Shibli Faraz terms CPEC a catalyst for Pakistan’s socio-economic uplift
ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Senator Shibli Faraz said on Wednesday that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a win-win project of Pak-China...
‘Successful Covid response’: WEF to celebrate Pakistan Strategy Day tomorrow
Prime Minister Imran Khan will be the chief guest at a World Economic Forum (WEF) event to commemorate Pakistan's "successful policies" against...
‘PM’s aide drawing pension, not salary, from World Bank’
ISLAMABAD: The Institutional Reforms Cell of the Cabinet Division has clarified that Adviser to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity Dr...
Implementation of $200m Covid response project delayed in Pakistan: WB
ISLAMABAD: A World Bank report has revealed that the implementation of the 'Pandemic Response Effectiveness in Pakistan' has been significantly delayed due...
IT minister launches Rolling Spectrum Strategy 2020-23
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque on Monday launched the Rolling Spectrum Strategy 2020-2023.
Addressing the launching ceremony,...
Lahore markets, shops may close by 6pm as Covid cases rise
LAHORE: Markets and shops in Lahore are likely to be closed by 6:00pm, as the Punjab government has made a decision in this...
Pakistan, China agree to expedite work on ML-1 project
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to accelerate efforts for early execution of Karachi-Peshawar Main Line-1 (ML-1) project.
The understanding came at a...
Naeem Bokhari appointed as PTV board chairman
Renowned anchorperson and lawyer Shahzada Naeem Bokhari has been appointed as an independent director and chairperson of the Pakistan Television Corporation's (PTV)...
KP govt intensifies action against food adulterators
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority (KPFS&HFA) on Friday carried out a massive crackdown against food adulteration in various parts...
ECC approves $150m grant for purchase of Covid-19 vaccine
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a grant of $150 million for the purchase of Covid-19 vaccine.
Adviser...
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...