Pakistan

Govt plans to give nod to more departures as PTI huddle today to decide key NA slots

Says dissolution of Punjab Assembly was a ‘masterstroke’ against the PDM

Hamid Khan expresses grief over declining graph of judiciary

Baig says there is a dire need to improve the security situation in this regard

Minister says general elections would be held in October 2023

Invites global lender for negotiations on ‘thorny' issues

PM meets visiting Russian delegation; discusses long-term oil and gas supply

Court sends back Thatta water supply reference back to anti-graft body

FIA seals 22 shops involved in illegal currency exchange without State Bank permission

PTI chairman says party 'will cross that bridge' if the time comes for potential disqualification 

The application said that the LHC full bench would examine all the legal aspects related to both the petitions

MQM-P’s boycott appears to have resulted in a decline in voter turnout in Karachi and urban Hyderabad, says report

Economy was 'shattered' before current government took over, says federal minister

Tremors felt in Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Shabqadar, Swat, Islamabad and other areas

Haroon is currently the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh (SACM) for Media Affairs

PPP delegation led by Saeed Ghani meets JI leader in Karachi

Asad Umar demands Sindh LG polls be declared null and void while Ali Haider Zaidi bemoans FIR registered against party

Iranian Embassy expresses sympathy with victims' families, says both countries 'victims of evil terrorism'

Shehbaz withholds approval of minibudget

Verdict passed after PTI chief submits details of election expenses during polls in October 2022

UAE had agreed to provide a $3b lifeline to Pakistan in shape of a rollover of existing debt, new financing

Price says US 'supportive' of Pakistan, but ultimate conversations between Islamabad, int'l financial institutions

For the first time in country's history, ECP to write letters to governors of both provinces

The govt's statement comes after a citizen requested the high court to divulge all gift details for 'transparency'

Sources say govt is considering a Lahore-based lawyer for the post

JCP confirms three PHC additional judges

Pakistan’s expects Iran will swiftly bring perpetrators to justice

PTI, Opposition fail to hold requisite consultation

Ex-speaker Qaiser blasts Ashraf for doing ‘great injustice’ with his office

Election watchdog to hear matter on Monday on JI's request; issues notices

Three other cops also injured during terrorist incident in Jamrud area, says DPO Khyber

Justice Shah says it would be wrong to think that abolition of NAB will end rule of law in country

Experts say only war or extreme adverse law and order conditions may stop elections

Legislation sought in light of relevant provisions of federal as well as Punjab govt's rules of business

ADB says CAREC region needs $340b in power investments by next seven years

Heavy machinery deployed at mountain-tops; all departments on high alert

Wicketkeeper-batsman made his debut in the PSL with Quetta Gladiators

Ex-premier says govt will be 'forced to hold elections in April'

Darra Adamkhel has long been known for its black market bazaars stocked with forged American rifles and rip-off AK-47s

PTI chief claims local body elections marred by electoral rigging, says EVMs sabotaged to allow 'engineering results'

Planning Minister approves Rs10b budget for scheme to provide 100,000 students with laptops

PPP leader slams PML-N, says party afraid of Imran Khan's popularity

Saeed Ghani extends offer to 'speak with JI on priority basis', conceding JI's LG polls success as 'surprising'

Accountability court drops case following NAB law amendments

Minister expected to have an 'important meeting' with PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif

The minister emphasised the need to engage with the Afghan govt and try to convince them to live up to their promises

A cache of arms and ammunition including IEDs was recovered

The visas issued to Pakistanis pale in comparison to those issued to Indian religious tourists

Senate told neighbouring country obliged under water treaty to forewarn before releasing floodwater

Mahmood Khan to continue working as acting CM until interim govt takes office