ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, the veteran politician and chief of his faction of the Balochistan National Party (BNP-M), more than a year after it was submitted amid escalating tensions in the restive southwestern province.
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Militants kill four policemen in ambush in Pakistan’s northwest, officials say
By Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: At least four policemen were killed and several others wounded in militant attack in Pakistan’s restive northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on
SBP chief sees growth up to 4.75 percent this year, rebuffing IMF downgrade
KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank governor pushed back against a recent downgrade of the country’s growth outlook by the International Monetary Fund, arguing that the economic recovery is proving broader and more resilient than headline trade figures suggest.
Defence minister rebukes opposition leader over army remarks in heated parliament session
ISLAMABAD: Defence minister on Wednesday lambasted the opposition leader in parliament for remarks that he said belittled the sacrifices of the armed forces, amid a heated exchange that underscored ongoing tensions between the government and critics over the military’s role in national affairs.
Auto sales hit 43-month high in January on lower rates, new models
KARACHI: Pakistan’s auto industry posted robust growth in January, with sales of cars, pickups, vans and sport utility vehicles reaching a 43-month high of 23,055 units, driven by new-year registrations and improving economic conditions, an analyst said.
Remittances rise 11 percent in first seven months of FY26 – SBP
KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan rose more than 11% in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, providing crucial support to the country’s foreign exchange reserves amid ongoing external pressures, the State Bank of Pakistan said on Tuesday.
Ex-PM Khan’s health ‘fine’, says lawyer after court-ordered jail visit
ISLAMABAD: A senior lawyer appointed by Pakistan’s Supreme Court to inspect the jail conditions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday the jailed politician’s health was “fine” after a meeting at a prison near the capital, amid concerns raised by his family and supporters over his treatment.
Arrest warrants issued for CM Afridi, Aleema Khan in cybercrime, protest violence cases
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Lower courts issued non-bailable arrest warrants on Tuesday for two senior figures from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Aleema Khanum, sister of jailed party founder Imran Khan, in separate cases linked to alleged misleading statements and protest-related violence.
KP sets up panel to monitor military ops, development amid rising violence
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has agreed to set up a special sub-committee to oversee development projects and monitor any military operations in restive districts, following a high-level security meeting amid a surge in violence, officials said on Tuesday.
Senators criticise regulator’s move to scrap solar net-metering
ISLAMABAD: Senators on Tuesday lambasted the power regulator’s decision to overhaul contracts for solar energy users, accusing the government of betraying citizens who invested in green power, while the energy minister defended the move as essential to shield the broader public from rising costs.