The government repeated its offer for PTI talks after a heated Senate debate. A PTI-backed senator criticized the government for blocking access to Imran Khan. She said an unannounced ban on jail meetings violated basic rights. Her remarks triggered a sharp response from the treasury. Yet the government still urged PTI to return to dialogue. […]
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Pakistan Plans Limited Crypto Amnesty Scheme
The government discussed a possible Crypto Amnesty for Pakistani traders as officials reviewed rising virtual asset activity. Binance said Pakistanis trade over $250 billion in crypto each year. Officials argued that an amnesty could shift users toward regulated platforms. Banks raised security concerns but still joined the talks. The proposal gained strong attention from the […]
Petrol Price Cut Announced for Next Two Weeks
The government announced a petrol price cut and a diesel reduction for the next two weeks. Petrol is now priced at Rs263.45 per litre, while diesel is set at Rs279.65. Officials said the new rates will take effect from December 1 after approval from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority. The new prices aim to […]
Government Vows Strong Action Against TLP Protests, Says Talal Chaudhry
The government has decided to take firm action against TLP protests across the country. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said measures will mirror those taken after the May 9 unrest. He stressed that the state would no longer tolerate extremism, blackmail, or violence in the name of politics or religion. Chaudhry told Geo […]