In response to a media query regarding remarks made by former US National Security Advisor John Bolton to an Indian media outlet, and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement on Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, the spokesperson “It is ironic that John Bolton’s remarks were prompted by a statement from Rajnath Singh—a leader affiliated with a Hindu […]
The decision is applicable for both Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), with varying changes in pricing. According to reports, a reduction in gas prices has been recommended for Sindh and Balochistan by OGRA. While an increase in price has been suggested for Punjab, KPK, and Islamabad. Specifically, a […]
According to the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), the super tax on agricultural income will be applicable from January 1, 2025, and will be collected on an annual basis. The super tax will not be applied to individuals earning less than Rs 150 million annually. As per the structure, a 1 percent super tax will be […]
The flyover that is 1.3 km long, completed in eight months, which is a record time, is likely to ease traffic, and it will bring improvement in connectivity to thousands of travelers. At the inauguration ceremony, Maryam Nawaz Sharif examined the Nawaz Sharif Flyover and complimented the quality of its construction. Provincial Minister Sohaib Ahmad […]
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conferred the Baton on General Syed Asim Munir, who became the second Field Marshal in Pakistan’s history, following his promotion on May 20, 2025, for his leadership during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. Chief ministers of Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan, federal ministers, services chiefs, and senior officials also […]
The prime minister passed these remarks in a meeting with a World Bank delegation led by Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde that called on him in Islamabad. PM Shehbaz lauded the World Bank’s ‘key’ role as an important development partner in Pakistan’s progress. The prime minister hoped that the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework […]
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir chaired the 270th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi. The Corps Commanders’ Conference began with Fateha for the martyrs of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and the heinous terrorist attack in Khuzdar, Balochistan, an atrocity perpetrated through India-sponsored proxies, which resulted in the loss of four innocent children and […]
The deputy prime minister, addressing a news conference, said that it was not a routine diplomatic engagement but with clear and urgent objectives, also featuring bilateral meetings with Chinese leadership and trilateral dialogues involving Afghanistan. Dar told the media that a clear agreement was reached with both China and Afghanistan that no terrorist organization — […]
In the open market, the US Dollar’s buying and selling rates were reported at Rs. 281.80 and Rs. 283.20, respectively, showing a narrow trading band. Other major currencies displayed mixed trends. The Saudi Riyal (SAR) stood at Rs. 75.21, supported by strong remittance flows from Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia. The UAE Dirham (AED) was […]
In the first four months of the year, beef exports fell nearly 20% year-on-year to around 255,000 tons, according to government agency Senasa. Shipments to price-sensitive top buyer China plunged to 137,000 tons from 203,000 tons a year earlier. Chinese importers – which gobbled up two-thirds of Argentina’s beef exports last year – are paying […]
