PM wants sugar, other commodities sold at lower prices

Shehbaz directs authorities to take solid steps to control price of commodity, take action against its hoarding.

Published 03 Mar, 2025 06:03am

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Israel suspends aid as Hamas sees ‘coup’ against truce

UN chief calls for Gaza aid to be restored "immediately"; Egypt says Gaza reconstruction plan ready, will intensify efforts for phase 2.

Updated 03 Mar, 2025 07:57am

Govt expects no hiccups as IMF reviews targets

Fund mission begins first biannual review of $7bn EFF; govt hopes for successful talks, release of $1.1bn tranche within 3 weeks.

Updated 03 Mar, 2025 07:32am

KP awaits Centre’s nod for talks with Kabul

Barrister Saif vows to ensure dialogue is aligned with security, foreign policies.

Updated 03 Mar, 2025 07:43am

Policeman martyred in Bajaur attack

Officials say cop was critically wounded after assailants ambu­shed him.

Published 03 Mar, 2025 06:03am

PM rolls out Ramazan relief package worth Rs20bn

• 4m deserving families to receive Rs5,000 each via digital wallets • The amount will be distributed within first 10 days of the

Published 02 Mar, 2025 06:10am

CTD offers bounty to hunt Haqqania attacker

• Case registered at Mardan police station • Funeral of slain cleric held at seminary under strict security • Brother takes

Published 02 Mar, 2025 06:10am

Police enter Quetta Press Club, arrest protesters

Balochistan Union of Journalists, Quetta Press Club management condemn police action.

Updated 02 Mar, 2025 10:06am

Two soldiers martyred in North Waziristan explosion

At least 10 people, inclu­ding two civilians, injured in attack.

Updated 02 Mar, 2025 09:15am

Centre, Punjab row deepens over polio detection

NIH official calls for scientific approach; Punjab refuses to accept virus existence; new case reported in Thatta.

Updated 02 Mar, 2025 10:04am

Suicide blast tears through Akora Khattak seminary

JUI-S chief Hamidul Haq Haqqani among six killed; 18 injured in bombing following Friday congregation; no group claims responsibility.

Updated 01 Mar, 2025 08:22am

China to train, take Pakistani astronauts into space

Accord with Suparco aims to take Pakistanis to Beijing’s space station; PM hails "merit-based selection" of new cabinet members.

Updated 01 Mar, 2025 08:17am

No moon means Ramazan begins tomorrow

Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbours to observe holy month from today; UAE sends AI-equipped drones to spot moon.

Updated 01 Mar, 2025 10:00am

Fuel prices cut by up to Rs5.3 per litre

HSD price declines by Rs5.31, petrol by 50 paise; Ogra notifies decrease in LPG price of Rs6.15 per kg for March.

Updated 01 Mar, 2025 07:45am

Constitutional Bench expands with addition of five judges

PTI opposes CB head’s authority for nomination, insists on determining criteria for appointments.

Updated 01 Mar, 2025 07:49am

Islamabad seeks US clarity over Afghans’ resettlement

FO spokesperson says world must address issue of US arms in Afghanistan; cautions Washington against interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs.

Updated 01 Mar, 2025 08:12am

Remains of Libya boat tragedy victims repatriated

RAWALPINDI: The mortal remains of six Pakistani nationals, who perished in the Feb 5 boat tragedy off the coast of...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:38am

Multiple accords to boost economic ties with UAE

Agreements in banking, mining, infrastructure, railway signed; crown prince says MoUs reflect the trust, enduring relations

Updated 28 Feb, 2025 07:51am

Opposition sees fair polls as panacea for all ills

PTI spokesperson claims govt attempts to "scuttle" moot only amplified its impact.

Updated 28 Feb, 2025 08:01am

Elahi gets exemption from court appearance

Judge observes that prosecution witnesses should not be summoned until new regular judge was appointed in court.

Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:38am

Austerity takes a back seat as cabinet swells

12 federal ministers, nine state ministers, three advisers, four SAPMs among new inductees.

Updated 28 Feb, 2025 07:44am

Opposition accuses govt of ‘suppressing’ its conference

PFUJ head says parties suppress media when in power; ex-PM Abbasi accuses current regime of derailing democracy.

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 08:07am

Peaceful Afghanistan vital for regional connectivity: PM Shehbaz

Pakistan, Uzbekistan pledge efforts for Trans-Afghan railway project; sign multiple accords; Russia invites premier to Kazan forum.

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 08:18am

Aqib takes responsibility for Champions Trophy debacle

Pakistan’s head coach stresses need for "consistency at the top"; says decisions shouldn’t be taken in haste or anger.

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 07:52am

Punjab govt to revisit Cholistan land transfer, LHC told

Petition claims residents being forced to hand over land to make way for state-sponsored project.

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 08:48am

KP seeks greater input in fiscal policies

Aurangzeb visits Peshawar to thank provincial govt for IMF support, agrees to "gradually" end Fata tax exemptions.

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 07:58am

ECP asks Punjab to pave way for local govt polls

No provincial govt is ever ready to hold local elections, CEC regrets; Punjab promises all-out support for the exercise.

Published 27 Feb, 2025 07:05am

PM Shehbaz in Uzbekistan to boost trade, investment

Meeting with Uzbek president, agreement on agriculture and tech expected

Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:00am

New York announces early end to Roosevelt Hotel lease

Mayor Eric Adams says facility housing migrants to close in June this year.

Updated 26 Feb, 2025 08:19am

SC ‘dictated’ law for army chief’s extension: Justice Afghan

Constitutional bench wonders if court could direct govt on administrative issues.

Updated 26 Feb, 2025 09:23am

KP govt officials told to quit PTI posts

Salman Akram Raja says decision made to empower PTI's KP chapter president Junaid Akbar to reorganise party.

Updated 26 Feb, 2025 08:14am

Plans for ‘National Crypto Council’ on the anvil

Announcement comes after finance minister meets delegates from US, described as "Trump advisers for digital assets".

Updated 26 Feb, 2025 08:03am

IMF calls for strict climate adaptation plans

Calls for preventing construction near waterways, forests; seeks plans for energy-efficient buildings in urban, rural areas.

Updated 26 Feb, 2025 08:06am

Govt claims saving Rs1.5tr by revisiting IPP contracts

Costs reduced through termination of contracts; tariff revision of bagasse and thermal plants.

Updated 25 Feb, 2025 11:34am

New Zealand pull the plug on Pakistan’s Champions Trophy hopes

With Pakistan out, Ravindra hopes his team would now emerge as the crowd favourites for the rest of the tournament.

Updated 25 Feb, 2025 10:56am