Workers hailed as backbone of society on International Labour Day: President, PM
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the labour force of Pakistan the “backbone” of society and a “pillar of...
Fuel hits Rs400 per litre as govt passes on global shock
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday raised petrol and diesel prices while simultaneously extending fuel subsidies for motorcyclists and the transport sector, seeking to cushion...
Housing loan scheme launched under Rs3.2tr Apna Ghar Programme: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched the “PM Apna Ghar Programme” under which housing loans of Rs10 million will be given on...
PM Shehbaz extends transport fuel subsidy by one month
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended the fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, public transport and goods transport by another month as he announced...
FO contacts Somalia over hijacked tanker, Pakistani sailors held hostage
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday said that it was in contact with the Somali government over the hostage crisis involving Pakistani sailors...
