GSP+ tasks
As the GSP-Plus renewal is due, Pakistan has to brace itself to meet the EU's…
GSP+ tasks
As the GSP-Plus renewal is due, Pakistan has to brace itself to meet the EU's trade regulation benchmarks. Islamabad has no choice but to ensure compliance with high standards to seek inclusion in the successor regime, which carries more stringent regulations. Islamabad has also made significant progress in upholding, legislating and implementing competition criteria and…
Senate panel approves death penalty for perpetrators of acid attacks
Tougher penalties passed for abuse of domestic workers, unauthorised LPG decanting, wrongful detention of dead bodies The Senate Standing Committee on Interior passes a series of bills, including one proposing the death penalty for perpetrators of acid attacks on Monday. PHOTO VIA X ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Monday approved a series…
Power tariff raised by Rs0.52 per unit
The positive quarterly adjustment will be recovered over three months—September, October and November 2026—at a uniform rate of Rs0.5194 per kWh. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday approved an increase of Rs0.5194 per unit in electricity tariffs, placing an additional burden of approximately Rs12.6 billion on power consumers. The increase will apply to all…
The book destruction business
. The author is a Professor and the Director of Center on Forced Displacement at Boston University Perhaps I am old fashioned. I never got a Kindle or any other gadget to read books on a tablet. Every book that I read, I want to experience the joy of holding the physical copy, of turning…
JI submits six proposals to govt for abolition of petroleum levy
Liaqat Baloch says objective remains providing immediate relief to the public, urges rulers to cut state expenditures A Jamaat-e-Islami delegation presents proposals and recommendations to the government on abolishing the petroleum levy on Monday. PHOTO VIA X The first round of negotiations between delegations from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and the federal government regarding the abolition of the…
PCB probe deepens after Lord’s debacle
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally. “The PCB handles such matters in accordance with its standard procedures. The process is being conducted under PCB regulations, ensuring that all concerned individuals are given due consideration,” PCB Director Media…
Nashra’s record figures put Pakistan in Asia Cup semis
Left-arm spinner pulls off 6-7 as Pakistan seal a huge win over Hong Kong in women’s continental cricket event Pakistan Women stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s Asia Cup with a commanding 72-run victory over Hong Kong Women on Monday, powered by a record-breaking spell from left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu. Chasing 144 for victory…
Alcaraz books Shelton clash
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his victory over Tommy Paul of the US during their US Open round-of-16 match. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz posted his most convincing win in his injury return at the US Open, downing Tommy Paul in straight sets on Sunday to line up a quarter-final clash with Ben Shelton….
China readies humanoid robots for combat
China is accelerating research into military uses of humanoid robots and planning for wartime deployment A humanoid robot takes part in a wushu contest during the second World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 26, 2026. REUTERS At the World Humanoid Robot Games in China last month, robots…
Sharjeel Memon lambasts federal ministers over new provinces, calls them ‘Form-47’ products
Says people sitting on ‘charitable or artificial mandates’ cannot make the decisions of the nation Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon speaking in the Sindh Assembly. — SCREENGRAB Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday criticised federal ministers who have been calling for the establishment of new provinces and administrative units as the products of…
