No respite: Inflation edges up to 24.5% in December
ISLAMABAD: In line with the market expectations, consumer prices increased rather slowly to 24.5% in December amid persistent inflationary pressures, indicating no letup for...
NSC resolves to take action against social media accounts targeting economy
ISLAMABAD: National Security Committee (NSC) in its second round has expressed resolve to take action against social media accounts running negative campaign to spread...
IHC admits ECP, govt’s appeals in Islamabad LG polls case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday admitted intra-court appeals filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the federal government against...
IHC grants bail to Senator Azam Swati in controversial tweets case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday approved the bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Azam Swati in the controversial tweets case.
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Pakistan Railways in dire straits as default looms
LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways (PR) looks to be in dire straits financially as its passenger and freight train affairs are being run with just...
Economy faces tougher year in 2023, warns IMF
WASHINGTON: The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has predicted the year 2023 tougher year for world economy saying 2023...
Dar directs FBR to take steps for achieving tax collection target
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to make all possible efforts to achieve the true tax...
NSC meeting: Civil-military huddle likely to approve guidelines on economy, security
ISLAMABAD: The Civil and Military leadership of the country is meeting again today (Monday) under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during which...
FIA reopens money-laundering case against actress Sophia Mirza
KARACHI: The Corporate Crime Circle (CCC) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned actress and model Sophia Mirza regarding a previous money-laundering inquiry...
UNGA passes resolution against Israeli occupation in Palestine; 87 votes cast in favor
NEW YORK: A resolution against Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories was passed by a majority vote in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with...
