No action yet against Disco officials who caused Rs589bn loss LAHORE: No disciplinary action has yet been taken against the Disco officials, including the CEOs and the Chief... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Markets Rupee remains stable against US dollar Currency settles at 279.32 in inter-bank market Updated 14 Feb, 2024 06:37pm
Markets Bulls hail ‘progress on govt formation’, KSE-100 up over 1.5% Positive sentiment driven by some clarity on the political front, says expert Updated 14 Feb, 2024 10:29pm
Editorials Transparency International’s revelation EDITORIAL: Most common Pakistanis have become so used to the corruption of the elite, especially elite institutions,... Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:00am
Opinion Economic growth the major victim The State Bank of Pakistan governor’s “Annual Report for 2022-23” has pointed out, among other the things, the... Published 31 Dec, 2023 03:04am
Pakistan Alleged association with PML-N: ECP to hear plea seeking removal of privatisation minister today ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold a hearing on a petition filed against the removal of... Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
Pakistan Senior army officers inducted into NAB All these serving army officers will remain in NAB till further orders said the notification Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:46am
Editorials Tax the rich EDITORIAL: One reason our ruling class always paints IMF’s conditions as “harsh” is their own inability, rather... Updated 29 Sep, 2023 09:29pm
Print BoI: Reconstituted BoD yet to convene any meeting ISLAMABAD: Twenty-five members of the board of directors of the Board of Investment (BoI) have failed to convene a... Updated 21 Sep, 2023 08:54am
Editorials Supremacy of parliament? EDITORIAL: The Bandial Supreme Court’s last-ball-six, as it is being called, has indeed opened a can of worms, as... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Pakistan Judges, armed forces’ personnel exempted from NAO: AGP ISLAMABAD: Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Awan has contended that the National Accountability Ordinance... Updated 11 Sep, 2023 09:31am
Pakistan Pakistan, Iran aim to boost trade to $5bn As part of a five-year plan both countries agree to end impediments to bilateral trade and finalise a Free Trade Agreement Updated 03 Aug, 2023 07:23pm
Print PTI says IMF acknowledges leadership’s support ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday said that the International Monetary Board (IMF) staff report... Updated 22 Jul, 2023 09:20am
Print Additional tax on incomes, profits, gains: Textile exporters term move ‘harsh’, ‘anti-business’ KARACHI: The value-added textile exporters on Wednesday expressed concerns over “additional tax” on income, profits... Updated 22 Jun, 2023 08:56am
Print Economic Survey 2022-23 to be unveiled today: PDM govt fails to meet even a single target The country’s Gross Domestic Product has missed all annual targets due to variety of reasons including lingering political uncertainty Updated 08 Jun, 2023 09:30am
Pakistan Serious negotiations can only be held with PM Shehbaz, Rana Sanaullah tells opposition Statement comes days after Nawaz, Marriyum reject offer for talks with PTI Updated 02 Jun, 2023 05:07pm
Opinion What’s in store for this government? A wave of unease and anguish pervades the country. The events of May 9 have only added to the state of uncertainty ... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Print More than 10,000 workers arrested, claims Imran LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan apprehended on Sunday his arrest, saying that there was ... Updated 22 May, 2023 08:56am
Pakistan Protest against SC: Maryam accuses CJP of imposing ‘judicial martial law’ PML-N leader demands Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial’s resignation Updated 15 May, 2023 07:41pm
Pakistan SC showing restraint: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial, said the court is showing restraint, “and our intentions... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Print Punjab polls: IK warns of taking to the streets if SC order violated LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has warned the coalition rulers and their ‘handlers’ of... Updated 02 May, 2023 08:52am
Print Elections in July or September? Govt-PTI talks give birth to hope Final round of negotiations to take place on Tuesday Updated 29 Apr, 2023 11:42am
Pakistan After late-night raid: police book Parvez Elahi on several charges including terrorism In a petition to LHC, son Rasikh Elahi demands action against those who conducted illegal raid at his father's residence Updated 29 Apr, 2023 06:12pm
Pakistan PDM, PTI to hold final round of negotiations on Tuesday PTI says elections should be announced after budget is approved Updated 28 Apr, 2023 08:50pm
Print Govt-PTI talks aimed at ending deadlock held ISLAMABAD: On the heels of speculated “reconciliation” between the treasury and opposition over holding general... Updated 28 Apr, 2023 08:51am
Pakistan Govt, PTI talks underway at Parliament House to discuss elections stalemate Both sides are expected to settle on terms of reference (ToRs) regarding negotiations Published 27 Apr, 2023 07:40pm
Pakistan PDM govt averted bankruptcy, says Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Minister of information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that the PDM government... Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am
BR Research Back from the precipice? With Pakistan facing both economic and security crises of increasing proportions, lately arguments have been put... Published 19 Apr, 2023 08:34am
Print PTI chief Imran described as ‘unreliable’: Coalition partners deeply divided over holding talks ISLAMABAD: The ruling coalition, on Tuesday, could not reach a consensus on Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s... Updated 19 Apr, 2023 09:11am
BR Research A mixed scorecard In recent years, Pakistan’s economic survival has been increasingly linked with the conduct of its foreign policy.... Published 17 Apr, 2023 08:43am