Pakistan drawing Saudi interest in Reko Diq mine stakes, PM’s adviser says
Islamabad has appointed an international adviser to do a valuation of its stake in the mine and expects this to be completed before Dec 25, after which talks will begin with…
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Pakistan signed contracts with two US companies for arms sales to Ukraine: BBC report
The Foreign Office has denied any sale of arms and ammunition to Ukraine, saying that Pakistan maintained a policy of “strict neutrality” in the dispute between the two…
Islamabad High Court stays trial court proceedings against Imran in cipher case
The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document that the Federal Investigation Agency’s charge sheet alleges was never returned by former PM Imran.
Ishaq Dar demands government provide ‘clear-cut programme’ to tackle spike in terrorism
Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities in recent months, especially in KP and Balochistan, after the banned militant Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its…
Terror incidents increased since Afghan interim government came to power in 2021: PM Kakar
The statement comes after Pakistan witnessed a sharp rise in terror incidents during the past week.
Pakistan continues to pay a heavy price in the fight against terrorism
The paper says until the root causes are addressed, militants will continue to maintain the recently witnessed momentum of their nefarious activities.
Journalism is not a crime. What’s criminal is the culture of impunity for journalists’ killers in Pakistan
In the last three decades, at least 97 journalists have been killed in Pakistan. In 98 per cent of the cases, the murderers have enjoyed complete impunity.
Smog declared ‘calamity’ in Punjab
The development came after the city on Tuesday continued to maintain its unfortunate position as the world’s most polluted with hazardous air quality.
Caretakers say Pakistan gas tariff hiked steeply due to circular debt
“Because of rising fiscal deficit, we were prone to more borrowing,” he stressed. “These loans are making us more vulnerable to inflation,” said Energy Minister Muhammad…
Women behind bars — The nightmare of prisons in Pakistan
Women prisoners, who do not have anyone to take care of their children, bring them to the prison with them. Jails in Pakistan are one of the worst places for their upbringing.