A fresh controversy emerged in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) over the case transfer issue, pitting Acting Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar against fellow judges. In an administrative order issued by the acting chief justice, it was stated that Justice Babar Sattar had recused himself from hearing a particular case. However, the acting chief justice subsequently […]
Dar vows to actively regulate sugar prices
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to actively monitor supply and regulate sugar prices nationwide to ensure market stability and affordability for consumers. The DPM expressed the resolve while chairing a meeting in Islamabad on the prevailing sugar situation in the country. During the meeting, he […]
Karachi court dismisses journalist Farhan Mallick’s bail plea
A Karachi district court dismissed the bail application of journalist Farhan Mallick on Friday in a case pertaining to running allegedly “anti-state” content on his outlet’s YouTube channel. Mallick, the founder of media agency Raftar and a former news director at Samaa TV, was arrested on March 20 in Karachi and booked under the Prevention […]
IMF allows Rs1 per unit power tariff cut
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allowed the Pakistan government to reduce electricity tariffs by Rs1 per kilowatt-hour for all consumers. The relief will be financed through revenue collected via a levy imposed on captive power plants using natural gas, the IMF said in a statement. The move is part of a broader relief package […]
Terror attacks keep Balochistan on edge
A powerful explosion struck Quetta’s Double Road, killing at least three people and injuring 21 others, including security personnel, shopkeepers, and bystanders. The blast targeted a police van on routine patrol, severely injuring officers inside the vehicle. According to Police Surgeon Dr Ayesha Faiz, three people lost their lives in the attack, while multiple injured […]
Security forces kill 11 Khwarij in 4 IBOs in KP
Eleven Khwarij were killed by the security forces on Thursday in four separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. An intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly, five khwarij were sent to […]
FO says anti-Pakistan bill in US Congress doesn’t reflect bilateral ties
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has dismissed a bill introduced in the United States Congress targeting Pakistan, calling it an isolated act that does not represent the overall state of bilateral relations. “We are aware of the bill introduced in the US Congress. It reflects the opinion of an individual and not the broader US-Pakistan ties,” Foreign […]
National voter count climbs to 133.41m
The number of registered voters in Pakistan has reached 133.4 million this year from 132.67 million, increasing by more than 747,000, according to the latest data released by the country’s top poll-organising authority. Despite the remarkable rise in the number of voters in the country, the figures highlight a persistent gender gap in voter registration, […]
US spy agencies declare TTP as ‘future threat’
As many as 18 US intelligence agencies have declared the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a “potential future threat” to Washington. A 30-page report prepared by the agencies and published on Tuesday said in South Asia, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operations in recent years have focused exclusively on targeting the government of Pakistan, probably to avoid […]
Pakistan, IMF reach deal on EFF review and $1.3bn climate fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a new arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), according to an official IMF statement. The staff-level agreement, which is subject to approval by the IMF’s Executive Board, includes access to […]