Says successful issuance reflects growing confidence of Chinese institutions, global investors Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s annual spring meetings in Washington DC, US, April 13, 2026, PHOTO: REUTERS Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance marked a “transformational…
Master Plan Authority introduces new formula for infrastructure fees as residential plot commercialisation resumes The Sindh Master Plan Authority has lifted a seven-year ban on the conversion of residential plots for commercial use following recent court decisions, while a new formula for distributing infrastructure fees collected on changes in land use has also come into…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets British House of Lords member Lord Zamir Choudrey. Photo: Screengrab (PTV) ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said the government would welcome foreign investment and ensure all possible facilitation for investors during a meeting with British House of Lords member Lord Zamir Choudrey, state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) reported. During…
LONDON: Hearts are on the brink of breaking Scottish football’s glass ceiling but must emerge undefeated away to Celtic on Saturday to end a 66-year wait to win the title. A dramatic season is set for a thrilling finale after a controversial 99th-minute penalty handed Celtic victory at Motherwell on Wednesday. The defending champions are…
Tsunami alerts issued in southern Philippines, northern Indonesia and the Malaysian state of Sabah on Borneo island A road is blocked near the collapsed building after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Philippines, June 8, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. PHOTO: REUTERS At least 15 people were feared dead in the southern…
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…
. The writer holds PhD in Administrative Sciences and teaches at the University of Plymouth, UK. Email: zeb.khan@plymouth.ac.uk Human beings have always been fascinated by the idea of being chosen. Nations seek it, civilisations claim it, and religious communities often find comfort in believing that they occupy a special place in the Divine plan. Yet…
RAWALPINDI: Families affected by the Daducha Dam project have alleged the district administration has stepped up efforts to clear the remaining residents from the project area following a recent visit by the newly appointed Assistant Commissioner to the dam site. According to the affected families, the remaining households have been directed to vacate the area…
Envoy says Pakistan fully supports Saudi Arabia’s right to take necessary measures to defend its territory Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, speaks during a UN Security Council emergency meeting on Yemen. SCREENGRAB Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling…
FAISALABAD: The labour department has carried out 27,005 inspections across textile units, factories and workshops over the past one and a half years to check violations of child labour laws, minimum wage regulations and occupational health and safety rules, officials said. According to the department, 527 cases were registered against violators while 12,107 challans were…