FO ‘disappointed’ with EU’s GSP+ report
EU’s GSP Plus for Pakistan. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday expressed “disappointment” over the…
FO ‘disappointed’ with EU’s GSP+ report
EU’s GSP Plus for Pakistan. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday expressed “disappointment” over the European Union’s latest GSP+ assessment, saying the report failed to present a balanced picture of the country’s progress. “I would be remiss if I do not express disappointment with the assessment and the report’s overall narrative, which does not present…
Terror attacks on highway disrupt travel, trade
Passenger coach travelling from Turbat to Quetta came under fire, leaving a woman seriously injured QUETTA: A surge in terrorist attacks on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway has sparked widespread fear among commuters and residents, while goods transporters have announced restrictions on the movement of trucks and containers along the route due to growing security concerns….
FCC fixes Imran’s ‘release force’ case
Senior law officer believes that both the FCC and petitioner misunderstood Imran Khan’s ‘release force’ As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepares to launch an agitation campaign demanding the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has fixed for hearing two separate cases: one challenging the formation of the “release force”…
Shafi Jan mobilises support for PTI rally
. Security forces kill four more terrorists in Balochistan. Photo: Radio Pakistan PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Public Relations Shafi Jan on Thursday met delegations from various districts, elected public representatives, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers, and citizens at his office in the Civil Secretariat, where he reviewed public issues and directed authorities to ensure…
K-P launches digital governance roadmap
Policy 2030 targets paperless governance, online public services, AI skills for 100,000 youth Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi presents the provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the assembly on Friday. Photo: X PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi officially launched the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Digital Transformation Policy and Roadmap 2030 at the Chief Minister’s…
Nine K-P law officers resign amid tensions
. Taliban soldiers load a rocket launcher in a vehicle, following exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, near Torkham border in Afghanistan on February 27, 2026. Photo: Reuters PESHAWAR: Nine Additional and Assistant Advocate Generals have resigned from the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Advocate General’s office amid growing internal differences and reported tensions. Among those who…
CDF Munir vows to restore peace in Balochistan
PHOTO OP: Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir poses with the participants of the 20th National Workshop Balochistan at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. PHOTO: INP QUETTA: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to dismantle terrorist infrastructure on Thursday, saying consistent…
Audit flags Rs47 billion overbilling by DISCOs
Iesco stood on top in the wake of its plausible performance to curb losses, improve recoveries and act in line with the time frame for new connections. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Power distribution companies (DISCOs) were involved in an overbilling scam worth Rs47 billion to conceal inefficiencies, electricity theft and line losses, audit officials told a…
PSX ends lower for third straight session
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower for the third consecutive session on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged nearly 2,700 points to settle below 171,740. Arif Habib Limited (AHL) noted that the KSE-100 closed lower for the third straight trading session, shedding 2,690.48 points, or 1.54%, to settle at 171,739.45. Only nine…
SBP names 10 primary dealers for FY27
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has appointed 10 financial institutions as Primary Dealers (PDs) and two as Special Purpose Primary Dealers (SPDs) for fiscal year 2026-27, as banks continue to finance the government’s borrowing through the domestic debt market. United Bank (UBL), National Bank (NBP) and Bank Alfalah emerged as the top three…
