ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday ordered the formation of a medical team to examine former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s eye condition and directed that he be allowed to speak by phone with his children, both steps to be completed before Feb. 16.
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Nepra imposes fixed power charges on low-usage households, cuts industrial rates
ISLAMABAD: The power regulator on Wednesday introduced fixed monthly charges for domestic electricity consumers using up to 300 units a month for the first time, expanding a fee structure previously limited to higher-consumption households, while slashing rates for industrial users in a bid to ease burdens on key sectors.
PM Sharif directs appeal against power regulator’s solar net-metering changes
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the Power Division to file a review appeal against recent changes by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) that shift solar consumers from net-metering to net-billing, amid widespread criticism from lawmakers.
National Assembly accepts resignation of Baloch leader Mengal
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Sardar Akhtar Mengal, the veteran politician and chief of his faction of the Balochistan National Party (BNP-M), more than a year after it was submitted amid escalating tensions in the restive southwestern province.
SBP chief sees growth up to 4.75 percent this year, rebuffing IMF downgrade
KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank governor pushed back against a recent downgrade of the country’s growth outlook by the International Monetary Fund, arguing that the economic recovery is proving broader and more resilient than headline trade figures suggest.
Defence minister rebukes opposition leader over army remarks in heated parliament session
ISLAMABAD: Defence minister on Wednesday lambasted the opposition leader in parliament for remarks that he said belittled the sacrifices of the armed forces, amid a heated exchange that underscored ongoing tensions between the government and critics over the military’s role in national affairs.
Auto sales hit 43-month high in January on lower rates, new models
KARACHI: Pakistan’s auto industry posted robust growth in January, with sales of cars, pickups, vans and sport utility vehicles reaching a 43-month high of 23,055 units, driven by new-year registrations and improving economic conditions, an analyst said.
Remittances rise 11 percent in first seven months of FY26 – SBP
KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan rose more than 11% in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, providing crucial support to the country’s foreign exchange reserves amid ongoing external pressures, the State Bank of Pakistan said on Tuesday.
Ex-PM Khan’s health ‘fine’, says lawyer after court-ordered jail visit
ISLAMABAD: A senior lawyer appointed by Pakistan’s Supreme Court to inspect the jail conditions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday the jailed politician’s health was “fine” after a meeting at a prison near the capital, amid concerns raised by his family and supporters over his treatment.
Arrest warrants issued for CM Afridi, Aleema Khan in cybercrime, protest violence cases
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Lower courts issued non-bailable arrest warrants on Tuesday for two senior figures from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Aleema Khanum, sister of jailed party founder Imran Khan, in separate cases linked to alleged misleading statements and protest-related violence.