ISLAMABAD: Some members of the federal cabinet have raised serious questions over the pricing of locally manufactured vaccines and monopolistic practices of pharmaceutical companies. The government has also agreed to give a buyback guarantee for the locally manufactured vaccines. During a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, the cabinet gave in-principle approval…
ISLAMABAD: The government is set to unveil a massive Rs17.5 trillion (approximately $61 billion) consolidated budget for the fiscal year 202627 on Friday (today) to meet strict International Monetary Fund austerity conditions. The framework sets an ambitious Federal Board of Revenue tax target of Rs15.267 trillion and targets a 4.1% GDP growth. The high-stakes spending…
. LAHORE: More than 2,500 rural women have completed training during the past two years under the ‘She Threads’ skills development programme aimed at equipping them with marketable expertise in the textile sector. According to a statement, 773 trained women have secured employment, another 1,150 are undergoing training, with plans to train an additional 1,350…
تہران کی گونج اور عالمی ضمیر کی آزمائش! عالمی سیاست کی بساط پر جب طاقت کے مہرے اپنی جگہ بدلتے ہیں تو ان کی آہٹ محض ایوانِ اقتدار تک محدود نہیں رہتی بلکہ اس کی گونج عام انسان کی زندگی تک پہنچتی ہے۔ بین الاقوامی تعلقات کی دنیا بظاہر سفارتی جملوں، معاہدوں اور بیانات…
South Korea booked their place in the final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Pakistan in Friday’s semi-final at the Moqi Training Base. Choi Dohyeon scored twice as South Korea ended Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the tournament and set up a final against India, who beat Malaysia 3-1 in…
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s team were well below their best…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a special relief scheme offering Rs100 per litre off petrol for motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi rickshaws and cars with engines of up to 800cc. "In this hour of difficulty, we will not leave the public alone. To alleviate the burden of rising oil prices on users of motorcycles, rickshaws,…
AT&S shares surged over 450% this year as AI demand boosts its crucial chip substrates Employees walk at the AT&S production facilities in Leoben, Styria, Austria. PHOTO: AFP Nestled in the wooded hills of Austria’s Styria region, the town of Leoben oozes tradition with its pastel-coloured buildings and quaint central square boasting a 13th-century church….
Pakistan is set to script history as it prepares to host the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time, with 10 Asian women’s tennis teams confirmed to compete in the country in October, the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) announced on Sunday. “For the first time in Pakistan’s sporting history, 10 Asian women’s tennis teams…
Both leaders discuss budget, Sindh projects and political matters during meeting in Islamabad PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday agreed to maintain close collaboration between federal and provincial institutions to…