Kalbe Ali is a senior staff reporter for Dawn based in Islamabad, with nearly 20 years of field reporting experience. He covers a diverse range of topics, including the internet, IT and telecom sectors, as well as religious affairs.
Senators from the PPP and PML-N question why “telco towers and related equipment” had been included when the proposal primarily concerned ROW.
Updated21 Jun, 202609:13am
"We have gotten very clear feedback from within and outside the House that this is overall a positive and pro-growth budget," he says as NA wraps up budget debate; House debates 140 recommendations made by Senate.
Updated20 Jun, 202604:57pm
Govt, opposition delegation discuss budget, other matters in Parliament House huddle; Sanaullah urges PTI to accept talks offer.
Updated19 Jun, 202607:02pm
Says the "sun of progress and prosperity is about to rise”; NA adopts resolution lauding role of Pakistan's leadership in US-Iran agreement.
Updated19 Jun, 202601:51pm
• PPP chief asks AJK protesters to hand over violent elements, links move to withdrawal of ban on JAAC • Says Centre committed not
Published19 Jun, 202606:56am
Finance minister set to deliver winding-up speech today, cut motions to follow; PPP defends BISP allocations, demands more funds for agriculture.
Published18 Jun, 202607:32am
High-level delegation meets SAPM on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, discusses avenues of cooperation to strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy.
Updated16 Jun, 202608:06am
• Says signing ceremony in Geneva will be hosted by Pakistan • Praises role of CDF Munir, regional allies in peace process
Published16 Jun, 202606:43am
Relief expected to attract fresh investment, reduce cost of doing business for importers and exporters, and strengthen blue economy, maritime minister says.
Published14 Jun, 202605:21am
Despite the official denial, hospital sources states that the abrupt spike in security led staff to believe PTI’s founder arrival was imminent.
Updated12 Jun, 202608:53am
