Despite some headway in talks between the government and the opposition, negotiators from the ruling coalition and the PTI could not see eye to eye on the modalities of the dialogue, with ‘unmonitored’ access to Imran Khan becoming a fresh bone of contention, following an agreement on the submission of
The claim of the government to reduce electricity tariff received a rude shock as the global lender IMF (International Monetary Fund) rejected Islamabad’s proposal to cut sales tax. The Ministry of Energy had suggested the government a cut in sales tax. And the government sent a request to the
Pakistan Thereek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has directed his party’s negotiation team to continue holding talks with the government, a top leader said on Wednesday. The breakthrough came after the PTI negotiation team finally met the former prime minister at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, following a days-long hiatus. “PTI
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that he is ready to sit with everyone for the economic development of country. He was addressing a ceremony held in Pakistan Stock Exchange, Karachi on Wednesday. The prime minister congratulated the PSX for excellent performance in 2024. “The economy of Pakistan is improving with
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi during a meeting with the visiting delegation of Civil Services Academy (CSA), Lahore, provided them an insightful introduction to Pakistan’s constitutional history, tracing its evolution from the country’s independence in 1947 to the 2024 promulgation of the 26th Amendment. The delegation
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• Convoy laden with essentials stranded in Thall after attack on DC • Three held for attack; as many elders detained for spurning peace accord KURRAM: The people of Parachinar spent another day waiting for the relief convoy — currently stalled in Thall, on the border of Kurram district — as talks between the
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday received two requests seeking early hearing for the challenges to the 26th Amendment by the full court comprising all its judges. The first application was filed by Afrasiab Khattak through his counsel Khwaja Ahmad Hosain, which urges the court to order its
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• PTI negotiators not satisfied after meeting party chief in jail, demand ‘unmonitored access’ • Barrister Gohar plays down need to submit demands in writing, asks govt to move forward • PTI founder moves court against denial of basic facilities by jail admin ISLAMABAD: Amid no headway in talks between the government and
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ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja held a meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from Starlink to discuss the progress on the licensing of the satellite-based internet service provider. Starlink Services, owned by Elon Musk, is one of the most technologically advanced companies globally
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A protest sit-in against the power crisis in Hunza district’s Aliabad area continued for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with the Karakoram Highway (KKH) remaining blocked, paralysing Pakistan-China tourism and trade. The protest has been launched on the call of the Hunza Awami Action Committee and the All
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed fluctuations as it failed to sustain the historic 118,000-point mark achieved earlier in the day. The trading session started with a positive trend, with the KSE-100 Index soaring by 950 points to reach a record high of 118,540 points. However, the market
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Mobile phone and internet services have been suspended in Quetta for two days due to security concerns. According to media reports, the services halted on Sunday night will be restored on Tuesday, January 7, at midnight. Meanwhile, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) has announced today’s province-wide shutter-down strike. JUI Balochistan leader
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to take strict legal action against all human trafficking groups in the country to make them an example. Chairing a meeting regarding the progress on measures adopted against human trafficking in Islamabad on Monday, he emphasised that immediate legal action should be taken to
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a package for students, including 50,000 scholarships, 100,000 free electric bikes, and interest-free loans, aiming to empower youth through education and technology. Addressing a scholarship distribution ceremony at Bahauddin Zakaria University, the Chief Minister underscored the provincial government’s commitment to merit-based
The city of Karachi experienced its first rain of the winter season early Saturday morning, as drizzle and light showers were reported across various areas, signaling the onset of colder weather. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted partly cloudy weather throughout the day, with the possibility of further light
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on Saturday sreessed the importance of maintaining the balance of power in the region while preparing for challenges at the global level. His comments came during his address as the chief guest at the passing out parade of the 122nd Midshipmen and 30th