SHC dismisses petition seeking JIT formation
Directs relevant authorities to conduct case investigation ‘impartially, fairly and expeditiously’ Mir Raza Ali, owner…
SHC dismisses petition seeking JIT formation
Directs relevant authorities to conduct case investigation ‘impartially, fairly and expeditiously’ Mir Raza Ali, owner of the popular dessert shop Wafflix, whose body was found in Gulistan-e-Jauhar after he was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS. — SCREENGRAB/ Youtube KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday rejected a plea seeking the formation of a Joint Investigation…
PM vows no leniency for officials held responsible for PIMS fire
Directs health minister, secretary to oversee PIMS improvements and ensure safety measures after fire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the PIMS fire incident in Islamabad on Wednesday. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday once again ordered strict action against officials found guilty of criminal negligence in the Pakistan Institute of Medical…
George Clooney says US run by ‘least qualified people’
Actor says the country will pull through this ‘unfortunate’ chapter of American history Veteran film star George Clooney said on Wednesday the United States would surmount an “unfortunate” time in its history under the Trump administration, calling it a government run by the “least qualified people”. Clooney spoke to the media on the opening day…
Female folk singer Mai Sobhayi shot dead in Dera Bugti
Police say motive remains unclear as efforts continue to identify and arrest those responsible for the killing Mai Sobhayi, a folk singer from the Bugti tribe who was known for performing publicly, was shot dead by armed assailants in Balochistan’s Dera Bugti. According to local media reports, unidentified gunmen opened fire on Bugti in the…
Ali Geelani remembered for 'lifelong struggle, commitment to Kashmir cause' on death anniversary
Pakistanis and Kashmiris gathered in Paris on Wednesday to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of veteran Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, paying rich tribute to his lifelong struggle for the rights of the people of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Geelani passed away on September 1, 2021, while under house arrest at his Hyderpora…
AI requires responsible governance practices
LCCI chief underscores greater awareness of AI regulations, global best practices Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Photo: file LAHORE: Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate and has the potential to improve productivity, innovation, decision-making and competitiveness. The growing use of AI also requires businesses to adopt responsible governance practices to ensure…
ADB praises Pakistan’s economic progress, backs shift towards private-sector-led growth
ADB Vice President Yang meets Finance Minister Aurangzeb, congratulates over ‘progress in macroeconomic stabilisation’ Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets ADB Vice President Yingming Yang in Islamabad. PHOTO: X The Asian Development Bank (ADB) praised Pakistan’s progress in macroeconomic stabilisation and said it was ready to expand support for private-sector development, small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…
Govt taps HK expertise for virtual assets
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is exploring emerging opportunities in the virtual assets and digital finance ecosystem, including the potential application of blockchain and tokenisation technologies in financial markets, following constructive engagement between the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) and…
Balochistan can learn from China’s poverty cure: study
Research urges targeted investment, stronger institutions and local participation for inclusive growth QUETTA: Despite sitting atop vast mineral wealth and holding Pakistan’s most strategically important coastline, Balochistan remains the country’s most impoverished province. Now, a new study argues that lessons from China’s extraordinary poverty-reduction journey could help transform the region, if adapted carefully to local…
Refineries to ink plant upgrade deals in 45 days
Cabinet decides energy ministry will enter into agreements with oil refineries, instead of OGRA ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has sidelined the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) in $6 billion worth of plant upgrade projects of oil refineries and has decided, under an amended policy, that the refineries will sign agreements with the Ministry of…
