ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have agreed to take measures aimed at the early financial close of the Reko Diq project, the Ministry of Finance announced on Sunday. According to a statement, Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Riccardo Puliti, IFC’s regional vice president for the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye,…
ISLAMABAD: Some members of a Supreme Court constitutional bench (CB)–hearing petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment–have observed that even the incumbent chief justice of Pakistan (CJP), Yahya Afridi, was appointed after the amendment that is under challenge. They have also noted that the existing CB of the apex court is also created in view of…
ISLAMABAD: When the Afghan Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Pakistan emerged as its biggest backer as it advocated deeper engagement with the new Kabul rulers and worked tirelessly to seek its international legitimacy. Pakistan’s efforts stemmed from the fact that it enjoyed close and historic ties with the group and was confident that…
Karachi: After several consecutive sessions of decline, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a robust recovery on Tuesday. At the start of trading, the KSE-100 Index surged by 3,743 points, reaching 162,187 points, marking a significant turnaround in market sentiment. Just a day earlier, the market had suffered a sharp downturn, with the index plunging…
October 14, 2025 — Peshawar: Sohail Afridi has been elected as the new Chief Minister after securing 90 votes in the provincial assembly. Meanwhile, Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, Aqeeq Shah, remarked that “once the Governor receives the Chief Minister’s resignation, it will be deemed accepted, and the Chief Minister will be considered…
Sharm El-Sheikh: U.S. President Donald Trump has described Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir as his “favorite field marshal,” during a media interaction in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Speaking to the press, President Trump said, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is here, but Field Marshal Asim Munir is not present today.” Turning to the Pakistani Prime Minister, Trump…
ISLAMABAD: The Taliban regime should not allow its land to be used for terrorism against other countries and it should focus on formation of an inclusive and truly representative government, instead of engaging in baseless propaganda, the Foreign Office spokesperson said on Monday. In a statement, he said, “We have noted the recent statements made…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s foremost priority was the immediate end of the genocide campaign imposed on Gaza. He thanked former US President Donald Trump for fulfilling his commitment and praised his unique initiative for peace, saying that Pakistan would continue to extend its appreciation for this effort. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that…
FAISALABAD: On what would have been the 77th birth anniversary of the legendary Qawwal Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, his ancestral Haveli in Faisalabad stands as a haunting reminder of official neglect. Once echoing with the soul-stirring melodies of “Saray Gama Pa Da Nesa ,” the premises are now filled with the braying of donkeys tethered…
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) has officially imposed a garbage tax on residents and traders, beginning the distribution of bills to homes, shops, and plazas across the city from Monday, October 13. The company has issued bills ranging from Rs500 to Rs5,000, sparking confrontations between citizens, traders, and RWMC employees. In commercial areas,…
