Power tariff to see another hike

Power tariff to see another hike

According to media reports on Sunday, the price of electricity is set to be jacked up by Rs4.33 per unit. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has asked the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA)

IMF asks Pakistan to publicize asset declarations of politicians

IMF asks Pakistan to publicize asset declarations of politicians

The government has agreed to the condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to disclose politically exposed people's assets publicly. The condition also includes civil servants and their spouses. According to media reports, the

Hunger looms as Taliban draft national budget

Hunger looms as Taliban draft national budget

On Friday, the Taliban government announced that they had drafted their national budget, funded without foreign aid for the first time in two decades. Their budget announcement comes as the country is stuck in an

Won’t survive if jailed: PM Imran Khan

Won’t survive if jailed: PM Imran Khan

In a candid interview with Al Jazeera, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Friday that he was fortunate to be jailed for a week, adding that if it had been longer than that, he "would not

Lahore Smog: LHC orders govt to announce early winter break in schools

Lahore Smog: LHC orders govt to announce early winter break in schools

On Thursday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) directed the Punjab government to close schools from December 20 on account of winter vacations. Taking cognizance of the level of smog in the provincial metropolis, the court

Mobile services not to be suspended in Islamabad: Sheikh Rasheed

Mobile services not to be suspended in Islamabad: Sheikh Rasheed

The government has announced a public holiday in the Federal Capital on December 18 (Saturday) and December 19 (Sunday) to ensure security at the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers Conference.

Current account deficit to decrease gradually, says Reza Baqir

Current account deficit to decrease gradually, says Reza Baqir

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr Reza Baqir said Thursday that the Central Bank would "pause" its interest rate hikes to ensure economic recovery after surging the policy rate by 275 basis points. Baqir

Fawad warns of the impending gas crisis in Pakistan

Fawad warns of the impending gas crisis in Pakistan

On Tuesday, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said in categorical terms that "Pakistan will have no gas in the next few years". Chaudhry warned of an impending gas crisis in Pakistan, saying the resource was diminishing

PM Khan warns against isolating Afghanistan

PM Khan warns against isolating Afghanistan

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the international community to stand with the "vulnerable people of Afghanistan". The premier said disengaging with the war-torn country would be "disadvantageous" for the global fraternity. As per

PM for constructing modern city near Lahore: SAPM Gill

PM for constructing modern city near Lahore: SAPM Gill

On Wednesday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill, said that the Prime Minister had decided to build a new modern city near Lahore. Detailing some of the features of