We need grand dialogue to resolve country’s issues: PM
LAHORE: The situation in the country is difficult at present but soon it will improve and Palkistan will progress at a fast pace, said...
President returns NAB, election amendment bills for ‘not being informed’ about legislative proposal
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday refused to sign the bills seeking amendments in the NAB and election laws, and returned them back...
Two terrorists involved in Lahore bomb blast killed in firing by accomplices: CTD
LAHORE; Two terrorists involved in Lahore’s Anarkali bomb blast, who were in custody of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), were killed by firing of their...
Karachi may face 17 hours of load-shedding: KE spokesperson
KARACHI: Electricity loadshedding in Karachi is expected to increase to 17 hours after the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) informed K-Electric of reducing...
Planning minister says PSDP likely to be Rs700b in upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: The volume of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) is likely to increase by up to Rs700 billion in the upcoming budget for...
Rupee reverses trend, sheds 0.17% against US dollar
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee reversed the momentum as it shed 0.17% to close at Rs197.92 against the US dollar in the interbank market owing...
After petrol, gas prices also go up by 45%
ISLAMABAD: In a bit to hit a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Friday approved an...
Seventh polio case reported in country this year
ISLAMABAD: Another girl has contracted polio virus in Pakistan, bringing the total number of polio cases in the country to seven this year. Six...
Tough decisions taken to avoid bankruptcy, revive national economy: Petroleum Minister
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik has said the incumbent government had taken tough decisions regarding subsidies on petrol and diesel,...
Govt directed to bring ECL rules changes within ‘legal ambit’ in a week
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Friday directed the federal government to bring the recent changes in the rules of the Exit...
