Pakistan’s Supreme Court has rejected the review petition filed by convicted murderer Zahir Jaffer in the high-profile murder case of Noor Mukadam, upholding his death sentence and bringing another chapter of the lengthy legal proceedings to a close. Read More: SC upholds death sentence for Zahir Jaffer in Noor Mukadam case A three-member bench comprising Justice […]
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KP chief minister Sohail Afridi seeks court approval to meet PTI founder
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking permission to meet the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for consultations regarding the province’s budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. Read More: KP CM moves IHC for meeting with Imran ahead of provincial budget A petition filed before the court argues […]
US proposes tariffs on Pakistan over labour concerns
The United States (US) has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including Pakistan, citing concerns over the enforcement of measures against goods produced with forced labour. Read More: U.S. cuts tariffs on Pakistan, but costs still high According to a filing by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the proposed duties range from 10 […]
Pakistan eyes investment opportunities at Russian forum
Pakistan is set to participate in the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026) with a high-level delegation, as the country seeks to strengthen economic ties with Russia and attract new investment opportunities. Read More: Pakistan pushes reforms to accelerate investment and export growth The four-day forum, which begins on June 3 in St Petersburg, is regarded as […]
Ahsan Iqbal says economy is recovering
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has said Pakistan’s economy is on the path to recovery, while emphasizing the need to prioritize and complete ongoing development projects to support sustainable growth. Read More: Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan saved region, slams India Speaking at the Annual Plan Coordination Committee meeting for the 2026-27 […]
Bilawal calls for greater local empowerment in Gilgit-Baltistan
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for greater local empowerment in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying that decisions affecting the region should be made by its people rather than by federal officials in Islamabad. Read More: Free scooties distributed among women in Sukkur under Sindh govt Addressing an election rally in Shigar for the GBA-12 constituency, the Pakistan Peoples […]
Aleema rejects reports of Imran’s meeting with former army chief
Aleema Khan has dismissed reports circulating on social media that her brother, former prime minister Imran Khan, met a former army chief while incarcerated at Adiala Jail, describing the claims as completely false. Read More: Aleema says Imran spoke to his sons for approx 20 minutes In a statement posted on social media, Aleema said reports […]
Pakistan plans higher taxes on EVs and hybrids
Electric and hybrid vehicles in Pakistan could become more expensive in the upcoming fiscal year as the government considers ending existing tax concessions in the federal budget for 2026-27. The proposed move follows discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has reportedly opposed continuing preferential tax treatment for environmentally friendly vehicles and related products. […]
PTI leader Junaid Akbar detained during Gilgit-Baltistan election campaign
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Junaid Akbar Khan was detained by authorities in Gilgit-Baltistan while participating in election campaign activities ahead of the region’s upcoming polls. According to reports, Gilgit-Baltistan Police took Junaid Akbar into custody in Hunza during a campaign visit. The incident occurred as political parties intensified their outreach efforts ahead of […]
Pakistan Army troops at Siachen send Eidul Azha greetings
Pakistan Army soldiers stationed at the freezing heights of the Siachen Glacier extended heartfelt Eidul Azha greetings to the nation while reaffirming their unwavering commitment to defending the country under extremely difficult conditions. The troops, deployed at one of the world’s highest military frontlines, remained fully alert and operational despite severe weather, icy winds and […]