Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have agreed to continue political consultations on matters of national importance.

Hotel's $17.6m support plan faces scrutiny from central bank, ECC

Cairo offers support in maritime management, developing free zones similar to Suez Canal

Gold soars to new peak at Rs440,900 as it breaks $4,200 barrier globally; rupee edges up

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Both sides to deepen agri-cooperation; Pakistan seeks greater market access

Highlights progress on taxation, energy, and SOEs; invites global investment in mining, digital and agri-sectors

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Delegation vows investment in northern resorts to create jobs, attract global tourists

KSE-100 ends up by 210 points as investors weigh IMF deal, earnings signals

Deal with PPL, TPOC, and OGDCL marks company's entry into offshore exploration

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has released the final results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination 2024, revealing an overall success rate of just 2.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Wednesday that former prime minister Imran Khan has offered to resolve the recent hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan and other issues if he is released on parole. Imran, imprisoned since August 2023, is serving a sentence at Adiala Jail in a £190 million corruption case and also faces pending trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act related to the May 9 protests. The PTI has regularly raised concerns about his health and that of the former first lady. Meanwhile, lingering tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over cross-border terrorism broke out into outright fighting and skirmishes over the weekend that left several dead and injured on both sides. A temporary ceasefire was announced today after three days of fighting. Addressing a press conference outside Adiala Jail after a meeting with Imran, Barrister Gohar said: “Today, Imran has sent this message: ‘I offer you people that release me on parole and I will solve the Afghanistan problem for you.’” The ...

FO says ceasefire initiated on Taliban's request ISPR says precision strikes inflict heavy losses on terrorists

COAS briefs president about security situation

Staff-level agreement reached with global lender

Petrol rates cut by Rs5.66/litre, HSD's by Rs1.39/litre

Charged ceremony turns chaotic with chants for Imran

Justice Ayesha Malik wondered on Wednesday whether Article 191A of the Constitution meant that a full court could no longer be formed as the Supreme Court’s (SC) Constitutional Bench (CB) heard petitions against the 26th Amendment. Article 191A was an addition to the Constitution made under the 26th Amendment to form constitutional benches in the Supreme Court to specifically deal with cases pertaining to constitutional matters, with its judges nominated by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). The Amendment was passed by Parliament during an overnight session in October last year, with the PTI claiming seven of its lawmakers were abducted to gain their favour as the party opposed the legislation. The Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) also alleged its two senators were being pressured, with both later defying party line to vote in the tweaks’ favour. The legislation, which altered judicial authority and tenure, has been a lightning rod for debate, with both opposition parties and legal experts qu...

Police list 4,500 for arrest; ATC remands 98 detainees