Islamabad — The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) eligible for reserved seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly.The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had filed an appeal before the ECP seeking to bar IPP from receiving reserved seats. However, the Commission dismissed PPP’s appeal and ruled in favour of IPP.Sources indicate that the…
Stuttgart: Ambassador Saqlain Syedah held a constructive meeting with the Lord Mayor of Stuttgart, Dr. Frank Nopper, to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation and expanding collaboration across areas of mutual interest. The discussions focused on strengthening relations between Pakistan and the City of Stuttgart through increased engagement, institutional partnerships, and opportunities for mutually beneficial…
Islamabad: Prime Minister of Pakistan received a telephone call from the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on Thursday afternoon. The conversation lasted for more than thirty minutes. This was the first contact between the two leaders since the signing of the historic Islamabad Peace Deal. The Prime Minister congratulated President…
ISLAMABAD: Global crude oil prices recorded a further decline of nearly 3 percent, signaling growing stability in international energy markets amid easing geopolitical tensions. According to the latest market data, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell to $74.68 per barrel, while Brent crude declined to $77.68 per barrel. Economic analysts say the decrease reflects…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has sought responses from relevant authorities regarding restrictions imposed on meetings with the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The court issued notices to the Superintendent of Adiala Jail, the Punjab Home Secretary, the Advocate General Islamabad, and the Advocate General Punjab, directing them to submit detailed replies on the…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has released its final list of candidates for the upcoming general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). According to party sources, election tickets for 37 constituencies have been approved following recommendations made by the party’s parliamentary board. The final approvals were granted after consultations within the party leadership….
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has imposed a substantial fine on a man for making unsubstantiated allegations of misconduct against his former wife and subjecting her to prolonged litigation following their divorce through khula. In its ruling, the court observed that dragging a woman into repeated legal proceedings after she has obtained khula constitutes a serious…
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance has approved a proposal to impose tax on income earned through social media platforms, paving the way for the measure to be incorporated into the country’s fiscal framework. During its meeting, the committee reviewed proposed taxation measures targeting earnings generated through digital platforms and online content creation….
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700 million loan for Pakistan to support reforms in the insurance sector and expand insurance coverage across the country.According to the ADB, the program aims to increase insurance penetration, reduce financial protection gaps, and strengthen the country’s resilience against economic shocks and natural disasters.The initiative will…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to announce a reduction in petroleum prices on Wednesday following a decline in global oil prices after the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States. According to government sources, Prime Minister is likely to approve revised fuel prices aimed at providing relief to consumers amid easing pressure in international energy…
