PUBLISHED November 09, 2025 During the recent flooding which led to a devastating situation leading to despair, the fragility of traditional, large-scale agriculture was laid bare. This widespread disaster severely devastated fields, farms, farmers, and agricultural produce across rural areas, highlighting a profound systemic vulnerability. It was yet another challenge for the entrepreneurial sibling duo,…
Some of the banks have not publicly disclosed any climate policies aligned with the Paris Agreement in lending and investment activities. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to obtain two foreign loans worth $1 billion for enhancing efficiency of the tax machinery, accountability of expenses and ensuring compliance with state-owned enterprises law — objectives that…
Law minister says all parties consulted; Opposition protests lack of transparency; Cabinet approves draft bill Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday introduced the 27th (Constitution) Amendment Bill in the Senate, triggering a heated debate between treasury and opposition benches soon after its presentation. Introducing…
Legal fraternity warns proposed FCC will shatter judicial independence, hand executive sweeping control ISLAMABAD: The proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment is being widely seen as a blow to the independence of the judiciary, with critics warning that the Supreme Court cannot be split down the middle or placed under the thumb of the proposed Federal Constitutional…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Syed Ali Zafar. PHOTO: X/@SyedAliZafar1 ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday announced that it would not participate in the process of tabling or passing the 27th Constitutional Amendment, terming it a “pre-decided and non-transparent exercise”. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament House alongside opposition leaders, Senator Ali Zafar said the government had…
PM Shehbaz Sharif addresses a ceremony marking Azerbaijan’s Victory Day in Baku. Photo: NNI BAKU: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saturday, reiterated that indeed, Pakistan, just like their Azerbaijani and Turkish brothers, ‘seeks peace, but let there be no doubt – no one can ever be allowed to challenge our sovereignty, or undermine our territorial…
Both sides described discussions held at State Department as cordial, forward-looking Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. PHOTO: FILE Pakistan and the United States reaffirmed their commitment on Saturday to further deepen bilateral relations, with both sides stressing the need to translate recent high-level political resolve into tangible cooperation across economic and strategic domains. The development followed a…
Fiscal surplus equals 1.6% of GDP; Punjab leads provinces with Rs442 billion surplus ISLAMABAD: During the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2025-26, the federal government’s income exceeded its expenditures, resulting in a budget surplus of over Rs2.119 trillion. According to the latest report issued by the Ministry of Finance, the federal government posted…
RAWALPINDI: In a significant milestone in the ongoing operation to repatriate Afghan nationals from Rawalpindi, law enforcement agencies have helped more than 4,500 Afghan citizens be deported over the past 11 months, reflecting a marked success in the authorities’ enforcement efforts. According to a report obtained from reliable sources concerning the removal of Afghan nationals…
One of the standout performers for Sunderland so far has been former Arsenal midfielder Xhaka Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris before the match against Everton on November 3. PHOTO: REUTERS SUNDERLAND: Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says his side will need to produce a masterclass if they are to halt Premier League leaders Arsenal’s momentum…
