By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday barred the party of former prime minister Imran Khan from using its ‘bat’ symbol in the upcoming general election, citing irregularities in its internal polls.
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Top court grants bail to ex-PM Khan in cipher case
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a case that accused them of leaking state secrets to the public, but Khan remains in jail facing other charges.
ECP extends nomination deadline for Feb. 8 polls
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan announced on Friday that it had extended the deadline for candidates to file nomination papers for the general elections scheduled for Feb. 8 by two days, after several political parties requested more time.
Imran Khan faces election setback from high court, PTI turns to Supreme Court
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The main opposition party, led by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, said on Thursday it had filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking its intervention to ensure it could contest the upcoming national elections.
Baloch marchers released after police crackdown sparks outrage
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Thursday released hundreds of protesters who had been arrested a day earlier in the capital after a march against alleged human rights abuses in the troubled province of Balochistan turned violent.
Nepra approves quarterly adjustments for power tariffs, K-Electric hit hard
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: The power regulator on Wednesday approved an increase in electricity tariffs for consumers across the country, including those of K-Electric Ltd., the main supplier in the largest city Karachi.
PTI says jailed Imran Khan to run from three seats in Feb. 8 vote
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan, who is serving a three-year prison term for corruption, announced on Wednesday that he would run in the general elections scheduled for Feb. 8, defying legal hurdles and political pressure.
Leaked audio reveals PCB chief’s plot to sack Babar Azam as captain
Pakistan cricket in turmoil after leaked audio exposes PCB chief’s plan to oust Babar Azam as captain in all formats. Azam stepped down after World Cup debacle, but PCB chief had a backup “Plan-B” ready.
Is the bull market over?
A substantial downturn at the PSX can be attributed to escalating leverage costs and mounting political risks, compelling investors to hastily offload shares. The surge in leverage, measured by futures open interest, margin trading, and financing, hit a two-year high at Rs40 billion, a substantial increase from Rs14.3 billion in June.
World Bank approves $350 million loan for Pakistan’s economic reforms
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank said its board of executive directors approved a $350 million loan for Pakistan to support the country’s efforts to improve fiscal management and boost competitiveness.