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World

UN calls for emergency meeting on Gaza crises today

5 countries issued a joint statement warning that the plan would exacerbate the already severe humanitarian crisis

Published 09 Aug, 2025 10:52am

Pakistan

PM orders bi-monthly performance reviews of ministries

PM warns of disciplinary action for lapses or negligence

Updated 16 Jul, 2025 08:17pm

Pakistan

CM Maryam reviews education reforms, school meal programme, outsourcing plans

CM instructs establishment of 6,000 STEM labs across Punjab

Published 10 Jul, 2025 11:27am

Pakistan

Govt approves import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar

Ishaq Dar reviews national sugar stock

Published 08 Jul, 2025 02:56pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Poland hold 9th round of talks to review bilateral relations in Warsaw

Next round of consultations will be held in Islamabad in 2026

Published 05 Jul, 2025 12:31pm

Business & Economy

Federal govt finalises 10-year industrial policy

Haroon Khan says country should boost exports and substitutes imports to stabilise economy

Published 05 Jul, 2025 08:15am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz lauds FBR, finance ministry for record 42% surge in tax revenue

PM stresses on importance of broadening tax base through digitalisation and stricter enforcement

Published 02 Jul, 2025 01:44pm

Pakistan

Acting US Ambassador meets Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

Minister Naqvi commends President Trump’s role in mediating ceasefire between Iran and Israel

Published 27 Jun, 2025 11:14am

Pakistan

Pakistan, EU hold fifth round of dialogue on non-proliferation and disarmament

Both parties acknowledged dialogue as important forum for constructive engagement on issues

Published 20 Jun, 2025 01:55pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz directs business plan for PNSC to cut $4b annual maritime cost

There is urgent need to expand corporation’s fleet by acquiring additional ships on lease: PM

Published 20 Jun, 2025 12:26pm

Business & Economy

SBP says 4.2% GDP growth target for FY26 is ‘challenging’ but ‘achievable’

Central bank will release economic outlook in July: Jameel Ahmed

Updated 17 Jun, 2025 02:06pm

Business & Economy

SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11% to maintain economic stability

Revised primary balance for FY25 stands at 2.2% surplus of GDP

Published 16 Jun, 2025 03:50pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s Parliamentary delegation meets UK Under-Secretary of State

Bilawal Bhutto warns against India’s attempts to establish a dangerous “new normal” marked by impunity

Published 10 Jun, 2025 08:53am

Pakistan

Islamabad finalizes Eid clean-up plan

All available resources will be used to keep the city clean during and after the Eid celebrations: DC Islamabad

Published 05 Jun, 2025 02:07pm

Pakistan

DPO chairs security meeting for PP-52 by-election

DPO says teams and control rooms are ready, with emergency services on standby

Published 27 May, 2025 01:16pm

Pakistan

Govt to launch one-window system for cosmetics sector: Khalid Magsi

Pakistani cosmetic products possess great potential, says Magsi

Published 22 May, 2025 03:18pm

Pakistan

Planning Minister, Balochistan CM discuss development projects

Psrojects underway in the province are aimed at public welfare and sustainable progress: Ahsan Iqbal

Published 20 May, 2025 01:59pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, China agree to deepen linkages between political parties

China will continue to prioritize its relationship with Pakistan, says Liu Jianchao

Published 20 May, 2025 09:51am

Pakistan

Aleema Khan, Ali Amin Gandapur reconcile at PTI meeting

PTI parliamentarians instructed to attend court on hearing days

Published 19 May, 2025 06:20pm

Pakistan

Justice Ejaz Swati appointed chief justice Balochistan

Meeting chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi

Published 19 May, 2025 03:24pm

World

Trump reshapes US Mideast policy. Can deals work instead?

Trump left Middle East with no progress towards deal to end war in Gaza

Published 17 May, 2025 10:00am

Pakistan

DPM, UK Foreign Secretary discuss matters of bilateral, regional interest

Lammy received a warm welcome upon his arrival at Foreign Office

Updated 16 May, 2025 08:58pm

Pakistan

PM unveils tariff reforms: customs duties to be capped at 15%, slabs reduced to four

Comprehensive plan for fundamental economic reforms had been formulated, says PM

Published 16 May, 2025 01:09pm

Pakistan

Mohsin Naqvi meets US Acting Ambassador Natalie Baker

Naqvi expresses gratitude to US President and American ambassador for their role in ceasefire

Published 16 May, 2025 11:10am

Pakistan

PM for sustainable agro-industry policy to promote forestry, counter climate change

PM instructs formulation of coordinated strategy to develop agriculture sector

Published 15 May, 2025 12:11pm

Pakistan

Sindh Assembly holds by-election for vacant Senate general seat today

Officials ensures security and other facilities to carry out election transparently and peacefully

Published 06 May, 2025 09:54am

Pakistan

Bilawal, PM Shehbaz discuss on upcoming federal budget

Bilawal’s proposals could potentially reshape the fiscal outlook: insiders

Published 06 May, 2025 09:37am

Pakistan

Labor experts call for united action on minimum wage implementation

Nasir Mansoor criticizes fragmentation of worker identity along racial, ethnic, and personality lines

Published 01 May, 2025 12:55pm

Pakistan

No meeting with PTI founder on May 1 due to public holiday, says jail authorities

Authorities expect to release regular visitation schedule next week

Published 01 May, 2025 10:28am

Business & Economy

SBP to hold Monetary Policy meeting today

Economic analysts predict rate cut changes in monetary policy meeting

Updated 05 May, 2025 11:34am