Pakistan

PPP ready to contest elections if PTI dissolves assemblies: Faisal Kundi

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Faisal Karim Kundi said that Pakistan Peoples’ Party was ready to contest elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa if Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf dissolv...

NAB exceeded authority by filing case against Iqbal: IHC

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued written verdict in Narowal Sports City reference, stating that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) exceeded its authority by filing case against PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal. Detailed verdict of Iqbal&rsq...

Decision to extend ex-COAS Bajwa’s tenure ‘not mistake’, says Nayyar Bokhari

ISLAMABAD: PPP Secretary General Nayyar Bokhari said his party is of opinion that PTI government’s decision to extend former Army Chief retired General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s tenure at end of his initial three-year tenure in 2019 was “...

Suleman appears before FIA in money-laundering case

LAHORE: Suleman Shehbaz, son of Pakistan’s premier appeared before Federal Investigations Agency team in money laundering investigation. FIA officials issued questionnaire to Suleman Shehbaz who sought some time for his response. According to...

IMF programme not suspended yet, talks in progress: Aisha Pasha

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha said that International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme has not been suspended and talks were afoot ministry level, while technical review is being carried out. State Bank of Pakistan Governor...

Pakistan reserves right to take action against TTP, terrorist groups: FM Bilawal

NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Pakistan reserves right to take action if Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or other terrorist groups engage in cross-border terrorism. “Pakistan will not tolerate such cross-border terrori...

inDrive opened first Driver Care Centre in Islamabad

Islamabad: inDrive Pakistan’s most downloaded ride-hailing app of 2022  opens its first office for drivers’ welfare. One-of-a-kind Pitstop has been equipped with various facilities, including free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rest areas, c...

Punjab, China resolve to enhance collaboration for rapid industrialisation

Lahore: Punjab and China have resolved to enhance collaboration for rapid industrialisation in Province, especially for encouraging B2B level engagement of Chinese investors and businesses with their local counterparts from Punjab. Zhao Shiren, Consu...

Pakistan summons Afghan envoy to record protest over Chaman incident

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Afghan Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad to record protest over Chaman Border clash. According to statement issued here, Foreign Ministry issued “Strong condemnation” over recent i...

Attaullah Tarar appointed SAPM on Interior

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Attaullah Tarar as his special assistant on interior and legal affairs. A notification was also issued by Cabinet Division in this regard. Tarar was ea...

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PSX digital display screen at entrance non-functional, stagnant sewerage water surrounds parking area

Karachi: As Pakistan steps into the new year, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has achieved a historic milestone, with its benchmark index surging past 175,000 points, the highest level ever recorded. While this achievement reflects growing investor...

PM Shehbaz calls on UAE to strengthen investments in major sectors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and invited increased UAE investments in strategic sectors to support Pakistan’s economi...

KSE-100 index ends in red, lowers 243 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a modest decline yesterday. Stocks opened on a positive note, hitting an intra-day high of 171,587.32 in the opening hours of the trading. However, selling pressure was seen in the final hours, dragging...

KWBF to kickoff from Jan 18 at Karachi Expo Cent

KARACHI: The Managing Committee of Karachi World Book Fair (KWBF) has revealed at a press conference that besides 140 leading publishers and booksellers from Pakistan, 40 exhibitors from 17 countries will also participate in the Karachi World Book Fa...
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