Pakistan

Seeks to give financial autonomy to ECP; introduce electronic voting machines

A solution to Karachi’s garbage and other civic problems may lie in hackathons and self-cultivation

Pakistan’s labourers struggle to make ends meet as coronavirus pushes them beyond the edge of insecurity

Absence of any specialised kidney centre in government-run hospitals means one charity has to pick up the slack

Suspicious online platforms that offer trading opportunities are preying on those with less financial literacy

Pakistani nationals, medical emergencies exempted; policy will remain in effect till May 19 midnight

Makes Covid tests mandatory; condition to come into effect from May 5

Out of the total vaccines, Sindh has received 0.92 million doses

Actor and singer released the song on Labour Day to highlight the plight and power of labourers

Thousands of qualified higher education faculty members continue to suffer due to poorly thought out HEC policies

Justice Isa case raises questions about transparency and implications of using presidential references

Premier urges street vendors in Islamabad to comply with SOPs to contain the spread of coronavirus

PPP’s Murtaza Wahab says his party is open to discussion on electoral reforms

Beijing eyes FMD free meat and dairy products for import

Bashir Memon says premier did not discuss any 'specific case' with him during a brief meeting

Miftah Ismail reportedly demanded of ECP to keep election record of NA-249 by-poll safe under military’s supervision

Says a reinstated employee can’t be treated as a lesser employee

Emergence of new variants and strains from coronavirus is a natural phenomenon, says PM’s aide on health

Report blames Ramazan, hot weather for low turnout

Says thousands of workers have been left jobless due to decline in industrial production

Accepts request of PML-N's Miftah Ismail, to hear matter on 4th

Hunzukutz Kahn, an aviator and a hobbyist photographer, says he spotted the bear during a rescue mission

Taxman collects Rs384b in April, 57% more than Rs240b collected in April 2020

Majalis have been allowed with strict compliance with anti-virus SOPs

Travel restriction will be in place from May 5 to May 20, review will be on May 18

More than 923,000 children of one to 20 years of age have been infected since March 2020, says health ministry

Premier invites opposition to sit with government and 'select from EVM models we have available'

The extended “troika” had been meeting since 2019 to evolve a regional consensus on the Afghan endgame

Premier consoled the nation by stating government is fully aware of challenges faced due to the Covid-19 situation

Residents caught suspects as they were trying to flee after depriving a citizen of his valuables

Health department has decided to increase Covid vaccination centres from two to seven

Where the world is benefitting from this mode of investment, Pakistan has restricted its residents from crypto mining

Glasgow conference would be the most important climate conference after the Paris Agreement of 2015

The country seems to be reaching its threshold for bearing more economic shocks

First Lady says every kid has right to live his childhood to the fullest

Employees were inducted without FPSC test and interview

Imran calls for focusing on export-oriented and import-substitution industrialization

SAPM says move will eliminate need for increasing power tariff by Rs1.50 per unit

Premier in a letter says 'transformed political challenges Pakistan faces require change'

Qureshi, Szijjarto agree global financial watchdog should not be used as political tool

Religious group wants its name removed from list of banned outfits

Top law officer delivers speech in wake of harsh words exchanged between judges in Justice Isa case

Hungarian FM also announces $50 million for a tied aid during maiden visit to Islamabad

PML-N, PTI say they will challenge the results of the hotly-contested by-election

Resolution calls on EEAS to immediately review Pakistan’s eligibility for GSP+ status over blasphemy law abuse

It also restricts travellers from Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s batsmen managed to add a total of 271 runs for the loss of six wickets on day two

NCOC notifies May 10-15 holidays, decides to reduce inbound flights to Pakistan from May 5 to May 20

Premier says investment in tourism could turn area's fate around; govt to invest in health, youth

NCOC chief appreciates govt's "proactive decision making"; says critical care patients 57% more than June last year