Government presents “mini- budget ” 2023 in National Assembly
The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Ishaq Dar introduced the supplementary Finance Bill 2023 (mini-budget) in the National Assembly today. The coalition...
Government likely to increase fuel prices by Rs 50
The Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar has announced a fuel price hike levy of Rs 50 against the current levy of Rs 40. This was...
In-person court appearances – Imran Khan’s legal woes rack up!
A banking court rejected PTI chairman Imran Khan’s plea for exemption from personal attendance and ordered him to appear before the court. An anti-terrorism court in the federal capital has also summoned the former prime minister.
PML-N ministers to work without salaries
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has often called for austerity measures and even formed an austerity committee for cutting down the ever-increasing expenses.
Prohibited funding case: Judge expels journalists from courtroom
Special Judge Banking Court Rakhshanda Shaheen asked everyone to leave the courtroom, including the journalists present for the media coverage.
Nation expresses upset over Fitch downgrading Pakistan’s rating to CCC-
The cut in Pakistan's rating has sparked concern for the country's financial image and has resulted in intense criticism of the incumbent government for failing to steer the country out of the economic crisis.Â
Pakistan to move towards coal-based power generation
The Energy Minister, Khurram Dastgir Khan, said that the government would not build new gas-fired plants in the future as it seeks to ease...
Social media outcry as Indian tax agents raid BBC offices after Modi documentary
The raid by the Indian tax authorities has resulted in intense public backlash on social media as it is being considered another hit to BBC's press freedom for airing the controversial documentary.Â
PTI & JI fail to settle issue of alleged rigging in Karachi LG polls
The joint committee formed between PTI and JI had to exchange Form 11 within a week but failed to reach a consensus and both parties reached the election commission seeking to settle their complaints.
HBL & BACQ team up under SBP Champion Bank Initiative
HBL is the Champion Bank for Balochistan and is envisioned to improve access to agriculture credit, financial inclusion, and uplifting of the Agri sector and rural communities in the underserved province.
Suicide of sixth grade student in Hyderabad sparks concern for mental health
While it remains unclear what drove the young student to take such an extreme measure, netizens have nevertheless expressed their shock over the incident and stressed the seriousness of mental health.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi opposes Shaukat Tarin’s arrest
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's stance is in stark contrast with the PML-N government which on Sunday, allowed the FIA to arrest Shaukat Tarin on charges of sedition for allegedly stalling talks with the International Monetary Fund.