By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted bail to Senator Azam Khan Swati, a close aide of ousted prime minister Imran Khan, who had been in custody over his controversial tweets against the military.
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No respite for battered Pakistan economy
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic alarm bells are still ringing loudly with fear of a global recession, spiraling local inflation, shrinking growth and alarmingly low foreign currency, reserves stoking investor concerns over a possible economic emergency, missed targets with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and political unrest.
Chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on December 30, 2022, at Islamabad, a meeting of Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) decided to take swift military action against terrorist of all stripes. Photo courtesy of @ PakPMO
Pakistan preps military action against terrorists
Friday’s NSC meeting under PM Sharif decided to let the terrorists of various stripes taste swift retribution in an effort to put the fear of God in their hearts. By Ahmer Kureishi.
“No other option” except implementing IMF deal, PM Sharif
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his government has no option but to implement harsh measures under the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme.
Military vows to take fight to terrorists
In their first conference under the new army chief, the Corps Commanders discussed eradication of terror from the country among other matters of professional and organisational significance. By Staff Reporter.
SBP further eases import curbs
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: The central bank said it will lift a seven-month long import ban on certain goods, including raw materials for export industry, from January 2, 2023.
From right to left: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan; former Minister of Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry; former Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaisar; and former Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri. Photos courtesy of APP.
The charmed lives of PTI stalwarts
What is preventing federal and provincial authorities from discontinuing the perks of their former offices enjoyed by Imran Khan and his top aides at the public expense? By Staff Reporter.
Did PTI MNAs really resign?
The PTI legislators who submitted their resignations more than eight months ago continue to act like they never resigned, undermining the credibility of the party’s threat to quit the legislature. By Ahmer Kureishi.
Islamabad police says beefing up presence as terror threat level raised
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police said on Tuesday it was beefing up its security measures following terror threats in the federal capital, placing police on high alert, setting up 25 new check-posts, and promising tighter transport safety measures.
Balochistan sees deadly flare of violence with militant, insurgent groups
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A series of deadly attacks killed at least six soldiers and wounded scores of civilians on Sunday in the latest violence in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province, officials and military said.