The MQM-P has renewed its push for new provinces, declaring that the case for a separate administrative unit in urban Sindh is stronger than anywhere else in the country and warning that a transparent census and corrected voter lists could force the PPP to confront the demand itself. Speaking at a seminar titled “National Dialogue”…
Directs K-P chief secretary, IG to submit affidavits confirming state resources won’t be used for political gatherings The Islamabad High Court (IHC), hearing a case against the PTI’s September 27 protest, on Saturday sought affidavits from the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary and inspector general of police after the former assured the court that government machinery or…
Federal govt approves security allowance for officers in 26 terrorism-hit districts K-P Police. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE The federal government has declared 26 districts across six regions of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa as hard areas and approved a security risk allowance for administrative and police officers posted in these terrorism-hit areas. The Establishment Division, Islamabad, has formally conveyed the decision…
Members of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces fire a tank during what they say to be clashes with Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis in a location given as near Al-Hazm, Yemen, in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released September 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Yemeni government forces thwarted a large-scale attack by the Houthi group…
Says it is not possible to effectively administer the entire province from Quetta Balochistan CM Mir Sarfraz Bugti speaking to media through a video link from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Quetta on September 12, 2026. Photo: Express Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Saturday said that if the government considered carving out additional…
New Delhi Declaration voices concern over Gaza violence, nuclear conflict risks and attacks on civilian Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, China’s President Xi Jinping, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian pose for a picture during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, September…
Rs57.1b TADRA project recommended; total foreign loans for tax system reach $4.9b The planning ministry said the FBR assured the meeting that the investment would increase the tax-to-GDP ratio to 13.5% by 2029 and bring more taxpayers into the tax net. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government has approved another $200 million foreign loan to reform…
Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president Arif Saeed has been elected to the Executive Board of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) for the 2026-2029 term, the POA said Saturday. Saeed was elected as Regional Representative for Asia and Europe during the 15th ISSA General Assembly in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The ISSA brings together 57 member…
Basic design skills, SEO and home delivery turn posts into sales for small businesses KARACHI: A short video, a few product photographs and a social-media post are increasingly becoming the simplest digital strategy for Pakistan’s small businesses. From clothing and carpets to electronics, home appliances, confectionery and home-based kitchens, businesses are using platforms such as…
Joe Root (62*) and Jordan Cox (59*) enable England chase 130-run target with enviable ease CRICKET: England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben…