LHC to hear plea challenging Punjab defamation law tomorrow
LHC Justice Muhammad Amjad Rafiq to hear the petition at 9am.
Amid ‘tough’ IMF conditions, govt likely to propose ‘heavy’ taxation budget
Finance ministry official says some IMF demands, mainly regarding tax revenue target, are "very hard considering the current economic conditions”.
Aircraft carrying Malawi vice president missing: presidency
“All efforts by aviation authorities to make contact with the aircraft since it went off the radar have failed thus far,” says Malawi’s president's office.
Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24 to be unveiled tomorrow
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will launch the pre-budget document at 5:30pm; National Economic Council meeting held.
Indian rapper asks ‘Talha kaun?’ — Talha Anjum responds with a brutal diss track
You don't mess with Talha Anjum and he tells you why
Indian PM Modi unveils coalition cabinet dominated by his party
There are no Muslim lawmakers among his third-term lineup, unlike his past two governments.
Making sense of Pakistan’s self-destruction at T20 World Cup
Green Shirts have a template they stubbornly follow at big tournaments and it has not been any different this time.
SBP cuts key policy rate by 150bps to 20.5pc after seven sessions
Central bank last changed rates in an emergency meeting in late June last year, when it raised rates by 100 basis points to a record high of 22pc.
IHC declares poet Ahmed Farhad ‘missing person’ till he reaches home safe
Justice Kayani suggests referring all such cases to CJ Aamer Farooq to form larger bench to hear them combined.
PM Modi responds in kind to Sharif brothers’ felicitations on Indian election success
Says Indians "always stood for peace, security and progressive ideas" to Nawaz overture of replacing "hate with hope".
Pakistan’s budget will aim to set stage for IMF bailout: analysts
It will also be the first test for the new finance minister considering the previous ones have shied away from thorny steps.
Kaavish’s first concert in 14 years gave Lahore a night to remember
People of all ages showed up at the Alhamra Art Centre to listen to the band's soulful melodies.
20 artists pay tribute to Sadequain with art inspired by his prolific body of work
The exhibition was a collective tribute by emerging and established artists from Islamabad.
Here are 3 things to watch out for in the upcoming budget
The 2024-25 budget will ultimately boil down to how the sovereign, meaning the government, will make its ends meet.
Pakistan’s neglect of batsmanship must end
What happened in the NY match was hard to understand, except that India fought like tigers and Pakistan lacked conviction and class in their batting.
The size and the timing of the IMF loan will decide the fate of the rupee
The rupee is set to lose some value because the IMF wants to see the exchange rate become truly market-driven.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten defends New York pitch
"You can actually have a really entertaining game on a 120 chase, so I don’t think it’s bad for the game,” the white-ball coach says.
Govt is scrambling to secure Beijing’s appeasement to cushion probable blows from IMF
The government aspires to extend the repayment period of Chinese IPP loans for an additional five years and to kickstart CPEC phase two.
Budget 2024-25 is expected to allocate funds for large-scale, decentralised solar energy projects
Federal strategic interventions paired with public-private partnerships for solar financing are essential to accelerate the clean energy adoption process.
Alterations sweep across development policies, financial planning as nation braces for budget
While struggling with the IMF's structural reforms, the authorities have also taken initiatives to usher in some much-needed economic stability.
Budget byte: PBC CEO says ‘no handouts are coming to let us live beyond our means’
Ehsan Malik, CEO of the Pakistan Business Council, explains why — despite a gloomy outlook — they are hopeful of a positive change.
Defamation bill’s approval was inevitable, says Punjab governor
“I did not sign the Defamation Bill. However, it was supposed to be passed automatically after 15 days,” Sardar Saleem Haider says.
Modi’s return to power did take place but his perch looks a lot more precarious
Any predictions of an impending downfall or change in govt are terribly premature. The party will continue to set the terms of Indian politics.
Is re-engagement with India possible?
Modi’s hostile stance on Pakistan, and BJP leaders’ threats to seize Azad Kashmir, hold out little hope for any forward movement in bilateral ties.
Editorial: Govt must find a balance between stringent IMF demands and public expectations of relief
Many are sceptical of the premier and finmin of translating their words into well-defined actions in the budget. Will they prove their doubters wrong?
Tech industry becoming more informal
Information and communication GDP is projected to dip by another 3.02pc in FY24 while tech companies park their finances abroad.
Improving state-owned Discos
The focus should shift from the ownership question to strengthening managerial practices of state-owned distribution companies to actually encourage improvement.
Cricket in the US — big bucks, big upsets
Pakistan’s defeat against the US sets the ground for America to become a cricket giant in its own right.
HR requirements of Islamic banking
Industry experts estimate that transitioning to Shariah-compliant finance will require retraining about 150,000 banking professionals.
Nanofertilisers — revolutionising agriculture
Local production of nano urea and DAP could allow Pakistan to achieve self-sufficiency and reduce import dependency.
Renewing CPEC ties
The countries realign corridor goals and discuss investment opportunities blocked by bureaucratic redtape and worker insecurity.
Man kills wife in Muzaffargarh
Accused flees from the scene after opening fire on his wife; case registered.
Girls education remains a challenge in militancy-hit Bara
Shortage of staff, schools termed major hurdles; official optimistic about enrolment of girls after completion of work on 26 schools.
Spring festival concludes in scenic Orakzai with colourful ceremony
Tourists from across the country, including GB, thronged the stalls displaying cultural handicraft and local cuisine.
KP govt misled apex court on appointment of VCs: governor
Faisal Kundi says no summary received in this regard.
APC wants Gilgit-Baltistan’s constitutional status determined
All parties’ conference also demands completion of power projects in the region on emergency basis to overcome prolonged outages.
Six killed, 10 missing after jeep plunges into Neelum river
A survivor says the edge of the road collapsed under the weight of vehicle, whose wreckage police say has not been found yet.
Polluted streams feeding Rawal Dam in absence of treatment plants
Project to install sewage treatment plants stalled due to funding issues.
Five injured in Larkana in third cylinder blast, fire within 11 days in Sindh
Leaking gas container caught fire while it was being filled at a shop in Ratodero.
Main suspect held, murder weapon seized in journalist Gadani’s case
Ghotki police say two other suspects will be arrested soon.
Sindh IGP details steps to control worsening street crime situation in Karachi
Says 58 citizens killed by robbers between Jan 1 and May 31, 17 "killers" gunned down in encounters with police.
Another youth ‘shot dead by robbers’ in Karachi
Family claims teenager shot dead in robbery attempt while area SHO says the men rode away without looting anything.
Paretabad cylinder blast: A child’s funeral in every street
A tragedy unparalleled in Hyderabad’s history, the Paretabad cylinder blast has claimed 27 lives so far — most of them children.
Babies’ deaths not linked to ward fire, says Sahiwal hospital
Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department secretary forms committee to investigate the causes of deaths.
Wazirabad PEIC fails to attract senior doctors for lack of residential facilities
40pc seats lying vacant at the cardiac facility.
Renovation work starts at Gaddafi Stadium
Similar construction activities are planned for the Pindi Stadium and the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
T20 World Cup: South Africa looking for strategies to bat on ‘slow and fresh’ New York pitch
Despite entering the match riding on two successive wins, skipper Markram is not ready to take Bangladesh lightly.
Alcaraz outlasts Zverev to clinch maiden French Open title
Spaniard becomes youngest man to win Grand Slams on all three surfaces.
International investors grab ‘majority’ of Aramco shares
Sources say that around 58 per cent of shares were allocated to international investors.
Macron calls snap legislative elections
The outcome of the EU elections, he acknowledges, is “not a good result for parties who defend Europe”.
Tel Aviv extends Al Jazeera ban by 45 days
Al Jazeera says it did not incite violence or terrorism and that the ban was disproportionate.
US, Saudi Arabia close to finalising security treaty, says WSJ
The possible deal is part of a wider package that would include a US-Saudi civil nuclear pact.
Swiss voters back law to boost renewable energy output
Switzerland has been at loggerheads over climate change with a top European court.
French prisoner escapes after voting in EU elections
The prisoner “was on supervised leave” to exercise his right to vote, the source says.
Nine killed as bus carrying Hindu pilgrims falls into gorge
Authorities claim the driver lost control of the bus after it came under attack by "militants".
South Korea resumes loudspeaker broadcasts after North’s balloons
South Korea warns the North it would take retaliatory measures which could include propaganda broadcasts from huge loudspeakers set up at the border.
PTI leaders booked in Balochistan for ‘anti-state’ speeches
Levies police station books Shehryar Afridi, Shandana Gulzar, Haleem Adil Sheikh, Dawood Shah Kakar, among others.
