A monumental head of a bodhisattva is returning to Pakistan from Australia after being smuggled out of the country by art thieves. A veteran curator of Gandhara Art says it could have originated in the Taxila Valley.
Ahmer Kureishi
Politics before polity?
By Ahmer Kureishi
It the end, it did not matter because the International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board put its seal on the staff-level agreement made with Pakistan in July. But Pakistan is aghast that former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his inner coterie stooped to something treachery in high places does not begin to describe.
Contempt of court petition against Sharif brothers withdrawn
The IHC said it could not entertain any petition concerning a matter pending with any other High Court. By Naveed Naqvi ISLAMABAD: A contempt of
Screengrab from a video clip attached to a tweet (embedded below) by Finance Minister Miftah Ismail.
Jhagra’s letter to Miftah ploy to sabotage economy
A provincial unit undermining an international accord necessary to avert a default on external obligations is being widely seen as treacherous by politicians and citizenry
Federal Minister for Energy Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan pictured during his visit of Thar Coal Block One poject on August 26, 2022. Photo courtesy Radio Pakistan
Energy minister eager to expedite Thar coal power project
Khurram Dastgir Khan hopes the project to bring much needed employment opportunities to the locals of the region as well as affordable electricity to the nation. By Naveed Naqvi.
Qatar billions not debt but investment
The energy-exporting emirate seems to be entering into a strategic partnership with energy-importing Pakistan, sweetened by investments in Pakistan’s strategic mega-ventures. By Ahmer Kureishi ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister’s Head of Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi Thursday addressing Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)’s Consumer Conference 2022 at Islamabad via video link on August 25, 2022. Screengrab from video shared by the PTA’s official twitter handle (@PTAofficialpk)
Sufi spells out strategic vision PTA conference
The DNCR service and Citizen Data Privacy Act are important pieces but the puzzle is still far from complete. The good news is that the PTA has a positive vision. By Naveed Naqvi.
Imran Khan gets interim bail until September 1
The former prime minister is in trouble for issuing threatening remarks targeting two top police officers and a judge in his speech at a charged party rally. By Naveed Naqvi.
PMDC, PIMS bills clear Senate panel
The Chairman of the Committee apparently came round to the majority opinion, allowing the crucial legislation to pass. By Naveed Naqvi.
Islamabad court summons ex-PM Khan in contempt case
The court issued Khan a show cause notice, ordering him to appear in person to explain threatening remarks against woman judge. By Naveed Naqvi