India approves assured pension scheme for federal govt employees NEW DELHI: The Indian government approved on Saturday a pension scheme which will guarantee federal government... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
World Indian government raises $1.98bn by selling stakes in companies in 2023-24 NEW DELHI: The Indian government has raised 165 billion rupees ($1.98 billion) in 2023/24 by selling its stakes in... Updated 01 Apr, 2024 01:59pm
Pakistan SAPM urges world to help stop genocide of Kashmiris by India ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick,... Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:00am
Business & Finance India likely to surpass FY24 target for state-run firms’ dividends by at least $1.4bn NEW DELHI: The Indian government will likely exceed its fiscal year target for dividends from state-run companies by... Published 04 Jan, 2024 01:25pm
Editorials Travails of Indian media EDITORIAL: There appears to be no end to India’s slide into a majoritarian abyss where freedom of expression and... Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:21am
World Ex-Modi adviser appointed as India’s new finance panel head NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Sunday appointed Arvind Panagariya the chairman of new Finance Commission that... Published 01 Jan, 2024 05:40am
Editorials ‘Deeply troubling’ EDITORIAL: US Commission for International Religious Freedoms (USCIRF) Commissioner Stephen Schneck hit the nail on... Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:42am
World India probe into bribery claim in toxic syrup tests nears completion NEW DELHI: India is close to finishing an investigation into a “comprehensive and exhaustive” complaint that a state... Published 22 Dec, 2023 10:22am
Business & Finance India likely to achieve fiscal deficit target in 2023-24, says govt NEW DELHI: The Indian government is likely to achieve its fiscal deficit target of 5.9% of gross domestic product... Published 18 Dec, 2023 01:55pm
World Indian govt seeks parliament nod for extra spending for FY24 NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Wednesday sought parliament’s approval for additional spending of 1.29 trillion... Published 06 Dec, 2023 01:48pm
Editorials Two is a trend EDITORIAL: Two is a trend, they say in the world of science, so India’s alleged involvement in assassination... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
World India approves $360m in investments in IT hardware sector MUMBAI: The Indian government has approved investments worth 30 billion Indian rupees ($360.4 million) in the IT... Published 19 Nov, 2023 03:14am
Business & Finance India reviewing floor price for basmati rice exports NEW DELHI: The Indian government said on Sunday it is actively reviewing the floor price it has set for basmati rice... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan APHC-AJK condemns ban on DFP in J&K ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) chapter has strongly condemned the ban... Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am
World Biden national security adviser says we are in contact with India, Canada about murder probe WASHINGTON: The United States is in touch with India and Canada after Ottawa said Indian government agents had links... Published 21 Sep, 2023 10:56pm
World UK in close touch with Canada over ‘serious allegations’ against India LONDON: Britain said on Tuesday it was in close touch with its Canadian partners about “serious allegations” from... Published 19 Sep, 2023 12:51pm
Opinion India’s rice export ban: opportunities for Pakistan The world’s top rice exporter, India, banned the export of non-basmati white rice to control their rising domestic... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 06:54am
Pakistan AJK Assembly rejects abrogation of Article 370 by Indian govt MIRPUR (AJK): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (AJK LA) in its meeting held here on Sunday, strongly... Published 07 Aug, 2023 06:34am
Pakistan Pakistan, India exchange prisoners’ lists ISLAMABAD: Consistent with the provisions of the 2008 agreement on consular access, Pakistan on Saturday handed over... Published 02 Jul, 2023 03:13am
Pakistan Kashmir issue: India can no longer hoodwink international community: AJK President MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry and Kashmir-origin British... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
World India's heatwaves putting economy, development goals at risk SINGAPORE: Killer heat waves are putting "unprecedented burdens" on India's agriculture, economy and public health,... Published 19 Apr, 2023 11:57pm
Markets India bond yields little changed MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged in the early session on Thursday, as traders continue ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Editorials ‘Clear-cut case of vendetta’ EDITORIAL: Surely, the Indian government knew that raids on BBC’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai for alleged tax... Published 19 Feb, 2023 03:19am
World India’s government has nothing to do with Adani issue: minister NEW DELHI: The Indian government has nothing to do with the issues of the Adani Group whose shares have tumbled... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 02:14pm
Print BJP govt blocks BBC documentary on Modi NEW DELHI: India’s government said it has blocked videos and tweets sharing links to a BBC documentary about Prime... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:18am
World No spending spree likely in last Indian budget before 2024 election BENGALURU: The Indian government will focus on fiscal consolidation in its Feb. 1 budget, the last full one before a... Published 27 Dec, 2022 06:07am
World No spending spree likely in last full Indian budget before 2024 election BENGALURU: The Indian government will focus on fiscal consolidation in its Feb. 1 budget, the last full one before a... Published 22 Dec, 2022 10:12am
Pakistan Concerted efforts needed to tackle myriad challenges faced by country: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the unresolved Kashmir dispute and the unrelenting... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Print India, Saudi Arabia discuss starting rupee-riyal trade NEW DELHI: India and Saudi Arabia have discussed the possibility of starting a rupee-riyal trade as part of efforts... Published 20 Sep, 2022 05:51am
World India to commission first home-built carrier NEW DELHI: India will formally commission its first home-built aircraft carrier on Friday, the culmination of 17... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points