PM meets European Union business delegation – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of the European Union and business representatives from prominent European companies on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and lauded Pakistan’s role in de-escalation efforts in the Middle East, while also vowing to enhance trade ties with Islamabad. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting was held at the […]
On last day in IHC, Justice Kayani warns of summoning PM – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Hours before his imminent transfer from the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani warned that the high court would summon Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a case concerning the non-appointment of the finance member of the PTA tribunal. During the hearing, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani warned that if the official was not […]
Jirga resolves to raise ‘drone deaths’ in KP Assembly – Pakistan
• CM-led gathering terms civilian casualties from terrorism, drone strikes ‘unacceptable’• KP cabinet to discuss issue tomorrow, followed by grand tribal jirga on Saturday PESHAWAR: As civilians bear the brunt of drone attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s merged districts, a meeting of lawmakers from the respective districts decided on Tuesday that the issue would be taken […]
Finance minister says no plans of seeking more bilateral financing after recent inflows from Saudi Arabia – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday the government had no plans to seek more bilateral financing from friendly countries and that Pakistan’s external position had stabilised following recent inflows from Saudi Arabia. The minister made these remarks on sidelines of the first high-level EU Pakistan Business Forum in Islamabad, organised by the European […]
FO says Cambodia has agreed on early repatriation of 54 Pakistanis arrested following scam centre raid – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that Cambodian authorities had agreed on the early repatriation of 54 Pakistanis arrested following a raid on a “scamming compound”. The statement came after reports emerged that more than 200 Pakistanis were in the custody of Cambodian police in overcrowded facilities and facing a lack of basic facilities. […]
Nepra abolishes licence requirement, fee for small solar users – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday withdrew ab initio the requirement of a licence along with a fee of Rs1,000 per kilowatt for solar net-metering consumers for up to 25kW capacity. The development came two days after the Power Division, facing severe public criticism for “taxing sunlight”, directed Nepra to abolish […]
Chitral’s Kalash Valleys added to Unesco’s World Heritage Tentative List – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The Kalash valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral district have been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organisation’s (Unesco) ‘World Heritage Tentative List’, it emerged on Tuesday. According to Unesco’s website, a country must make an inventory of important natural and cultural heritage sites located within its boundaries, which is known as […]
Punjab bets big on tourism with first-ever investment expo
Punjab holds first tourism expo in Lahore, showcasing investment potential and sector growth plans A view of the Magnificent Punjab Tourism & Investment Expo 2026 held in Lahore. Photo: Govt of Punjab The Punjab government held its first comprehensive tourism showcase in Lahore on Tuesday, terming it a milestone in efforts to transform the province into a […]
Judicial Commission of Pakistan approves transfer of 3 IHC judges – Pakistan
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday approved the transfer of three judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to other high courts. According to an official handout, the commission approved the transfer of Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiani to the Lahore High Court (LHC), the transfer of Justice Babar Sattar to the Peshawar High […]
Pakistan, Cambodia agree to repatriate 54 nationals detained in scam raid
Foreign Office says detainees will be returned without legal proceedings under Cambodian law on online scams The Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that the government and Cambodia had formally agreed to repatriate 54 Pakistani nationals detained in Siem Reap province, following their arrest in a raid on a scamming compound. Reports indicate that over 200 Pakistani […]