ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to reduce state intervention in the economy and strengthen competition, while also stressing the need for urgent energy sector reforms. “Pakistan should take steps to decrease state intervention in the economy and enhance competition, which will help foster the development of a dynamic private sector,” a statement issued by the …
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Information and Public Relations Adviser Barrister Dr Saif has stated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has not had any contact with the “establishment so far.” He reiterated that a major protest will take place on November 24 and warned that if the PTI’s demands are not met, the planned demonstration could escalate to a sit-in in Islamabad, …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday condemned a “terrorist attack” in Kalat, stating that such cowardly acts cannot deter the country’s resolve. In a post on X today, premier Shehbaz — while condemning the latest attack — sent his “heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families”. He said that immediate action would be taken against the perpetrators of the attack. …
ISLAMABAD: As a follow-up to the Nov 2 session held to develop the ‘National Jail Reform Policy’, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Friday presided over an online meeting to review the progress on decisions taken earlier. The CJP, who is also chairman of the National Judicial Automation Committee, stressed during the online meeting that all stakeholders, including …
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday issued a detailed order on the appeals of former prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, seeking acquittal in the £190 million corruption reference, remanding the case back to the accountability court with a directive to decide it. The accountability court had dismissed the acquittal petitions earlier this year, which …
BAKU: A panel discussion organised at the Pakistan Pavilion on Thursday — on the sidelines of the COP29 summit — underscored the importance of the judiciary in the quest for climate justice, arguing the judicial bodies can help address the urgent environmental challenges with socioeconomic and developmental challenges, particularly in the Global South. The session, titled ‘Judicial Pathways Towards Climate …
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has stated that the “Fitna al-Khawarij” has become a hub for all global terrorist organisations and proxies. Speaking at the special session of the Margalla Dialogue 2024 in the federal capital Islamabad, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir addressed the topic, “Pakistan’s Role in Peace and Stability,” highlighting Pakistan’s significant achievements …
LAHORE: As Punjab grapples with hazardous smog, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb declared on Friday that the issue had now turned into a “health crisis”. Dense smog, caused by toxic pollutants, has engulfed several cities in Punjab over the past few weeks, with Lahore and Multan being the worst hit. The AQI reading in Multan has already crossed 2,000 twice, setting …
ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry on Friday asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block “illegal VPNs” across Pakistan, citing their use by terrorists to “facilitate violent activities” and to “access pornographic and blasphemous content”. Virtual Private Networks, better known as VPNs, are widely used around the world to access content that may be inaccessible or blocked for internet users in …
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCOP) has approved the Privatisation Commission’s recommendation to reject the Rs10 billion offer submitted by the sole bidder for a 60 per cent stake in Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL), it emerged on Friday. On Wednesday, the Privatisation Commission’s board rejected the sole bid submitted by Blue World City, a real-estate development company, …