ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday petitioned the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to transfer PTI Chairman Imran Khan from Attock Jail to Adiala Jail, adding that given his “education, habits and social and political status”, he ought to be provided better or A-class facilities in jail. “Since childhood, the petitioner is from an affluent family, and later due to his …
ISLAMABAD: Minister of Finance and Revenue Muhammad Ishaq Dar Sunday emphasized that the digital census, which was unanimously approved by the Council of Common Interests (CCI), has a lower possibility of error. Defending the digital census in the Upper House while speaking on a point of order, Leader of the House Ishaq Dar pointed out that the decision regarding …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday told his coalition partners that the summary to dissolve the National Assembly would be moved on August 9, sources told Geo News. The assurance was given by the premier during a dinner he hosted for his coalition partners during which the political situation of the country and general elections was discussed. Officials, who were …
The Supreme Court (SC) dismissed on Friday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s plea against trial proceedings pertaining to the Toshakhana case. A three-member SC bench, led by Justice Yahya Afridi and comprising Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi, heard Imran’s plea. Earlier, the top court had constituted a fresh three-member bench to preside over the Toshakhana case. Justice …
KARACHI: Pakistan’s monthly inflation reading – the increase in price of major commodities and services grouped in consumer price index (CPI) – has surged to 28.3% in July, which is significantly higher than market expectations of 26%. The increase in the consumer price index (CPI) inflation has raised concerns among economists and policymakers, especially as it comes in the first …
ISLAMABAD, July 25 (EW): Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan Tuesday appeared before the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), a day after the latter ordered the Islamabad police chief to arrest him and produce before the electoral body in a contempt case on Tuesday (today) at 10 am. According to the warrants, the Islamabad inspector general …
ISLAMABAD, July 25 (EW) – United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari discussed Pakistan’s economy outlook and issues concerning Afghanistan in a latest telephonic conversation on Monday. State Department’s spokesperson Matthew Miller said Secretary Blinken reaffirmed a “productive US-Pakistan partnership” during the call. Blinken was of the view that the Pakistani people had suffered tremendously …
\ISLAMABAD, July 21 (EW): The coalition government has no plan of imposing new taxes on agriculture and real estate sectors, says Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly on Friday, he said he wanted to make it clear in letter and spirit that “no new tax” would be imposed on agriculture or real estate …
Islamabad, July 16 (INP): Gwadar Free Zone North, also known as Phase II, covering 2221 acres, will launch its first formal operation within the next 30 days. This zone will enjoy exemption from all sorts of taxes and customs duties for a period of 20 years, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday. This watershed development coincides with Agven Private Limited, …
A new monsoon spell is expected to hit the country today (Thursday) bringing thunderstorms and heavy rain to different regions including Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Paktunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. According to Federal Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman, this weather spell will prevail till July 17. In a tweet, Rehman warned that low-lying areas in Islamabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and …
