Opposition outraged by ‘arm-twisting’ over tweaks – Pakistan
• PTI, JUI-F leaders allege lawmakers, their families facing intimidation from authorities, being offered exorbitant sums to vote in favour of amendment• Qaiser questions need for high-handed actions when parliamentary panel is making progress towards consensus• Tarrar accuses PTI of ‘kidnapping its own members’ ISLAMABAD: Members of opposition parties in both houses of parliament on […]
Textile exports rise 18pc in September – Business
ISLAMABAD: The exports of textile and clothing recorded an increase of nearly 9.51 per cent in the first quarter of FY25 amid concerns that the industry was experiencing a slump, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data showed on Thursday. The exports from the sector had a negative growth of 3.09pc in July, which rebounded 13pc in […]
Despite govt cajoling, Fazl still singing a different tune – Newspaper
• In another late-night presser, JUI-F chief overturns all talk of ‘consensus’, threatens to boycott consultation process if govt does not mend its ways, stop coercive tactics• Ultimatum prompts PM Shehbaz, Bilawal etc to rush to Maulana’s residence late at night• Barrister Gohar claims some govt members have agreed not to vote for amendment; says […]
Punjab bans protests; all schools, colleges shut – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: A young man picks up a tear gas shell, fired by police to disperse protesters, on Thursday. —Mohammad Asim • Officials link move to PTI, student protests planned for today• Section 144 in force for two days, disruptions to WhatsApp reported• Around 380 held after Rawalpindi agitation LAHORE/RAWALPINDI: Faced with the double challenge of […]