Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed investment opportunities and the promotion of the digital economy with Kaan Terzioglu, chief executive officer of VEON Group — a telecommunications and digital services company, state-run PTV said on X. During a meeting with the VEON Group CEO at PM House, the prime minister “emphasised the promotion of digital investment in Pakistan”, […]

ISLAMABAD  –  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the petroleum products supply chain and assess ongoing austerity and conservation measures in view of the evolving regional situation, directing authorities to finalize proposals aimed at providing further relief to low-income segments of society. The prime minister amid chairing the meeting […]

 President, PM chair high-level meetings on austerity measures• Proposed smart lockdowns shelved, may be reviewed later• Emergency steps include grounding of 60pc of official vehicles ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the provinces have finally agreed to share the burden of the oil subsidy being passed on to local consumers amid prevailing global economic challenges, while […]

Punjab Minister for School Education Rana Sikandar Hayat said on Monday that educational activities in the province would resume from April 1 (Wednesday), with classes taking place five days a week. He made the statement in a post on the social media platform X. Separately, in an official statement, the minister reiterated that schools in […]

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Monday took notice of what it called a “disturbing incident” regarding the filming of patients mid surgery at Lahore’s Lady Willingdon Hospital. The video in question, which was widely shared on social media, showed doctors performing what appeared to be C-sections on two patients in the same […]

ISLAMABAD – Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said strengthening governance is vital to restoring public trust, improving service delivery and enabling Pakistan to transition from economic stability to sustainable growth and transformation. Speaking at a launch of the SDPI’s Endline Evaluation Report of the Sub-National Governance Programme, he […]

KARACHI: The municipal commissioner of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has informed the Gul Plaza Judicial Commission that no consultation was required under the law with the provincial government regarding the original lease and subsequent mutation and renewal of lease of the building. The Municipal Commissioner, Sumera Hussain, in her reply also submitted that available record has […]

• Punjab, Sindh expected to revert after internal consultations on whether they have requisite fiscal space• Sharjeel Memon vows to implement any measures introduced by federal govt• Rs27bn released to settle oil industry’s price differential claims after PM decided to ‘hold’ petroleum prices, in spite of global surge ISLAMABAD: The Centre is asking provincial governments […]

Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief package for federal government employees ahead of Eid ul-Fitr, directing that their salaries be disbursed before the holidays. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, all federal departments have been instructed to ensure timely payment of salaries so employees can meet their financial needs during the festive occasion. Officials […]

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday demanded that Pakistan Customs in Karachi release a vehicle belonging to the provincial government that the authority had wrongly confiscated and apologise over the matter. In a post on X, Memon said, “Pakistan Customs Karachi confiscated a Sindh government vehicle on 12 March, claiming it was non-custom […]