ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb has observed that strengthening Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms not only enhances dispute resolution process but also encourages foreign investment. “Disputes can be referred to mediation at the pre-trial stage as well as from pending litigation to ensure timely and amicable settlements,” the judge said on Sunday. He…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s famed northern peaks, long a magnet for climbers from across the globe, are facing a near-collapse in foreign arrivals this season. Unpredictable climate disasters, regional armed conflicts, and sharp fee hikes have combined to slash international visits by nearly 90%, delivering a severe blow to the country’s mountaineering and tourism economy. The Gilgit-Baltistan…
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI) has urged the federal government to extend the income tax filing deadline by 48 days, citing changes in the IRIS portal and flood situation in Punjab, KPK and Sindh. In a statement on Sunday the chamber’s president Muhammad Saleem Memon argued that the desired…
KARACHI: In a telephonic conversation with Express News, Gender Interactive Alliance (GIA) President Bindiya Rana, condemned the murder of the three transgender individuals and claimed that since 2022, a total of 56 transgender people have been killed across Sindh. Calling this “the height of cruelty,” Bindiya claimed that transgender people are among the most marginalised…
London: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has concluded his four-day visit to the United Kingdom and will depart for the United States today at 11 a.m. He will remain in the U.S. until September 26. During his stay, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss regional developments as well as…
HYDERABAD: Civil society representatives urged the Sindh government to strictly enforce the Child Marriage Restraint Act, warning that underage marriages remain rampant due to poor implementation. At a dialogue in Mirpurkhas, organised by the Hari Welfare Association, activists and officials expressed alarm over the persistence of the practice. The event also marked the launch of…
According to officials, only 21,000 jewelers are registered with the FBR, and just 10,524 have filed tax returns, despite evidence suggesting far higher income levels. In the first phase, lists of jewelers from Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Multan have been prepared, with 900 traders already served notices. Authorities say many jewelers underreport income, while thousands…
KARACHI: During every natural disaster, politicians make publicized promises to the affectees, assuring them that all losses of property will be compensated. However, for devastated victims rebuilding their lives from scratch after hitting rock bottom, a simple cash transfer can only build paper homes. According to official figures, the torrential rains of 2022 destroyed at…
LAHORE: The Punjab archaeology department has launched a plan for the conservation and development of the historic Bhera Walled City. The initiative includes the preservation of ancient walls, restoration of gateways, improvement of the urban fabric, and provision of visitor-friendly facilities while ensuring that the cultural identity and authenticity of Bhera remain intact. According to…
LAHORE: The bid to rescue a PML-N-leaning journalist over his distasteful and derogatory remarks against Sindhi people has brought the Maryam Nawaz — led Punjab government and the PPP-led Sindh government at odds. The former clarified that it was not playing the “province card” — an accusation the latter had not explicitly made through any…
