Kalbe Ali

Residents suffer another day of road blockades in twin cities

Containers put at entry, exit points; JI protesters stopped from entering capital; 15 workers detained from D-Chowk. Updated 27 Jul, 2024 01:00pm

Pakistan Steel Mills is a piece of scrap, NA panel told

SIFC notes it is nearly impossible to revive PSM with existing infrastructure and outdated technology. Updated 27 Jul, 2024 10:21am

JI demo paralyses parts of capital as PTI puts off rally

Hafiz Naeem calls for release of arrested workers Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:06am

Upgrading of Karachi port’s capacity ordered

Infrastructure and lack of digitalisation key challenges. Published 26 Jul, 2024 09:22am

Energy ministry calls for framework to deregulate fuel prices

Directs Ogra chief to convene meeting today; two key stakeholders not invited. Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:41am

Ministry asked to devise plan for golden handshake scheme for Pak-PWD employees

ISLAMABAD: A review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has given one week’s time to the finance... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:31am

IT ministry forms panel to fix LDIs’ licence issue

Steering Committee formed to develop viable recommendations for out-of-court solution to the pending matter. Updated 25 Jul, 2024 08:54am

President Zardari signs amendment to Christian Marriage Act

Minimum marriage age raised to 18 year for both males and females. Updated 24 Jul, 2024 10:32am

NA panel seeks answers on WhatsApp disruption

Committee recommends that ministry should bind service providers to ensure proper 5G services in major cities. Updated 24 Jul, 2024 09:34am

Major reforms in electricity tariff structure stressed

ISLAMABAD: A panel of renowned energy specialists called for major reforms in electricity tariff structure and ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:46am

‘Movement’ seeks justice over Bannu violence

Group comprising locals demands compensation for those injured in terror attacks. Updated 23 Jul, 2024 10:28am

JUI-F, PTI at odds over dissolving KP Assembly, mass resignations

Fazl claims moves aimed at forcing new, “transparent” polls; Raoof, Gohar say no such action on the cards. Updated 21 Jul, 2024 08:34am

Week-long agony ends as TLP protesters wrap up Faizabad sit-in

PM’s adviser says support to Palestinian victims of Israeli atrocities to be accelerated. Updated 20 Jul, 2024 08:34am

Govt gradually returning Rs60bn ‘borrowed’ from USF

Finance ministry has already reverted Rs10bn, minister tells Senate body. Updated 20 Jul, 2024 09:18am

TLP protesters stick to demands as residents continue to suffer road blockades at Faizabad Interchange

Protesters demonstrating in solidarity with Palestinians, demand immediate dispatch of aid to Gaza. Updated 19 Jul, 2024 10:35am

Political talk overshadows religious discussions at Muharram 9 procession in capital

ISLAMABAD: Political talks overtook religious discussions at the main Muharram 9 procession brought out in the... Published 17 Jul, 2024 07:01am

Maritime ministry rejects proposal for two ports’ merger

The suggestion was put forward by members of the relevant Senate committee, which is chaired by Faisal Vawda. Updated 28 Jun, 2024 11:18am

Govt has no business to do business, says Yousaf Raza Gilani

Senate chairman stresses limiting govt to regulatory role, letting private sector run businesses. Updated 27 Jun, 2024 08:50am

Millat Tractors fined Rs5.4bn for sales tax audit discrepancy

A penalty of Rs5.41bn has been imposed, besides a sales tax demand of Rs13.28bn. Updated 22 Jun, 2024 08:59am

New taxes to discourage mobile phone assembly, telecom association warns

Set and service prices to rise after budget takes effect. Updated 21 Jun, 2024 09:07am