UBL on Thursday, June 1. UBL's Board of Directors has expressed its good wishes for Sima Kamil and has welcomed her to the UBL family. She joined UBL as Deputy CEO on 28 March 2017. During this transition
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian premier Narendra Modi looked to bolster declining trade Thursday, as the defiant Russian strongman sought to burnish a fragile recovery at the Kremlin's economic showcase despite tensions with the West. Among th
The headline inflation (CPI) has increased 5.02 percent during May 2017 over the same month of last fiscal year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). PBS on Thursday released Consumer Price Index figures and stated that 4.18 percent inflation
The headline inflation (CPI) has increased 5.02 percent during May 2017 over the same month of last fiscal year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). PBS on Thursday released Consumer Price Index figures and stated that 4.18 percent inflation
The headline inflation (CPI) has increased 5.02 percent during May 2017 over the same month of last fiscal year, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). PBS on Thursday released Consumer Price Index figures and stated that 4.18 percent inflation
The Supreme Court was informed on Thursday if a person earns money abroad and makes assets in foreign lands then it is not mandatory for him to declare assets in Pakistan. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar was hearing a plea of Pa
The Supreme Court was informed on Thursday if a person earns money abroad and makes assets in foreign lands then it is not mandatory for him to declare assets in Pakistan. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar was hearing a plea of Pa
Jemima Khan, the ex-wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, disclosed through a tweet on Thursday said that she has traced 15-year-old money trail for purchase of Bani Gala residence. "Finally tracked down 15-year-old bank statements t
Jemima Khan, the ex-wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, disclosed through a tweet on Thursday said that she has traced 15-year-old money trail for purchase of Bani Gala residence. "Finally tracked down 15-year-old bank statements t
Hussain Nawaz on Thursday appeared for the third time before the joint investigation team (JIT) probing the Panama Papers case and recorded his statement in connection with his family's offshore assets. Hussain Nawaz reached Federal Judicial Academy (FJA)
Hussain Nawaz on Thursday appeared for the third time before the joint investigation team (JIT) probing the Panama Papers case and recorded his statement in connection with his family's offshore assets. Hussain Nawaz reached Federal Judicial Academy (FJA)
The spokesman for the government of Pakistan on Thursday expressed 'immense sorrow' over remarks by an honourable judge of the Supreme Court (SC), terming it "against judicial traditions and code of ethics of the apex court." In a statement, a federal gov
The spokesman for the government of Pakistan on Thursday expressed 'immense sorrow' over remarks by an honourable judge of the Supreme Court (SC), terming it "against judicial traditions and code of ethics of the apex court." In a statement, a federal gov
The Supreme Court on Thursday decided to initiate contempt proceedings against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Nehal Hashmi for purportedly threatening the apex court judges and joint investigation team (JIT) members. A three-member special b
The Supreme Court on Thursday decided to initiate contempt proceedings against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Nehal Hashmi for purportedly threatening the apex court judges and joint investigation team (JIT) members. A three-member special b
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 26,793.32 points. It touched an intraday high of 27,208.70 points and an intraday low of 25,219.49 points and closed at 25,635.47 points which was -1157.85 points or -4.32 percent lower than previous close. Total volume wa
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 26,793.32 points. It touched an intraday high of 27,208.70 points and an intraday low of 25,219.49 points and closed at 25,635.47 points which was -1157.85 points or -4.32 percent lower than previous close. Total volume wa
Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed the worst-ever single day decline on the first day of its re-entry in the MSCI-EM Index Thursday. The benchmark KSE-100 index fell by 1,810.76 points to settle at 48,780.81 points. Foreign investors remained net sellers s
Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed the worst-ever single day decline on the first day of its re-entry in the MSCI-EM Index Thursday. The benchmark KSE-100 index fell by 1,810.76 points to settle at 48,780.81 points. Foreign investors remained net sellers s
Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed the worst-ever single day decline on the first day of its re-entry in the MSCI-EM Index Thursday. The benchmark KSE-100 index fell by 1,810.76 points to settle at 48,780.81 points. Foreign investors remained net sellers s
A secretive group of global power brokers including politicians, bankers, business titans and European royalty gather behind closed doors starting Thursday to debate the merits of Donald Trump's fledgling US presidency. The four-day Bilderberg meeting tak
A secretive group of global power brokers including politicians, bankers, business titans and European royalty gather behind closed doors starting Thursday to debate the merits of Donald Trump's fledgling US presidency. The four-day Bilderberg meeting tak