New internet rules to give Pakistan blanket powers of censorship
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to roll out new internet rules that critics say will give the government wide powers of censorship...
CCP raids Karachi offices of cement manufacturers’ association
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has seized the record of the offices of chairman and vice-chairman of the All Pakistan...
Govt to spend Rs600bn in three years for Balochistan uplift: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Asad Umar has said that the government will spend Rs600 billion on the uplift of...
Cabinet ratifies amended Petroleum Act to curb illegal sale of POL products
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the ratification of Petroleum (Amendment) Act, 2020, to stop the illegal sale of petroleum products, ensure...
KCR back on track after 21 years to regain lost glory
KARACHI: After remaining non-functional for over 21 years, the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) was partially restored on Thursday.
An inaugural function was held...
‘PIA undergoing financial restructuring to deal with Rs450bn debt’
LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Air Marshal Arshad Malik said on Thursday that financial restructuring of the nation...
LDA prepares proposals for construction of Mall Road tunnel
LAHORE:Â The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started preparing proposals to maintain the flow of traffic on The Mall, which is the busiest...
PMDU introduces ‘FBR category’ in citizens’ portal to address policy-related complaints
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister Delivery Unit (PMDU) has introduced a new category, ‘FBR policy matters’ in the Pakistan Citizens Portal to address...
PM reaffirms commitment to wealth creation, industrialisation
PM Imran inaugurates Kashmir Underpass, Model Police Station Civil Lines in Faisalabad
Thatta extraction plant starts palm oil production
THATTA: A palm oil extraction plant being run by the Sindh's Environment, Climate Change & Coastal Development Department started production on Wednesday.
"The...
PM allows pre-booking of coronavirus vaccine
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approached two coronavirus vaccine manufacturers after Prime Minister Imran Khan allowed authorities to pre-book the vaccine.
Talking to a private...
‘IMF delegation to visit Pakistan for reinstatement of EFF programme’Â
Hafeez Shaikh says IMF programme will be reinstated soon, with negotiations focusing 'energy reforms and tax revenue growth'
Punjab govt fixes sugarcane support price at Rs200 per 40kg
Provincial cabinet lifts ban on lease of coal mines; appoints Dr Arfa Iqbal as PBIT chief
NA committee passes CPEC Authority (Amendment) Bill 2020
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on Tuesday passed the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority...
Cabinet approves PM’s package for Rabi crops
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the 'Prime Minister's Package for Rabi Crops, especially wheat'.
According to the package, Rs1,000 per 50kg bag...