This is just in time for delimitation of constituencies of national and provincial assemblies ahead of October general election – always assuming that the CCI can agree on the data in time. By Muhammad Ali.
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Pakistan’s first digital census faces deadline pressure
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Census of Pakistan has advised against extending the timeframe for the country’s first digital census beyond May 15, 2023, emphasizing the importance of completing the exercise on time. This recommendation takes into consideration the crucial delimitation process, which determines seat allocation in the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies.
Military vows to crack down on ‘Black Day’ vandals
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Asim Munir affirmed his determination on Saturday to hold accountable all those responsible for targeting military installations in various cities following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges earlier this week.
Pakistan Army denies martial law, disunity
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan army on Friday dismissed reports of disunity among its ranks and also denied any possibility of martial law being imposed in the country, emphasizing that such an action was completely out of the question.
Cabinet divided over emergency rule
By Naveed Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s coalition government faced internal discord during its second session as members failed to reach a consensus on the implementation of an emergency rule in the country.
Imran Khan granted two-week bail in land corruption case
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted bail on Friday for two weeks by the Islamabad High Court in a land corruption case, after his arrest sparked deadly protests across the country.
“Pakistan will not default, IMF or no IMF”
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said Pakistan would meet its debt obligations until December of this year and avoid defaulting, regardless of whether the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout program is revived.
Supreme Court rules arrest of Imran Khan illegal, orders release
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s highest court ruled on Thursday that the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from the premises of the Islamabad High Court earlier this week was illegal, ordering his immediate release.
ECC approves Roosevelt Hotel settlement agreement to lease 1,025 rooms for 3 years
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has given its approval for the execution of a settlement agreement between the Roosevelt Hotel Union, the New York City Government (NYCG), and the Roosevelt Hotel Corporation (RHC). Under the agreement, the hotel will lease 1,025 rooms for a period of three years.
IMF says engagement with Pakistan on current loan deal continues
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues its active involvement with Pakistan in the pursuit of securing funding and policy assurances, aiming to achieve a consensus on the ninth review of the $6.7 billion loan that was initially agreed upon in 2019, said a spokesperson of the Washington-based lender.