By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday rushed through a contentious bill aimed at preventing the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party from becoming the single largest party in the National Assembly, sparking fierce protests from the opposition.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a surprise cut in fuel prices, trimming petrol by 2.3 percent and high-speed diesel by 3.8 percent for the next fortnight, as global market costs decline.
By Staff Reporter
QUETTA: A breakthrough was announced in talks between the Pakistani government and protesters in the port city of Gwadar on Wednesday, potentially ending days of tensions and blockades.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The telecoms regulator said on Wednesday internet services had been fully restored after a nationwide outage earlier in the day, caused by a fault in the main state-owned provider’s system.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, denouncing the “reckless act” that coincided with Iran’s new president taking office.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s overseas workforce is facing a decline in demand, particularly in the Gulf region, due to a perceived lack of skills and poor behavior, a Senate committee was told on Tuesday.
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: China’s top diplomat in Pakistan called on Tuesday for unity among political parties and rights groups in the restive Balochistan province, urging them to prioritize economic development and stability.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party introduced a bill in parliament on Tuesday aimed at restricting independent lawmakers from joining political parties after a certain period.
By Staff Reporter
RAWALPINDI: Imran Khan, the jailed founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), extended an olive branch to the military on Tuesday, saying his party is willing to hold talks with the army.
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ISLAMABAD: A retired Pakistani army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Akbar Hussain, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for inciting sedition among army personnel, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
