The government would love to sweeten the ballot box by cutting back economic hardship – financed by more revenue exacted from the retail and realty sectors through both better enforcement and rate hikes. By Naveed Naqvi.
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PTI’s Khan says police have surrounded his house, arrest imminent
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that the police had encircled his residence in Lahore, raising the likelihood of his arrest once again.
PTI given 24 hours to surrender ‘terrorists’ hiding at Khan’s Lahore residence
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ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Information Minister of Punjab, Amir Mir, said intelligence reports suggest the presence of 30-40 terrorists responsible for recent attacks on military properties are believed hiding at the Lahore residence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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ISLAMABAD: October 27 - Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over a meeting of ECC. APP/ABB/MOS
ECC approves Rs5.57 billion to share urea subsidy with provinces
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.
Current account posts surplus for second consecutive month
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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.
Civil, military leaders rally to support use of Army Act against May 9 rioters
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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.
Khan’s PTI says army cannot be ‘judge, jury, and executioner’
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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.
PDM warns Chief Justice of ‘dire consequences’ if PM Sharif is disqualified
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ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Monday called on Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial to resign over allegations of providing undue favors to former premier Imran Khan and warned the top judge of possible dire consequences if Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is disqualified on contempt of court charges.
Petrol price slashed by Rs12, diesel’s by Rs30
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.
Perpetrators of ‘Black Day’ attacks to be tried under military laws
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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.