PTI senators protest as Ishaq Dar presents budget document in Senate
ISLAMABAD:The senator from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a protest in the Upper House of the Parliament as Finance Minister Ishaq Dar got in to present a copy of the proposed financial bill. Dr Shehzad Waseem led the protest. Senate Chairman Sa…
Eight Killed, 12 Injured In Road Accident In NW Pakistan
At least eight people were killed and 12 others injured yesterday, when a passenger vehicle fell into a gorge in Upper Dir district of Pakistan’s north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a rescue team said.According to the rescue team, a passenger vehic…
Pakistani Central Bank’s Forex Reserves Fell 179 Million USD
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), said yesterday that, its foreign exchange reserves had decreased by 179 million U.S. dollars.During the week ending on Jun 2, the total foreign exchange reserves of the Pakistani central bank fell to around 3.9 billio…
Govt working with earnest devotion to improve country’s economy: PM
ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is working with earnest devotion to bring political stability in order to put the economy on upward trajectory. He made the remarks while chairing the cabinet meeting here in Islamabad on …
PM constitutes committee to address reservations of Balochistan Awami Party
ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee to address the reservations of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) regarding the development projects and problems of Balochistan. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani, Federal Ministers …
Bride, groom robbed on their Walima day in Shikarpur
SHIKARPUR:A newly-wed couple was looted by dacoits on their Walima day in Shikarpur District of Sindh, police said on Friday. The newly-weds were travelling to Panu Aqil in a car after their Walima ceremony which was held on Faizu Link Road in Khanpur …
Rs14.46tr federal budget with focus on economic stability, inclusive growth announced
ISLAMABAD:The federal budget 2023-24 with a total outlay of 14460 billion rupees has been announced with focus on economic stability, sustainable and inclusive growth as well as curbing inflationary pressures. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar presented the b…
Two youths drown in Chenab River
Chenab:Two youths drowned to death while taking a bath in the Chenab River in Qadirabad police station’s limits of Phalia tehsil on Friday. Both belonged to the village Kalan Shadian, located on the banks of river Chenab in Phalia tehsil of Mandi Bahau…