By Staff Reporter LAHORE: Pakistan on Saturday cancelled a pre-match press conference ahead of their second Asia Cup clash with arch-rivals India on Sunday, the
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Police charge rights lawyer, PTI allies under anti-terrorism laws after court clash
ISLAMABAD: Police charged prominent human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari-Hazir, her husband, and several lawyers linked to the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party with terrorism offences on Friday after a violent confrontation with the president of the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA).
Justice Jahangiri asks top court to lift restraint on judicial functions
ISLAMABAD: A high court judge has appealed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan to overturn a restraining order that barred him from carrying out his judicial duties amid questions over the validity of his law degree, arguing that the move amounts to an unconstitutional encroachment on judicial independence.
Foreign investor profit repatriation surges to $592.7 million in July-August
KARACHI: Foreign investors repatriated $592.7 million in profits and dividends in the first two months of Pakistan’s current fiscal year, more than doubling the $274.7 million recorded in the same period last year, central bank data revealed on Friday, reflecting improved corporate profitability and easing restrictions on capital outflows.
Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft until October 24
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until October 24, the Pakistan Aviation Authority (PAA) said, marking the fifth extension of a restriction first imposed in April amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
ICC reprimands Pakistan Cricket Board over recorded meeting in Asia Cup handshake controversy
LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has accused the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of breaching protocol by recording a meeting with match referee Andy Pycroft ahead of Pakistan’s Asia Cup match against the UAE in Dubai on September 17, according to a report by India’s state-run Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency on Friday.
Security forces kill three ISKP militants in Khyber gunbattle
PESHAWAR: The counter-terrorism forces killed three militants, including an Afghan national, in a gunbattle during an intelligence-led operation in the northwestern Khyber district late Friday, officials said.
Pakistan launches competitive electricity market to stabilise prices, boost industry
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Friday launched the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM), a long-delayed reform aimed at creating a transparent electricity market and addressing decades of structural inefficiencies.
CDWP endorses Rs18.14 billion health project for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Friday recommended a Rs18.14 billion health project for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the country’s top economic body for final approval, aiming to strengthen primary care services for local communities and refugees.
Pakistan says other countries express interest in defence pacts after landmark deal with Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Several countries have expressed interest in pursuing strategic defense agreements with Pakistan in the wake of its new mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Friday.