By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday dismissed speculation that his finance minister would become the caretaker leader ahead of general elections, saying a neutral person would be chosen to ensure a fair vote.
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UPDATE-Suicide bomber kills 44 at political gathering in Pakistan’s northwest
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: At least 44 people were killed and over 100 injured when a suicide bomber set off explosives at a gathering of a right-wing political party in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, officials said.
Deadly blast rocks JUI-F convention in Bajaur, killing 40
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A powerful explosion ripped through a gathering of right-wing political party in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 40 people and injuring more than 150, officials said.
Pakistan welcomes Chinese vice premier for CPEC anniversary
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: China’s vice premier, He Lifeng, will arrive in Pakistan on Sunday for a three-day visit to mark the 10th anniversary of a major economic and strategic partnership between the two countries, the Pakistani foreign office said on Saturday.
Khan’s PTI probes its senators for backing army act amendments
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s opposition party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has launched an inquiry into its own senators over their role in passing controversial amendments to the army act, which critics say gives too much power to the military and curbs free speech.
UN says TTP gains momentum, weapons and safe havens in Afghanistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has emboldened a Pakistani militant group that seeks to overthrow the government in Islamabad and poses a growing threat to regional stability, UN experts and member states warned.
Pakistan’s ruling and opposition parties narrow down candidates for interim PM
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ruling and opposition parties have shortlisted five names for the caretaker prime minister, who will oversee the next general election, a minister said on Friday.
US lawmakers call for international monitoring of Pakistan elections
By News Desk
ISLAMABAD: A group of U.S. lawmakers urged Pakistan to announce a date for its next elections and allow neutral observers to ensure they are fair and free, amid concerns over human rights and democracy in the South Asian nation, Dawn newspaper reported on Friday.
FBR hikes tax rates on cars, property, and online shopping
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified amendments in the Income Tax Law to increase the tax collection from vehicle registration, property transfer, and online payments to non-residents.
Noman spins Pakistan to series sweep over Sri Lanka
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan completed a comprehensive series whitewash over Sri Lanka with an innings and 222-run victory in the second and final test on Thursday, thanks to a career-best seven-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Noman Ali.