By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has allowed 100,000 tonnes of sugar exports, the finance ministry said on Thursday, as it seeks to generate foreign exchange for state coffers and revenue for cash-hungry mills.
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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.
Trade deficit shrinks on weak imports
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Imports fell by almost a quarter in July-November period of the current fiscal year of 2022-23 after a ban on non-essentials good, narrowing the trade gap by 30.14 percent to $14.4 billion, official data showed.
Govt keeps domestic fuel prices unchanged
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government on Wednesday decided to keep domestic prices of gasoline and diesel unchanged until December 15, finance minister Ishaq Dar said.
Interest-free banking system by 2027: Dar
By Naveed Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: The government would withdraw its appeals against the Federal Shariat Court’s April decision of eliminating Riba from the country in five years, Finance Minister Ishaq Dhar announced on Wednesday, saying the country would move towards an interest-free banking system under the Islamic law by 2027.
PM Sharif requests Chief Justice to set up Commission to probe attack on Imran Khan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday wrote a letter to the country’s Chief Justice, requesting him to set up a full bench judicial commission to probe the assassination attempt on his predecessor Imran Khan.
SCP orders police to file FIR on gun attack on Imran Khan within 24 hours
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Monday directed the Punjab police to register a first information report (FIR) of the gun attack on former prime minister Imran Khan within 24 hours.
China, Saudi Arabia assure $13bn funding to Pakistan
Monitoring Desk
ISLAMABAD: China and Saudi Arabia have assured $13 billion in funding to Pakistan as the cash-strapped nation grapples with the aftermath of catastrophic floods, local media reported on Saturday.
Battle for Islamabad: Endgame
By Ahmer Kureishi
The battle lines had already been drawn before Thursday’s alleged attempt on the life of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with both sides squaring up for the final showdown. On one side is the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the veritable political consensus of the country, wishing the military to stay out of politics for good – in line with the law and the Constitution.
Govt keeps fuel prices unchanged
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government left domestic fuel prices unchanged on Monday at the second consecutive fortnightly review under an IMF-backed pricing mechanism that links energy prices to international markets.