Parliament to discuss constitutional amendments today
The National Assembly and Senate will resume their sessions separately at Parliament House in Islamabad today at 12:30 p.
Abid Zuberi warns of judiciary threat in proposed amendments
Renowned legal expert Abid Zuberi has expressed serious concerns over the government's proposed constitutional amendments, warning that they could undermine the independence of Pakistan's judiciary.
PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to ozone layer protection
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s strong commitment to the preservation of the ozone layer, marking World Ozone Day.
PM announces launch of national initiative to promote organ donation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the launch of a national initiative aimed at promoting organ donation, which features a special logo for voluntary organ donors on National Identity Cards.
Govt implements Essential Services Act in Discos, Gencos, NTDC to avert protests
Proposed privatisation of power sector entities.
Experts advocate targeted subsidies, tax relief to boost exports
ISLAMABAD - Rising energy costs and increased taxes have significantly impacted Pakistan’s export sector, creating a challenging environment for businesses striving to remain competitive in the global market.
CIFTIS 2024: Global enterprises showcase interest in China’s expanding market
ISLAMABAD - The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) 2024 has once again demonstrated China’s high level of openness by fostering international cooperation and mutual benefits.
UK economy stalls, dealing blow to new government
London - Britain’s economy stalled again in July, official data showed, dealing a blow to the new Labour government that has put growth expansion at the top of its priority list.
Japan’s economy grows slower than estimated
ANKARA - The gross domestic product (GDP) in Japan grew 2.
South Korea’s jobless claims fall in August
SEOUL - South Korea’s jobless claims turned downward last month due to weaker demand in the education service, the eatery and lodging and the public administration sectors, government data showed.
Structural reforms crucial for achieving macroeconomic stability: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD - As Pakistan struggles to achieve sustainable growth, the federal government is firmly resolute in its commitment to tax reforms and rightsizing to achieve macroeconomic stability and sec
40th Int’l Exhibition of Handmade Carpets in Oct
LAHORE - The 40th International Exhibition of Handmade Carpets, a prestigious showcase of Pakistan’s finest handmade carpets, is set to kick off on October 9 at a local hotel in Lahore, bring
Stringent monetary policy adversely affects economy, businesses: BMP
LAHORE - The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has emphasised that the central bank’s stringent monetary policy has adversely affected
Nathalie Roos to step down as CEO of Lipton Teas and Infusions
AMSTERDAM - Nathalie Roos has chosen to step down as chief executive officer of LIPTON Teas and Infusions for personal reasons, in agreement with the Board, after two successful years running the world’s leading tea business.
TECNO Pakistan launches Phantom V Fold2 and Flip2 5G
LAHORE - TECNO Pakistan, a smartphone brand, has just launched its two latest AI-powered, second-generation flip and foldable smartphones from the Phantom V series — the PHANTOM V Flip2 5G and the PHANTOM V Fold2 5G.
Emirates supports young golf hopefuls journeys to US for higher education
KARACHI - Emirates is supporting the flight journeys for Syed Daniah and Syed Abiha, two remarkable young golf prodigies from Karachi, as they head to the United States to pursue their higher educat
Pakistan’s HIV Crisis
The alarming rise in HIV cases in Pakistan, now the second fastest in the Asia-Pacific region, presents a crisis that rivals the country’s ongoing battle with polio.
US Double Standards
The US sanctions on Chinese firms involved in Pakistan’s ballistic nuclear weapons program are clearly politically motivated, as the Foreign Office has rightfully pointed out.
Constitutional Secrecy
The proposed constitutional amendment, which is undoubtedly significant, should not be shrouded in secrecy.
Strategic Waters
“The Indian Ocean is key to the seven oceans; whoever controls it will dominate Asia, and in the 21st century, the world’s destiny will be decided by its waters,” prophesied Alfred T
Governance Challenges
The supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law is the foremost guarantee of a democratic society in the world, but in Pakistan, they have only been applied to political discourse.
Professional Dynamics
Humans, among all other creations, are particularly blessed by Divinity with the amazing trait and ability to establish, understand, and value ‘relationships’.
Ethnic Violence – A Threat to Stability
The killings of 23 people in Balochistan’s Musakhail district based on ethnicity raise concerns about the country’s integrity.
Superficial Research Practices
In many universities across Pakistan, a worrying trend is emerging where faculty members enrol students in research projects that require minimal effort, resulting in theses or research papers with little genuine understanding of the work involved.
Houthi missile reaches central Israel for first time
JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would inflict a “heavy price” on the Iran-aligned Houthis who control northern Yemen, after they reached central Israel with a missile on Sunday for the first time.