Reko Diq security costs increase as upgrades discussed – Pakistan
• Govt and mining company conducting formal review of procurement plans for project• Minister hints at gas tariff relief for domestic consumers from July 1 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Barrick Mining Corporation are working on upgrading the security requirements of the multi-billion dollar Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project in view of the prevailing situation, resulting in increased […]
US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump
The House voted 215 to 208, as four Republicans voted with Democrats in favour of the war powers resolution President Donald Trump could soon appear on a bank note — breaking longheld tradition against putting living presidents on US money. Photo: AFP/ File The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to […]
BUDGET 2026-27: Analysis: Can remittance fairy-tale weather Mideast storm? – Newspaper
THIS graph shows personal remittances as a percentage of Pakistan’s GDP since the late 1970s.—Source: World Bank, SBP data • Ex-finance minister Hafeez Pasha says foreign inflows could encourage disproportionate investment in real-estate• 1970s oil imbroglio marked the beginning of labour emigration to Gulf, while current crisis could spell its end• PIDE sees around a […]
Lawyers can’t be suspended for arguing cases during strike: FCC – Pakistan
• Criticises practice of frequent strike calls; terms them ‘illegal’ and violative of litigants’ rights• Dismisses Peshawar bar appeal; holds that everyone has right to counsel of choice ISLAMABAD: In a landmark judgement on an appeal filed by the Peshawar High Court Bar Association, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday ruled that bar associations […]
US House passes resolution calling for end to war on Iran, rebuking Trump – World
The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict. The House voted 215 to 208, as four Republicans voted with Democrats in favor of the war powers resolution, which directs […]
Oil falls as Lebanon and Israel agree on a ceasefire
A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices fell on Thursday as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon boosted hopes for a broader agreement to end the US-Israeli war […]
Lebanon, Israel agree on creating ‘pilot zones’ to place Lebanese army in control
Ceasefire contingent on complete cessation of Hezbollah fire, evacuation of all operatives from South Litani Sector Lebanon and Israel have agreed to renew their fragile ceasefire and establish “pilot zones” placing the Lebanese Armed Forces in exclusive territorial control, with all non-state actors excluded, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday. “The ceasefire is […]
Another meeting expected as PML-N, PPP continue budget discussions ahead of June 10 presentation – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: With the federal budget for the financial year 2026-27 expected to be tabled on June 10, two major ruling partners, the PML-N and the PPP, continued their consultations on the proposed fiscal measures, with another round of the pre-budget meeting scheduled for later this week. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Wednesday that […]