18 killed as school roof collapses in NW Pakistan

At least 17 students and a teacher were killed when the roof of a private school collapsed in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Thursday, hospital sources said.

Govt declares hepatitis C national emergency, launches 164m screening drive

The federal on Tuesday declared hepatitis C a “national emergency” and unveiled an ambitious campaign to screen 164 million people as the government steps up efforts to eliminate one of the world’s highest hepatitis C…

Pakistan minister arrives in Iran after Switzerland talks postponed

Pakistan's interior minister arrived in Iran on Saturday after planned talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland were postponed, Iranian media reported.

23 killed in a blast in Pakistan

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track as a passenger train passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, killing at least 23 people and wounding over 70 others…

‘Iron brothers’: How China and Pakistan built an unlikely 75-year bond

Nations and empires have fought each other over territory for centuries. In March 1963, Pakistan did something rare: It offered land five times the size of Hong Kong to another country, China.

PM reviews Rs1.51tr development programme, prioritises funding for better-performing ministries

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reviewed the proposed Rs1.51 trillion Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2026-27

PM’s Advisor Blames Public for High Petrol and Diesel Prices

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Huzaifa Rehman has sparked controversy after blaming Friday’s petrol bomb on low tax compliance by the public.

PM meets European Union business delegation

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting was held at the Prime Minister Hou­se.

PTI warns US against becoming hostage to israels agenda again

Party sees the arrival of US Vice President J.D. Vance and key figures from Iran as a very positive development.

Nixon to Trump: Pakistan’s long record as backchannel between rival powers

In the middle of 1971, at the height of the Cold War, a Pakistani government plane carrying US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger flew overnight from Islamabad to Beijing.

Civil-military leadership closes ranks as regional crisis puts Pakistan on high alert

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting that stressed the need for national consensus and strong institutional coordination to tackle emerging challenges stemming from the ongoing US-Israel c…

Pakistan's cities to account for most heat related deaths by 2050

According to a study, these are the first projections of rising temperatures’ impact on mortality to target adaptation planning, which are compiled by the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago, using “highly-…

Pakistan ‘ready to host US-Iran talks’: Can latest peace push work?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said Pakistan is ready to host talks between the United States

400 killed in Kabul hospital attack

400 killed in Kabul hospital attack

Oil shock may cost Pakistan 1.5pc of GDP experts

If the war continues and oil prices remain around $100 or higher, Pakistan could face a GDP hit of 1.0 to 1.5 per cent, a figure that may worsen if the regional conflict persists beyond six months, warns former finance m…

War in the poor

The story I narrate here is of the federal capital, and one that I have written about on these pages before.

Ton-up Farhan fires Pakistan into Super Eight

Sahibzada Farhan hit a magnificent unbeaten century to help Pakistan seal the final Super Eight berth at the T20 World Cup with a thumping 102-run win over Namibia in Colombo on Wednesday.

Pakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours

Pakistani security forces killed about two dozen militants overnight in multiple raids

14 killed, 16 injured in road accident in Pakistan's Punjab

At least 14 passengers were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a van in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province on Wednesday, officials said.

12 killed in Islamabad blast

A suicide bomber struck outside the gates of a district court in Islamabad on Tuesday, detonating his explosives next to a police car and killing 12 people, Pakistan's interior minister said, the latest in an uptick of v…

Devastation on repeat: How climate change is worsening Pakistan's deadly floods

One-year-old Zara swept away in Sambrial flash floods joins thousands of climate victims—poorest hit hardest as rains ravage from northern mountains to southern plains despite Pakistan's 1% global emissions.

'This Will Cost You Dearly': Taliban Minister Slams Pak For Border Turmoil

In fiery seminar speech, Sirajuddin Haqqani accuses Islamabad of exporting chaos across Durand Line—vowing “crushing” response after failed Istanbul talks and deadly border clashes.

6 Soldiers Killed In Blast In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Captain and five troops die in Kurram district gunbattle with terrorists—seven militants killed—amid rising TTP-linked violence post-2022 ceasefire breach and recent Afghan border infiltrations foiled.

The AI storm drowning Pakistan

As devastating floods affect millions, generative AI and social media amplify disinformation and exploit vulnerable communities, creating new challenges for disaster response and human rights.

Pakistan, Afghanistan border closed for second day

Tensions soar as weekend fighting leaves dozens dead on both sides, shutting key crossings at Torkham and Chaman and stranding hundreds amid fragile ceasefire efforts.

Afghanistan claims 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in clashes; border closed

Pakistan shut key crossings with Afghanistan after deadly overnight fighting, with Kabul saying its strikes were retaliation for Pakistani air raids earlier in the week and both sides trading blame for escalating tension…

Mass evacuations in eastern Pakistan as India releases water from swollen rivers

Pakistan evacuated tens of thousands after India released dam waters, raising flood risks along the Sutlej River.

Pakistan monsoon rains kill 63 in 24 hours

Torrential rains in Pakistan's Punjab province have killed at least 63 people and injured 290 in the 24 hours since downpours started on Wednesday morning.

Heavy rains, floods across Pakistan kill 46 people

Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and injured dozens as continuing severe weather similar to past emergenicies remains possible, officials said Monday.

Pakistan slams climate ‘injustice’ as deadly floods hit country again

Pakistan’s climate change minister has slammed the “crisis of injustice” facing the country and a “lopsided allocation” of funding as heavy rains and the latest flash flooding cause more damage, destruction and loss…

Over 22 million children out of school in Pakistan

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that more than 22 million children in the country were not attending school.

8 soldiers killed, 7 policemen kidnapped in Pakistan: police

Eight soldiers were killed and seven police officers kidnapped in separate attacks in northwest Pakistan, police and intelligence officials told on Tuesday.

26 die as bus plunges into Indus in Pakistan

Twenty-six pe­o­ple, part of a wedding party, drowned after their bus plunged into the Indus River in the Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan on Tues­day.

Pakistan FM Aurangzeb thanks ADB's USD 500 million loan for climate protection

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed gratitude for the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) USD 500 million loan to support Pakistan for climate protection, ARY News reported.

Hindu temple being reconstructed after 64 years in Pakistan’s Narowal

A budget of Pakistani Rs 10 million has been allocated to re-construct a Hindu temple in the Punjab province of Pakistan, marking the first phase of restoration 64 years after it was rendered dysfunctional, a media repor…

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan proposes ‘conditional’ talks with military

Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said his party is ready to hold “conditional negotiations”

Govt trying to bring army, PTI, people face to face: Imran

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan told the media that he met Imran Khan in Adiala jail as PTI founder insisted COAS General Asim Munir should believe that the current government of Shehbaz…

Shehbaz govt criticised in Gallup business confidence poll

The Gallup Business Confidence Index report says business owners have roundly criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the management of the economy, as they become more pessimistic about their future because of co…

PM stresses need to stop electricity theft, promote solar energy

Members of the National and provincial assemblies from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Thursday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the PM House.

Pakistani passport continues to rank fourth worst

The latest Henley Passport Index released on Tuesday has yet again ranked Pakistan’s passport as one of the least powerful in the world.

Environment to be made conducive for business: PM

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasised the government’s commitment to bolstering investment in the country, underscoring efforts to create a business-friendly environment for traders and investors.

Girls school blown up in Waziristan

Suspected militants destroyed a portion of a government-run girls’ school in a village of Mir Ali tehsil in North Waziristan tribal district, local police said on Monday.

Decision to halt issuance of passports to asylum seekers withdrawn

In a major reversal of a recent policy, a high-level meeting at the Foreign Office on Monday decided to withdraw its earlier decision to halt the issuance of Pakistani passports to individuals seeking political asylum a…

Inflation not acceptable, warns Maryam

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz warned the authorities concerned on Monday that there should be no inflation in the province, and expressed her concerns over an increase in the price of chicken.

Pakistan consulate in Germany vandalised

Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned an attack by a gang of extremists on its consulate in Germany’s Frankfurt and the failure of the German authorities to protect the sanctity and security of the premises of its consu…

Federal, KP govts trade blames for 'politicising' Bannu incident

The Centre and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government traded barbs on Saturday over the recent attack in Bannu during a protest rally, blaming each other for "politicising" the incident.

Firing as thousands rally in Bannu for peace

Two persons were killed and 20 others injured in a firing incident as thousands of people on Friday staged a protest rally in Bannu district against worsening law and order.

PM forms Special Initiative Unit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to establish a Special Initiative Unit (SUI) in the Prime Minister’s Office to bring government policies in line with international best practices.

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Chile region, EMSC says

A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the mining-intensive Antofagasta region of Chile on Thursday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.

Torrential rain inundates low-lying areas in Hyderabad, Matiari

Different parts of Sindh on Friday night experienced heavy monsoon showers, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas.

Maryam orders enhanced security for Ashura

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the cabinet and Cabinet Committee on Law and Order to monitor security arrangements for Ashura.

Superpower concerned despite no curbs on PTI: Latif

Senior PMLN leader Mian Javed Latif has said that the superpower has expressed its concern, although there is no restriction on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Karachi to experience rise in temperature from today

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that the port city is expected to see a surge in temperatures starting today (Monday) after a period of cloudy weather.

Journalist Malik Hassan Zaib shot dead in Nowsehra

A local journalist Malik Hassan Zaib was shot dead by two unknown assailants in the Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Sunday.

Govt aims to reactivate Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project

The federal government has commenced efforts to reactivate the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project which stopped generating power due to "defects in design".

23 terrorist outfits operating in Afghanistan: security officials

Security officials Thursday disclosed that oil smuggling from Iran into Pakistan had been brought down from 16 million litres to 5-6 million per day after they laid their hands on smugglers. In an interaction with the m…

Imran endorses workers’ hunger strike after Muharram

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder chairman Imran Khan called upon the party leaders to follow discipline at all costs, ‘sink petty differences’ as no individual was bigger than the party.

PTI suffers jolt as ANP wins Bajaur by-election

According to unofficial results, Nisar Baz Khan of ANP emerged victorious by securing 11,926 votes. Independent candidate Najeebullah Khan was the runner-up with 10,622 votes, while Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) candidate Abid Kh…

Punjab cabinet okays solar systems for 4.5m power consumers

The Punjab cabinet has approved solar systems for 4.5 million consumers who use up to 500 units of electricity. The decision was made during the 11th meeting of the Punjab cabinet, held on Tuesday under the chairmanship …

SC seeks property record of ex-NA deputy speaker Suri

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Balochistan government to provide the complete property record of former deputy speaker of National Assembly Qasim Suri.

Establishment not averse to govt’s dialogue offer to PTI: Sana

Rana Sanaullah has said that the military establishment has no issues with the Shehbaz Sharif government’s offer to the PTI for dialogue.

SBP told to release list of top 1,000 loan defaulters

The Pakistan Information Commission, under the federal government’s Right to Access to Information Act 2017, has ordered the State Bank of Pakistan governor to release a list of 1,000 big loan defaulters within 10 days…

Pension reforms

The global retirement income systems are under unprecedented pressure due to various emerging factors, including an ageing population, economic uncertainty and evolving work patterns.

Punjab CM puts Wasa, admin on alert over urban flooding

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has put the administration and Wasa officials across Punjab on alert in view of rains across Punjab.

Bangladeshi protesters demand end to civil service job quotas

Thousands of Bangladeshi university students threw roadblocks across key highways on Sunday, demanding the end of “discriminatory” quotas for coveted government jobs, including reserving posts for children of liberatio…

FBR mulling new scheme to bring traders into tax net

Amid the dismal performance of Tajir Dost Scheme registering only 44,830 retailers, the FBR is contemplating options to unveil a simplified fixed scheme based on valuation of shops to bring 3.6 million retailers in the t…

Senate passes bill on state enterprises

The Senate Friday ‘unanimously’ passed the State Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Amendment Bill, 2024, as the opposition stormed out of the House, alleging it was a move aimed at selling off public secto…

Pak PWD dissolution begins

On the orders of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the implementation of the plan to dissolve Pakistan PWD has been started.

Ex-SBP deputy chief expects interest rate cut after drop in inflation

Former deputy governor of Pakistan’s central bank Dr Murtaza Syed expects more interest rate cuts due to a decrease in inflation.

Threat to judges: IHC clears air on Justice Aurangzeb’s ‘plea against spy agencies’

After an X post went viral on social media claiming that Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb moved the top court against the country’s premier spy agency, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday termed the claims “bas…

Petroleum dealers divided on strike today

Petroleum dealers on Thursday became divided on strike over the issue of a 0.5 per cent turnover tax.

Advance tax issue: Petrol pumps to be shut on 5th, says PPDA chief

Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) on Wednesday announced to shut down the petrol pumps on July 5, 2024 after failure of talks between the association and the government.

All IMF demands met, new deal to fetch over $6bn: govt

Though the federal government claims fulfilling all requirements of the IMF for a fresh bailout package, the Fund has refused, according to the sources, to accept the enforcement or administrative measures as a tool for …

Ambitious plan unveiled to privatise 10 SOEs this fiscal

The Pakistani government has unveiled an ambitious plan to privatise 10 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) within the current financial year, targeting key sectors such as aviation, banking and power.

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arbitrarily detained, says UN working group

A United Nations human rights working group says former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arbitrarily imprisoned in violation of international law.

Ogra notifies gas tariffs for captive power plants

The government has raised gas tariffs for captive power plants by Rs250 per MMBTU, under guidance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), effective July 1, 2024.

ANP demands fresh general elections

The Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter on Monday called for fresh general election in the country, a day after the same demand was made by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl.

Reforms include ban on multiple pensions, end of heirs entitlement after 10 years

In the much-hyped pension reforms, the government has approved drastic measures including slapping a ban on securing multiple pensions and limiting provision of pension for family members only to 10 years.

Refugees Pakistan to start second phase of Afghan deportations

Pakistan is set to start the second phase of a controversial plan to send undocumented Afghan refugees back to their country.

Budget 2024-25: heavy on taxes, light on reforms

BUDGET 2024-25 has become final, with the Finance Bill 2024 sailing through the National Assembly. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do much, is unimaginative, and reminds one of previous budgets. It continues to tax those who …

Maryam tells opposition in PA: Stop protest, let Pakistan progress

The Punjab Assembly Friday witnessed complete disorder during the address of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, after which membership of 11 opposition MPAs was suspended by Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan for 15 sess…

Maryam wants timely completion of projects

Directing the Punjab Information Technology Board to create a dashboard for real-time monitoring of all projects, CM Maryam Nawaz has instructed the authorities to “ensure timely completion of projects in any case.”

K-Electric seeks major tariff adjustments amid criticism

K-Electric has petitioned the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for significant tariff adjustments, seeking a 15 percent dollarized return on equity and 16.67 percent for transmission and distribution …

Shehbaz offers olive branch to PTI again

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday offered an olive branch to the opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) once again and asked it to sit with the government to resolve issues.

Alleged election irregularities: US resolution stems from incomplete understanding of poll process, says FO

The Foreign Office (FO) has said that the resolution passed by the United States House of Representatives on alleged poll irregularities in Pakistan’s nationwide general election 2024 “stems from an incomplete understa…

Punjab bureaucracy now completely depoliticised, free of interference: chief secy

Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Zaman has said that appointments in the provincial bureaucracy are now 100pc depoliticised and being made on merit without any external interference, and those officials seeking external inf…

We have had to make this budget with IMF: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that aligning the budget with IMF requirements is crucial at this juncture.

Tax exemption on hybrid vehicles to continue

Accepting the Senate recommendations, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Tuesday announced changes in the proposed federal budget 2024-25 exempting stationery from tax and personally hearing the non-filers before blocki…

Govt issues policy statement on Operation Azm-e-Istehkam after criticism: No large-scale military action, no displacements: PM office

After severe reaction from various opposition and political parties on announcement of ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ operation, the Prime Minister’s office made it clear on Monday night that no large-scale military operation was b…

Maryam Ki Dastak Punjab CM launches 65 services via app

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the start of 65 services under “Maryam Ki Dastak” in all districts of the province by December 2024.

News | Religion Local tourist killed in Pakistan’s Swat over blasphemy allegations

A 36-year-old man has been killed and his body burned in Pakistan’s northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after he was accused of desecrating the Quran, the holy book of Muslims.

World Bank approves $535m for Pakistan

The World Bank’s (WB) Board of Executive Directors approved $535 million in financing for Pakistan to support two projects, a statement from the institution said Friday.

Ahsan slams smear campaign against Pak-China ties

Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday accused “a political party” of spreading misinformation about the Pakistan-China relations over the past few days, claiming that a smear campaign was underway to sab…

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits parts of Karachi, surrounding areas

An earthquake struck the coastal city of Karachi and its surrounding areas in the southern province of Sindh, causing mild-to-moderate tremors, seismological authorities reported on Wednesday night.

PM conveys Eid greetings to UAE president, others

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and conveyed warm greetings to him on the occasion of…

Relief in petrol, diesel prices on the cards

After presenting a heavily tax-loaded budget in the National Assembly, the government is set to benefit further from the oil price slump in the international market and is likely to reduce the price of petrol by Rs9.28 t…

Punjab presents Rs5.3 trillion surplus budget

Punjab Minister for Finance Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman Thursday presented the largest-ever annual budget of the province with a total outlay of Rs 5,307 billion for financial year (FY) 2024-25. The surplus budget consisted o…

Seeking to mend fences, Shehbaz reaches out to Fazl

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met the leadership of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUIF) to relieve the political tension.

GST imposed on milk, milk products, LPG, stationery, newsprint, PCs, laptops

The FBR has abolished exemptions and imposed GST on milk and milk products, stationery items, LPG, poultry feeds, tractors, supplies of electricity to all residential and commercial consumers in tribal areas, newsprint a…

Three key tax measures introduced for real estate

The FBR has introduced progressive taxation rates on the sale and purchase of properties under the withholding tax regime and divided them into three categories. The FBR has come up with the concept of late filers and en…

Defence budget hiked to Rs2.122tr

The Shehbaz Sharif-led government on Wednesday proposed a Rs2,122 billion defence budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, showing an increase of 17.62 percent over the estimated allocations of Rs1,804 billion for the fiscal…

Maximum tax rate for non-salaried class hiked to 45pc

The government has hiked rates of higher income earners slabs of both salaried and non-salaried classes to fetch additional revenues of Rs250 billion in the budget 2024-25. Finance Bill 2024-25 tabled in parliament showe…

Budget FY25: a missed opportunity

A NEW budget is upon us and it does not herald the reforms and economic revival we need. It is, as most of our budgets are, a set of measures to tax the already taxed (without touching property, agriculture and the NFC) …

PM chairs NEC meeting today

The meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) will be held Monday (today) at the Prime Minister’s House.

Acting Punjab governor signs defamation bill into law

Acting Governor Punjab Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has signed the controversial Defamation Bill 2024 passed by the Punjab Assembly last month into law, Geo TV reported.

Remittances hit record $3.2bn in May as Eid boosts inflows

Remittances to Pakistan hit a record high in May, boosted by an increase in funds sent by overseas workers to their families in the country ahead of Eidul Azha.

‘Controversial’ post FIA grills Imran for an hour

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday grilled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder chairman Imran Khan for an hour for uploading a controversial post on his official X account, asking him 16 questions.

Oil industry asks COAS, SIFC to help recover over Rs91bn dues

The oil industry has written a letter to the Chief of Army Staff and the forum of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) seeking intervention to help recover over Rs91 billion from the government so that the …

Budget 2024-25: Govt plans to launch $1.5 billion international bonds

Pakistan is planning to launch international bonds, including Panda and Euro/Sukuk bonds, in the next budget for 2024-25 in a bid to fetch over $1.5 billion in the national kitty, it was learnt.

Revised mechanism issued to monitor INGOs working in Afghanistan

The interior ministry has issued a revised mechanism for international NGOs (INGOs) working for relief activities in Afghanistan. It has been done to keep a closer eye on their working, transfer of funds and goods.

Record temperatures: Planet’s thermostat is cranked up, warns WWF

As the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warns that global temperatures are likely to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels in next five years, the WWF calls for urgent action to reduce emissions and protect and…

Govt cuts key relief for power consumers

Power consumers in Pakistan face a new setback as the government has significantly curtailed a crucial relief mechanism for bill payments in instalments. Under the new regulation, consumers can only avail themselves of …

Shift focus from Imran to people’s problems, Bilawal to govt

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Wednesday advised the government that it should divert its attention away from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and give due focus to the issues…

Govt ‘mulls’ restoring six-day work week

The federal government is deliberating on abolishing the Saturday day-off in government offices and restoring six-day work week after a formal approval of the cabinet members, Geo News reported citing sources.

FBR registers cases against two firms over Rs21.692bn tax fraud

As part of the national drive against tax crimes/frauds, the FBR’s Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation-Inland Revenue (IR) Hyderabad and Karachi has unearthed a network of tax fraudsters who have caused …

May 9 incidents: JIT again grills Qureshi in Adiala

The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on Tuesday continued to investigate the PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi regarding the May 9 incidents in the Adiala jail.

Inflation falls to 11.8pc in May, lowest in almost two and a half years

Pakistan’s benchmark monthly inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), slipped for the fifth consecutive month, settling at 11.8 percent year-on-year in May 2024 — the lowest since November 2021.

On judge’s request: IHC transfers Iddat case to another court

Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday accepted District and Sessions Judge Shahrukh Arjumand’s request seeking transfer of the Iddat case related to the marriage of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan with Bu…

Decision to lift ban on PIA flights deferred

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has delayed its decision to lift the ban on PIA flights.

KP govt stops purchase of wheat from Punjab farmers

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has refused to buy wheat at Rs3,900 per 40 kg from Punjab farmers.

SC full court takes up SIC reserved seats case today

The Supreme Court will take up today (Monday) appeals of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa assembly speaker, challenging the Peshawar High Court (PHC) verdict declining the party’s reserved seats fo…

'Momentous occasion': Pakistan celebrates 26th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer today

The nation is fervently celebrating Youm-e-Takbeer on Tuesday (today), marking the historic day when Pakistan successfully conducted nuclear tests at the Ras Koh hills in the Chaghai District of Balochistan 26 years ago.…

PM approves policy change for hiring in MP scale

The prime minister has approved an amendment to the Management Pay Scale Policy 2020.

Pay, pension of govt officials likely to rise by 10-15pc

The government is working on different proposals for salary increases in the range of 10 to 15 percent for public sector employees in the upcoming budget for 2024-25. Amid the wish of the government to strike a deal with…

PPP delegation discusses budget proposals with PM

A delegation of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday and discussed proposals for the upcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25.

IMF wants Ogra to notify gas sale prices twice a year

The IMF has once again asked the government to empower the OGRA to notify gas sale prices on its own twice a financial year based on the determined prescribed prices, saying that the government should now detach itself f…

Justice Mansoor didn’t get possession of apartment in Dubai

Supreme Court’s senior puisne judge, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, is named in the Dubai properties’ data. However, the judge has declared the property he acquired as a lawyer and made his assets public during his tenure a…

Portion of PTI’s central office in Islamabad demolished

Authorities in the federal capital demolished a portion of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) Central Secretariat in Islamabad late Thursday, inviting strong criticism from the former ruling party.

Nepra hearing: IPPs capacity payments projected to rise by 33pc to Rs2.8tr in next fiscal

Pakistani consumers find themselves grappling with escalating electricity bills as capacity payments to independent power producers (IPPs) devour a significant chunk of their expenditures.

UAE to invest $10bn in Pakistan

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday assured Pakistan his country’s support in all circumstances and made commitment of investing $10 billion in multiple sectors in Pakistan.

PTI president Elahi released after bail by LHC

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi was on Tuesday released from Kot Lakhpat Jail following months-long incarceration, Geo News reported.

Maryam launches project to make Lahore best eco-friendly city

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched a pilot project to make Lahore the best eco-friendly residential city.

NA moved to bar dual nationals from becoming judge

Noor Alam Khan, a parliamentarian of Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan and former chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has submitted the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to the National Assembly Secretariat.

JCP meets on June 7 to appoint 3 SC judges

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP Qazi Faez Isa has convened the meeting of Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on June 7 for deliberations over the appointment of three judges in the Supreme Court.

PM invites Turkish firms to expand investment, relocate industries to Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday invited Turkish companies to further expand their investment portfolio in Pakistan, also urging them to consider relocating their industrial units to the country.

IMF asks Pakistan for investment policy draft

With envisaging CPI-based inflation on the higher average rate of 12.7 percent for the next budget 2024-25, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to share the draft of the under preparation investment …

Over 470 students return from Bishkek

Nearly 500 Pakistani students have so far arrived in the country from Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek after a plane carrying the third group landed in Lahore, Geo News reported on Monday.

No change in net metering policy for old users: minister

The federal government would not change the existing solar net metering policy for old users though a review is in progress to assess better rate of return on newly installed panels and impact of high buyback tariff on c…

Suo motu case against Vawda, Kamal: SC bars media from airing, publishing contemptuous material

SC restrained the media from airing and publishing material constituting contempt of court and warned that upon failure, they might be proceeded against in accordance with the law

Outcry as Pakistani students face mob violence in Kyrgyzstan

Foreign students came under attack by mobs after a fight between local and Egyptian students broke out in a hostel in the capital city of Kyrgyzstan on May 13

Govt’s bid to enforce WACOG formula for gas tariff hits snags

The government’s endeavours to implement the Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) formula for determining gas tariff biannually by blending local and imported RLNG have hit snags.

Despite arrests, raids, JI and farmer leaders hold protest in Lahore

Despite arrests, raids and police surveillance, thousands of workers of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan and Farmers Board, under the leadership of Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, participated in a protest against the wheat crisis on…

Pakistan plans to get tenor of $15.36bn Chinese IPPs debt extended

With the arrival of an IMF team to gauge Islamabad’s capability to repay the escalating debt, Pakistan is contemplating options to seek a 5-year extension in the tenor of Chinese IPPs’ outstanding debt of $15.36 billi…

FBR likely to be tasked to collect up to Rs11.5tr next fiscal

With the possibility of fixing the annual tax collection target of FBR ranging between Rs11.2 to Rs 11.5 trillion for the next budget, the IMF has given two options for implementing a taxation model from Australia or Ind…

Plan to occupy plots worth billions in cooperative societies foiled

The Sindh High Court has foiled a plan to illegally occupy plots worth billions of rupees in cooperative societies and suspended the registrar of cooperative societies.

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs15.39/litre

In a major relief for the inflation-hit nation, the federal government approved a massive cut of Rs15.39 per litre in the petrol price for the next fortnight in line with the global oil rates. The petrol price has been r…

Pak Army officer martyred, three terrorists killed in Balochistan

An officer of the Pakistan Army was martyred and three terrorists were killed as security forces conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in the general area of Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan, on Tuesday.

Annual tax compliance gap is massive Rs7tr in Pakistan: IMF

Amid kick-starting of parleys for clinching a fresh bailout package of $6-8 billion for Pakistan’s struggling economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come up with a tax gap analysis and estimated that the pol…

Imran explains he kept £190m pact confidential on NCA demand

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has said that £190m had been received from the UK’s National Crime Agency under an agreement that it would be kept confidential.

Alarming rise in suicide by youth in Pakistan

Everyday around 50-55 people, mostly men are committing suicides in Pakistan, 70 percent of whom are people in the age group of 15-29 years, mental health experts said, adding that suicide is now the fourth leading cause…

EU agency move promising for Pak airlines’ operations in Europe

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has taken a significant step towards reinstating Pakistani airlines’ operations in European countries by deciding to lift the ban.

Report on Pakistan: Political uncertainty remains significant, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Pakistan that policy slippages together with lower external financing could undermine the narrow path to debt sustainability and place pressure on the exchange rate in pos…

Conspiracy against state, army: No pardon for plotters, executors of May 9: Shehbaz

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said on Thursday May 9 will undoubtedly remain a black day in the history of Pakistan. The indoctrinated and insidiously guided miscreants attacked the symbols of the state a…

Social media drive against judges: IHC constitutes two larger benches for contempt case hearings

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday formed two separate larger benches to initiate contempt proceedings on the social media campaign against the two senior judges, Justice Babar Sattar and Justice Mohsin Akhtar K…

Discos petition Nepra for Rs51.88bn recovery from consumers

The state-owned power distribution companies (Discos) have formally petitioned the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to recover Rs51.88 billion from consumers.

Justice Minallah sees interference in judiciary: CJP says a complaining judge shouldn’t be here

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa has said he does not agree to Justice Athar Minallah’s arguments about interference in the judiciary. “And if it is happening, a judge complaining about this should not b…

Saudi team’s visit boosted Pak-KSA ties: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the visit of a Saudi investment delegation to Islamabad is a significant headway in the relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Govt plans pension reforms ahead of IMF talks

Ahead of the upcoming IMF parleys and the budget, the government unveiled its plan to finalise the pension package for implementing it across the board including jacking up the age limit for all public servants such as t…

PM assures blanket support to Saudi investment

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday assured his government’s blanket support to the Saudi investment, enabling the investors and businessmen to accomplish their future projects in Pakistan expeditiously wit…

Eyeing $8bn commitment, Pakistan starts fresh talks with WB

Pakistan has kickstarted fresh negotiations with the World Bank (WB) for four-year Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) policy framework with the expectations that the Washington-based lender might commit $8 billion for ma…

SECP approves PIACL restructuring

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the restructuring of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL).

PTA refuses to block over 0.5m Sims of non-filers

PTA rejected FBR's demand to block SIM of over 0.5 million non-filers, arguing that such order would not have legal bindings, and it would be contrary to the country’s legal framework

FBR move to block Sims of non-filers hits snags amid reluctance of telecom firms

The FBR has not yet been able to convince the PTA and telecom operators for blocking SIMs of over 0.5 million non-filers within deadline of 15 days.

50-member Saudi team to arrive for investment talks on Sunday

A 50-member delegation from Saudi Arabia is due on May 5 to hold meetings with focus for trade deals and investment in joint ventures with Pakistani entrepreneurs

Manufacturers of four-wheel EVs seek tax exemption for two years

EV Manufacturers have proposed amendments in Customs Act to Ministry of Industries and demanded allowing SKD parts of 4-wheel electric vehicles in country for five years

Barrick Gold in talks to raise $2bn for Pakistan’s Reko Diq

Canadian miner Barrick Gold is in talks with the International Finance Corporation and other agencies to raise at least $2 billion for the first phase of the Reko Diq copper project in Pakistan, CEO Mark Bristow told Re…

Pakistan receives $1.1bn from IMF

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the disbursement of $1.1 billion final tranche by the IMF, expressing the hope that it would help bring economic stability to the country.

PM responsible for agencies’ work: SC

The court directed Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan to submit his response on behalf of the federal government on the matter

Imran to be out of jail this month: PTI

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan Tuesday claimed the party’s founder chairman Imran Khan will be in the public this month.

IMF board approves $1.1bn for Pakistan

The IMF’s executive board has approved completion of the second review and release of the third and last tranche of $1.1 billion for Pakistan under $3 billion Standby Arrangement (SBA).

PTI must rule if it’s larger group in NA: Fazl

The opposition benches in the National Assembly Monday warned the government that the House would not be allowed to run if they were denied the right to hold public meetings and demonstrations.

Asma Jahangir conference: No foreign investment until political course corrected: Abbasi

Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Sunday that issues of the country could not be fixed and no foreign investment could be brought until the course of politics was corrected.

Line pack still under stress despite major cut in local gas flow

In a significant development on Thursday, the country’s primary local gas fields reduced gas supply by 342 mmcfd to just 467 mmcfd from 809 mmcfd on April 11, 2024, solely to prevent the gas transmission system from pos…

Govt, opposition agree on formula to appoint heads of standing committees

The government and the opposition Thursday reached an understanding on a formula for appointing chairpersons of standing committees.

IMF executive board to discuss approval of $1.1bn funding for Pakistan on 29th

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will meet on April 29 to discuss the approval of $1.1 billion funding for Pakistan, the fund said on Wednesday.

Bureaucracy won’t hamper privatisation, promises PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday said that the privatisation process would be carried out in a transparent way without any bureaucratic hurdles and that the government would consult the business community before f…

Shortage of essential drugs adds to patients woes

At least 30 essential drugs have vanished from community and hospital pharmacies across the country, causing severe problem for patients struggling with chronic illnesses

Shehbaz suspends FBR official for delay in tax cases

Taking notice of deliberate delay in tax cases, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has suspended the chief commissioner inland revenue Islamabad and other officers concerned and ordered an inquiry.

Pakistan seeks $3.5bn financing from KSA for Diamer-Bhasha dam

Pakistan has sought $3.5 billion financing from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Diamer-Bhasha Dam during the visit of a high-powered delegation from KSA on April 15-16.

Iran's President Raisi leaves after 3-day Pakistan visit

President of Iran Dr Ebrahim Raisi has left for his country along with his delegation on the heels of a three-day visit to Pakistan early on Wednesday.

Is it FBR chief’s duty to save corrupt officials, asks SC

The Supreme Court on Monday took exception to filing of a review petition by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with regard to initiation of proceedings against Board’s officials in containers’ tracking contracts case …

Countrywide protest on Friday: PTI

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Monday announced protest demonstrations across the country on Friday against what it alleged the blatant and brazenly rigged by-polls, demanding that the Election Commission of Pakistan…

Aurangzeb rules out tax amnesty

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that now there will be no amnesty scheme and people will have to pay taxes.

Maryam promises maximum relief to people

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Sunday said her government will give the maximum relief to people in a short span of time.

PMLN emerges victorious in by-polls

Contrary to the general election results, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) emerged victorious on most seats in the by-elections, according to unofficial results released by the returning officers late on S…

Pakistan attack targets van carrying Japanese autoworkers

A suicide bomber has detonated his explosive-laden vest near a van carrying Japanese autoworkers in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi, police said, injuring three bystanders.

IHCBA petitions SC over alleged meddling in judicial affairs

The Islamabad High Court Bar Association has approached the Supreme Court regarding alleged interference by administration and intelligence agencies in judicial affairs, as reported by six judges of the Islamabad High C…

Minister orders Nadra to block SIMs on invalid, expired ID cards

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi directed the National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) on Wednesday to block mobile SIMs issued on invalid and expired identity cards.

IMF tweaks quarterly tax collection target

Without changing the tax collection target of Rs9,415 billion for the current fiscal year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made adjustments in monthly tax collection targets of the last three months (April-Jun…

Huge investment deals likely as Saudi delegation arrives

Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud, heading a delegation, arrived on a two-day visit at Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan Airbase to a red-carpet welcome, and a static guard of honour.

Petrol price up by Rs4.53 per litre, diesel Rs8.14

The federal government has increased the price of petrol for next fortnight by Rs4.53 per litre in line with the hike in the global oil rates.

$6bn investment for upgrade Refineries seek end to smuggled POL products from Iran

In a new development, the country’s local refineries that are all set to gear up to start $5-6 billion investment in 6 years’ time for their upgradation projects after signing Implementation Agreements (AIs) with Ogra …

Raisi to arrive on two-day visit on 22nd

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Pakistan on April 22 for two days.

Some politicians want to launch PNA-II: Bilawal

President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday said Pakistan is not a poor country but the lack of wisdom and insight in ‘baboos’ sitting in Islamabad has made it poor.

Rains delay wheat harvesting in Punjab

The traditional harvesting month of “Baisakh” in Punjab, the province known for producing the most wheat in Pakistan, is usually welcomed by farmers like a golden shower. However, this time, the rainfall accompanying …

Punjab police's 'corrupt' officials to face 'special court martial'

Sticking to her zero-tolerance policy against corruption and bribery, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday decided to hold “special court martial” of corrupt elements within the ranks of the police department…

89pc Pakistanis oppose husbands’ violence against wives: Gallup

In the survey, 89 percent of Pakistanis were strongly opposed to violence against wives by husbands

Reshuffle in Sindh police by caretakers affected entire policing system: CM Shah

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and former caretaker home minister Brig (retd) Haris Nawaz on Thursday traded blame as the authorities failed to contain a spike in violent crimes across the province particularly in K…

'Jailed Qureshi hopeful for justice after IHC judges letter'

Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s daughter Shehrbano Qureshi said Thursday that the "brave step" of six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to write a letter on alleged inter…

Several injured as honeybees attack Eid revellers in Mandi Bahauddin park

Revellers in Punjab’s Mandi Bahauddin city faced an unexpected situation amid Eid ul Fitr festivities on the second day on Thursday after they came under attack by a swarm of honeybees.

PM’s return by regular PIA flight troubles passengers

The journey of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on a regular PIA flight — PK842 Jeddah-Islamabad — turned out to be a suffering for hundreds of passengers.

KP to launch air ambulance service

Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has decided to launch an air ambulance service in the province in four months to effectively deal with any health emergency situation.

Pakistan to ask IMF for fresh bailout package in spring meeting

With augmentation of next bailout package through climate finance, Pakistan has decided to formally approach the IMF for the medium-term Extended Fund Facility (EFF) during the upcoming annual spring meetings of the Bret…

Islamabad bar vows support for Justice Kayani

Vice-Chairman of the Islamabad Bar Council Adil Aziz Qazi has expressed his deep concern and condemned the filing of a “frivolous reference” against the Senior Puisne Judge of the Islamabad High Court Mohsin Akhtar Kay…

PHC CJ says he paid a heavy price for verdicts

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Khan said on Monday he had paid a heavy price for verdicts delivered as per law and the Constitution.

LHC jails, fines lawyer for misconduct

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday handed down six months imprisonment to a lawyer for misbehaving with a judge.

IMF ready to discuss with Pakistan next programme in ‘coming months’

The International Monetary Fund has said that its executive board meeting is expected to take place later this month, which will likely consider Pakistan’s second and final review under the Stand-By Arrangement.

Pakistan not in talks with TTP: FO

Pakistan on Thursday reiterated again that it was not holding any talks with the terrorist organisation Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and had no plans to hold talks with them in future.

Traffic police takes action against 664 vehicles violating traffic rules on Holi

Police have taken action against 664 vehicles violating traffic rules on Holi.

Trade talks with Kabul today

The delegation would be on a two-day visit to sort out the differences and take more confidence-building measures to ease tension in border areas

Up to Rs610,000 annual property tax on Islamabad farmhouses proposed

As a plea of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce regarding the tax proposals of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad is pending in the Islamabad High Court, the MCI has proposed rates for property tax.

Pakistan loses $4bn annually due to climate change, says TIP report

TIP on Thursday released its report “Financing Climate Action: Enhancing Effectiveness and Transparency in Pakistan’s Climate Governance Frameworks”

Donald Lu’s some remarks about ECP ‘intrusive’: FO

Pakistan Thursday said some remarks made by the US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu during the Congressional hearing on Wednesday reflected a misunderstanding of Pakistan’s electoral laws and at the same time wer…

RLNG prices up by over 2pc for SNGPL, marginal rise for SSGC

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday increased the prices of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) by $0.332 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), or 2.58 percent, for consumers of Sui Norther…

Earn money but don’t involve martyrs, CJP tells DHA

During the hearing of a case related to a private housing society in the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice remarked on Wednesday that the DHA people are doing a simple business, they should earn money but should not invo…

Govt won’t last beyond 5 or 6 months: Imran

Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) did not join the federal cabinet because the incumbent set-up will not last long. “Establishment, caretaker govern…

Pakistan slams fresh round of curbs on political parties in IIOJ&K

Denouncing the Indian authorities’ decision of declaring the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Freedom League (JKPFL) and four factions of Jammu and Kashmir People’s League (JKPL) as ‘unlawful associations’, Islamabad Tues…

Govt restricts foreign trips of ministers, officials

The Cabinet Division issued the travel policy in light of the decisions of the federal cabinet

Bill Gates writes to Shehbaz

Bill Gates also wished Shehbaz Sharif every success in work to foster growth and prosperity for Pakistan

Punjab govt presents Rs4.48tr budget for three months

A spokesman for the government said the non-tax revenue had been estimated at Rs231.80 billion with an increase of 42pc

Cop who was part of Karachi operation facing death threats

Haider Ali Zaidi, who had played a vital role in the Karachi operation in the 1990s and had been attacked by terrorists multiple times, is once again facing death threats, and so is his family

PPP names candidates for Senate polls

The PPP Parliamentarians announced its candidates for the upcoming Senate elections after approval by the party leadership.

Govt to directly subsidise fertiliser cost to help farmers

The government has announced a significant policy shift aimed at directly assisting farmers by providing subsidies on fertilizers, bypassing traditional channels that often benefit manufacturers more than the intended re…

Shehbaz, Gandapur forge rare bonhomie in first meeting

In a major political development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur Wednesday met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and was satisfied with his first engagement with the premier, terming it as positive.

CJP reconstitutes committee to form SC benches

Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has reconstituted a committee mandated for forming SC benches to hear and dispose of appeals and cases registered under Article 184(3) of the Constitution.

SBP payments system review: Mobile, internet banking preferred mode of digital transactions

Mobile and internet banking remains the preferred mode of digital transactions for Pakistanis as these two channels account for half of all digital transactions, the central bank said on Wednesday.

ECP issues notice to Gandapur on disqualification plea

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Tuesday issued a notice to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on a petition seeking his disqualification for allegedly misleading about a patch of land.

SIFC’s eye on Centre’s Rs1tr being spent in provinces

The provincial governments are presently reluctant to fund the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) but the financial support programme, for being a provincial subject, has to be transferred to the provinces.

Minister of State Shaza Fatima given ITT portfolio

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has allocated the portfolio of Information Technology and Telecommunication (ITT) to the Minister of State Shaza Fatima Khawaja.

New govt to consult IMF over power sector issues

The new government will re-engage the IMF over the caretaker regime’s plans of tariff rationalisation and circular debt (CD) stock management, which the Fund had earlier rejected. The authorities in Islamabad reckon tha…

PTI founder Imran 'finalises’ KP cabinet

Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan Tuesday finalised Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's cabinet, which will comprise more than a dozen members, said well-placed sources.

KP MPAs sworn in amid rumpus

The newly-elected 115 members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly were sworn in on Wednesday amid rumpus, mismanagement and harassment of the opposition.

President attacked Constitution by not calling NA session: Rabbani

Senator Mian Raza Rabbani on Monday in the Senate alleged that the Constitution was being subjected to terrorism and the latest attack was committed from the President House by not summoning National Assembly inaugural …

Contempt case: IHC rejects Islamabad DC’s unconditional apology

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected Islamabad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Irfan Nawaz Memon’s plea seeking unconditional pardon on Wednesday after he failed to appear for a hearing in the contempt of court case against…

IHC orders Islamabad DC be placed on ECL in contempt case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the authorities to place Islamabad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Irfan Nawaz Memon’s name on the no-fly list for skipping proceedings of a contempt case over the detention of…

Prices of 146 essential medicines increased

A day after the federal health authorities deregulated the prices of medicines, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Tuesday notified an increase in the prices of 146 medicines, which are the part of the Nati…

Fitch warns of IMF deal risks amid election deadlock

Raising the probability of default, the Fitch Ratings agency warned Pakistan that the recent election results had complicated near-term uncertainty and the possibility of extended negotiation or failure to secure a new d…

Govt formation: PMLN, PPP teams to meet again today to forge consensus

The political coordination committees of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Monday held fifth round of talks for formation of government in the Centre but could not reach any dec…

PTI’s quest for reserved seats may not be smooth sailing

There could be legal obstacles to the PTI getting its independents’ share of reserved seats in the National Assembly by joining the Sunni Ittehad Council. However, legal experts say that not granting the PTI its reserve…

‘Pakistan’s total public debt becoming unsustainable’

Pakistan’s total public debt and liabilities are becoming unsustainable. The country’s external debt doubled while domestic debt has increased by six-fold since 2011.

Did CJP have any role in GE 2024?

What role did the Chief Justice of Pakistan have in the general election 2024? What does he have to do with managing or rigging the elections?

Khattak quits as PTIP chairman

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians (PTIP) Chairman Pervez Khattak announced quitting as the head of his party “due to poor health” on Saturday.

Six more independents join PMLN

The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) got one more seat in the National Assembly, three more seats in Punjab Assembly and two more in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Saturday.

Nawaz says Pakistan to become Asian Tiger

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) Quaid and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said on Tuesday had his government not been ousted, the country would have been on the trajectory of progress, asserting that fraudsters sh…

Cabinet approves PIA restructuring

The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved restructuring of the Pakistan International Airlines to bifurcate the national flag carrier into two entities.

Govt body’s survey says PMLN to emerge as single largest party in polls

The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) will likely emerge as the single largest party and the Pakistan Peoples Party as a distant second followed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and other parties, according to an assess…

PMLN’s popularity up by 12pc, PTI’s down by 8pc: IRIS

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s popularity has increased by 12 percent to 43 percent in January 2024 as compared to February/March last year, IRIS Communications public opinion survey revealed.

10 cops martyred, six injured in terrorist attack on police station in DI Khan

Terrorists in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district attacked a police station in the wee hours of Monday, leaving at least 10 cops martyred and six others injured.

Caretaker govt finalises scheme to tax retailers

The caretaker government has finalised a much-awaited simplified retailers scheme to bring millions of retailers into the tax net.

PTI delays intra-party polls on Imran’s directive

The intra-party polls of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), scheduled for February 5 (Monday), have been postponed.

‘Illegal’ nikah case: Imran, Bushra have row with Manika in courtroom

The courtroom looked like a battlefield on Thursday where the PTI founding chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were seen fighting and dressing down Khawar Manika during the hearing of illegal marriage case in th…

Army most trusted institution in Pakistan: survey

In a recent Ipsos survey conducted across the country, the Pakistan Army has emerged as the most trusted institution with 74 percent approval ratings, whereas, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is the least trust…

Inflation eases to 28.3pc in January

Pakistan’s inflation rate experienced a decline for the first time in three months, registering at 28.34 percent year on year in January 2024, down from the previous month’s 29.66 percent, according to the Pakistan Bur…

Petrol price increases in Pakistan

The caretaker government has hiked the petrol price by Rs13.55 per litre for the next fortnight, on the recommendation of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).

PTI to hold intra-party polls afresh on SC, ECP orders

Just a week before the conduct of general elections, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Wednesday decided to hold intra-party elections afresh in the light of decisions of Supreme Court (SC) and Election Commission of Pakist…

ECP writes to ministry for uninterrupted power supply on polling day

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday wrote to the Ministry of Energy, Power Division, for uninterrupted power supply for three days during the general elections.

Indian curbs to propel Pakistan’s rice exports toward record high

Pakistan’s rice exports are likely to jump to a record high in the year ending in June as rival India’s decision to curb its own shipments forces buyers to purchase more from Islamabad, which is offering the grain at n…

IMF backs National Tax Authority, fixed term of top taxman

In complete contrast to the IMF’s suggestions to improve tax administration, the Federal Cabinet is scheduled to meet under Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday (today) to consider the approval of the p…

If elected, will turn S Punjab into ‘mini Lahore’: Shehbaz

Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) President Shehbaz Sharif promised to turn underdeveloped south Punjab into ‘mini-Lahore’, believed to be the most developed region of Punjab, if elected to …

KIBOR hits one-year bottom as market anticipates rate cuts

The six-month Karachi interbank offered rate (KIBOR), a benchmark for lending and borrowing in Pakistan, fell to its lowest level in a year on Thursday, following an unexpected drop in treasury bill yields at an auction …

Climate resilience needs political, public discourse: Bilawal

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari highlighted the critical need for increased public and political discourse in Pakistan on climate resilience.

‘Qureshi told ministry not to share cipher with US diplomat’

Shah Mehmood Qureshi had stopped the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from sharing the cipher with the US chargé d’affaires who sought a copy of it after Imran Khan waved it before a public rally he held at the Parade Ground…

Home minister Haris Nawaz clarifies stand amidst Sindh textbooks printing dispute

As the clash between publishers and the education department over textbook printing continues in Sindh, Caretaker Home Minister Haris Nawaz steps into the spotlight to resolve the issue with the provincial education mini…

Massive diesel theft via deep underground pipeline uncovered

The Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation-Customs, Karachi, has unearthed the massive theft of non-duty paid diesel from the Parco oil pipeline via a specially constructed deep underground pipeline.

Army troops to be deployed for 'peaceful' Feb 8 polls

In a bid to ensure free, fair and peaceful general elections, the federal cabinet Tuesday unanimously approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army and civil armed forces personnel at sensitive polling stations and consti…

IMF review mission likely to visit Pakistan after polls

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is likely to dispatch its review mission for holding talks with Pakistan after the February 8, 2024 general elections under the $3 billion Standby Arrangement (SBA) programme.

No poll campaign after Feb 6 midnight: ECP

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Monday notified (alerted) all the candidates and political parties participating in the general elections 2024 that there will be no poll campaign after February 6 midnight.

Govt to sell Rs100 billion of Islamic bonds at PSX

The government will hold an auction for local currency Sukuk, or Islamic bonds, worth Rs100 billion at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, as it seeks to diversify its debt portfolio and tap into the growing ma…

Three varsities in Islamabad ‘closed for indefinite period amid security concerns’

Three universities in the federal capital have been closed for an indefinite period owing to security reasons, university sources told Geo News on Monday.

Country saw highest-ever 57.96pc turnout in 1970 polls

The highest-ever turnout in Pakistan’s electoral history was recorded during the 1970 ballot exercise with 57.96 percent eligible voters showing up to exercise their right of franchise, though Gallup Pakistan puts this…

Toshakhana reference: Two witnesses record statements, one cross-examined

Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir on Saturday recorded the statements of two witnesses in the Toshakhana reference against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, while cross-examination of one witnes…

Ex-SC judge Mazahar Naqvi was allotted bulletproof vehicle

It has been revealed that former Supreme Court judge Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi was allotted a bulletproof vehicle.

Anti-polio programme official killed in Bajaur

Unidentified armed men shot dead a senior official of the anti-polio programme, Dr Abdul Rahman Jan, in the Bad-e-Siya area in Mamund tehsil, Bajaur tribal district, police officials said on Friday.

ECP, govt promise polls on Feb 8 despite Pak-Iran tension

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) says that despite Pak-Iran tension it is focused on holding elections on Feb 8.

Pakistan retaliates, hits terrorist hideouts in Iran

In a tit for tat response to January 16 airstrikes by Iran in Balochistan, Pakistan effectively hit terrorists in Iran’s border village of Saravan in the early hours of Thursday, killing nine foreign nationals.

US slams Iranian strikes breaching Pakistan's sovereign borders

The United States on Wednesday condemned Iran's violation of the sovereign borders of Pakistan.

Current account surplus of $397 million in December reverses six-month deficit streak

The country posted a current account surplus of $397 million in December, reversing six months of deficits, as a rise in exports and remittances and a fall in imports helped narrow the trade gap, the central bank data sh…

Elections may be delayed in some constituencies: ECP

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced on Tuesday that the printing of ballot papers for elections 2024 has started but feared bulk of pleas seeking change of symbol can lead to a delay in polling in related…

Torkham border closed over visa, passport issues

Hundreds of loaded trucks were stranded as Torkham border was closed for all kinds of traffic on Saturday, sources said.

PTI to play poll innings without ‘bat’ after drubbing in Isa-led SC

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) took a major blow on Saturday after the Supreme Court annulled the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) January 10 order, depriving the former ruling party of its ‘iconic’ electoral symbol —…

Army to assist in transport of ballot papers: ECP

The Election Commission of Pakistan clarified on Saturday that given the seriousness of the situation in some places, Pakistan Army personnel will also provide security during the transportation of ballot papers.

Punjab govt issues fresh order for schools' uniform code

School children have been granted permission to skip the uniform code of their respective educational institutions across Punjab due to cold weather conditions, the provincial school department said in a fresh order Thur…

Why did Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan resign, what about his legacy?

The country's top court has been rocked by two sudden resignations in as many days, shocking the legal fraternity.

Under $3bn bailout: IMF board approves $700m loan for Pakistan

The IMF Executive Board has completed the first review and approved the release of second tranche of $700 million for Pakistan’s dollar-starved economy under the $3 billion Standby Arrangement (SBA) Program.

SC issues detailed ruling on civilians’ trial in mly courts

A five-member larger bench of the Supreme Court — headed by Justice Ijazul Ahsen — issued a detailed judgment on the petitions challenging the trial of civilians in the military courts.

3rd phase of Election 2024 completes: Sharifs, Dr Yasmin, Mian Mehmood cleared for polls

The third phase of General Election 2024 was completed on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, with the election appellate tribunals giving their decisions against rejection or acceptance of candidates nomination papers by the r…

Intra-party elections, bat symbol: PHC to resume hearing of PTI plea today

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing into a petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s decision of declaring its intra-party election inv…

Nawaz Sharif to take 'revenge' if he returns to power: Bilawal

After former president Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has also predicted the formation of a ‘national unity government’ after the much-awaited general elections next mont…

'Need of the hour': Experts weigh in on SC ruling on lifetime disqualification

With the upcoming general elections exactly a month away, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday set aside its landmark ruling that provisioned lifetime disqualification of parliamentarians.

Lifetime disqualification case: Top court’s verdict expected today

The Supreme Court is expected to announce the judgment today (Monday) in a case relating to the interpretation of Article 62 (1)(f) that deals with the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers.

FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to continued engagement, ties with Afghanistan

Interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continued engagement and mutually beneficial ties with Afghanistan.

Interim Afghan govt’s senior delegation reaches Islamabad

A senior-level delegation of Afghanistan’s interim government has reached Islamabad on a visit, sources said on Tuesday.

Pakistan’s violence-related fatalities mark a record 6-year high

In 2023, Pakistan witnessed 1,524 violence-related fatalities and 1463 injuries from as many as 789 terror attacks and counter-terror operations.

Detention of PTI workers under MPO: IHC nullifies notifications giving chief commissioner provincial govt’s powers

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared all presidential orders and notifications that confer the administrator or chief commissioner of the federal capital the powers of the provincial government ultra vires the co…

‘State machinery being used recklessly against PTI candidates’

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday strongly deplored the “unabated and rising incidents of openly harassing and attacking proposers and seconders the PTI candidates.”

Shehbaz to meet MQM-P, PML-F leaders today

Former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif is going to visit the Bahadurabad headquarters of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan on Friday (today) after his overnight stay in Karachi and hold talks with the party’s leadersh…

PTI needs to apologise if it seeks reconciliation: Bilawal

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday said that in order to seek reconciliation the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership should admit its mistakes and apologise.

Pemra bans broadcast, distribution of surrogate company ads

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Tuesday prohibited “broadcast/distribution” of advertisement of surrogate companies in any manner whatsoever with immediate effect.

PPP set to kick off election campaign from Larkana today

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is set to launch its electoral campaign for February 8 elections from Larkana, today (Wednesday), coinciding with Benazir Bhutto’s 16th death anniversary.

Don’t hinder Qaisara Elahi from filing nominations, LHC tells top cops

Lahore High Court Justice Ali Baqar Najafi has directed regional police officer (RPO), Gujranwala, as well as district police officers (DPOs) of Gujrat and Mandi Bahauddin to adhere strictly to legal protocols, emphasisi…

SC grants Imran, Qureshi bail in cypher case

The Supreme Court (SC) granted bail to former prime minister Imran Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday in the cypher case.

Progress eludes bid to forge PMLN-IPP alliance

No progress has been made in the electoral alliance between Pakistan Muslim League (N) and Istehkam Pakistan Party (IPP).

India to 'look into' alleged murder plot of Sikh leader in US

India will look into any information it receives on its alleged links to a foiled plot to murder a Sikh separatist leader in the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Financial Times newspaper.

Govt raises Rs114bn through local Sukuk

The government has raised Shariah-compliant domestic Sukuk bonds to generate Rs114 billion.

National Savings slashes profit rates on most schemes

National Savings has cut the profit rates on most of its savings products by up to 160 basis points, effective from Dec. 19, citing lower market interest rates.

Election activities begin as ECP spells out dos and don’ts

The acquisition and submission of nomination papers for candidates intending to participate in the national and provincial assembly seats in the upcoming 2024 general elections commenced on Wednesday and will persist un…

Candidates can file nomination papers from tomorrow

District returning officers (DROs) and returning officers (ROs), after taking oath as per the Elections Act 2017 on December 19, will start receiving nomination papers from prospective candidates from December 20 (tomor…

Pakistan condemns attack on police headquarters in Iran

Pakistan strongly condemned on Sunday the terrorist attack at the Rask Police Headquarters in the southeastern region of Iran, which killed 11 Iranian officials and injured several others.

Serving judges, spouses exempted from body search at airports

An order in this regard has been issued by the Airport Security Force (ASF) director general on the orders of aviation secretary.

NAB court doesn’t extend Imran’s physical remand

Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir on Saturday rebuffed the National Accountability Bureau’s plea for an extended physical remand of former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana ca…

Weekly inflation stays at six-month high on food, gas prices

Weekly inflation rate remained at a six-month high of 43.16 percent in the week ending on December 14, as soaring food prices continued to squeeze consumers, official data showed on Friday.

PTI chief elected in line with constitution: Ali Zafar

All the 14 complainants challenging the recent intra-party elections of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Thursday completed their arguments and the hearing was adjourned till December 18, while the PTI lawyers continued their ar…

COAS, US defense secy discuss regional security, military cooperation

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, met the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon on Wednesday.

CJP ‘disappointed’ by Justice Ijazul Ahsan’s letter

Pakistan Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa has said that his door is always open to all his colleagues and he is available on intercom and cell phone.

Trial of civilians in military courts: Justice Ahsen writes to CJP, objects to bench

Justice Ijazul Ahsen, senior judge of the Supreme Court and member of the committee constituted under the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023, has said that as agreed, a seven-member bench was not constitute…

Sindh, Balochistan get new election commissioners

A few days before the issuance of the much-awaited schedule for general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Monday changed the provincial election commissioners of Sindh and Balochistan with immediate e…

Civil, criminal cases to be fixed on first come, first served basis: SC

The meeting of the committee formed under the Practice and Procedure Act, 2023, chaired by Chief Justice of Supreme Court Qazi Faez Isa, has decided that civil and criminal cases would be fixed on first come, first serve…

NAB made Rs2.3 trillion recoveries, $10bn savings: chairman

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmad Butt has claimed the bureau has made recoveries to the tune of Rs2.3 trillion besides accruing over $10 billion savings to the national exchequer.

Nawaz wants to be ‘selected’ fourth time: Bilawal

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said the former prime minister from Raiwind wanted to be “selected” for the fourth time but, considering his three stints as premier, he would no…

Pakistan sets target of deporting 1m illegal immigrants by end of Jan

Balochistan Caretaker Minister for Information Jan Achakzai Thursday said the government had tasked the law-enforcement authorities with deporting one million illegal immigrants by January 30, 2024.

How Taliban’s interior minister got Pakistani passport

Afghanistan's Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani was among thousands of Afghan citizens who had Pakistani passports until recently. The News has learnt from interior ministry officials that these passports were issued…

ECP to charge-sheet Imran, Fawad in Adiala on 13th

In a first, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday announced to charge-sheet PTI founder and ex-premier Imran Khan and Fawad Chaudhry in contempt cases on Dec 13 at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, where both are …

LHC seeks ECP reply on pleas against delimitations

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to respond to petitions against the new constituencies by December 8.

ECP likely to hear pleas for postponement of polls today

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to hear petitions seeking postponement of general elections and is most likely to hold (preliminary) hearing today (Wednesday).

IMF condition: Gas tariff for protected consumers may rise 100pc from January

The authorities are working on a staggered increase for ‘protected residential consumers’ across the country from January 2024, as the gas system faces an Rs100 billion deficit on their account, senior officials of th…

ECP seeks deployment of army, civil armed forces at polling stations

The Election Commission has formally sought the deployment of the Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces outside the polling stations in the Quick Response Force (QRF) mode for the elections given the fragile security situ…

Elections in Pakistan: EU not sending full election observation mission

The European Union (EU) has informed the government here that due to paucity of time, it will not be sending a full election observation mission as it did in 2018. Also, no recommendations will be presented at the conclu…

Fazlur Rehman to be next president whether PPP or PML-N win poll: JUI-F

As the general elections draw closer, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Sunday announced that its chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman will be the next president of Pakistan whether Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) or Paki…

Imran directs PTI to distance from those maligning Army: Marwat

The incarcerated chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek Insaf, Imran Khan, has directed his party leadership to condemn and distance the PTI from all individuals, whether insiders or outsiders, who are making efforts to drive …

President gets secretary of his choice

Appointments and transfers have been made in the federal bureaucracy.

Inquiry ordered after man claims CTD cops kidnapped him for ransom

Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Riffat Mukhtar Raja on Sunday appointed the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) DIG as the inquiry officer as he ordered an impartial investigation into alleged kidnappings of citiz…

All eyes on courts this week

All eyes are on the courts during this week as the Supreme Court (SC) and Islamabad High Court (IHC) are set to hear most important cases from today (Monday).

Govt should encourage STEM education: Pak space traveller

The Pakistan government should introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education system, especially for schoolgirls, so that they can be a part of the international community in various fields …

High-value target among four terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation

Security forces gunned down four terrorists, including a militant commander, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.

NAB team grills Imran for 2 hours in £190m NCA case

The Combined Investigation Team of the National Accountability Bureau, Rawalpindi, continued interrogating PTI Chairman Imran Khan for a third day in the £190 million National Crime Agency (NCA) UK case in the Adiala Ja…

Pakistan, Russia agree on joint efforts against terror

Amidst the rising terrorism in the region, Friday saw Pakistan and Russia discussing various forms of radicalization, spread of terrorist ideologies, and misuse of information and communication technologies for terrorist…

US records 16% increase in admission of Pakistani students

A United States Department of State report recorded a 16% increase in the admission of Pakistani students to universities across the country.

Pakistan did not sell arms to Ukraine or Russia': FO rejects BBC claims

The Foreign Office Thursday said Pakistan has neither sold arms to Ukraine nor Russia, dismissing the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s claim regarding the matter.

Alvi defends himself after criticism by CJP in ruling

Days after a judgment by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa quoted an SC judge’s 2022 note that the president had transgressed the constitution by dissolving the National Assembly in April last year, President Arif Alvi has so…

PTI to rally in Karachi on Nov 12, with or without govt permission

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will hold a public rally in Karachi on November 12, said party’s information secretary for the city, Falak Almas, on Thursday.

Pakistani teacher awarded global prize for educating indigent children

A Pakistani teacher has received the Global Teacher Prize 2023 for her role in educating underprivileged children in a school established in the courtyard of her home in Gujranwala.

Pakistan seeks to work with ECO states to build prosperous Afghanistan: PM

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Thursday said Pakistan seeks to work closely with the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) member states towards the shared goal towards building a peaceful, prosperous and…

Terrorist attacks on military installations are tactical, not strategic

Over the years, Pakistan has encountered terrorist attacks targeting its military installations. These incidents have been both shocking and extremely tragic. However, it is important to note that these attacks have had …

‘Kill me here, but I am not going back’: An Afghan refugee in Pakistan

On a recent October evening, 41-year-old Shakira Aslami was washing dishes in the tiny kitchen of her two-room apartment when she heard a commotion outside.

Doctor, man infected with Congo virus die in Quetta

A doctor diagnosed with the deadly Congo virus and a suspected patient under treatment at the Fatima Jinnah Hospital died on Sunday.

Inflation drops from 31pc in September to 27pc in October

Pakistan’s inflation rate significantly decelerated to 26.9 percent in October 2023, from a four-month high of 31.4 percent observed in September, says an official bulletin released on Wednesday.

Prolonged stay orders show inefficiency of judicial system: IHC judge

Justice Babar Sattar of Islamabad High Court (IHC) said Saturday stay orders for longer periods showed inefficiency of judicial system, resulting in increased pendency of cases of taxes and other fiscal-related issues

PTI to contact ‘like-minded parties’ from next week

A sub-political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Core Committee Saturday discussed the current situation in the country and finalised a strategy to reach out to diverse political parties from next week in view…

IHC turns down Imran Khan's bail, cancellation of FIR pleas in cipher case

The IHC chief justice announced the verdict today which was reserved on October 16 after hearing arguments from both sides.

PTI leader wants President Alvi to host Imran-Nawaz huddle

PTI chairman is not ready to sit with anyone," says Rana Sanaullah

Pakistan's three time premier Nawaz Sharif arrives home from exile

Pakistan's three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived home on Saturday from four years of self-imposed exile in London to kick-start his party's campaign for an election early next year, targeting former premier Imra…

IHC restrains authorities from arresting Nawaz upon return on Oct 21

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, who is set to return to the country after a four-year exile in London on Saturday, on Thursday secured relief from courts in graft cases.

Pakistan tests Ababeel Weapon System

Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of the Ababeel weapon system on Wednesday. The test flight was aimed at re-validating various designs, technical parameters and performance evaluations of different sub-systems…

Drastic pension reforms proposed for public sector retirees

While granting an exemption to the defence and armed forces personnel, the Ministry of Finance has proposed some drastic changes for pension for retired public sector employees in a summary forwarded to the prime ministe…

Pakistan condemns Israel's attack on Gaza hospital, urges world to intervene

Pakistan has strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Al-Ahly Al-Mamadany Hospital in Gaza, expressing outrage at the devastating incident that resulted in hundreds of casualties.

UNCTAD director urges external loans relief for Pakistan

Visiting Director of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Richard Kozul-Wright said that Pakistan requires debt relief on external loans in order to secure fiscal space.

Huge relief as govt slashes petrol price by Rs40 per litre

In a huge relief for the inflation-hit nation, the caretaker government Sunday cut the price of petrol by Rs40 per litre and of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 for the next fortnight.

Speculation swirls around Nawaz’s ‘short flight’ on 21st

Sources meanwhile hinted at Nawaz Sharif’s “technical landing” in Islamabad en route to Lahore while coming from Abu Dhabi

Pakistan, OIC term Aug 5 actions ‘a new chapter of oppression’

OIC Assistant Secretary General Yousef Al-Dobeay and Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajad Qazi Wednesday said that India’s unilateral and illegal actions of August 5, 2019 had opened a new chapter of oppression.

Another earthquake hits Afghanistan in less than one week

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake Wednesday struck western Afghanistan, impacting an area already suffering from a devastating loss of over 2,000 lives during a series of similar quakes last weekend.

Govt considering proposal to protect govt servants from NAB ‘harassment’

The government is considering protecting civil servants and public officeholders from unnecessary harassment from institutions like the NAB to encourage decision-making.

PM orders stepping up sick SOEs’ privatisation

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has directed the relevant authorities to speed up the process of privatisation of loss-making State-owned Enterprises (SOEs).

Pakistan finds indications of shale gas presence in well

Amid declining natural gas production by 8-9 percent annually, the country has found promising indications of the presence of heavy reservoirs of shale gas at the pilot well KUC-1, Hyderabad, Sindh. The project was initi…

Cipher case: Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi to be indicted on Oct 17

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be indicted in the cipher case on October 17, announced the special court on Monday.

AJK HC annuls registration of parties’ chapters

Azad Jammu and Kashmir High Court (AJK HC) on Thursday declared the registration of AJK chapters of three major political parties, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-…

Imran Khan disappointed with President Arif Alvi: Aleema

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is upset with President Arif Alvi for not announcing the election date, revealed former prime minister’s sister Aleema Khan on Wednesday.

Govt tells illegal immigrants to leave by Nov 1

The caretaker Federal Interior Minister, Sarfaraz Bugti, has announced November 1 as the deadline for all illegal immigrants to leave Pakistan or face deportation and seizure of properties and businesses.

They surrender to martial law but attack parliament: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa said Tuesday that the apex court had endorsed martial law several times in the past and many judges forgot their oath after the imposition of martial law. He further said the apex …

Pakistan looks to sell its Reko Diq shares to Saudi investors

The federal government is considering selling the shares it holds in the Reko Diq project to Saudi Arabia to attract investment from the gulf state which is keen to become part of this copper-gold project, The News has …

Cipher case: Open court trial may harm Pakistan’s ties with other states, FIA tell IHC

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday urged the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to hold an in-camera hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s bail plea in the cipher case, fearing that an o…

At least 52 killed, scores injured in ‘suicide blast’ in Pakistan

At least 52 people were killed — including a police officer — and more than 50 were injured in what officials believe was a suicide blast near a mosque in Balochistan’s Mastung district on Friday.

Pakistan has expedited IP gas pipeline talks: official

Pakistan has expedited talks on the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, but significant commercial and foreign concerns pose substantial challenges to the realisation of this vital energy initiative, as per a high-ranking gover…

Military’s approval rating 88pc, politicians’ 39pc, parliament’s 47pc, media, judiciary 56pc

A public opinion survey done in July this year shows the highest approval rating of 88 percent for the military.

Govt decides to retract plea against Supreme Court’s Faizabad sit-in verdict

After the Intelligence Bureau and the Pakistan Electronic Media Authority (Pemra), the federal government on Thursday also decided to retract its plea seeking review of the Supreme Court’s 2019 verdict on Faizabad sit-i…

Nawaz Sharif’s confidential ‘note’ contradicts his narrative

Nawaz Sharif’s note, sent to Khawaja Asif in January 2020, on the issue of the extension of the then Army Chief General (R) Qamar Javed Bajwa, is a major contradiction in his narrative of seeking accountability of the e…

Cipher case: Special court extends Imran, Qureshi judicial remand till Oct 10

A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and party’s vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi till October 10 in the…

Soldier embraces martyrdom in cross-fire with terrorists in N Waziristan

A soldier embraced martyrdom during crossfire between security forces and terrorists in Mir Ali's general area in North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.

Cipher case: IHC to hear Imran’s bail plea tomorrow

The Islamabad High Court has scheduled the hearing of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s bail application in the cipher case for Monday. The court’s registrar’s office has issued the cause list for the upcoming week, and Imran…

Judge Zeba Chaudhry case: Imran Khan 'shocked' after hearing about change of judge

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday was shocked after he was informed by his legal team about the change of the judge hearing the Judge Zeba Chaudhry case registered against him.

PM Kakar censures West for not recognising India's 'reality'

Pakistan has criticised Western nations for not recognising the "reality" about New Delhi's right-wing leadership.

I don’t want absolute powers: CJP Isa

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Monday vowed to ensure accountability and transparency, saying he did not want absolute powers that make him unaccountable.

Pakistan rejects report about arms sale to Ukraine for IMF package

The Foreign Office on Monday strongly rejected a foreign media report claiming Pakistan was allegedly selling weapons to Ukraine to secure the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme.

PML-N huddle in London: Legal team greenlights Nawaz’s return

A crucial meeting of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) was held here on Saturday in which the party’s legal team gave a comprehensive briefing to party supremo Nawaz Sharif in the wake of Supreme Court verdict in the…

Situationer: What will top CJP Isa’s to-do list?

As Justice Qazi Faez Isa takes oath today as the 29th chief justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, he brings with him decades of legal jurisprudence but also faces the challenge of putting back together what is being …

Trade, pedestrian movement resume at Torkham after 10 days

In a significant development, the Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan Friday reopened for all types of traffic after a 10-day closure prompted by a gun battle between frontier guards.

Mild 2.9 earthquake rattles Malir, Karachi

The residents of Karachi experienced minor tremors early this morning as a mild earthquake shook the city.

Blast injures JUI-F leader Hafiz Hamdullah, several others in Mastung

At least 11 people including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) leader Hafiz Hamdullah were injured in a blast that took place in Mastung, Balochistan on Thursday.

PM office told 29 politicians involved in petrol smuggling

Twenty-nine politicians are allegedly involved in smuggling of Iranian petroleum products, a report submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has revealed.

Pakistan denounces Karabakh election as ‘legally reprehensible’

Pakistan on Sunday reiterated that it considers Karabakh as the sovereign territory of Azerbaijan, saying that any attempt to conduct so-called elections by the “illegally installed regime is legally and morally reprehe…

PIA teeters on brink as Boeing, Airbus ‘likely’ to discontinue supply of spare parts

The top aircraft manufacturers — Boeing and Airbus — are likely to discontinue the supply of spare parts to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by mid-September amid "serious cash flow problems".

IMF 'okays' relief plan for consumers using up to 200 units

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has greenlit the relief proposal for consumers using up to 200 units, allowing the authorities to collect electricity bills in installments, sources told Geo News Thursday.

'Plan afoot to provide up to Rs13,000 relief in electricity bills in Oct'

The interim government, amidst nationwide protests against inflated electricity bills, has formulated a plan to alleviate the burden of hiked electricity bills on consumers, sources told Geo News on Monday.

ATC dismisses Qureshi’s interim bail in 2 cases

Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain of Anti-Terrorism Court, Islamabad, dismissed the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi here on Friday.

Law ministry response: Alvi begins consultation with legal adviser

President Dr Arif Alvi has initiated consultation with legal experts on the response of Ministry of Law and Justice given to the advice sought by President House regarding the ECP rejoinder to President’s letter.

9 soldiers martyred in Bannu suicide attack

At least nine soldiers, part of a military convoy, embraced martyrdom when a suicide bomber in a motorcycle blew himself up in the general area Jani Khel of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Inter-Services P…

Pakistan court suspends ex-PM Imran Khan's graft conviction

A Pakistani appeals court has suspended the corruption conviction and three-year prison term of Imran Khan in a legal victory for the hugely popular embattled former prime minister, his lawyers and court officials said.

PTI moves SC for polls in 90 days

The Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI) formally requested the Supreme Court on Monday to direct the president to announce the election date within 90 days of the dissolution of the National Assembly and the ECP to issue the …

Imran being served desi chicken, mutton in jail, SC told

The Supreme Court on Monday informed that all facilities were being provided to the PTI Chairman Imran Khan at the Attock Jail as per his profile and legal status.

Wapda security staff stops wearing army-like uniform after GHQ letter

The security staff of Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has stopped wearing the army-like uniform after General Headquarters conveyed its concern whereas Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has started an …

Imran Khan grilled in jail for an hour, again admits to losing cipher

Former prime minister and Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan once again confessed on Saturday that he had lost the cipher and he was unable to recall where he kept it.

President to PPM: Cannot win the election with substitute players

Stressing the presidential election to be the most important of all elections – President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has criticized opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) citing the election could not be won by “tag…

NAB amendments case: Khwaja Haris to represent Imran in SC on 28th

Senior lawyer of the Supreme Court (SC) Khwaja Haris will appear before the Supreme Court (SC) next week as counsel for former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the NAB amendments c…

Pakistan invited to BRICS seminar in Johannesburg

For the first time in the politics of BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa), Pakistan received an invitation to attend a BRICS seminar in Johannesburg ahead of the summit meeting.

PTI chief wants transfer of cases from IHC to LHC or PHC

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday requested the Supreme Court to issue directions to transfer all his cases, investigations, inquiries, and trials from the Islamabad High Court to Lahore High Cour…

President Arif Alvi invites CEC for meeting to fix polls date

: Through a letter on Wednesday, President Dr Arif Alvi has invited Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja for a meeting today (Thursday) to fix an ‘appropriate date’ for the general elections in the country.

‘Election not possible before May 2024’

ECP official says delimitation of constituencies on basis of census 2023 will take four months. Former Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) secretary Kanwar Dilshad has said that the next elections are possible only at …

SC disposes of Broadsheet plea as withdrawn

The Supreme Court Tuesday disposed of as withdrawn a plea of Broadsheet LLC, seeking a copy of Volume 10 of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report in the Panama Leaks case.

UAE commends Pakistan's actions after Jaranwala tragedy

The United Arab Emirates has commended the efforts and diligence of the Pakistani government and the measures it implemented in the Jarawanal tragedy.

Polls under new census may cost PPP a few seats: Sana

Former interior minister Rana Sanaullah said a delay in the elections beyond 90 days would not make any difference.

PPP demands elections under Article 224

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) had demanded that the Election Commission reconsider its decision in light of Article 224 to hold the elections within 90 days and said any delimitation without changing the existing co…

Supreme Court judge wants full court to hear NAB amendments case

Chief Justice Umer Ata Bandial said on Friday it would be an embarrassment for him if he did not decide before his retirement a petition challenging the amendments made in the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999…

Mob burns Pakistan churches over blasphemy claims

Thousands of Muslims in a city in Pakistan have set fire to at least four churches and vandalised the homes of Christians over claims that two men desecrated the Quran, police say.

Caretaker PM name likely to be finalised today

The name of the caretaker prime minister is likely to be finalised today (Saturday) as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet Opposition Leader Raja Riaz for the third round of consultation in the federal cap…

CJP-led bench annuls SC judgements review law

Pakistan's top court on Friday ruled that the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023 was ultra vires to the Constitution, dampening hopes of politicians disqualified for life to challenge the decision.

No space left for meaningful engagement with India, says Bilawal

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday said that there was no space for meaningful engagement with India unless New Delhi revoked its illegal and unilateral acts of 2019.

Over 45,000 Pakistani students to get A-Level results today

Over 45,000 Pakistani students will receive their Cambridge International AS and A-Level results today (Thursday) while O-Level and IGCSE students will be released a week later.

Toshakhana case: ECP disqualifies Imran for 5 years after conviction

In a major development, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday disqualified former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for five years under Article 63(1)(h) and also de-no…

Shehbaz to write to Alvi today to dissolve NA

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday confirmed that he would write to President Dr Arif Alvi today (August 9) to dissolve the National Assembly, which would bring the incumbent government’s term to a marginally prem…

Checkpost attacked in KP's Khyber district

A checkpost of law enforcers was attacked in the Spin Qabar area of Bara after an attacker fired and threw a hand grenade at it, the police told Geo News on Sunday.

Ashura being observed across country amid tight security

Ashura, the tenth day of the first Islamic month of Muharram, is being observed on Saturday across the country, as mourners solemnly participate in processions grieving and paying homage to the supreme sacrifice made by …

Three terrorists killed in clash with security forces in Khyber, South Waziristan

Security forces neutralised three terrorists in separate successful operations in Khyber and South Waziristan District, the Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.

Pakistan granted rollover on $2.4bn Chinese loan

inister for Finance Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that China had rolled over $2.4 billion in debt for the next two years. In a tweet, Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar said that Chinese EXIM Bank has rolled over for two years …

We have to throw away begging bowl: COAS

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Monday expressed his determination to steer Pakistan out of the prevailing problems, saying that all Pakistanis have to throw away the begging bowl.

Blinken, Bilawal discuss Pakistan's economic recovery, Afghanistan-related issues

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari spoke about Pakistan's economy and Afghanistan-related issues on Monday.

FIR registered against Judge Asim Hafeez's wife for 'torturing' 14-year-old

The Islamabad police on Tuesday registered a case against the wife of Civil Judge Asim Hafeez for the alleged brutal torture of a 14-year-old girl, employed as a domestic help at their house.

Imran’s cipher drama made Pakistan laughing stock: Biden adviser

Adviser to the US President on Arts Shahid Ahmed Khan has said that America has nothing to do with the internal politics of Pakistan, adding that the US senators wrote a general letter regarding human rights and not for …

Govt to give maximum support to PIA: Dar

In the wake of total accumulated losses of more than Rs600 billion, the government is considering hiring experts to prepare a time-bound restructuring plan through shadow management. The national flag carrier PIA has rea…

Highest number of skilled nationals left country in 2022

The past 10-year record shows that the highest number of highly skilled nationals of Pakistan left the country in 2022 in search of jobs.

No new taxes on agriculture, real estate, Ishaq Dar clarifies

The coalition government has no plans of imposing new taxes on the agriculture and real estate sectors, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said Thursday.

Karachi Intermediate Board chairman removed amidst ongoing exams

The Chairman of the Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi (BIEK), Prof Dr Saeeduddin, was removed from his position prematurely while the intermediate examinations were in progress in Karachi.

US 'ready' to work with any elected Pakistani government

As the National Assembly is expected to be dissolved ahead of its constitutional term next month, the United States has reiterated its stance of working with a government elected by Pakistanis.

Incessant rains kills 13 in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Separate rain-related incidents killed 13 and injured several others in Islamabad on Wednesday as incessant downpour batters the federal capital and adjoining Rawalpindi.

Fatal road crash claims life of PML-N leader Tariq Fazal Chaudhry's son

In a heart-wrenching incident, Anza Tariq, the son of Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), met with a fatal accident in Islamabad.

Pakistan shares with IMF action plan to deal with natural disasters

Pakistan has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about the under-preparation action plan to enhance the investment efficiency of climate-related projects for the federal cabinet’s approval by year-end.

More burden on masses: Govt increases duration of peak hours

The government has decided to increase the duration of electricity's peak hours in a bid to meet the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Daily Jang reported Sunday, effective from July 1.

Pakistan gets first tranche of $1.2bn from IMF: Ishaq Dar

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has deposited $1.2 billion into the account of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), allowing breathing space to the cash-strapped economy, which has been dealing with the risk of defaul…

PTI forward bloc's Gul Bar Khan elected GB CM

Gul Bar Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) forward bloc, was elected Gilgit-Baltistan's new chief minister on Thursday.

Pakistan monsoon death toll reaches 86

At least 86 people Tuesday have died since June 25 in the wake of the ongoing monsoon rains across the country causing massive loss of life and property, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said.

Non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran, Fawad issued in ECP contempt case

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and ex-party leader Fawad Chaudhry in the case pertaining to "contemptuous"…

Pakistan, IMF agree to end supplementary grants provision

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have agreed to disallow supplementary grants during the ongoing financial year under the $3 billion Stand-by Arrangement (SBA).

Pakistan can’t waste resources on regional tensions: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan could not afford to waste its resources on regional tensions, asking the other side to also realise it.

In major move, govt approves policy to attract foreign investment

As cash-strapped Pakistan seeks new financing avenues, the federal government approved a major economic policy to attract foreign inflows, sources told Geo News Saturday.

Justice Mussarat Hilali takes oath as second woman SC judge

Justice Mussarat Hilali Friday took oath as a Supreme Court judge, becoming the second woman in Pakistan's 75-year history to be elevated to the top court.

'Sanctity of Quran Day': Pakistan protests desecration of holy book in Sweden

Pakistan observed 'Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran' (Sanctity of Quran Day) to lodge a strong protest against the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden — which has repeatedly allowed such vile acts to take place on its soil.

SBP to give PAC list of 620 people who got $3bn loans under PTI govt

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Wednesday directed a forensic audit of $3 billion soft loans extended to various companies and individuals during the PTI government.

Back from the brink as Pakistan clinches last-gasp $3bn IMF bailout

The IMF asked Islamabad to hike the power tariff by Rs8.25 per unit in base line tariff. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) had so far heard petitions of certain DISCOs, and three DISCOs’ petitions…

Hajj sermon emphasises Ummah’s unity to avert discords, divisions

Sheikh Yusuf bin Muhammad bin Saeed delivered the Hajj sermon at Arafat on Tuesday, urging Muslims to reject divisions and forge unity for a prosperous and harmonious society.

Weather update: Heat and humidity to grip Pakistan cities in next 24 hours

The Pakistan Meteorological Department's (PMD) forecast Wednesday mentions weather will likely remain hot and humid during the next 24 hours.

No trial of civilian has commenced in military courts, AGP informs SC

No trial of any civilian has commenced in military courts as of yet, Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan informed the Supreme Court Tuesday during the fourth hearing of the petitions filed against the …

Pakistan bags 10 golds in Special Olympics

In the recently-concluded 16th Special Olympics World Games held in Berlin, Pakistan secured a total of 10 gold medals.

SC bench hearing military trial pleas dissolved once again on third hearing

The Supreme Court bench hearing the petitions filed against the trial of civilians in military courts dissolved for the second time on Monday, after the federal government raised objections against the inclusion of Justi…

Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani takes charge as acting president

Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani Sunday took charge as the acting president after President Arif Alvi left for Saudi Arabia to perform the religious obligation of Hajj.

Pakistan's energy shortfall 'surpasses 8,500 megawatts' Country's total energy requirement stands at 28,500 megawatts

With heatwave-like conditions across the country, the prolonged power outages have added to the citizens' misery as the overall energy shortfall has surpassed 8,500 megawatts, sources told Geo News Sunday.

Abbasi rubbishes reports of differences in PML-N after meeting Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday called on his party’s supremo Nawaz Sharif in London and refuted reports about differences within the ranks of the ruling party.

Former PTI minister Ghulam Sarwar arrested

Former aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar has been arrested from Islamabad, said police sources on Wednesday.

Pakistan Eid ul Adha moon: When will Zil Hajj start?

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today (Monday) to sight the Zil Hajj moon, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said.

PTI leader refutes external pressure allegations in Karachi mayor election

Asad Aman, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) forward block refuted claims of external pressure on Saturday regarding the 32 PTI members who abstained from voting in the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) ma…

JICA to undertake survey to upgrade Male’ storm drainage and seawall

Planning Ministry has signed an agreement with Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) to undertake a survey prerequisite to

May 9 vandals to be tired in military courts as per int’l conventions: law minister

"Suspects involved in May 9 mayhem will be given a 'right to the fair trial' in military courts," says Azam Nazeer Tarar

Evacuation along Sindh's coastline to begin today amid Biparjoy threat

The government will launch an evacuation drive along Sindh's coastline to avoid any untoward situation in the wake of the growing threat of tropical cyclone Biparjoy present in the Arabian Sea today (Monday).

Biparjoy cyclone location: Pakistan's coastal areas likely under threat

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned Saturday that the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) “BIPARJOY” over the east-central Arabian Sea is maintaining its intensity and has been further tracked north-nort…

Shah Mehmood Qureshi terms launch of Tareen's IPP 'dead on arrival'

A few days after senior politician Jahangir Tareen officially launched his Istihkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi Saturday termed its launch "dead on arrival".

Expats involved in May 9 attacks to be probed

All those Pakistani expatriates who were involved in the May 9 incidents — the day on which violent protests erupted after former prime minister Imran Khan's arrest — will be probed by the government, according to sour…

Pakistan ambassador to US hopes for sister state-province agreement with Texas

Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Masood Khan on Thursday expressed a desire to establish a sister state-province agreement between Texas and one of Pakistan's provinces.

Markets to be closed across country by 8pm

The National Economic Council (NEC), under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday, directed the provinces to close down shops and all other commercial activities by 8pm

Absolutely yes: PTI wants US military aid to Pakistan linked with human rights situation

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers in the United States have urged Congressman Greg Casar to sponsor a bill linking Washington's military aid to Pakistan to the human rights situation.

Syed Nasir Hussain asserts PPP's right to Karachi mayorship

As the upcoming elections for the mayor of Karachi approach, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, the Minister of Local Government in Sindh, has reiterated that the highly coveted position should rightfully belong to the Pakistan Pe…

Up to 50pc gas tariff hike looms from next month

Starting from July 2023, consumers can expect a potential 50 per cent increase in natural gas prices in Pakistan.

Sanaullah says 'serious talks' only with PM Shehbaz

"Serious negotiation" can only be held with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said Friday.

Usman Buzdar bids adieu to politics, condmens May 9 mayhem

Former Punjab chief minister Usman Buzdar bid adieu to politics on Friday adding on the to number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) wickets that have tumbled since May 9

Qasim: Nothing good can come out tonight’s protest, it is a political event

Jumhoory Party’s (JP) leader and presidential candidate, on Friday, has remarked that nothing constructive can come out of the protest by the opposition alliance scheduled for tonight against the ruling by the Internati…

President Solih: A significant association between smoking and perilous diseases

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Wednesday, emphasized the significant associations between tobacco consumption and several perilous non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Maldives.

£190m scam case: Imran Khan to appear before IHC seeking bail

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's plea for bail in the infamous £190 million settlement case, which is expiring today (Wednesday).

'Who records audios?' IHC asks govt

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday instructed the government to stop the special parliamentary body from proceeding against former chief justice Saqib Nisar’s son and directed it to apprise the court about the ele…

Govt 'hasn't decided' on putting Imran Khan under house arrest

The government has not made any decision on putting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan under house arrest, Punjab Interim Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Sunday.

PM reaffirms 'no compromise' on defence as nation observes Youm-e-Takbeer

Pakistan's defence, sovereignty, national dignity and freedom are above everything to the nation and no one has the courage to take them away, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on the occassion of Youm-e-Takbeer (May 28…

'We look for stability, not turmoil' in Pakistan, says key US senator

Influential US lawmaker and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Senator Bob Menendez has called for upholding the rule of law and stability in Pakistan as the country passes through a serious political crisis.

Imran planned May 9 attacks, intelligence report alleges

The government has been informed by an intelligence agency what unfolded on the 9th and 10th of May was conceived and planned with the involvement of Imran Khan much before the actual day of the event.

FO rejects US congressmen letter on Pakistan’s rights situation

Pakistan on Thursday said it did not agree with the contents of the letter written to Secretary of State Antony Blinken by US congressmen on the human rights situation following the May 9 vandalism.

600 PTI leaders including Imran Khan barred from leaving country

Former prime minister Imran Khan was among the 600 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and former assembly members whose names have been added to the no-fly list, sources told Geo News Thursday.

Punjab polls: Delaying elections will make room for ‘negative forces’, CJP warns

Delaying elections will allow “negative powers” to swing into action in the country, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial warned on Thursday while hearing the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP’s) rev…

'Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada’: Nation pays tribute to martyrs

To remember and pay rich tribute to the martyrs who laid their lives while defending the motherland and its people, the country on Thursday observed Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan (Martyrs Reverence Day).

Pakistan’s special representative to Afghanistan appointed

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday appointed former ambassador Asif Ali Khan Durrani as Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan.

£190m scam case: Imran’s law minister rejects claim he gave advice

Former federal law minister Farogh Naseem has refuted the claim made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan that he (Farogh) had given him advice of transferring the money – £190…

Man who allegedly shot dead Karachi policeman detained in Sweden

Khurram Nisar, who allegedly killed policeman Abdul Rehman in Karachi last year has been detained in Sweden, a senior police official said on Monday.

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi arrive at judicial complex

Ahead of their appearance before the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) Rawalpindi office in the £190 million settlement case, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi arrived at …

Govt using May 9 ‘reaction’ to dismantle PTI: Imran Khan

Terming the May 9 riots as a public “reaction” to the way he was “grabbed” by the “Army” from the Islamabad High Court, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday blamed the Pakistan Democratic Mo…

LHC orders PTI leader Shireen Mazari's release

The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench on Monday ordered the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice-President Dr Shireen Mazari.

PTI chief ready for ‘minus-Imran’ formula in broader interest of Pakistan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said Saturday that he was ready for a “minus-Imran” formula if it benefitted the country or saved it from destruction.

How May 9 violence may impact polls possibility in Oct

The Punjab government has informed the Election Commission of Pakistan that for general elections it would require far more security officials than the number demanded for the 14th May elections, which could not be held.

Fatal hotel fire in Makkah claims lives of 8 Pakistani Umrah pilgrims

A hotel fire in Makkah claimed the lives of at least eight Pakistani Umrah pilgrims and left several others injured.

NAB summons Imran Khan in Al-Qadir Trust case, again

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi office has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case on May 23 (Tuesday).

Girl child killed in Swat as cop opens fire

A girl child was killed in the Swat region of Pakistan after a police officer stationed outside a school unexpectedly opened fire at a van.

HRCP 'strongly opposes' using military acts against civilians

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Wednesday strongly opposed the military's decision to use Pakistan Army Act 1952 and Official Secrets Act 1923 to try protestors involved in the May 9 vandalism.

Joint session passes NAB bill returned by president

The joint sitting of Parliament passed eight bills including the National Accountability Bill, 2023 on Monday.

Special corps commanders conference: May 9 attackers to face trial under Army Act, Official Secrets Act

A special corps commanders’ conference, presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir at GHQ, on Monday decided that those involved in violence created on May 9, would be tried under relevant laws of Pa…

CJP Umar Ata Bandial says federal govt seems 'helpless' amid violence

Following last week's violence, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial remarked on Monday that federal government was looking "helpless" and hinted that the top court may intervene on the matter.

Imran Khan to appear in LHC today amid fears of arrest

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan will appear before the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday after his dramatic release on Friday, seeking bail and details of cases registered against him from May 9 onward…

Imran Khan granted bail

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been granted two weeks of bail by Islamabad High Court in a graft case, his lawyer said.

Pakistan needs ‘significantly more’ financing for bailout review: IMF Pakistan’s economy is facing stagflation, says IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack

Pakistan needs significant additional financing for a successful completion of the long-stalled Ninth Review of the International Monetary Fund’s bailout package, the IMF said in a scheduled press conference on Thursday…

SC reprieve to protect Imran from arrest in another case, says expert

The SC has given Imran Khan unprecedented relief to protect him from an arrest in another case, says a legal expert as other lawyers feel that the court managed to expand citizens’ access to justice with its judgment ye…

United Nations urges all parties to refrain from violence after Imran Khan's Arrest

In a statement for Pakistan, UN Secretary General António Guterres appealed to all parties to respect the right to peaceful assembly, according to Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

HRW slams 'excessive' use of force, social media restriction amid Imran Khan protests

The Human Rights Watch on Thursday called out the "excessive" use of force against the individuals protesting the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, and for the suspension of mobile, internet s…

Will FBISE exams take place today?

After the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, violent protests erupted, leading to the cancellation of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) examinations scheduled for May 10.

Pakistan 118th in 141 states in mobile internet speed

Free internet in Pakistan remains a distant dream as the country continues to limit access to content, turn a blind eye to violations of user rights, and create obstacles to internet access.

NA refers Justice Mazahar Naqvi ‘corruption’ issue to PAC

The National Assembly on Thursday referred the issue of corruption charges against Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for a special audit of his accounts and sources of income.

Outrage over seeking of parliamentary proceedings record by apex court: Ex-PM wants NA to summon CJP

Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) Senior Vice President Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said that the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial should be summoned to parliament

FM Bilawal consults PDM, JI leaders ahead of India visit

Bilawal is set to leave for India later today to attend SCO meeting scheduled to be held in India between May 4, 5

LHC directs Imran to join probe in all cases

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan to join the investigation in all the 121 cases registered against him.

Battle for records of proceedings in NA, apex court: SC, parliament embroiled in tit-for-tat row

CJP says politicians want favourable decisions, not justice; seeks record of parliamentary proceedings on SC bill

Govt, PTI agree on same-day elections but fail to decide date

The third round of negotiations between the ruling alliance and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ended on Tuesday night without a major breakthrough on the date for the same-day election.

Govt raised minimum wage to Rs25,000 because of inflation: PM

As the world marks Labour Day today (Monday), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has highlighted the workers’ pivotal role in economic development in his message on the occasion.

Imran, Maryam cross swords over polls issue

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz clashed on Monday over general election issue.

Following Lahore, PTI President Elahi's Gujrat residence raided

Moonis Elahi, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi's son, says police did not have a search warrant to conduct raid

President returns accountability bill to parliament

Bill granting more powers to the NAB chief had been passed by Senate and sent to the president for approval

Labour Day: Govt committed to ensuring well-being of labourers, says PM Shehbaz

The world is marking Labour Day today (Monday) to express solidarity and honour the rights of the labour class.

Punjab caretaker CM regrets police storming into Shujaat's house in bid to arrest Elahi

Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed regret over police storming into Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain's house in a bid to arrest former party leader Chaudhry …

Mission Parvez Elahi failed; 27 arrested in late-night raid at PTI president’s residence

The Punjab Police Friday raided the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi to arrest him. The PTI has strongly criticised the police's actions, voicing concerns regarding arrests of its worker…

Anticlimactic end to apex court hearing: No directive or timeline for talks on Punjab polls, says CJP

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the political parties to evolve consensus on the date for general elections in the supreme national interest and adhere to the Constitution, holding that its order of polls on May 14 w…

Govt-PTI icebreaking talks begin after PM takes trust vote in NA

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday secured the vote of confidence from the National Assembly with 180 votes cast in his favour by the MNAs belonging to Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN), Pakistan Peoples Party (PP…

Deadlock persists as PTI rejects Senate committee for talks on election

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday rejected the proposal sent by the Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on forming a 10-member special parliamentary committee to hold talks on elections.

PDM has no consensus on election date: Qureshi

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Wednesday that his party was ready to talk to evolve a consensus on the election date but he alleged the government neither wanted elections nor a di…

‘Parliament’s privilege breached’: Speaker writes to CJP to convey lawmakers’ ire

National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf Wednesday wrote a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial to convey concerns and sentiments of parliamentarians on some recent decisions of the Supreme Cour…

All eyes on CJP-led bench hearing polls case in open court today

Amid speculations, the Supreme Court will Thursday (today) take up a petition seeking general elections to the national and provincial assemblies on the same date.

PM meets allies today ahead of talks with PTI

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a big meeting of coalition partners on Wednesday (today) prior to negotiations with the PTI on the directions of the Supreme Court.

Gen Bajwa advised me to dissolve assemblies: Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan disclosed that he dissolved the provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) after the former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa advised him to do.

PTI to kick off election campaign for Punjab polls tomorrow

297 candidates for the elections after PTI Chairman Imran Khan interviewed all party candidates

PML-N, PTI hold talks on polls date, claims PPP

In a major development, the ruling parties reached out to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after the Supreme Court gave the country’s main political parties a week to develop a consensus on the date for elections, con…

NA secretariat notifies law curtailing CJP’s powers

The National Assembly Secretariat Friday notified the “Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Bill 2023” as an act of parliament curtailing the suo motu powers of chief justice of Pakistan.

Pakistanis celebrate Eid with prayers for coming out of crises

Prayers for overcoming the prevailing political and economic crises — persistent since last year — were heard Saturday as the resilient nation marked this year's Eid ul Fitr.

Bill curbing CJP powers now a law, says minister

The law paves way for the establishment of a panel of three senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, said Tarar

Govt, PTI in talks on election date, SC told

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that its judgment passed on April 4, fixing May 14 as the date for holding elections to the Punjab Assembly, was in the field and binding on all judicial and executive authorities in t…

'Getting impossible to hold polls on May 14,' ECP tells SC

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said Tuesday the conduct of polls on May 14 was getting impossible due to the non-provision of funds and forces for maintaining law and order.

How Imran Khan's quest for snap polls leading to political turmoil

The attempt by former prime minister Imran Khan to hold snap elections has escalated into a constitutional crisis in the country.

Judge threatening case: Islamabad court issues bailable arrest warrant for Imran Khan

A court in Islamabad on Tuesday issued bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairperson Imran Khan in the female judge threatening case.

Pakistan shares $3bn 'financing plan' with IMF

In a bid to unlock the much-awaited International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the government on Tuesday shared its plan with the lender for securing an additional $3 billion to bridge the financing gap, Geo News repor…

Fawad asks President Alvi to approach SC against caretaker setups

PTI leader writes letter asking president to take action against interim govts' involvement in major policy decisions

Noor Jehan's ailing health sparks concerns about wildlife in Pakistan

Residing in captivity across zoos in the country, wildlife in Pakistan is suffering at the hands of human violence, incompetence and ill-trained caretakers

PM reviews free flour distribution in Faisalabad

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived here to review arrangements for the distribution of free flour among deserving people.

Punjab elections: SC may issue order today on non-provision of Rs21bn funds

The Supreme Court is likely to issue an appropriate order today (Wednesday) over the non-implementation of its order passed on April 4, directing the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to ensure holding of elections i…

IMF also cuts Pakistan’s GDP forecast to below 1pc

IMF forecast inflation, measured by CPI, would be recorded around 27.1% in FY23 and fall to 21.9% in FY24

Funds not released for Punjab polls

The Supreme Court had ordered federal government to provide funds to ECP by April 10 for Punjab elections

Resolution passed to make Constitution compulsory part of curriculum

The Golden Jubilee Convention of the 1973 Constitution on Monday passed a resolution calling for the inclusion of the Constitution and democratic civic education as a compulsory part of the curriculum.

Security forces gun down two terrorists in Balochistan's Mach area

Terrorists were involved in targeting civilians and taking extortion from coal mine owners, says ISPR

CJP reaches out to dissenting judges

The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Umar Ata Bandial, has started consultations with his brother judges to end the division in the Supreme Court.

Punjab polls: ECP unlikely to get funds till 10th

The government sources said on Saturday that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is not likely to receive funds for the elections by April 10.

Gallup Pakistan Survey: No reduction in use of plastic bags despite ban

Despite a ban imposed on the use of plastic bags for their harmful effects on the environment, the majority of Pakistanis still see plastic bags ideal for carrying their daily-use items from the market.

Suspect hiding behind PM House wall apprehended

Sources say Islamabad CTD have arrested the suspect and have shifted him to an unknown location

Pakistan is IMF member, no beggar: Dar

Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan is not a beggar but a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) and no one can stop the country’s delegation from attending its meetings.

President Arif Alvi returns Supreme Court bill for 'reconsideration'

President Arif Alvi says Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023, was beyond parliament's jurisdiction

NA rejects SC’s ‘minority’ ruling on Punjab polls

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) — the country’s top security body comprising civil and military leadership — to discuss the “ongoing situation”

Extension in election period beyond 90 days: Ready for one-time amendment, says PTI leader

Amid the rising political temperatures, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Thursday again offered dialogue to the coalition government to finalise a date for the national elections.

Number of corona patients climbs up countrywide

On April 5, 2023, 49 were found positive with average positivity of 1.38%

IHC CJ directs govt to give security to Imran Khan as per law

Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq on Thursday directed the government to provide Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan with security as per the law.

Imran Khan warns govt: Conduct polls as scheduled or face consequences

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has called on the federal government to act upon the Supreme Court ruling for elections in Punjab. He also warned that if the polls are not conducted on schedule, there …

PM Shehbaz summons NSC meeting to deliberate on 'ongoing situation'

As the coalition government locks hock horns with the Supreme Court over the election verdict, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday summoned a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) — the country's top se…

Govt rejects SC verdict in polls delay case, terms it ‘unenforceable’

In its meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the federal cabinet on Tuesday rejected the Supreme Court of Pakistan's "unanimous verdict" in the case related to postponement of polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakht…

Beijing urged to resume Pak-China bus service

"I think this will be very beneficial for the Pakistani students who are studying in China," planning minister says

PBS extends deadline for census

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Tuesday extended the deadline for the country's ongoing first-ever digital population and housing census till April 10 to ensure the complete coverage of the population and left…

More than 100,000 Cambridge students gear up for exams

With over 330,000 subject entries, more than 100,000 candidates in Pakistan will be sitting for exams in over 100 subjects in Cambridge O Level, IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications

Safety gear fails to save lives of 2 cops in Kohat terror attack

Two policemen were martyred in Kohat when terrorists opened fire at them on Monday. In a shocking revelation, a police report said that their helmets and safety jackets failed to stop bullets, which pierced through the s…

Cabinet meets twice in 24 hours as SC verges on crucial verdict

The federal cabinet has been called to hold an urgent meeting for the second time in less than 24 hours today.

Elections delayed twice in country’s political history

General elections have been delayed twice in the chequered political history of the country due to a natural calamity in 1970 and the assassination of then-chairperson Pakistan People’s Party Benazir Bhutto in 2007.

Govt files plea urging SC to form new bench for Punjab, KP election delay case

The federal government on Monday urged the Supreme Court to form a new bench comprising judges who did not hear the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa election suo motu notice to oversee the ongoing polls delay matter.

Like Punjab, KP election on Oct 8: ECP

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) late night Wednesday notified October 08 as the date of the general election to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly.

Elections can only be postponed by declaring emergency: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Tuesday observed that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had no authority and legal backing for postponing the elections in Punjab until October 8 and pa…

Judiciary must avoid interfering in domain of other institutions: HRCP

On concluding an extraordinary meeting to deliberate on the current political crisis and constitutional impasse, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)’s governing council has urged to uphold and strengthen the…

SC to resume hearing on PTI's plea on Punjab, KP polls date today

Top court had sought assurances from govt, PTI to bury the hatchet for free, fair, and transparent elections

'All districts will receive textbooks by mid-April'

The Janak Education Materials Centre (JEMC) Ltd has assured that it would supply school textbooks to all districts by mid-April.

Whether I'm in jail or not, PTI will sweep elections: Imran Khan

Government petrified of elections, scared PTI will win so they're trying everything to get me out of the way, PTI chief tells NPR

Pakistan continues to report uptick in coronavirus cases

The number of corona virus patients is increasing continuously across Pakistan, with the virus affecting at least 150 people in the last 24 hours.

Putting off Punjab polls flouts Constitution, experts say

The ECP’s decision to postpone the election in Punjab, citing financial and security challenges, is legally flawed and in violation of the constitution, say legal and political experts.

9 dead as 6.8 magnitude quake rattles Pakistan

The USGS said the quake was centred near Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan and had a depth of 187 kilometers (116 miles).

Pakistani police storm home of former PM Khan, arrest 61

Khan was not in the home, having traveled to Islamabad to appear before a judge to face charges he sold state gifts while in office and hid his assets. The judge postponed that hearing until March 30.

Ramadan 2023 office timing in Pakistan

The monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of austerity measures has discussed the working timings in Ramadan 2023 and decided that the new timing for office work.

More clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest Imran Khan

Clashes between Pakistan's police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan persisted for a second day outside his home in the eastern city of Lahore on Wednesday, a day after officers went to arrest him for fai…

Arresting Imran Khan will only deepen crisis in Pakistan: Zalmay Khalilzad

Arresting Imran Khan will only deepen the crisis in Pakistan, says former US envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Zalmay Khalilzad.

Zaman Park turns into battleground for Imran’s arrest

Heavy police force led by the city’s chief cop reached Zaman Park in the early hours of Wednesday after Islamabad police failed to arrest PTI chief Imran Khan

Judge threatening case: Islamabad court issues arrest warrant for Imran Khan

Judge orders to arrest Imran Khan by March 29 and present him in court

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif blames Imran Khan for 'derailing his own IMF programme'

Deputy Commissioner, Lahore, on Saturday refused to give permission to the PTI for carrying out a rally on Sunday (today).

Pakistan cancels military parade over political unrest, economic instability

The Pakistan Day parade, which is held annually on March 23, has been cancelled, due to growing political unrest and the nation's deteriorating economic position, as per a Zee news report.

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan no-show in court, avoids arrest

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan failed to appear before a court in Islamabad on Tuesday to answer charges in a graft case against him. The no-show was apparently a legal maneuver by the ex-premier to avoid ar…

Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad

Pakistan is set to receive a $1.3 billion financing boost from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) in the coming days, according to the country’s Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar. Speaking at a press confe…

Pakistani rupee hits record low amid IMF bailout delay

Pakistani rupee dropped by 6 percent against the US dollar, while interest rate was raised to 20 percent as the country waits to unlock $1.1bn IMF fund.

Pakistan’s CPI soars to highest rate in nearly 50 years

Pakistan’s consumer price index (CPI) jumped 31.5 percent in February year-on-year, the statistics bureau says, the highest annual rate in nearly 50 years, as food, beverage and transportation prices surged more than 45…

Pakistani court issues arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

A Pakistani court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Imran Khan, as the cricket star-turned-politician called on his supporters to keep up protests amid a roiling political crisis.

Torkham border remains shut for fourth day

The Torkham border crossing remained closed on Wednesday (the fourth day) after a row over the legal documents for Afghans travelling to Pakistan.

Azam Tarar says president violated Constitution by giving election date

Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar chaired the third meeting of the anti-corruption task force for review of the institutional framework of anti-corruption institutions at the ministry of law and justice on F…

Bangladesh will get to pick new Saarc secretary general

As member states do not recognise Kabul’s Taliban regime, Dhaka will send new secretariat chief.

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Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that former Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa wanted him to condemn Russia for invading Ukraine, but the then premier did not oblige him citing the example of In…

Caught on camera: In Pakistan, mob lynches man accused of blasphemy, tries to set ablaze

The mob stormed the police station at Warburton, Nankana Sahib, about 80 km from Lahore, and took custody of Waris Issa stripped him naked, and dragged him into the streets before beating him to death.

Pervez Musharraf: Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader

Thousands have attended funeral prayers for Pakistan's divisive former president General Pervez Musharraf.

12 terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat operation: ISPR

Lakki has witnessed an unprecedented increase in terrorist attacks for over a year

Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'

Wikipedia has been blocked in Pakistan for hosting "blasphemous content".

Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's ex-president, dies aged 79

Pakistan's former president General Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a coup in 1999, has died aged 79.

‘Beyond imagination’: Pakistan PM warns of IMF bailout conditions‘Beyond imagination’: Pakistan PM warns of IMF bailout conditions

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government will have to agree to International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout conditions that are “beyond imagination”.

Blackouts and soaring prices: Pakistan’s economy is on the brink

“All we’re being told by the government is that things are going to get worse,” Radaqat told CNN.

Suspects arrested in fatal Pakistan mosque suicide attack that left over 100 dead

Several suspects have been arrested in connection with Monday’s suicide bomb blast in a mosque in Pakistan’s northern city of Peshawar that killed more than 100 people.

Death toll from blast in Pakistan mosque rises to at least 100 as country faces ‘national security crisis’

The death toll from a suicide bomb that ripped through a mosque in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, rose to at least 100 on Tuesday.

Suicide bomber kills 20, wounds 96 at mosque in Pakistan

A suicide bomber struck Monday inside a mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 20 people and wounding as many as 96 worshippers, officials said.

PMLN’s new narrative to focus on Bajwa, Faiz, Imran, Saqib Nisar, Asif Khosa

The Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) is inching closer to adopting an aggressive narrative against five individuals for the economic and political chaos in the country and for bringing Pakistan to the current stage through…

Sindh again delays LG polls in Karachi, Hyderabad

Polls delayed due to MQM-P’s reservations, Sharjeel Memon says

Pakistan Academy of Letters publishes collection of Nepali representatives poems in Urdu

Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad has published a collection of representative poems of Nepali poets in Urdu, the national language of Pakistan, under the name "The Voice of Nepali Poets".

Donors offer over $9B for Pakistan after devastating floods

Dozens of countries and international institutions on Monday pledged more than $9 billion to help Pakistan recover and rebuild from devastating summer floods that the United Nations chief called "a climate disaster of mo…

UN gathering seeks aid for Pakistan after devastating floods

A United Nations conference on Monday drummed up funds and other support to help Pakistan cope with the fallout of last summer's devastating flooding.

Security advisory: Saudi Arabia, Australia ask citizens in Pakistan to limit movement

Security alert comes after US embassy stopped staff from visiting federal capital’s Marriott Hotel over fears of an attack

IT parks-revolutionary step towards excellence in digital era

Currently, work on establishing the IT parks in Karachi at the cost of Rs. 41b and Islamabad at the cost of Rs 13.72b is underway.

ADB says Pakistan needs $62bn to $155bn for energy sector until 2030

Pakistan’s energy investment needs range from $62 billion to $155 billion until 2030 based on three different scenarios.

Officials say Pakistan raid kills all Taliban hostage-takers

Details of Toshakhana gifts to PM, judges, army chief sought by PAC

Committee's chairperson also seeks records of gifts taken by bureaucrats and auditor general of Pakistan

Thailand-bound Turkish plane makes emergency landing at Karachi airport

Flight took off after foreign passenger was offloaded and arrested by security forces on the captain’s complaint

Pak embassy in Kabul comes under attack

A security guard was wounded by shots fired at Pakistan’s embassy in the Afghan capital in what Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called “an assassination attempt” on the head of the mission

In surprise move, State Bank hikes interest rate to 16pc

The SBP raised its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points (bps) to 16%, the highest level since 1999, in an effort to contain rising inflation

PTI insists on holding ‘largest gathering’ at Faizabad

Senior PTI leaders insisted on holding their party’s ‘largest-ever gathering’ at Faizabad on November 26

Pakistan seeks help from Interpol to arrest suspect in cop's murder

Decision comes after Khurram Nisar, who reportedly has a foreign passport and is suspected of killing a Karachi cop, fled to Sweden hours after shootout