President Arif Alvi announces date of elections in Punjab, KP
In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sultan Sikandar Raja, the president wrote, “Please refer to my letter dated 08th February, 2023...
Pakistan-IMF loan talks: SBP asked to increase interest rate
Forex held by SBP stands at $3.1bn after increase of $276m.
Pakistani authorities hoping to strike agreement next week.
Sources say IMF pressing...
Leopard captured after six wild hours in Islamabad residential area
ISLAMABAD: It took the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board and Capital Development Authority more than five hours to capture a leopard which possibly escaped from...
Chollet reaffirms US help in fight against terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Counselor of the US Department of State Derek Chollet on Thursday reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to help Pakistan deal with resurgence of terrorism in...
CJP asked for suo motu hearing on Punjab polls
SC bench sees ‘danger’ of violation of an ‘unambiguous constitutional command’
• CEC claims attempts are being made to curtail the watchdog’s authority
ISLAMABAD: Expressing displeasure...
SC questions ECP consultation with Punjab governor
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday questioned the consultation process of the Election Commission of Pakistan with the Punjab governor for holding elections...
Court doesn’t believe in press releases: LHC
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought replies from the Punjab governor, the Election Commission of Pakistan, and others over the current progress...
Unified gas tariff: Govt notifies gas tariff increase up to 112pc
ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday sharply increased the natural gas tariff by up to a huge 112 percent for domestic (everyday consumers) and general...
Why Pakistan is IMF’s most loyal customer
People often wonder why Pakistan keeps going to the IMF again and again. A whopping number of 23 programs clearly suggests that we are...
Bring Imran on stretcher, or in ambulance: No protective bail without personal appearance, says...
LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday remarked that it would hear the protective bail petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan...
