Indian trade minister to skip Pakistan visit
ISLAMABAD: The Indian trade minister will virtually attend the upcoming meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) being hosted by Pakistan, officials familiar with the development said here on Tuesday. The SCO trade ministers meeting will be held in Islamabad on Thursday, according to officials. Pakistan invited India along with other SCO members for the […]
SC clarifies 'misreported' CJP Isa remark
An official voice from the Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified that off-the-record comments made by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, during a conversation with journalists, were "needlessly and inaccurately" reported, causing unnecessary sensationalism. In a statement issued by Muhammad Mushtaq Ahmed, the secretary to the CJP, it was clarified that Justice Isa had simply […]
MPs fume over parliament insult
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday witnessed fiery speeches after police arrested several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf lawmakers and leaders in midnight raids on the Parliament House a day after it held a rally in the capital. National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq promised legal action against all those involved in violating sanctity of the lower house […]
SHC issues notices to FIA, ministries, and others for stopping activist Sammi Baloch from flying abroad – Pakistan
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the defence and interior ministries, and and others after social activist Sammi Baloch was stopped by immigration control at Karachi Airport from flying abroad, it emerged on Tuesday. According to a copy of the order issued by the SHC, notices were […]
Russia, China join forces for major naval exercise
MOSCOW: Russian and Chinese warships began joint drills in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, part of a major naval exercise that President Vladimir Putin said was the largest of its kind for three decades. Moscow and Beijing have deepened military and economic cooperation in recent years, as both countries seek to counterbalance what they […]
SHC issues notices to FIA, defence ministry, and others for stopping activist Sammi Baloch from flying abroad – Pakistan
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the defence and interior ministries, and and others after social activist Sammi Baloch was stopped by immigration control at Karachi Airport from flying abroad, it emerged on Tuesday. According to a copy of the order issued by the SHC, notices were […]
We should take lessons from Mahira: Irfani
Barring Firdous Jamal, who recently went on record to note how overrated she is, A-lister Mahira Khan has no shortage of fans – and none more so than actor and model Emaad Irfani. In Emaad’s eyes, the simple respect and humility exuded by the Verna star on set carves her apart from her peers, so […]
Confrontation, per se
The government and the PTI have crossed swords. Imran Khan's decision to shut the door of dialogue in reaction to the crackdown on PTI stalwarts, wherein legislators were abducted from inside the parliament's premises, has taken the political volatility to new heights. The Islamabad district administration went in for a witch-hunt against the PTI and […]
Sindh Food Authority launches crackdown on hygiene violations in Karachi, Hyderabad, and other areas – Pakistan
The Sindh Food Authority (SFA) has initiated a province-wide crackdown on food safety violations, targeting areas such as Karachi, Thatta, Hyderabad, and Kotri, an official said on Tuesday. The crackdown has resulted in fines totalling over Rs800,000 imposed on various establishments for violating food safety and hygiene standards. Speaking to Dawn.com, the Director General of […]
Stocks rally over remittance boost
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) enjoyed significant gains on Tuesday as the KSE-100 index surged over 650 points in a rally driven primarily by upbeat remittances data, which showed a 40% year-on-year (YoY) rise at $2.9 billion in August 2024. Owing to losses in the prior session, the trading day had a lacklustre start, when […]