A briefing paper released at the presser demolishes the PTI’s white paper by exposing claims made in it as barefaced lies designed to extract political advantage from economic hardship brought in by the party’s own misrule. By Muhammad Ali.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday allowed another 150,000 tonnes of sugar export, bringing the total to 250,000 tonnes so far this year, as it seeks to generate foreign exchange for its dried coffers.
By Staff reporter
ISLAMABAD: The coalition government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday decided to ban wedding functions after 10 pm and shut markets across the country at 8.30 pm as part of a raft of measures under the energy conservation plan to save costs amid an ongoing economic crisis.
By Naveed Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Political and military leadership on Monday said no country will be allowed to shelter militants who stage attacks against Pakistan in an apparent reference to neighboring Afghanistan.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Consumer prices unexpectedly rose in December and underlying inflation accelerated amid rising costs for fuel and food, indicating that the central bank will keep borrowing cost elevated in its next monetary review.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted bail to Senator Azam Khan Swati, a close aide of ousted prime minister Imran Khan, who had been in custody over his controversial tweets against the military.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic alarm bells are still ringing loudly with fear of a global recession, spiraling local inflation, shrinking growth and alarmingly low foreign currency, reserves stoking investor concerns over a possible economic emergency, missed targets with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and political unrest.
Friday’s NSC meeting under PM Sharif decided to let the terrorists of various stripes taste swift retribution in an effort to put the fear of God in their hearts. By Ahmer Kureishi.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his government has no option but to implement harsh measures under the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme.
In their first conference under the new army chief, the Corps Commanders discussed eradication of terror from the country among other matters of professional and organisational significance. By Staff Reporter.
