The Chairman of the Committee apparently came round to the majority opinion, allowing the crucial legislation to pass. By Naveed Naqvi.
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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
Shahbaz Gill, the chief of staff of former Prime Minister Imran Khan pictured leaving the district courts after he was sent on a two-day physical remand, in Federal Capital on August 22, 2022. ONLINE PHOTO by Sultan Bashir
Why would Gill keep a gun at his second pad?
The police say they found a pistol, a satellite phone, and a passport from the Parliament Lodges luxury suite. By Naveed Naqvi.
New tax on tobacco and cigarettes to keep Pakistan on-budget
New taxes to keep government on-budget
Keeping the country solvent is an important priority, but marshalling resources for floor relief and rehabilitation needs to move up the ladder.
New tax on tobacco and cigarettes to keep Pakistan on-budget
President Alvi signs ordinance raising taxes on tobacco products
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on Monday signed an ordinance further raising taxes on tobacco products to generate an additional revenue of Rs38 billion ahead of the International Monetary Fund’s crucial board meeting on Pakistan’s bailout funding.
Qatar agrees to provide $2 billion in financial aid to Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Qatar has agreed to extend $2 billion bilateral support to help ease Pakistan’s funding crunch ahead of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) board meeting due of August 29, central bank said on Monday.
IHC to hold contempt proceedings against PTI Khan over remarks against session judge
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Monday decided to initiate contempt proceedings against former prime minister Imran Khan for his controversial remarks against a sessions court judge at a rally held over the weekend.
SBP keeps policy rate flat at 15pc, eyes inflation data
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 15 percent on Monday, and said it continued to have a cautious attitude toward policy stance considering runaway monthly inflation.
ECP declines three-week adjournment in Tosha Khana reference
Mandated to rule in the reference within 90 days of its filing, the Commission is pressed for time.
PTI chief booked under anti-terrorism act for threatening police, judiciary
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: PTI chief Imran Khan has been booked on Sunday under the Anti-Terrorism Act for threatening police, judiciary and other state institutions at an Islamabad rally held to protest arrest of his closed aide, the government said on Sunday.