Pakistan proposes steps to enforce UNSC decisions

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said UNSC resolutions were legal obligations under the UN Charter Pakistan and China jointly convened a UNSC Arria-Formula meeting to examine how the world body can ensure the full, effective and non-selective implementation of its resolutions, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Thursday. An Arria-Formula meeting is an informal…

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Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock

LAHORE: Pakistan’s economic growth stands at 3.1% this fiscal year, but a brutal global energy shock is threatening to drag that figure down further, with millions of the country’s poorest citizens already paying the price. That is the central finding of the Lahore School of Economics’ latest quarterly assessment for Financial Year 2025-26, released by…

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President, PM renew call for truth, justice on Ashura

Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called upon the nation to draw inspiration from the enduring message of Karbala, urging people to uphold the values of truth, justice, patience, sacrifice and moral courage exemplified…

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Mandatory proof required in pre-emption cases, rules SC

Date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that in a suit for the right of pre-emption, the date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved, holding that failure to fulfill this mandatory legal requirement is fatal…

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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has failed to attract foreign oil suppliers to set up bonded oil storages due to issues in a 2023 policy, sources told The Express Tribune. The government is now amending the policy to create a favourable environment for foreign suppliers. The Iran-US war exposed Pakistan to oil shortages when Iran closed the Strait…

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UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack

Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely hit on starboard side, initial inspections showed damage to the bridge windows Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026. REUTERS The UN International Maritime Organisation paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about…

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President signs Finance Act 2026-27

Implementation of the nearly Rs18.71 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 will officially begin on July 1 ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday signed the Finance Bill 2026-27 after its passage by parliament, clearing the way for the federal budget to come into force from July 1 following its publication in the official gazette. With…

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