KARACHI: Pakistan’s provinces, which once complained that the federal government was monopolising power and economic resources, have themselves become barriers to devolution at the district level, particularly when it comes to fiscal and economic authority. Provinces are projected to receive Rs9.2 trillion in federal transfers in FY26-27, yet only Rs1.8 trillion is being transferred onward…
Healthcare centres, critical sites prioritised in the effort, with generators provided to tide over retirement homes People cool off in the Trocadero fountain in front of the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise in Paris during a heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Authorities in northern France were scrambling on…
KARACHI: Buying momentum returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining 1,666.85 points, or 0.94%, to reach 179,359.77 by 1:24pm. The market maintained its upward trajectory after a positive start to the session. Earlier in the morning, the benchmark index had climbed 551.65 points, or 0.31%, to 178,244.57…
Questions why he remained in the cabinet, accuses some govt members of creating political problems for PM Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari speaking on the floor of the National Assembly. SCREENGRAB PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday criticised Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over remarks about Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), questioning why…
Collective proceedings could involve tens of millions of Apple users over iCloud services LONDON: Britain’s competition tribunal has approved a £3 billion ($4 billion) lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud storage service, consumer group Which? said on Tuesday, clearing the way for tens of millions of consumers to join a collective action. The Competition Appeal…
Voted 50-48 in favour of the war powers resolution, which passed the House of Representatives early this month View of the US Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, United States. PHOTO: Reuters UNITED STATES: The United States (US) Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran, the latest…
RAWALPINDI: Life across the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad came to a near standstill on Tuesday as unprecedented security arrangements were enforced for the arrival of Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad and the central Muharram Mehdi procession in Rawalpindi. Authorities implemented extensive security measures, including the placement of hundreds of shipping containers…
CCP says Kemyion not operational in Pakistan, transaction won’t affect market concentration ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of 100% shareholding of BASF Pakistan (Private) Limited by UAE-based Kemyion Chemical Solutions Trading FZCO following a Phase-I review under the Competition Act, 2010, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. Kemyion…
Gulf states could finance fund if Tehran, US reach final settlement, Qatari premier Sheikh Mohammed says Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani speaks at the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum during a session moderated by US journalist Tucker Carlson. Photo: X Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign…
Both sides agree to enhance cooperation in several areas, including counterterrorism, cybersecurity and immigration Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, during a meeting on Wednesday that Islamabad would continue its efforts for lasting peace in the Middle East….