SC upholds NAB law tweaks
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has overturned a previous ruling that nullified amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws, granting intra-court appeals filed by the federal government and other affected parties. In its 5-0 ruling, the apex court incorporated an additional note by Justice Athar Minallah, stating that the federal government’s appeal is not maintainable. […]
Who benefits the most from NAB law amendments?
ISLAMABAD: Key political figures in the country will be breathing a sigh of relief as they are the ones that stand to benefit the most from the amendments made by the PML-N government to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 2000. The fact that these changes have been endorsed by the Supreme Court’s larger bench, led […]
New York judge delays Trump sentencing
NEW YORK: The New York judge who presided over Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Friday delayed sentencing until after November’s US presidential election. The Republican White House candidate had been scheduled to be sentenced on September 18 for falsifying business records during a scheme to silence a porn star. Instead, Judge Juan Merchan postponed […]
Following Senate, NA approves bill to regulate public gatherings in Islamabad – Pakistan
Following in the footsteps of the Senate, the National Assembly on Friday approved a bill regulating public meetings in Islamabad, turning it into a law. The bill, which has been seen by Dawn.com, is called the ‘Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act, 2024’. The law, which is awaiting the assent of the president, will hand […]
'Our actors aren't humble'
Ali Safina, impressively an actor, comedian and host all in one, recently appeared on Ahmed Ali Butt's podcast where he covered everything from industry peers to patriotism and the pitfalls of being pigeonholed as a comedian. Game of survival The actor's road to success wasn't as straightforward as you may think. Long before he was […]
Functional capacity
Humanity has always strived to increase its functional capacity and transformative capabilities at all levels, from the individual to nations and states. All modern innovations and unprecedented technologies are direct outcomes of the increased potential of humans, from inadequate utility of their potential to maximum use of their capacity to create, innovate and sustain. Humans’ […]
Do not let political differences turn into hatred: army chief – Pakistan
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday told the nation to “not allow political differences to turn into hatred”, stressing that the strong relations between the army and the public will serve as the foundation to defeat any enemy trying to create rifts between the two. The army chief was addressing […]
EVs to account for half of auto sales by 2030
KARACHI: Up to 50% of all vehicles bought in Pakistan by 2030 will be electrified in some form in line with global targets, BYD Pakistan, a partnership between China’s BYD and Pakistani car group Mega Motors, said. Warren Buffett-backed Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD last month announced its entry into Pakistan, making the South Asian […]
Govt weighs offshore drilling reform
ISLAMABAD: The government is actively exploring two options to amend the offshore fiscal regime, aiming to revitalise interest in offshore drilling through tax holidays and strategic investment from friendly nations. Previously, Pakistan attempted offshore drilling in collaboration with US energy giant ExxonMobil, following a nine-year hiatus. However, the venture was unsuccessful, with conspiracy theories blaming […]
Halal meat industry faces growth hurdles
LAHORE: Pakistan’s halal meat industry holds tremendous potential in the global market, yet industry experts argue that a comprehensive strategy is urgently needed to address both supply and demand-side challenges. These constraints, they say, are limiting the country’s ability to capitalise on its halal meat export potential. Experts emphasise the need for improved infrastructure, greater […]