Pakistan awaits fiscal, economic policies draft from IMF
ISLAMABAD: With just 48 hours left in the timeline for the conclusion of the pending 9th Review, the IMF has not yet shared the...
IMF terms: Govt to impose surcharge of Rs3.50 per unit on power tariff
ISLAMABAD: In line with the IMF diktat, the government has decided to impose a surcharge of Rs3.50 on electricity bills and in principle to...
Pakistan hope to put women’s cricket on map at T20 World Cup
Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof says the Twenty20 World Cup is a "big opportunity to showcase our talent" and boost recognition of women's cricket in...
Senate for conforming all laws to Islam
ISLAMABAD: The Senate unanimously passed a resolution drawing the government’s attention towards Article 227 of the Constitution stipulating that all existing laws shall be...
Pervez Musharraf to be laid to rest in Karachi today
KARACHI: Former president and army chief General (retd) Pervez Musharraf will be laid to rest in Karachi today (Tuesday) after his funeral prayers, set...
LHC order suspended: SC allows FBR to collect 50pc supertax on big companies
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to recover within a week the 50 percent supertax imposed on...
APC likely to be delayed further
ISLAMABAD: The All Parties Conference (APC) that has been deferred for Thursday (Feb 9) is likely to be postponed further.
It is likely that the...
Fuel charge adjustments in power bills illegal: LHC
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) judge Justice Ali Baqar Najafi Monday declared fuel charge adjustments (FCA) in electricity bills as illegal, and directed the...
Toshakhana framing of charges today
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court will take up Toshakhana reference on Tuesday, Feb 7 (today) for indictment of PTI Chairman Imran Khan.
The reference...
Govt urged to act promptly to tackle air pollution
KARACHI: Environment and health experts have demanded the government ban the use of substandard fuel in Pakistan, install air quality monitors across Karachi, shut...
