Imran hospital transfer ‘drama’ riles up PTI

Sister alleges Imran being tortured in jail PTI decides to file contempt plea in SC Reaffirms Sept 27 long march MEDIA TALK: Sisters of ex-PM Imran Khan address a news conference in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: In a high-stake overnight drama, a seemingly reluctant government took incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail…

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Skills, e-commerce key to boosting exports

Jam Kamal sees grassroots training as external trade engine with digital linkages ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said that Pakistan can significantly boost its exports by combining skills development, e-commerce integration and gradual formalisation of the economy, while ensuring a level playing field for compliant businesses, according to a statement issued…

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Red tape is as costly as tariffs

Modern customs administration does not attempt to examine everything. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The government’s recent decision to establish a Trade Facilitation Board under the chairmanship of the prime minister is an important step towards putting export-led growth at the centre of Pakistan’s sustainable economic strategy. The high-level board is expected to address regulatory issues affecting…

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Dozens neutralised in Balochistan terror purge

‘Op Shaaban’, other IBOs continue with full force Khuzdar police station attack successfully repulsed Preside ISLAMABAD: Security forces significantly tightened the net around terrorists belonging to ‘Fitna al-Khawarij’ as ‘Operation Shaaban’ entered a decisive phase in the rugged mountainous areas of Balochistan on Friday, with ground and aerial operations continuing against terrorist positions. Under the…

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Imran’s party announces power show in K-P

Rally aims to show PTI founder can moblise large-scale political activity, says Afridi Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: On the directions of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government plans to hold what its Chief Minister Sohail Afridi calls “grand public rally” in Mardan coming Sunday to show support to…

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US firms back 80/20 EPZ rule

The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) condition to halt the sale of 20% of production by factories running in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in the local market may adversely impact the global textile circular…

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Aurangzeb calls for digitalised tax system

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in an interview at the World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 with China Global Television Network’s program “The Heat”. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FAISALABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday said a fully digitalised taxation system is imperative to eliminate leakage and enhance collection without hassle for taxpayers. Addressing the business community at…

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