SBP revises instructions for sugar exports Published 14 Oct, 2026 04:31am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised its instructions for sugar exports, sharing updated...
Emergency powers and federalism: a constitutional analysis Published 13 Oct, 2026 06:11am Having seen on Sunday the 11th of October that the Cabinet assembled and passed a controversial act of imposing...
Emergency and governor’s rule: KPK at a crossroads Updated 13 Oct, 2026 02:34pm EDITORIAL: With the federal government following through on its threat to impose emergency and governor’s rule on...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘White paper’ should have been sourced to federal govt Published 30 Sep, 2026 05:49am “What’s a white paper.” “A paper that is white?” “Don’t be facetious. It’s a document that is informational…”...
The ripple effects of Pak-Afghan trade collapse are far-reaching Published 04 Sep, 2026 05:29am Pakistan needs to secure its borders without stopping essential trade: security and economic continuity must work...
Governance structure in Pakistan—II Updated 12 Aug, 2026 07:00am Status in other countries Before moving further, it would be advantageous to see the administrative units in various...
Governance structure in Pakistan—I Updated 11 Aug, 2026 06:34am Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stated at the Pakistan Economic Summit held on 29-30 July in Islamabad...
Reflections on provincial budgets FY27—V Published 19 Jul, 2026 02:23am In the case of Punjab, current expenditure as per budgetary estimate for FY26 stood at Rs2.7 trillion, while revised...
Reflections on provincial budgets FY27—III Published 12 Jul, 2026 03:02am Just like other provinces, the messages in the ‘white paper’ of Balochistan are once again generic, and lack any...
Budget: getting close to plugging the gap Updated 11 Jun, 2026 06:52am EDITORIAL: Credible though still unconfirmed reports suggest that the two major coalition partners - the Pakistan...
NDMA issues weather alert for Punjab, KPK, AJK, G-B Published 05 Jun, 2026 06:26am ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued a weather alert for parts of Punjab,...
‘Awam Dost’ livestock market becomes operational Published 02 May, 2026 06:16am KARACHI: The modern “Awam Dost” livestock market, established at Karachi’s Northern Bypass, has become fully...
Karachi’s revival-post ME conflict Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am Karachi has been a very lucky city from 1729 the year when it was founded to the 1980s. It was called the Paris of...
ME conflict may adversely affect remittances: study Published 17 Mar, 2026 05:57am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has warned that the Middle East (ME) conflict...
March to September 2026: Upper parts may face potential GLOF risks: NDMA Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:11am ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory warning that from March to...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who used to threaten powerful people publicly? Published 04 Feb, 2026 05:49am “The government needs to focus on what matters most.” “Indeed and you must appreciate Shehbaz Sharif (SS) who met...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Social media bedrock for misinformation, disinformation, and… Published 30 Jan, 2026 05:20am “So; warrants have been issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for failing to appear in court to respond to...
Azma files suit against PA opposition leader Updated 24 Jan, 2026 07:00am LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari on Friday filed a defamation suit in a city court against...
PARTLY FACETIOUS: CM KP represents a leadership that only has Plan A Published 14 Jan, 2026 05:56am “I am not sure who to believe?” “Is there evidence – preferably pictorial and not an opinion?” “It’s pictorial, but...
Saeed Ghani receives KP CM Sohail Afridi Updated 10 Jan, 2026 07:04am KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Labour, Manpower and Social Security Saeed Ghani received Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief...
OPINION: Who is making money in Pakistan? Updated 29 Dec, 2025 08:23am There are reports of factory closures, at least 150 over the past two years with the majority of the remaining units...
Finance ministry says Rs6.57tr paid to KP amid debate over federal dues Updated 21 Dec, 2025 07:15am An amount of Rs46.44 billion was released to KP on 17 December 2025
PTI condemns imposition of Governor’s rule in KP threats Updated 03 Dec, 2025 01:34pm ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday vehemently condemned what it described as ...
Experts for shift to clean, affordable energy Published 20 Aug, 2025 03:24am ISLAMABAD: Experts and lawmakers Tuesday urged on a rapid shift to clean, affordable energy alongside expanded...
5.3 quake jolts Islamabad, parts of KPK Published 11 May, 2025 02:45am ISLAMABAD: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday where no damage...
KPK, Balochistan: NA to discuss law, order situation today Published 07 Apr, 2025 02:49am ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to meet on Monday (today), with a comprehensive legislative...
Massive financial irregularities exposed in KPK: Azma Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that large-scale financial embezzlement and ghost ...
Warring tribes of Kurram fail to strike peace deal Published 28 Dec, 2024 05:59am ISLAMABAD: Warring tribes of Kurram District were not able to strike a peace deal despite majority of talking points...
LJCP appreciates prison management in KPK Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:14am ISLAMABAD: Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP) appreciated the prison management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,...
Govt posts a rare budget surplus of Rs1.7tn in Q1FY25 Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:34pm Only Punjab recorded a budget deficit among provinces