The IHC said it could not entertain any petition concerning a matter pending with any other High Court. By Naveed Naqvi ISLAMABAD: A contempt of
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Death toll from monsoon flooding nears 1,000; emergency declared
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Widespread flooding across the country so far has killed 937 people, including 343 children and left at least 33 million without shelter and food, forcing the government to declare a state of emergency, officials said.
Federal Minister for Energy Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan pictured during his visit of Thar Coal Block One poject on August 26, 2022. Photo courtesy Radio Pakistan
Energy minister eager to expedite Thar coal power project
Khurram Dastgir Khan hopes the project to bring much needed employment opportunities to the locals of the region as well as affordable electricity to the nation. By Naveed Naqvi.
Qatar billions not debt but investment
The energy-exporting emirate seems to be entering into a strategic partnership with energy-importing Pakistan, sweetened by investments in Pakistan’s strategic mega-ventures. By Ahmer Kureishi ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister’s Head of Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi Thursday addressing Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)’s Consumer Conference 2022 at Islamabad via video link on August 25, 2022. Screengrab from video shared by the PTA’s official twitter handle (@PTAofficialpk)
Sufi spells out strategic vision PTA conference
The DNCR service and Citizen Data Privacy Act are important pieces but the puzzle is still far from complete. The good news is that the PTA has a positive vision. By Naveed Naqvi.
Imran Khan gets interim bail until September 1
The former prime minister is in trouble for issuing threatening remarks targeting two top police officers and a judge in his speech at a charged party rally. By Naveed Naqvi.
Qatar plans to invest $3 billion in Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund plans to invest $3 billion Pakistan, the ruler’s office said on Wednesday, extending its support to the cash-strapped economy of the South Asian country.
PMDC, PIMS bills clear Senate panel
The Chairman of the Committee apparently came round to the majority opinion, allowing the crucial legislation to pass. By Naveed Naqvi.
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.