CPJ urges India to probe attack on journalist Pateshwari Singh

NEW YORK, The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent watchdog body, Thursday called on Indian authorities in Uttar Pradesh to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the assault of journalist Pateshwari Singh and ensure that those responsible are held to account. “The brazen […]

Govt disburses Rs71,938 million for water projects in FY 2020-21

ISLAMABAD, The government has disbursed a sum of Rs71,938.355 million for various water resource projects under annual Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in last fiscal year 2020-21. According to the data of Planning Commission, an amount of Rs71,734.046 million was allocated for various water resource […]

PM, Governor Sindh discuss development projects, party matters

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Governor Sindh Imran Ismail met here Friday and discussed progress on the ongoing development projects being carried out by the federal government in the province. The meeting was attended by Senator Saifullah Niazi, Member National Assembly Amir Mahmood Kayani […]

PTI govt achieves history’s highest export target: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government had achieved the highest export target of country’s history, with an increase of 18 per cent in the Fiscal Year 2020-21. “If the services sector is included the exports […]

PM lauds FBR on historic Rs 4,732 bln tax revenue

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday commended the efforts of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in achieving the historic level of tax revenues of Rs.4,732 billion in 2020-21. “This performance is testimony to the strong economic revival spurred by our government’s policies,” the […]

President for strong trade ties with Azerbaijan

ISLAMABAD, President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said Pakistan and Azerbaijan could further enhance bilateral and economic cooperation by taking concrete measures including exchange of trade delegations. Talking to the outgoing Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada who paid a farewell call on him here at […]

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