4 h. ago Major relief for Elahi as LHC suspends NAB’s decision in graft case

The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has granted major relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court. The two-member bench, comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi, issued a notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) while hearing Elahi’s writ petition. The bench […]

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18 h. ago LHC grants major relief to Parvez Elahi, suspends accountability court’s order

RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench on Wednesday granted significant relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court in regard to the ongoing graft case against him. The two-member bench comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi issued a notice to the […]

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18 h. ago China to provide specialised policing training to Islamabad officers

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday met with a delegation from the Beijing Police Department, led by Deputy Director General Gao Jianzan, to discuss enhancing cooperation between the Islamabad and Beijing police forces. The meeting resulted in an agreement for Islamabad Police officers to travel to Beijing for specialized training in modern policing […]

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22 h. ago Govt slashes sugar import after IMF warning and political pressure

In a surprising policy shift, the government has reduced its planned sugar import from 300,000 metric tonnes to just 50,000 metric tonnes. This change comes amid strong opposition from domestic sugar millers and growing concerns from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over violations tied to Pakistan’s $7 billion loan programme. The Trading Corporation of Pakistan […]

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24 h. ago Good news for Pakistanis seeking Uzbekistan work visas, details inside

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Ali Sher Takhtaev have reached an agreement

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36 h. ago Heavy rain paralyzes Hyderabad, power outages blamed for drainage failure

HYDERABAD: A sudden half-hour downpour on Monday afternoon caused severe flooding in several parts of Hyderabad, leaving many areas submerged in ankle- to knee-deep sewage-mixed rainwater. The downtown city and low-lying areas were the hardest hit, with residents and traders reporting water entering their shops and homes. The Pakistan Meteorological Department recorded up to 53 […]

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38 h. ago Pakistan, China ink landmark deal to enhance media collaboration in broadcasting

XI’AN: Pakistan and China on Tuesday signed a landmark agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation in the broadcasting and audio-visual sectors. The agreement was signed by Ms. Ambreen Jan, Federal Secretary of the Ministry for Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan, and Dong Xin, Vice Minister and member of the Party Group of the National Radio and […]

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39 h. ago Strike suspended: Govt, traders reach agreement on section 37A

Traders across Pakistan have agreed to defer their planned nationwide strike for 30 days following successful talks with the federal government. The breakthrough came after the government promised to form a high-level committee to address concerns regarding Section 37A of the Finance Act 2025. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting in Islamabad, which […]

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41 h. ago Govt offers talks to address concerns over Finance Act and avoid strike

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has initiated talks with trade bodies following the announcement of a countrywide wheel-jam strike by the Karachi business community and transporters on July 19. The strike protests against certain measures introduced in the Finance Act 2025. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reached out to representatives from various chambers of commerce and trade […]

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45 h. ago China warns trade wars have no winners amid Trump sanctions threat

BEIJING – China has issued a strong statement against trade wars after US President Donald Trump warned of sanctions on countries buying Russian exports if Moscow fails to reach a peace deal within 50 days. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that “there are no winners in trade wars,” adding that pressure […]

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47 h. ago Airlines cancel flights amid ongoing Middle East safety concerns

Several international airlines continue suspending flights across the Middle East following the recent 12-day air conflict between Iran and Israel, despite a US-brokered ceasefire in late June. While Tehran reopened its Imam Khomeini Airport on July 4, airspace closures and security concerns still impact global flight operations. European and North American carriers have paused or […]

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49 h. ago PSX breaks records again as investor confidence sparks 137,000

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish streak on Tuesday, with the KSE-100 index surging by 1,176 points to reach a fresh all-time high of 137,678.91. This marks a 0.86% increase, following Monday’s strong rally of over 2,200 points. The market opened positively and maintained its upward momentum, reflecting strong investor confidence and improving […]

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50 h. ago Govt schools may be outsourced if results don’t improve, warns Punjab education minister

LAHORE – Punjab’s Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Tuesday warned that outsourcing government schools will become inevitable if educational

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53 h. ago KCCI, transporters announce July 19 strike against Finance Act provisions

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), joined by goods transport associations from across Pakistan, has announced a nationwide wheel-jam strike on July 19 in protest against the Finance Act 2025, warning the government of a complete halt in economic activity if controversial fiscal measures are not suspended immediately. Addressing a press conference at […]

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61 h. ago Govt focusing on expanding tax base, reducing tax burden on poor: PM

— Says transparency in economy through digitization is govt’s top priority — Directs establishing helpline to assist with process of filing tax returns — In tax reforms, focus should remain on convenience of common man: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that expanding the tax base and reducing the burden of […]

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64 h. ago Rs165 sugar price agreed, but cities still selling at Rs200/kg

The federal government and the sugar industry have reached an agreement to set the ex-mill price of sugar at Rs165 per kilogram, according to a statement from the Ministry of National Food Security. The decision aims to stabilize sugar prices across the country amid a continuous rise in retail rates. The Ministry stated that provincial […]

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66 h. ago Govt ends net metering, sets new solar buyback rate at Rs11.33

ISLAMABAD – The government has decided to replace the net metering system with gross metering, significantly reducing the buyback rate for solar electricity to ease financial pressure on the power sector. Under the new solar energy policy, the buyback rate for electricity generated by new solar users will be reduced to Rs11.33 per unit—about one-third […]

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66 h. ago FBR launches easy digital tax returns for salaried class from july 15

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is all set to launch simplified digital tax return forms for salaried individuals starting July 15, making the process easier and more accessible. These new forms are concise, user-friendly, and will also be available in Urdu by July 30 to ensure wider reach. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]

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69 h. ago Govt shifts strategy as Genco plant auctions fail, eyes G2G deal with Wah industries

ISLAMABAD – After repeated failures to auction defunct power plants under Genco Holding Company Limited (GHCL), the government is now considering a direct government-to-government (G2G) deal with Wah Industries. This shift comes after failed bidding rounds and continued delays in payments from private contractors. The Energy Task Force, led by Lt Gen Zafar Iqbal, was […]

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2 d. ago Ukraine drone strike hits training facility at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Russia

Russian-installed authorities at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant have claimed that Ukrainian drones targeted the plant’s training centre on Sunday evening. The attack reportedly involved three unmanned aerial vehicles. According to a statement posted on the administration’s Telegram channel, the incident caused “no critical” damage. However, it raised fresh concerns about safety near Europe’s largest […]

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