ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday that Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26 will introduce bold measures and provide a strategic direction for the country’s economy. Addressing an event organised by Karandaaz Pakistan and the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) in Islamabad. According to a report by Buisness Recorder, Aurangzeb said the budget will not only focus …
LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on Monday ordered that PTI founder and former premier Imran Khan undergo police polygraph and photogrammetry tests after his refusal. The ATC allowed the police to conduct the polygraph (lie detection) and photogrammetric (facial and voice analysis) test on May 14, however, the ex-premier refused to undergo them. Last week, Punjab Information Minister …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed his willingness to talk with India to resolve ongoing disputes between the two countries, including the Kashmir issue and water security, during his visit to Iran. The PM is currently on a four-nation tour to friendly countries, where he will express his gratitude for supporting Pakistan during the recent military escalation with …
ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail questioned the PTI’s decision to merge with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) during last year’s elections as the Supreme Court’s constitutional bench (CB) heard review pleas against a ruling that had declared the main opposition party eligible for reserved seats. In its July 12, 2024 short order, eight out of 13 judges ruled that 39 …
ISLAMABAD: The Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will meet tomorrow in Islamabad to sight the Zilhaj moon, state-run broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. Earlier this week, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) issued a prediction regarding the sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Zilhaj 1446 AH, “based on scientific analysis, astronomical data, and modern observational techniques.” The statement said …
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday praised the security forces after nine terrorists linked to the outlawed “Khawarij” group were killed in intelligence-led operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The military’s media wing said the operations took place on May 24 and 25 in three separate encounters. The terrorists were described as being “Indian-sponsored,” according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public …
ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has warned that any future aggression against the country would be met with a “more severe” response, while reiterating that it remains committed to peace. “We are peace-loving and give priority to peace. It is our first choice. But if you make this mistake again, our response …
ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking move to transform Pakistan into a global leader in digital innovation, the Government of Pakistan has announced the allocation of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity in the first phase of a national initiative to power Bitcoin mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres. This ambitious initiative is spearheaded by the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC)—a government-backed body …
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed nine terrorists “sponsored” by India during a series of operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, according to the military’s media wing. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), nine “Indian-sponsored khawarij” were killed in three separate engagements. “An intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted by the security forces in Dera Ismail Khan district, on …
ISLAMABAD / LAHORE /PESHAWAR: At least 19 people were killed and over 90 others injured as powerful windstorms and heavy rains battered several parts of the country on Saturday, paralysing road and air traffic, damaging infrastructure and triggering widespread power outages. Heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds and hail also struck Islamabad, leading to water accumulation in several low-lying areas …