The energy-exporting emirate seems to be entering into a strategic partnership with energy-importing Pakistan, sweetened by investments in Pakistan’s strategic mega-ventures. By Ahmer Kureishi ISLAMABAD:
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Prime Minister’s Head of Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi Thursday addressing Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)’s Consumer Conference 2022 at Islamabad via video link on August 25, 2022. Screengrab from video shared by the PTA’s official twitter handle (@PTAofficialpk)
Sufi spells out strategic vision PTA conference
The DNCR service and Citizen Data Privacy Act are important pieces but the puzzle is still far from complete. The good news is that the PTA has a positive vision. By Naveed Naqvi.
Imran Khan gets interim bail until September 1
The former prime minister is in trouble for issuing threatening remarks targeting two top police officers and a judge in his speech at a charged party rally. By Naveed Naqvi.
PM Sharif exempts 17 million electricity consumers from fuel adjustment charges
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: The government planned to exempt at least 17 million consumers from paying fuel adjustment charges (FCA) in their monthly electricity bills to provide relief from sky-high energy bills, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday.
PMDC, PIMS bills clear Senate panel
The Chairman of the Committee apparently came round to the majority opinion, allowing the crucial legislation to pass. By Naveed Naqvi.
Islamabad court summons ex-PM Khan in contempt case
The court issued Khan a show cause notice, ordering him to appear in person to explain threatening remarks against woman judge. By Naveed Naqvi
Shahbaz Gill, the chief of staff of former Prime Minister Imran Khan pictured leaving the district courts after he was sent on a two-day physical remand, in Federal Capital on August 22, 2022. ONLINE PHOTO by Sultan Bashir
Why would Gill keep a gun at his second pad?
The police say they found a pistol, a satellite phone, and a passport from the Parliament Lodges luxury suite. By Naveed Naqvi.
New tax on tobacco and cigarettes to keep Pakistan on-budget
New taxes to keep government on-budget
Keeping the country solvent is an important priority, but marshalling resources for floor relief and rehabilitation needs to move up the ladder.
SBP keeps policy rate flat at 15pc, eyes inflation data
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 15 percent on Monday, and said it continued to have a cautious attitude toward policy stance considering runaway monthly inflation.
ECP declines three-week adjournment in Tosha Khana reference
Mandated to rule in the reference within 90 days of its filing, the Commission is pressed for time.