By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports jumped 27 percent year-on-year to $298 million in August, driven by IT companies expanding their global client base, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
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Current account reverts to surplus in August after three-month gap
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account balance swung back into surplus in August, posting a $75 million gain, reversing a $152 million deficit in the same month last year, central bank data showed on Wednesday.
Pakistan confirms sixth mpox case in traveler from Gulf
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has confirmed its sixth case of mpox, a viral disease, in a 44-year-old man who arrived at Islamabad International Airport from a Gulf country, the health ministry said on Monday.
Coalition faces setback on judicial reforms
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The coalition government has put a contentious constitutional amendment package on judicial reforms on hold, apparently indefinitely, after failing to secure crucial votes from a former ally and adjourned parliament sessions without tabling the legislation.
JUI(F) Rehman holds key to judicial reform fate
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The parliament was adjourned on Sunday without considering a contentious constitutional amendment package, which has been shrouded in secrecy for weeks, after the ruling coalition failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority to pass the bill, aimed at increasing the retirement age of superior judges by three years and changing the process for appointing the Supreme Court chief justice.
Govt cuts fuel prices by 5-13pc on weak global crude
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government has slashed petrol and diesel prices by as much as Rs13.06 per litre, effective Monday.
Top court rebukes election commission over PTI reserve seats delay, govt judicial overhaul in doubt
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday lambasted the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for attempting to delay and obstruct the implementation of a court decision regarding reserved seats for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Gov’t seeks amendment to extend judges’ terms, tighten executive control
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government will push through a constitutional amendment on Saturday to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court judges, a move that has drawn criticism from key opposition parties who warn that it undermines judicial independence.
Army chief pledges to eliminate terrorist nexus in restive northwest
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, pledged on Friday to “comprehensively defeat” terrorist networks and eliminate illegal activities in the country’s northwest, a region plagued by militant violence.
ADB approves $320 million loan for KPK road project
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank approved a $320 million loan to upgrade rural roads in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, enhancing connectivity and economic growth, a statement said on Friday.