Government
Pakistan is gearing up for provincial assembly elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following the dissolution of the assemblies in January this year. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) recently proposed possible poll dates to President Dr. Arif Alvi, who then announced that elections in Punjab will be held on
Government
On Monday, a group of gunmen attacked a coalfield in the remote Harnai district of southwestern Balochistan province, killing at least four miners and injuring three others. The attackers also reportedly set fire to 11 coal mines in the area. This incident is the latest in a series of similar
Government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the widening of the scope of the Prime Minister Youth Program (PMYP), with more resources allocated to enable the youth to contribute to the development of the country. The program has now included agricultural and other sectors, which will provide opportunities for young people
Editorial
According to a report in The News, traders expect the Pakistani rupee to maintain its upward trend against the US dollar in the coming week, following a boost in foreign exchange reserves as the nation received $700 million from China. The local currency has already gained about Rs2 or 0.
Government
Recently, the authorities in Pakistan have adopted a new mechanism for the handling of seized foreign currency. This move has been taken to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made for the currency that is confiscated by law enforcement agencies (LEAs). Under the new mechanism, the seized foreign currency will be
Government
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is currently facing a deadlock with the Punjab government over the security expenditures for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight's Lahore and Rawalpindi leg. The Punjab government, under the leadership of interim Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, has refused to sanction the expenses
Government
Pakistan is a country with a rich political history, and elections have always been an essential aspect of the democratic process. However, the integrity of the electoral process has been questioned time and again due to accusations of fraud and manipulation. Therefore, it is essential for political leaders to respect
Editorial
In 2022, Pakistan was hit by devastating floods that affected millions of people, causing loss of life and damage to infrastructure. The China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) launched an initiative called “Put on Chinese Shoes, Rebuild New Home” to show support for the victims of the floods. As part of
Government
In response to the ongoing energy crisis, Karachi Commissioner Muhammad Iqbal Memon has directed the closure of shopping malls and markets by 8:30 pm. The directive was issued to the city’s deputy commissioners after receiving instructions from the federal government. Additionally, the commissioner ordered the implementation of Islamabad’
Government
Pakistan has witnessed a constant political feud between the most prominent leaders, PTI Chairman Imran Khan and PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz. The current controversy arose over the presence of two top court judges in a larger bench hearing a poll date suo motu notice taken by the
Government
The fate of Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches scheduled to be held in Lahore and Rawalpindi remains undecided due to a deadlock between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Punjab government. The Punjab government has demanded Rs450 million from the PCB for security arrangements in Lahore and Rawalpindi for
Government
The Chief Justice of Pakistan has taken a suo motu notice of the delay in holding provincial elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, following the dissolution of their assemblies. The move comes after the Election Commission of Pakistan refused to consult with the President over the matter, who then