Rana rejects rumours of replacing PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, Rana Sanaullah on Saturday dismissed the speculation about a change in the country’s leadership, saying certain elements were spreading baseless rumours to create political instability. Responding to a question during media talks on whether a change in the prime minister was being considered
ATC convicts Yasmin Rashid, others, acquits Shah Mahmood
LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday sentenced four senior PTI leaders, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Mahmood ur Rashid and Ejaz Chaudhry to 10 years imprisonment, and acquitted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi of all charges in a May 9 case. ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul announced
Telecom Bill 2026: IT Ministry clarifies Right of Way(ROW) provisions
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has detailed the purpose and scope of the Right of Way (ROW) provisions contained in the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, emphasizing that these provisions are designed to accelerate telecom infrastructure deployment, improve connectivity for citizens, and establish a transparent legal
Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Shakil Butt denied UK visa ahead of Pro League matches
LAHORE: Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Shakil Butt will miss the national team’s upcoming matches in England during the final leg of the FIH Pro League, after United Kingdom rejected his visa, dealing a fresh setback to Pakistan hockey. According to sources, Ammad will not accompany the squad for the remaining
Pakistani freelancers cross $1 billion for the first time
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani freelancers have further consolidated their importance in the country’s digital economy, increasing their share in overall IT exports to 25 percent during the first eleven months of the fiscal year 2025-26. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the export earnings of freelancers have
Trump admires “Harmony” between Pakistan’s civil, military top brass
WASHINGTON: The US President Donald Trump has praised the relations between Pakistan’s political and military leadership, saying that there is excellent harmony between the various leadership institutions in the country. In a statement, Donald Trump, referring to Pakistan, said that there is a Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, there who
Ishaq Dar to leave for Egypt tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: In order to attend R-4 foreign ministers meeting in Cairo, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will leave for Cairo tomorrow (Sunday). The forum brings together the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to discuss key regional and international developments. According to the FO,
GBEC announces official results for 21of 24 constituencies
GILGIT: The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan (ECGB) on Friday announced the official results of the elections and issued a notification of the successful candidates in 21 of the 24 constituencies. In the contest, PPP emerged as the largest party with nine seats, followed by PML-N with six and the Istehkam-e-Pakistan
Goods transporters announce reduction in fares
KARACHI: Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (PGTA) President Malik Shehzad Awan on Friday said that in response to the federal government’s reduction in diesel and petrol prices, “We the goods transporters, announce a cut in fares by 15pc”. Terming the government act of reduction in petroleum products, a positive step for
Govt issues new petrol price notification
ISLAMABAD: Following a major cut in petroleum product prices, a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Under the latest revision, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs74.28 per litre, bringing the new rate down to Rs299.50 per litre. The price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) has been slashed by
