Govt hikes petrol by Rs14.92 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs15 – Pakistan
The government raised the price of petrol by Rs14.92 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 on Friday. Following the increase, the price of petrol stands at Rs414.78 per litre and HSD’s at Rs414.58. The Petroleum Division’s press release notifying the increase said the new prices would be effective from May 9. […]
Federal Constitutional Court staff pay, perks surpass Supreme Court’s amid supremacy row – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The newly created Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has pushed the emoluments of its staff and officers to unprecedented levels as debate continues over the constitutional supremacy of FCC and Supreme Court. The development comes amid an intensifying constitutional debate between the FCC and the SC over their respective jurisdictions and authority following the 27th […]
Govt hikes petrol by Rs14.92 per litre, diesel by Rs15 – Pakistan
The government raised the price of petrol by Rs14.92 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 on Friday. Following the increase, the price of petrol stands at Rs414.78 per litre and HSD’s at Rs414.58. The Petroleum Division’s press release notifying the increase said the new prices would be effective from May 9. […]
Quadcopter attack in KP’s Bannu injures 8, including women – Pakistan
BANNU: A powerful explosion, following the reported crash of a quadcopter drone, injured eight people, including women, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Friday night. Security agencies immediately launched an investigation into the matter as panic spread in the area. According to police, the drone flew into the area from an unknown location and exploded […]
Senators alarmed by ‘surge’ in violence against women; 5pc conviction rate termed ‘systemic failure’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Senators on Friday voiced alarm over rising violent crimes against women and demanded stronger measures to improve the conviction rate, which the presiding officer, PPP Vice President Sherry Rehman, said stood at “only five per cent”. The debate began after Balochistan Senator Naseema Ehsan raised the killing of Rubina Chandio for alleged ‘honour’ in […]
High-profile terrorist killed in Bannu was Afghan special forces member: security sources – Pakistan
BANNU: A high-profile terrorist who was killed in a recent operation by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district was a member of the Afghan Taliban regime’s special forces, security sources said on Friday. Security sources said the terrorist, Fatehullah alias Mudassir, was an active member of Yarmook 60 Special Forces Battalion. The unit operates […]
Interior ministry denies reports of ‘country or sect-specific’ deportation of Pakistanis from UAE – Pakistan
The interior ministry on Friday denied reports about the “targeted deportation” of Pakistanis from the United Arab Emirates, asserting that no “country- or sect-specific” expulsions from any country, including the UAE, were being carried out. The ministry’s statement contradicts claims on social media that Pakistanis were being deported from the UAE without any reason. In […]
JUI-F holds second round of protests over killing of Maulana Idrees – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Friday held a second round of protest rallies across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa against the killing of prominent cleric Maulana Muhammad Idrees, according to a statement released by the party’s media cell. On Tuesday, JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced that the party would hold two rounds of protest rallies — […]
Khawaja Asif hopeful of US-Iran deal, says Pakistan to be major beneficiary of peace
Defence minister says Pakistan’s stature has improved after victory over India in Maarka-e-Haq last May. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday expressed hope for an agreement between the United States and Iran, saying Pakistan would be among the major beneficiaries of such a peace settlement, with the “biggest benefit” being a secure border with Tehran. […]
IMF executive board clears $1.2b amid Pakistan’s reform commitments
Aurangzeb assures IMF Pakistan remains committed to sound policies, reforms for sustainable growth The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved $1.2 billion worth of loan tranches after Pakistan accepted a […]