By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday approved an increase in retail prices for both general and essential medicines, with the latter rising by up to 14 percent and the former by as much as 20 percent.
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Pakistan brings back 149 nationals from war-torn Sudan
By Staff Reporters ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully evacuated its nationals from conflict-hit Sudan, with the first batch of 149 Pakistanis arriving in Karachi on Friday,
37 Pakistanis evacuated from war-torn Sudan, arrive in Jeddah
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A ship carrying 37 Pakistani citizens departed war-torn Sudan and arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, Pakistan’s foreign minister said.
Pakistan military says no favoritism towards political parties or ideologies
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan military on Tuesday said it does not endorse any specific political party or ideology and remains committed to prioritizing the country’s security.
At least 12 dead, over 50 injured in explosions at Swat police facility
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Two explosions at a counterterrorism police facility in the northwestern valley of Swat on Monday killed at least 12 people, mostly police officers, and injured over 50 others, officials said.
First convoy of 427 Pakistanis safely evacuated from Sudan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The evacuation of Pakistani citizens from conflict-hit Sudan is ongoing as the first convoy of 427 Pakistanis has departed from Khartoum and arrived at the Port of Sudan, a government statement said on Monday.
PTI kicks off Punjab election campaign amidst uncertainty over poll dates
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, announced on Sunday that it would commence its election campaign in Punjab on Monday, despite uncertainty over the date of the polls in the politically crucial province.
Serving public interest, not individual gain, is key to suo motu jurisdiction: PM Sharif
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday the primary objective of the country’s top court’s suo motu jurisdiction is to serve the public interest, rather than benefiting certain individuals.
Simultaneous polls case adjourned as govt, PTI plan talks
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday adjourned the hearing of a petition seeking simultaneous general elections to all national and provincial assemblies till April 27, after being informed of a meeting planned between the government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on April 26.
Supreme Court rejects defense ministry’s request to hold simultaneous elections in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday rejected a request from the defense ministry to hold provincial and national elections elections in Pakistan on the same date, but indicated it would be open to changing the election date for the province of Punjab if the political parties can come to an agreement.