PPP throws weight behind co-chairman to resolve issues in CEC meeting The Pakistan Peoples Party has thrown its weight behind Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, leaving little doubt about whose opinion prevailed within the party, two PPP leaders familiar with the outcome of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting revealed. Apparently dissatisfied with the response it […]
In response to a contempt petition filed by PTI chairman Imran Khan for not allowing him to speak to his sons abroad via phone or WhatsApp, the superintendent of Attock Jail on Friday informed a special court formed under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) that the prison manual did not permit this act. He added […]
The Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan Friday reopened for all kinds of traffic after 10 days of closure due to clashes between border forces. Pedestrian movement has begun following the resumption of traffic at the border with hundreds of travellers flocking to its immigration section for entry into Afghanistan. “The clearance of trucks is […]
Pakistan is currently embroiled in an extraordinary humanitarian crisis. Social polarisation is at an all-time high, the economy is tanking, rehabilitation of flood victims from last year is stalled, IMF is further creating hurdles to grant next bailout for Pakistan despite its record inflation and deteriorating fiscal situation, and the government seems busy in crushing […]
Pakistan needs at least $16.3 billion for rehabilitation and reconstruction in a resilient way to support the country’s adaptation to climate change and overall resilience of the country to future climate shocks, said a new report of Post Disaster Needs Assessment launched here on Friday. The report was launched by Minister for Planning, Development and […]
Rawalpindi: In an unprecedented development, Director-General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum appeared in a press briefing on Thursday along with Director General (DG) Lt General Babar Iftikhar to discuss the tragic death of journalist Arshad Sharif, and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s confrontational narrative against the military. Key points • […]
Defence minister says situation not yet of ‘same velocity and gravity’ as earlier Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday raised concern over Swat’s alarming security situation during the day’s National Assembly session and warned that the “fire in Swat can reach everyone, including me”. The defence minister said there are issues which need to be […]
In a case involving a tweet directed at government institutions, including the army chief, an Islamabad district and sessions court on Saturday granted the Federal Investigation Agency physical remand of PTI Senator Azam Swati for an additional day. The former minister was transported to the PIMS Hospital earlier that day for a medical assessment. After […]
Will seek to reschedule $27 billion in bilateral debt: Dar Finance Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Friday that he will seek rescheduling of approximately $27 billion in non-Paris Club debt, the majority of which is owing to China, but will not seek haircuts as part of any restructuring. During an interview Dar ruled out the […]
Uber exits five Pakistani cities, to continue services via unit Careem. Ride-hailing services, Uber, has decides to cease its operations in five major cities of Pakistan, including Karachi and Islamabad, the company said on Tuesday in a move that will reduce market overlap between the US firm and its Middle East unit Careem. The Uber […]
