A Senate committee has greenlit a constitutional amendment draft to give parliament a say in appointment of judges to the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP). By Ahmer Kureishi.
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Digital composite by Independent Pakistan. Source images courtesy Wikipedia.org
Media regulator revokes ARY News channel’s licence
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) said on Friday it has revoked private ARY News operating licence to broadcast cross the country after the interior ministry has withdrawn the channels security clearance on airing remarks against powerful military.
Digital composite by Independent Pakistan. Source images courtesy Wikipedia.org
Imran Khan’s war on Pakistan
Shebaz Gill and ARY are the first casualties of the former prime minister’s no-holds-barred campaign for supremacy over the Pakistani state, but the authorities must
Curtains for Imran Khan?
By Ahmer Kureishi
If some of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders expected the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to burn Imran Khan on stake, well, their hopes have not prospered. But if you look at the ruling handed down by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja and his two colleagues, you cannot help appreciating a job well done.
Lt-Gen Sarfraz Ali, Maj-Gen Amjad Saatti, and their four companions, all of whom perished in a helicopter crash on August 1, 2022. Photo courtesy ISPR.
Two army generals among 6 perish in chopper crash
Commander Southern Command Lt-Gen Sarfraz Ali and DG Pakistan Coast Guard Maj-Gen Amjad were on board the ill-fated Army Aviation helicopter along with 4 others.
Curbs on imports lifted to keep IMF deal on track
Officials say the curbs on CBUs of automobiles, cellular mobile handsets, and home appliances will stay for now. By Muhammad Ali ISLAMABAD: There is still
Political turmoil taking its toll on the economy, says Finance Ministry
Inflationary and external sector risks – along with “political unrest” – are contributing to an uncertain economic outlook, says the July Monthly Economic Update &
Govt plans increasing petroleum levy to unlock IMF funds
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is on track with the conditions of an IMF bailout programme and the country has completed all prior actions needed for disbursement of next chunk of aid in August, finance minister said on Wednesday.
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Miftah Ismail presided over the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet at Finance Division. - PID
ECC approves RLNG rate of $9 per MMBTU for export-oriented industry
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday increased RLNG rate to $9 per MMBTU from from $6.5 for five export-oriented industry from existing gas connections.
Did fuel imports put the rupee in a tailspin?
By Mohammad Ali
ISLAMABAD: Replenishing fossil fuel reserves at peak prices in the months of May and June 2022 cost Pakistan USD 6.2 billion, deepening the sever balance of payment crisis, Independent Pakistan can report.