By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday it would work to restore a vital Black Sea grain deal that Russia scrapped last week, warning that the move threatened global food security and hurt developing countries.
Politics
PTI Khan stands by cipher claim, says ex-secretary may have been coerced
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday dismissed a statement attributed to his ex-aide that he had fabricated a document to accuse his rivals of a foreign plot to oust him, saying he would not believe it unless he heard it from him.
‘Suspected suicide’ attack injures six near security forces vehicle in Peshawar
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A suspected suicide bomber struck near a security forces vehicle in Peshawar’s Hayatabad area on Tuesday, injuring at least six people, police and local media said.
Pakistan defends military trial of civilians over May 9 violence
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government on Monday defended its decision to try civilians accused of attacking sensitive military installations in military courts, saying it was an appropriate and proportionate response to the violent protests that erupted on May 9 following the arrest of opposition leader Imran Khan.
Ex-allies of PTI’s Khan form new party, accuse him of anti-state agenda
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former allies of Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Imran Khan launched a new political party on Monday, challenging his leadership and accusing him of pursuing an anti-state agenda that sparked violent protests in May.
Pakistan cracks down on illegal loan apps after man’s death
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government said on Monday it had blocked 43 loan applications and launched a public awareness campaign to protect citizens from falling victim to fraudulent loan schemes, after a man’s death sparked an investigation into the online lending industry.
Pakistan military blames TTP sanctuaries in Afghanistan for security woes
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military on Monday blamed sanctuaries and freedom of action for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in neighbouring Afghanistan as one of the main reasons for the country’s security challenges.
7th population census: Messed up or sabotaged?
The much-hyped digital census cost the exchequer a whopping PKR 34 billion – but the results it has produced are hard to reconcile with reality for most people. What is happening? By Muhammad Ali.
PM Sharif to hand over power to interim setup before term ends
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday his government would hand over power to an interim setup before term expires next month, as he prepares for a general election that could see his party return to power.
Pakistan criticises Afghanistan for violating Doha agreement, hosting TTP militants
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s defense minister on Saturday sharply criticized Afghanistan for “neglecting its duties as a neighboring and fraternal country” and for violating key provisions of the peace deal signed with the Taliban in Doha last year, especially its pledge to prevent the use of Afghan territory for terrorist activities.