Nawaz Sharif
PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has directed his party's central and Punjab governments to engage with all political parties and institutions to address the rising inflation, while also advising them to tighten their belts by cutting back on expenditures to free up resources for public welfare. With Islamabad abuzz
syed ali gillani
The third death anniversary of veteran Hurriyat leader and the icon of Kashmir resistance movement Syed Ali Gilani is being observed today. Syed Ali Gilani passed away on September 1, 2021, while under house arrest at his Hyderpora residence. The APHC has appealed to the Kashmiri Diaspora to hold peaceful
RAWALPINDI
The first of its kind in Pakistan, a comprehensive strategy has been developed for the digitalisation of the transport system in Rawalpindi to further facilitate commuters. Informed sources told The Express Tribune that the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will develop the software for this first digital public transport system
pti
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has categorically denied having any intentions of holding direct negotiations with the government, refuting claims of discussions with the National Assembly Speaker. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Gohar clarified the nature of PTI's interactions with the Speaker of the
Mari Petroleum
Similarly, the price of kerosene oil has been reduced from Rs171.77 to Rs169.62, reflecting a decrease of Rs2.15 per litre while light diesel oil has been lowered by Rs2.97 per litre, from Rs157.02 to Rs154.05. This adjustment in fuel prices follows recent global trends,
monkey pox
Pakistan's battle against mpox intensified as Peshawar reported its fourth case this year, raising fears that the city may be emerging as a hub for patients arriving from Gulf region. The latest patient, a 47-year-old man, tested positive after returning from the Gulf region and being isolated by
china
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejected a misleading report claiming Pakistan is in a deep economic crisis due to debt owed to China, clarifying that debt from CPEC projects forms a small portion of Pakistan’s total debt. The spokesperson emphasized that CPEC is a transformational project contributing positively to
pakistan
Terming the signing of the Trade in Goods Agreement 2022 as a significant step towards achieving the bilateral trade target of USD 5 billion, Pakistan and Turkiye here on Wednesday underscored the need for enhancing the trade and investment portfolio through more Government-to-Government (G2G) and Business-to-Business (B2B) arrangements.According to
arshad nadeem
Following javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem’s record-breaking performance at Paris Olympics, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Armed Forces of Pakistan, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and the Services Chiefs extended their warmest felicitations to the nation on this momentous occasion and lauded Arshad Nadeem
pti
Amid the dying din of its cancelled rally in Islamabad a few days ago, the opposition PTI has announced a ‘mass political gathering’ at the Minar-i-Pakistan ground (Iqbal Park) on Sept 15. While the party approached the deputy commissioner for grant of an NOC, a Lahore High Court (LHC) judge
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PESHAWAR/TOBA TEK SINGH: The Khyber Pahtunkhwa government has sought action against Punjab officials for failing to provide security to KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, an official letter read. The KP government, in the letter to the principal secretary to Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, requested for an
India
In West Bengal, eastern India, protesters took to the streets on Wednesday, blocking train tracks, halting buses, and chanting slogans in response to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor. The protests, which have surged since the incident, reflect the deep anger and frustration felt by many in
bangladesh
Bangladesh’s new interim government on Wednesday lifted a ban on the country’s largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir and “all associated organisations”. The ban was imposed in the final days of the rule of now-ousted ruler Sheikh Hasina. “The government… has cancelled the previous
moody's
Moody's Ratings has upgraded Pakistan's local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings from CAA3 to CAA2, while changing the country's outlook from stable to positive. This decision reflects the country's improving macroeconomic conditions and moderately better government liquidity and
RAW
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Wednesday accused neighbouring Afghanistan and India’s Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) of supporting militants responsible for a series of deadly attacks in the southwestern province of Balochistan. “This conspiracy against us is being hatched from two places,” Tessori told media. “It’s linked to
Monsoon
Heavy monsoon rains have swept across various parts of the country, leaving many low-lying areas submerged and affected. In the provincial capital, Lahore, moderate to heavy showers fell late into the night, bringing a refreshing change to the weather. Residents of Abbot Road, Shimla Pahari, Qartaba Chowk, Ichra, Ferozepur Road,