By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has given its approval for a technical supplementary grant of Rs5.57 billion for the government’s share of subsidy on imported urea fertilizer.
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account has achieved a surplus for the second consecutive month, resulting in a substantial reduction of the 10-month deficit by 76 percent year-on-year, the central bank data showed on Tuesday.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Top civil and military leaders rallied together on Tuesday to support a decision by the country’s corps commanders to invoke the Army Act and Official Secrets Act against individuals suspected of involvement in the destructive May 9 riots that inflicted widespread damage to both state and private properties across Pakistan.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party on Tuesday criticised the army for its plan to prosecute those responsible for the violent protests against military installations following Khan’s arrest, saying it is not acceptable for one individual or institution to combine the roles of “judge, jury, and executioner” in a democracy.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government reduced the ex-depot price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 30 per litre and reduced other petroleum products by Rs 12 per litre for the next fortnight, effective from May 16 to May 31.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The military said on Monday that the perpetrators responsible for the violent attacks on its installations and personnel following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan will be brought to justice through trials under the relevant laws of Pakistan, including the Pakistan Army Act and Official Secrets Act.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former first lady Bushra Bibi has been granted protective bail until May 23 in a land graft case by the Lahore High Court (LHC), her lawyers said on Monday.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Monday called for the immediate resumption of election talks between the government and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to address the ongoing political impasse in the country.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s external financing requirements remain unaltered following discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding bailout funds, the IMF Resident Representative said on Sunday, dismissing local media speculations suggesting that the Fund was pursuing additional financial assistance.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Census of Pakistan has advised against extending the timeframe for the country’s first digital census beyond May 15, 2023, emphasizing the importance of completing the exercise on time. This recommendation takes into consideration the crucial delimitation process, which determines seat allocation in the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies.
