By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The inflation edged higher in December, keeping up a year-long streak of soaring prices, but a retreat in core pressures could open the door for the central bank to loosen its grip on rates in the next policy meeting.
Trending
Civil society group pushes for transparency in scrutiny of nominations
An influential civil society network dedicated to strengthening democratic processes, FAFEN argues that transparency in ROs’ decisions to reject nominations is essential to upholding the credibility of the electoral process. By Nusrat Shaheen.
28 Senators on notice for skipping mandatory financial returns
The Election Commission of Pakistan has made clear it has a mandate to suspend the memberships of those who fail to submit their statements of assets and liabilities by January 15. By Nusrat Shaheen.
PTI heavyweights among 51 proclaimed offenders facing property attachment
Fugitives from the law since May 9, PTI members including Umar Ayub, Ali Amin Gandapur, Zartaj Gul, Hammad Azhar, Farrukh Habib, and Murad Saeed have been proclaimed absconders, facing attachment of their properties. By Nusrat Shaheen.
2023: A year of roaring inflation
The common Pakistani spent the year grunting under the burden of unprecedented economic hardship because of stellar inflation, with profiteers sharing not a little of the blame, along with officials asleep at the wheel. Will 2024 be any different? By Muhammad Ali.
Imran Khan barred from running in 2024 elections
ECP rejects Imran Khan’s nomination papers, citing corruption conviction. PTI files appeal, claims persecution.
Military kills five militants, including commander, in North Waziristan raid
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed five terrorists, including a commander, in a raid on a militant hideout in the restive North Waziristan region on Saturday, the military said.
India seeks Mumbai suspect, Pakistan cites lack of treaty
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: India has formally asked Pakistan to hand over Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the leader of a banned Islamist group accused of masterminding the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai that killed 166 people, officials from both countries said Friday.
Court allows imprisoned Khan to hold election talks in jail
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan, who is in prison on corruption charges, won a court order on Friday to meet his party leaders and lawyers before the general election next month.
Election timeline for reserved seats revised
The revision, however, is subject to the outcome of a writ petition pending before the honorable Peshawar High Court. By Nusrat Shaheen.