Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad on Wednesday to condemn a recent shooting incident in Karachi, where two Chinese nationals were injured, according to Radio Pakistan. The attack, which took place on Tuesday in the SITE Industrial Area of the city, prompted Beijing to demand stronger
The Punjab Environment Department has issued a notification closing all educational institutions across various districts in the province. As per the directive from the Punjab environment DG, schools, colleges, and other educational institutions, both private and public, will remain closed for in-person classes up to Class XII and A Levels.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday pledged to further expand opening up and turn China’s vast market into great opportunities for the world. Li made the remarks during his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that the government intends to improve Pakistan’s credit rating to ‘Single B’ during the ongoing fiscal year (FY25). Addressing the 8th Edition of The Future Summit, held in Karachi, Aurangzeb said that the upgradation in credit rating during the first quarter of
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday reiterated his government’s commitment to addressing pressing water management and food security issues. He emphasized that our water resources are vital for life and are the foundation for food security, economic stability, and social well-being. The minister was addressing a five-day international conference
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has requested millions of skilled workers from Pakistan’s Information Technology sector to support the kingdom’s expanding technological infrastructure, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told his cabinet members on Monday. Shehbaz, who recently returned from trips to Riyadh and Doha, briefed his
The National Institute of Public Policy (NIPP) hosted a roundtable discussion on November 4, 2024, addressing the pressing need to regulate social media in Pakistan. The conference was initiated by Dean of NIPP Dr Naveed Elahi who underscored the importance of developing a comprehensive regulatory framework to tackle challenges such
With the restructured Judicial Council of Pakistan set to hold its first meeting on Wednesday (today), an unexpected situation has occurred as the Supreme Court’s top three judges have developed serious differences over the fixation of petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment. By nature, the amendment has increased the
During a hearing in the Supreme Court, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah remarked that not all cases should be taken to constitutional courts and urged, “leave some for us.” The comments came during the hearing of the Sui Northern overbilling case, which was reviewed by a two-member bench comprising Justice Mansoor
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has been admitted to the hospital due to health issues, making her departure abroad conditional on her doctor’s permission as per sources from Express News. According to party sources, Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s health has deteriorated since yesterday, leading to her admission at the
The district and sessions court in Islamabad on Monday reserved its verdict on bail pleas of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in seven cases. Additional Sessions Judge Mohammad Afzal Magoo heard the case where legal representatives for both Khan and Bibi appeared in the court,
In efforts to clear the backlog of cases, a bill seeking increase in number of Supreme Court judges up to 34 sailed through the National Assembly amid opposition’s strong protest on Monday. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar tabled the bill in the lower house of parliament chaired by Speaker
The National Assembly on Monday approved a bill seeking amendments to the laws that deal with all three branches of the armed forces — extending the fixed tenure of services chiefs up to five years. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif tabled the amendment bills, aiming to extend the tenugre of the Chief
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday slashed the key policy rate by 250 basis points to 15%, marking its fourth consecutive cut as inflation remains in single digits through October. Analysts as well independent economists widely believed the central bank would cut its key interest rate further at
The government has decided to enhance border security by installing biometric machines at all airports across the country. The Ministry of Interior has directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to take immediate action regarding the installation of these machines. The ministry has mandated biometric verification for international travellers, stating that
The United States has reiterated its non-involvement in Pakistan’s internal politics, dismissing suggestions that former prime minister Imran Khan’s legal troubles are linked to American influence. Responding to a journalist's inquiry about claims from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Latif Khosa, who suggested that former US President