By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has emboldened a Pakistani militant group that seeks to overthrow the government in Islamabad and poses a growing threat to regional stability, UN experts and member states warned.
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Pakistan’s ruling and opposition parties narrow down candidates for interim PM
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ruling and opposition parties have shortlisted five names for the caretaker prime minister, who will oversee the next general election, a minister said on Friday.
No default risk in 2019, says PTI’s Umar
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister Asad Umar on Friday rejected claims by an ex-tax chief that the previous government of Imran Khan was on the verge of defaulting on its debt in 2019.
US lawmakers call for international monitoring of Pakistan elections
By News Desk
ISLAMABAD: A group of U.S. lawmakers urged Pakistan to announce a date for its next elections and allow neutral observers to ensure they are fair and free, amid concerns over human rights and democracy in the South Asian nation, Dawn newspaper reported on Friday.
FBR hikes tax rates on cars, property, and online shopping
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified amendments in the Income Tax Law to increase the tax collection from vehicle registration, property transfer, and online payments to non-residents.
Noman spins Pakistan to series sweep over Sri Lanka
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan completed a comprehensive series whitewash over Sri Lanka with an innings and 222-run victory in the second and final test on Thursday, thanks to a career-best seven-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Noman Ali.
Pakistan secures local equity, Chinese partnership for Saudi refinery project
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has signed three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with four state-owned enterprises to raise the local equity for a multibillion-dollar Saudi refinery project and inked an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with a Chinese firm, a minister said on Thursday.
Pakistan rules out talks with militants behind attacks
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday it would not negotiate with militants who have killed security forces and civilians, dismissing media reports that a recent visit by a Pakistani envoy to Kabul was part of talks with the Pakistani Taliban.
Ecnec approves eight development projects worth Rs10.6 trillion
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top economic body approved eight development projects worth around Rs10.6 trillion on Thursday, including a nuclear power plant, a storage dam, and a canal system.
Senate passes bill to punish leak of security, military information
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would punish anyone who leaks unauthorized information about the country’s security or military with up to five years in jail, amid a row over former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s alleged disclosure of official secrets.