Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. PHOTO: NNI ISLAMABAD: Amid ongoing efforts to break the deadlock in US-Iran peace talks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday discussed the evolving Middle East situation and Pakistan’s diplomatic push for regional peace with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, who called…
Pakistan should not depend on foreign institutions for assessment of its budget. An Independent Fiscal Council with statutory authority will provide parliament with its own expert voice, independent of the executive’s fiscal claims. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fiscal strategy and productivity landscape have been marred by years of perpetual firefighting. Beyond the International Monetary Fund’s…
IEA says outlook hinges on Europe replacing Middle East supply, source of 75% of jet fuel imports آirlines are working to secure alternative supply routes, but stressed that governments must also prepare contingency plans in case fuel rationing becomes necessary. PHOTO: PIXABAY The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned on Friday that Europe could see…
. ISLAMABAD: The FIA Immigration offloaded two Afghan nationals at Islamabad International Airport for allegedly using fake immigration stamps on their passports while travelling to Afghanistan. An official said the accused, identified as Noor Muhammad and Aamna Siraj, were travelling to Afghanistan through Kam Air flight RQ-928 when they were referred for secondary profiling at…
ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at modernising public service delivery and improving accessibility, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a revamped, feature-rich website designed to streamline identity-related services for citizens at home and abroad. The upgraded platform brings together a wide range of services – including Computerised National Identity Cards (CNIC), National…
LONDON: Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton on Sunday to guarantee their place in the Premier League next season as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah prepare for emotional farewells. Liverpool and Bournemouth could both secure places in the Champions League, while European football is also on the line for Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Sunderland. AFP…
A Reuters file image. QUETTA: The first construction phase of Hinglaj Mandir Link Road project has been successfully completed with the special funds from Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal. The Hindu community of Lasbela has expressed gratitude to the government of Balochistan, according to official sources, as 90% of technical work of the temple stands…
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across the country, including those in Karachi, may face a further increase in power bills as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is set to consider a request seeking a Rs0.82 per unit hike under the monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism. The proposed increase has been sought by the Central Power…
Says struggle for right to sovereignty, ownership, and livelihood will continue across the country A screenshot of Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari—PHOTO VIA X Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday said that the “countdown for the federal government had begun” as he lashed out at the federal coalition partner for alleged rigging…
Raja Amjad Khan says Rawalakot protest caused hardship and claimed several lives during prolonged unrest Former JAAC core member Raja Amjad Ali Khan urged the group’s leaders to immediately call off the month-long Rawalakot long march and sit-in. PHOTO: EXPRESS MUZZAFARABAD: Former core member of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) Raja Amjad Ali…