Corps Commander Quetta and IGFC South Balochistan briefed the top soldier in detail on the operational, training, and other and other matters concerning their formations. By Naveed Naqvi.
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Top court clears Reko Diq deal
By Naveed Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan has cleared the way for the start of mining work at the Reko Diq project, one of the world’s top underdeveloped sites of copper and gold deposits, after it endorsed a settlement agreement between Canadian firm Barrick Gold and the Pakistani government on Friday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing a seminar titled “10 Years of UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity in Pakistan” in Islamabad on December 6, 2022. Photo courtesy of pmo.gov.pk
Victory for PM Sharif as Daily Mail apologises
After the daily walked back its corruption accusations as false, the PM was quick to claim vindication over Twitter, asserting the allegations had been part of a smear campaign against him. By Naveed Naqvi.
Murder most foul: Arshad Sharif killing was pre-planned, report tells Supreme Court
The report, prepared by a fact-finding team formed by the government and presented to the Supreme Court, shreds the Kenyan police version of events to pieces. By Naveed Naqvi.
Saudis rushing billions to boost liquidity
The authorities quash rumours of an economic emergency but emphasise the need for government austerity and conservation of energy. By Muhammad Ali.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Atta Bandial, right (photo courtesy of supremecourt.gov.pk) and slain journalist Arshad Sharif, left (photo courtesy of APP).
Justice Bandial swings into action over Arshad Sharif murder
After stonewalling a formal call from the prime minister to look into the matter for almost a month, the Chief Justice of Pakistan has now taken a suo motu notice to probe the tragedy. By Naveed Naqvi.
Slain journalist Arshad Sharif is seen in this undated photo courtesy of APP
Supreme Court directs government to register FIR in journalist Arshad Sharif’s killing
By Naveed Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday directed the government to register an FIR on the killing of journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya and also set up a panel of judges to supervise an investigation into the incident.
Russia agrees to sell discounted crude oil to Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Russia has agreed to sell petroleum products, including crude oil, to Pakistan at a discounted price, a minister said on Monday.
An undated photo of Pak Secretariat building. Image courtesy of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Facebook page.
Government mum over crippling strike by federal officers
The government is eerily unmoved over a pen-down strike by Economists Group officers for being deprived of executive allowance in contravention of an earlier cabinet decision. By Muhammad Ali.
Dar says won’t take IMF dictation
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Finance minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said he will not take dictation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on managing the country’s finances and would prioritise Pakistan’s economic interests.