In view of the Supreme Court’s ruling on reserved seats in Pakistan’s legislative bodies, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is set to hold an important meeting today (Monday) to discuss implementation of the top court’s decision. Sources confirm that the meeting will focus on formulating a strategy for implementing the court’s order and reviewing the judicial […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a detailed forecast for the ongoing monsoon season, with moist currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal penetrating the upper parts of the country. A westerly wave is also impacting the northern regions, increasing the likelihood of rain, thunderstorms, and heavy falls over the next two […]
Petrol prices in Pakistan are expected to rise by Rs11 per litre, while diesel prices are set to increase by up to Rs15 per litre, starting July 1, 2025. These increases are attributed to the global surge in crude oil prices and the continued depreciation of the Pakistani rupee Read: Govt hikes fuel prices for next […]
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has said that India must review its policies and cannot impose its will on Pakistan. Speaking at the Foundation Day ceremony of the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad, Dar warned New Delhi against unilateral actions and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and sovereignty. […]
Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting US technology firms late on Sunday, just hours before it was due to take effect, in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump will resume trade negotiations to agree on a deal by July […]
Russian warships and coastal missile systems struck simulated maritime targets with cruise missiles during exercises in the Sea of Japan, TASS state news agency reported on Monday, citing Russia’s defence ministry. The ships and missile systems, all part of Russia’s Pacific Fleet forces, “carried out a joint missile strike against a complex target setup in […]
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) rejected on Monday misleading assertions in recent press coverage suggesting that government subsidies to banks under remittance incentive schemes serve no economic purpose. Last week, an independent policy institute urged the government to reconsider subsidising profitable banks and instead redirect limited fiscal resources toward growth-focused sectors. The Economic Policy and […]
All conspiracies to impose the Sindh Labour Code through the backdoor will be defeated. Ensuring a living wage is essential for industrial peace, and any attempt to enforce lawlessness in factories will be met with strong resistance from workers. These views were expressed by labour leaders during a “Labour Conference” of the textile, garment, shoe, […]
The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) is setting up an international-standard clinical trials unit, aimed at promoting medical research and attracting foreign funding. The unit is to be established on the upper floor of the old Outpatient Department (OPD) building, and will comply with the guidelines of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). […]
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) disconnected dozens of illegal electricity connections during an operation at the Dhabeji Pumping Station on Sunday. The connections were allegedly supplied from a union leader’s residence to nearby unauthorised households. The wires were confiscated on the spot. The operation targeted a bungalow allocated for an assistant engineer within […]