SC says unauthorised retention of such items by husband, family illegal and recoverable ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that any property given to a woman at the time of marriage by her parents, relatives, husband or in-laws for her personal use and benefit vests absolutely in her and neither the husband nor his family…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended lower on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance amid a lacklustre trading environment, with the absence of a strong catalyst prompting profit-taking in key sectors. The market opened on a positive note, with buying interest witnessed across cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, oil marketing…
US President Donald Trump departs after the dinner at the Palace of Versailles, early Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Versailles, France. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump slammed the US Senate for voting on legislation which directs Trump to halt military action against Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that he has…
ISLAMABAD: Five months after Mahmood Khan Achakzai was brought in as the opposition leader amid hopes that he could steer the PTI from confrontation towards dialogue, Tuesday’s events in the National Assembly suggested he was once again treading the familiar path of political deadlock. During his speech in the National Assembly, Achakzai described the government…
. KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky will skip this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference hosted in Poland, Kyiv announced Tuesday, amid a spiralling diplomatic spat between the allies and neighbours over World War II memory. The annual event — which kicks off on Thursday in Gdansk — is due to gather business leaders and officials to discuss…
Fuel demand drop signals weaker economic activity and rising financial strain despite efficiency claims LAHORE: The government’s two-year energy conservation drive, aimed at cutting import costs and easing pressure on foreign exchange reserves, has led to a notable decline in petroleum consumption. However, while the measures have delivered some financial benefits, economists argue that their…
. LONDON: Two Labour lawmakers were on Tuesday considering whether to challenge Andy Burnham to become Britain’s next prime minister, with some concern in the party about a so-called coronation. Burnham, 56, is the overwhelming frontrunner to succeed outgoing leader Keir Starmer, who announced on Monday he was stepping down after losing the support of…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday set July 1 as the deadline for authorities in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Islamabad to submit long-pending maps, notifications and other data required to move forward with local government (LG) elections. The commission summoned senior officials from both administrations to explain the prolonged delays. Chairing a high-level…
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Rs18.8 trillion expansionary federal budget by a majority vote, with its successful implementation – including achieving a Rs15.3 trillion tax target – seen as critical for funding defence spending and fast-tracking the construction of major dams. The lower house also approved the Finance Bill 2026 with several…
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has ruled out any blanket amnesty for leaders of proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (Jaac), holding them responsible for recent deaths and violence and vowing to pursue legal action against them. Addressing a joint press conference alongside Inspector General of Police (IGP) Liaqat Ali Malik, Chief Secretary…