Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Adel Al-Jubeir, at the PM House on Friday, addressing the ongoing situation in South Asia. In the meeting, the Saudi minister voiced serious concern over the present circumstances in the region, reaffirming his nation’s plea for de-escalation and […]

Fall 22% MoM in April; up 13.1% on YoY; CA deficit estimated at $400m

TEVTA chairman emphasises need for skill development aligned with industry needs

Bullion slides Rs1,800 despite global surge; rupee weakens Rs0.19 to 281.71/$

Lack of pricing policy stalls shale gas; industry eyes new minister for exploration incentives

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Expert suggests alternate funding from PSDP funds, salaries of MPs

SPI rises 0.24% WoW; poultry drives inflation up, vegetables ease with 0.80% YoY drop

Secures quota for 25,000 metric tonnes of tuna from Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

Minister urges swift implementation for 34.5MW clean energy project

Index jumps over 3,600 points as IMF hopes, easing border tensions spark rally

In a momentous ruling, the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday allowed civilians accused in the May 9, 2023 riots — triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan — to be tried in military courts. “The legal fate of some 103 individuals facing military trials remained in limbo from December 2023 till Tuesday, a period of about a year and a half,” noted Dawn’s editorial today. The 5-2 verdict by the Constitutional Bench overturns an earlier ruling that had declared military trials of civilians null and void, and restores key sections of the Pakistan Army Act (PAA) that allow military jurisdiction over certain civilian offences. The bench not only overturned that decision but also restored three contentious provisions of the PAA that had previously been struck down. It also directed the government to introduce legislation within 45 days to ensure that civilians tried in military courts are granted the right to appeal their sentences in a high court. However, the decision was not unanimous — the two dis...

According to the PAA, all airports in the country will remain closed to every type of flight during this period.

Propaganda crumbles as Pakistan's economic hub pulsates with life, unity, and defiance

Additional beds added to emergency wards, trauma centres

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Games initially slated for May were put off due to extremely hot weather

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