Business
Reductions in income tax slabs, proposal of 18pc levy on imported solar panels as well as on e-commerce platforms, Rs2.5/ltr carbon levy on fossil fuels.
Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:23am
Pakistan
Indian foreign minister insists his country has "right to go after terrorists anytime, anywhere if they have done harm to us”.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 11:44pm
Prism
"This is exactly the budget one can expect under the IMF programme," says Sajid Amin; Ali Hasnain terms budget relatively disciplined but within status quo.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:44pm
World
Suspect is 15-years-old and has no criminal record.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 09:28pm
World
Iran to present a counter-proposal to the latest draft from Washington.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 07:10pm
World
The Harry Potter actor said on the Tony Awards red carpet that he's 'not really that attuned to' the author's comments on trans people.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 04:48pm
World
EU top diplomat “deeply shocked” by reports of shooting; German chancellor says “thoughts are with our Austrian friends and neighbours and we mourn with them”.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:58pm
Pakistan
CM Murad orders strict action against violation of traffic rules, illegal parking and fancy number plates.
Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:44am
Business
If you're going to listen to the entire speech, here are some other terms that may go over your burger head.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 03:37pm
Business
Defence allocation up by a steep 20 per cent; finance czar says country expecting $71bn in cash flows, $7bn in taxes; total budget outlay Rs17.573tr.
Updated 11 Jun, 2025 02:08am
Pakistan
Calls it a stark reminder of the violence women and girls face for asserting their rights.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 01:16pm
Pakistan
Felicitations flooded in after Mir made history as the first female cricketer from the country to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 12:56pm
World
The seven members of BTS, South Korea’s most lucrative musical act, have been on a self-described “hiatus” since 2022.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 11:47am
World
Four people were wounded in the attacks with buildings and cars on fire.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 11:40am
World
Some 700 Marines are expected to reach Los as part of a federal strategy to quell street demonstrations.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 11:14am
Business
Aurangzeb’s optimism wasn’t shared by many who have repeatedly seen enthusiastic reforms being sacrificed at the altar of political expediency.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 09:57am
Business
Key crops decline by 13.49pc while livestock grows 4.7pc.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 09:48am
Business
The finance minister could have reflected on where and why they dithered on reform promises.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:33am
Pakistan
Police performance falters as 2,388 suspects acquitted, 924 penalised in 60,217 cases related to crimes against women and children.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 02:53pm
Pakistan
Islamabad is willing to grant visas to intending Indian Sikh pilgrims, but Delhi refused to allow them to visit country.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 02:34pm
Pakistan
PTI Punjab media cell head highlights the 34pc cotton output decrease and 2.2tr loss in wheat since last year.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 04:20pm
Business
A thrilled PM is delivering speeches not only to his cabinet, but also at diplomatic events.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:24am
Business
Economic Survey puts total installed power generation capacity at 46,605MW.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 08:01am
Business
This Eidul Azha, retail activity reportedly declined, accounting for no more than 15pc.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:27am
Business
What was intended as Pakistan’s flagship public-private partnership for climate may be looking at a potential collapse following Sarmayacar’s exit.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:50am
Business
Provinces display their financial muscle as, for the first time, a federating unit exceeds the federal allocation.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:46am
Business
Though several countries around the world have embraced cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment, the opinion on its adoption in Pakistan remains divided.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:19am
Pakistan
Expert says at least four neonatologists are needed in each district.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:13am
Pakistan
Meanwhile, another victim of the “gas explosion” at Abbas Afridi’s Azeem Bagh hujra succumbed to his injuries.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 01:06pm
Pakistan
The blaze also affected a private educational institution located near the timber market.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:59pm
Pakistan
No death has been reported in the road traffic incidents yet.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:09pm
Pakistan
The ongoing heatwave is expected to end on June 12 and will further intensify during the next two days, with rain expected over the weekend.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:17pm
Pakistan
Literacy rate at 60pc; primary enrolment increased by 3.2pc.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:05pm
Pakistan
Speaking on the occasion, PSX chairperson Dr Shamshad Akhtar encouraged the graduates to embrace ambition with humility.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:56pm
Pakistan
People forced to wade through the ankle-deep water to reach the graves of their near and dear ones for paying homage.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:41pm
Pakistan
Met dept advises people to avoid direct exposure to sunlight, stay hydrated and ensure judicious use of water.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:13am
Pakistan
Jamaat, Muttahida, PTI accuse SSWMB, city administration of turning Karachi into ‘garbage dump’ on Eid days.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 04:33pm
Pakistan
Four firefighters suffer injuries in rescue operation at EPZ; another blaze destroys three warehouses in Mauripur.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:15pm
World
Canada promises to boost allocation, meet target this year.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:32pm
World
Guterres urges ratification of the High Seas Treaty to protect planet’s fragile oceans.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:27pm
World
PM Carney seeks to separate the country from the man.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:19pm
World
“Among those we are bringing back now are the wounded, the severely wounded, and those under the age of 25,” says Zelensky.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:14pm
World
Causes 40 containers to fall into the Arabian Sea.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:38pm
Sport
One fundamental problem is that political tensions mean Pakistan and India, two of cricket’s leading nations, have not played a Test against each other since 2007.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 02:19pm
Sport
Olympic gold medallist swimmer hit the wall in 27.33 seconds in the final and books her ticket to the championships in Singapore.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 01:57pm
Sport
The 21-year-old secures a hard-fought 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-4 win over the world number one in difficult, windy conditions at Roland Garros.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 02:19pm
Business
Experts argue against agriculture taxation measures even as the government is reportedly considering revisions that could further burden farmers.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:13am
Business
Actions need to be taken now even where the benefits may not be realised for years to mitigate multidimensional vulnerability.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:41am
Business
Standing at the crossroads of demographic pressure and financial opportunity, the country must turn adversity into strength.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:38am
Business
Pakistan’s outdated tariff system has dragged the economy down, shielding inefficiency, stifling innovation, and cutting us off from global markets.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:31am
Business
The kind of industrial growth we want should drive decisions regarding power pricing while also ensuring no cross or direct subsidies are at play.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:00am
Business
With significant cuts in the PSDP, major chunks never translate into actual spending as key ministries utilise far less than what is available.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:52am
Business
IT & ITeS export receipts rose by $541 million to $2.82 billion, according to economic survey.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 04:12pm
Business
Dozen industrial groups of manufacturing sector recorded growth.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 09:36am
Business
Govt struggles to exploit export potential.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:01am
Business
Domestic debt stands at Rs51.52tr and external debt at Rs24.49tr, according to the economic survey.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 09:54am
Business
PSX has become a prominent symbol of economic stabilisation.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:09am
Business
Despite gaining momentum, the auto sector’s full supply and demand potential could not be realised.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:18am
Pakistan
At least 21 people lost their lives in separate incidents of shootings, explosion, drownings and traffic accidents across Balochistan during Eid.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan
The party also urges the government to raise the national minimum wage from Rs37,000 to Rs50,000.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:31am
Pakistan
In a letter to Senate chairman, leader of the opposition, Shibli Faraz, sought the production order for detained PTI senator.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:21am
Pakistan
Distributes Eid gifts among children and sought blessings from the elders.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:15am
Pakistan
Economic Survey says 20m active bank accounts held by women; 12,000 female entrepreneurs supported by incubation centres.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:45am
Pakistan
Economic turmoil and lack of jobs have forced 3.2m citizens to leave the country, party leaders say.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:41am
Pakistan
224 extreme disaster events experienced between 1980 and 2024.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan
Says judgement cedes vital judicial space to executive and undermines judicial authority.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:17am
Pakistan
Move draws criticism from within ruling PML-N; ANP demands its reversal.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:27am
World
Calls for an immediate end to the Gaza war.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 07:34am
World
UN warns against "further militarisation" of unrest.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 07:48am
Pakistan
Citizens advised to strictly avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, especially strenuous work or exercise, during peak sunlight hours.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:28am
Business
Sales tax waivers jump almost 50pc to Rs4.25tr; income tax exemptions surge 68pc to over Rs800bn.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:50am
Business
Many goods, services will now be taxed at higher rates; lower rates for digital payments versus cash transactions.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:16pm
Business
Major crops down 13.5pc amid water crisis, restricting agriculture and overall GDP growth; Industry, services underperform.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 09:54am
