Syed Irfan Raza

Budget 2023-24: Over Rs1tr in subsidies, but still less than last year

Significant cuts have been made to subsidies for three different sectors — power, petroleum, and additional flood relief arrangements. Updated 10 Jun, 2023 08:37am

Budget 2023-24: PPP, BAP not happy over salaries, Balochistan share

PPP opposes a proposed 30pc salary increase for govt employees and instead calls for a 50pc raise. Updated 10 Jun, 2023 09:22am

SC judges may face NAB trials for graft, says PM’s aide

Irfan Qadir claims judicial system being "manipulated" by certain people. Updated 09 Jun, 2023 07:54am

After relief in eight cases, NAB grills PTI chief for four hours

Former PM dismisses the rumours about leaving Pakistan. Published 09 Jun, 2023 07:03am

Uplift package for merged districts of KP ordered

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to give special emphasis on development of erstwhile Federally Administered... Published 08 Jun, 2023 07:06am

Govt wants shutters down by 8pm, again

Traders oppose proposed energy conservation measures; minister says prohibitive fuel costs necessitate early closures. Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:52am

PM Shehbaz confident of IMF deal ‘this month’

Discusses budget proposals with allies; sees next fiscal year as "year of economic progress". Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:06am

NAB seeks assets details of ex-PM’s cabinet members

Punjab excise department has been asked to provide details of vehicles registered under the ex-cabinet members’ names. Published 05 Jun, 2023 07:06am

PM to attend Erdogan’s inauguration ceremony

Hails the “fraternal ties” between Pakistan and Turkiye. Updated 03 Jun, 2023 09:38am

Govt toughens stance on isolated Imran, but leaves room for dialogue

Sanaullah says PM will respond positively if Imran approaches him for talks; Asif calls PTI chief "internal enemy". Updated 02 Jun, 2023 07:37am

Growers to get incentives in budget: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday vowed to give priority to the agriculture sector in the... Published 01 Jun, 2023 07:34am

Fawad, Rashid ‘knew nothing’ about approval of Rs60bn adjustment

Fawad said he had not seen an ‘agreement’ being presented before the cabinet in a sealed envelope. Updated 31 May, 2023 09:57am

Prime minister snubs PTI chief’s offer for negotiations, again

Minister says Imran may be tried by military court for "masterminding" May 9 riots. Updated 31 May, 2023 07:48am

Sincere efforts being made to address economic challenges, says PM

ISLAMABAD: Amid unbridled price hike in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has claimed that doomsday ... Published 30 May, 2023 07:50am

Another dozen dissociate themselves from party

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: The ranks of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) were further depleted on Friday after former ... Published 27 May, 2023 06:43am

PPP to back bid to ban PTI, Bilawal tells PM

Bilawal rules out possibility of a constitutional amendment to establish new military courts. Updated 26 May, 2023 08:18am

No mercy for May 9 rioters, PM tells martyrs’ families

Almost all suspects traced, 60pc arrested, cabinet told. Published 25 May, 2023 07:46am

CDA briefs PM on uplift projects

ISLAMABAD: The city managers on Tuesday presented a rosy picture to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding... Published 24 May, 2023 07:55am

Ensure maximum relief in next budget, PM asks economic team

Asif Ali Khan named special representative on Afghanistan Published 24 May, 2023 07:25am

NAB returns Rs27m to fraud victims

Accountability watchdog chief vows to keep bureau ‘apolitical’ Published 23 May, 2023 07:35am