By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has petitioned the Supreme Court to exclude Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa from hearing cases related to him, his family, or associated parties, citing concerns over impartiality.
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Pakistan seeks China’s help on power sector reforms, debt restructuring
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb arrived in Beijing on Thursday to discuss power sector structural reforms suggested by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with his Chinese counterpart, local media reported on Friday.
Pakistan’s Ahmadis face ‘alarming’ surge in violence: UN experts
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A group of independent United Nations experts expressed alarm on Wednesday over a reported upsurge in violence and discrimination against Pakistan’s Ahmadis, including killings, arrests, and attacks on places of worship.
ECP recognises 39 PTI lawmakers
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Election Commission has officially recognized 39 lawmakers as members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, following a Supreme Court ruling that paves the way for the party’s return to parliament.
Section 144 imposed in Punjab, Islamabad ahead of PTI protests
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Authorities on Thursday imposed restrictions on public gatherings in the province of Punjab and the capital, Islamabad, ahead of nationwide protests planned for Friday by the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Pakistan to end uniform fuel pricing, allows oil companies to set rates
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The energy ministry is pushing ahead with plans to deregulate fuel prices, a move that has split the industry and sparked concerns among dealers.
PM Sharif accuses Imran Khan’s party of maligning armed forces
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday denounced Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party for waging a propaganda campaign against the armed forces, saying that such actions “will not be tolerated at all”.
PTI leaders stage symbolic hunger strike outside parliament
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a three-hour symbolic hunger strike outside Parliament House on Tuesday, protesting alleged political victimization and demanding the National Assembly speaker’s intervention.
Finance minister updates Moody’s on economic reforms, IMF deal
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented an optimistic outlook for the country’s economy in a virtual meeting with Moody’s Ratings representatives on Tuesday, citing robust foreign exchange reserves, stable inflation, and a surge in foreign remittances.
Pakistan delays PIA sale as bidders seek additional information
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government has received requests from pre-qualified bidders to delay the final offer for the state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), pushing back the planned completion of the process beyond the initially targeted date of August 14.