Naqvi says land-grabbing mafia, illegal constructions to be completely eradicated from Islamabad – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday vowed that illegal constructions would be “completely eradicated” from Islamabad. He made the remarks during a special meeting he and Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry were chairing, the interior ministry said on the social media platform X. “Land-grabbing mafia and illegal constructions will be completely eradicated from […]
President Zaradari approves Sitara-i-Shujaat for citizen who sacrified his life while averting suicide attack – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday approved awarding the Sitara-i-Shujaat to a citizen who sacrificed his life while foiling a suicide attack in Attock’s Jand tehsil. The approval was granted by the president on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, state-run PTV reported. According to reports, the incident occurred on Monday near a key […]
Pakistan reducing dependence on imported fuel for power generation, says Leghari
Govt working to rationalise power costs for consumers without rooftop solar systems, he says Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Leghari. PHOTO: FILE Power Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said on Wednesday that Pakistan was steadily reducing its dependence on imported fuel for electricity generation, with the share of indigenous energy sources expected to rise significantly over the […]
‘Pakistan will do to Kabul what it did to Delhi’: Khawaja Asif
Defence minister warns Afghanistan of ‘open war’ if Kabul fails to act against terrorists Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaks at the National Assembly on May 13, 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday warned Afghanistan that if Kabul failed to stop harbouring terrorists, Pakistan would respond in the same way it had against […]
Minister asks IBCC to contact Cambridge over fresh paper leak claims – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Following a fresh complaint of paper leak, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Tuesday directed the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) to immediately contact Cambridge authorities to ensure a thorough investigation, factual clarification and urgent measures to protect students’ interests. Following the leak of Pure Maths 1 paper (9709) […]
Islamabad lawyers unhappy as JCP decision dims elevation prospects – Pakistan
• Legal fraternity mulls moving court• Insiders say JCP may reconsider decision to address ‘imbalance’ in high court due to 2025 transfers ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) decision against fresh appointments in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) following the transfer of its three judges has invited scrutiny from the capital’s judges and lawyers, […]
PM orders uninterrupted supply of fertiliser to safeguard food security – Pakistan
• Asks ministries to explore alternative fertiliser imports from Central Asia• Reiterates Balochistan’s development as federal govt’s top priority• Says waste-to-energy projects can reduce fuel imports, carbon footprint ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the timely provision of fertiliser to farmers at all costs and ordered continuous monitoring […]
Fuel levy yields lowest fiscal deficit in nearly three decades – Pakistan
• Gap shrinks to Rs856bn, or 0.7pc of GDP, during July-March• Provincial surpluses, higher PDL collections, lower debt servicing drive improvement• Revenue-to-GDP ratio falls; defence, pension, subsidy expenditures rise ISLAMABAD: Supported by higher-than-targeted provincial contributions, strong petroleum levy collections and lower interest payments during the first three quarters of the current fiscal year, Pakistan recorded […]
Pakistan receives $1.3b tranche from IMF: SBP
SBP says IMF Executive Board has also approved disbursement of second tranche of SDR 154 million under RSF The government wants to accelerate economic growth to lower rising poverty and unemployment, but the IMF was of the view that Pakistan has not yet reached a stage where it can afford sustainably higher economic growth. PHOTO: […]
Shan XI in Shambles: How Pakistan Imploded in Mirpur
Senior players failed to deliver as familiar weaknesses resurfaced in another disappointing overseas performance Pakistan captain Shan Masood speaks at a press conference after their defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on May 12, 2026. PHOTO: PCB/FILE TORONTO: Pakistan’s defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh […]