Pakistan’s new rulers grapple with an old problem: How to get people to pay taxes?ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Hammad Azhar, one of the youngest ministers in Pakistan's new government, is the latest in a long line of officials to face a problem that undermines his country's development: get...
SC questions govt’s seriousness in pursuing Faizabad 2017 sit-in caseISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed anger over the absence of attorney general of Pakistan and questioned the government's seriousness, during the hearing of a suo motu case regarding the...
Tajikistan launches giant dam for power export to PakistanTajikistan inaugurated on Friday a $3.9-billion hydroelectric power plant, a mega project that will enable the impoverished country to eliminate domestic energy shortages and export electricity to Afg...
Top court orders refilling of pond next to templeThe Supreme Court on Friday ordered the refilling of Katas Raj pond in Chakwal. The top court heard the case pertaining to the depleted Katas Raj pond in Chakwal - a revered site for Hindus which is s...
CJP takes notice of GB minister’s ‘misbehaviour’ at Islamabad airportChief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar Friday took notice of alleged misbehaviour of Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Minister Fida Hussain with an official at the Islamabad airport. The chief justice has summoned Hu...
SC refuses to transfer Achakzai hit-and-run caseThe Supreme Court (SC) on Friday rejected a plea by former member of provincial assembly (MPA) Abdul Majeed Khan Achakzai to transfer his case from an anti-terrorism court (ATC). Achakzai is accused u...
LHC tells petitioner to present arguments on maintainabilityThe Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday directed the counsel of a petitioner seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Imran Khan to present arguments on the maintainability of the petition, and adjour...
Clearing process at Torkham comes to a haltThe clearing process at Torkham border came to a halt on Thursday when the Torkham Clearing Agents Association started an indefinite strike against what they described as anti-trading policies adopted...