Government
Caretaker government ministers in Pakistan have initiated contact with leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The aim of these discussions is to create a favorable political environment in preparation for the upcoming general elections. This collaborative effort seeks to ensure that the electoral process unfolds smoothly and
Government
A Lahore anti-terrorism court (ATC) has denied the bail request of Dr. Yasmin Rashid, who serves as the Punjab president for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The case revolves around allegations of vandalism at the Shadman police station during the violent riots that erupted on May 9.
Government
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned a Lahore High Court (LHC) judgment that declared the practice of applying the fuel price adjustment (FPA) to monthly electricity bills as illegal. The three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, declared the LHC ruling "impractical both constitutionally and
World
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Pakistan's Caretaker Finance Minister, has highlighted the nation's unwavering dedication to fostering economic prosperity and promoting international financial cooperation. Her remarks were made during a significant meeting with IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva, which included finance ministers from the Middle East, North Africa, and
Government
The caretaker government is preparing to implement a significant increase in gas prices, with reports indicating that the rise could be as high as 100% for various consumer categories. This move is in line with the agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and is expected to have wide-
Government
The caretaker government in Pakistan is calling for the strict enforcement of previously established cotton support prices. Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has taken decisive action against those who are taking advantage of the situation by purchasing cotton below the officially designated rate of Rs8,500 per 40kg. The move
Government
Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi, has expressed the federal government's commitment to ensuring that the recent reduction in petroleum prices translates into lower costs for essential commodities, ultimately benefiting the common man. Speaking during a televised program on PTV, Minister Solangi emphasized that directives have
Government
PPP Chairman and former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, emphasized that Pakistan stands at the epicenter of the climate crisis. He underscored that the evidence of this crisis is both clear and undeniable, signaling the urgent need for comprehensive action. Speaking at a seminar titled 'The Urgency of Action:
Government
JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman met with PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the possibility of postponing the upcoming elections beyond January. Fazlur Rehman sought Shehbaz Sharif's support for this proposition, citing the need for joint political action in the current context. Shehbaz Sharif, however, requested
Government
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has consolidated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's separate petitions related to the cipher case, which revolves around a diplomatic document allegedly missing from his possession and reportedly containing a threat from the United States to remove him from office. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-
Government
Mian Nawaz Sharif, the prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former Prime Minister, has made a noteworthy journey from London to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This move comes as Mr. Sharif commences a week-long visit to the kingdom for a spiritual pilgrimage, or Umrah. Accompanied
Government
The city of Sderot in Israel has become synonymous with relentless rocket attacks and missile strikes. For years, its residents have endured this terrifying ordeal, but the large-scale invasion by Hamas on October 7, 2023, marked an unprecedented escalation in the conflict. The toll in terms of lives lost