Pakistan

Decision on import of 200,000 tons of fertiliser postponed

Pakistan would miss one of the core conditions of the IMF programme about showing a primary budget surplus

Existing infrastructure, rolling stock, factories, railway stations to be improved through private sector investments

Orders authorities to present details of cases registered against PTI chief’s lawyer

PTI chief also challenges rejection of bail pleas in £190m corruption, Toshakhana cases

Shehbaz says ex-PM’s return intended to heal, not seek revenge

IHC rejects FIA’s request, says confidential documents will remain secret

A constitutional amendment required to give right of appeal against judgments, PTI lawyer claims

ISPR says Afghan sentry deployed at Friendship Gate opens unprovoked firing

Move aims at preventing misuse of ATTA, protecting economy from damage caused by smuggling

Total despatches reach 4.115 million tonnes, down from 4.284 million tonnes last year

Digitisation can boost Pakistan’s GDP by 7%, create 4m jobs

World Bank asks govt to tax income below Rs50,000, cut Rs500,000 threshold

Malik called for a uniform regulatory regime across all crop varieties to enhance Pakistan’s seed system

Record high prices drive down oil demand to 1.06m tons in Sept

Reaches just below Rs286/$ on improved supply of foreign currency

Approves code of conduct for international observers

Played at world’s highest natural stadium, event aims to promote peace among people of Diamer, Hunza and Nagar

The poverty headcount in country is estimated to have reached 39.4% in FY23, says report

136 killed, 144 injured in 65 militant attacks across the country last month, says Islamabad-based think tank

Poaching of baby turtles and eggs increasing risk to survival of already endangered species

PML-N leader says party supremo to head to court after welcome reception

CTD publishes list of most wanted terrorists, seeks public help in apprehension

IGP distributes cash prizes among CTD personnel

Interim CM Mohsin Naqvi vows to adequately equip, fund police to affectively safeguard people of Mianwali district

High exposure to popular media has complicated the spousal preferences of singles in urban areas

Secretary General Omar terms issue of enforced disappearances most blatant form of pre-poll rigging

LHC division bench headed by Justice Shahid Karim reserved decision on different petitions challenging hike

Militants were involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as killing of civilians, says ISPR

Kabul embassy calls crackdown on Afghans ‘harassment’

NAP apex body approves ‘one document regime’ for Afghanistan

Turkiye has responded to bomb blasts with some stringent retribution

Upsurge in terrorist attacks has made this the deadliest year for security forces since Operation Zarb-e-Azb

Recent crackdown on electricity theft in Pakistan is a commendable effort to address a pervasive issue

Says Vice Admiral Naveed will be promoted to rank of admiral on Oct 7

It is not unusual for students to create their own timetables, learning strategies during exam season

Cardiovascular diseases are considered a major health concern

In move to mend fences with Saudi Arabia, Israeli Tourism Minister Haim Katz paid a two-day visit to Riyadh

sa says Practice and Procedure Act does not transfer powers outside SC

Highly anticipated case will be broadcast live on state television today

Price of diesel, which is used by the Pakistan Railways, has decreased by Rs11 per litre

Bushra Bibi asks IHC to enhance security of her husband in Adiala Jail

PPP chief declares party is ready for elections; seeks immediate announcement of polls date

AAG highlights challenges in recovering Rs40 billion following LHC’s ruling against FPA in electricity bills

Drops to $5.3b on reduced imports, while export sector poses challenges

Sirbaz also ascends mountain in over 28 hours

Discussions to be held on plan to reduce expenses, suspending officer recruitment

Clocks in at 31.4% in Sept due to administrated hike in electricity, fuel prices

Former minister says everybody wants peace and harmony in country

An estimated 600,000 Afghans have arrived in Pakistan since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in August 2021