Irfan Sadozai

Ruling coalition given two-thirds majority as ECP distributes reserved seats

PML-N gets 13 more NA seats, PPP four more to take government side to 235 seats. Updated 02 Jul, 2025 08:56pm

President gives assent to Finance Act 2025

Act will be applicable from July 1. Published 30 Jun, 2025 10:16pm

Bilawal says New Delhi ‘lost global credibility’ after Pahalgam attack, military escalation with Pakistan

Highlights lack of nuclear dispute resolution mechanism between Islamabad and New Delhi. Updated 27 Jun, 2025 11:18pm

Muharram to begin from tomorrow as moon sighted, Ashura to fall on July 6

The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committe made the announcement. Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:43pm

Finance Bill sails through parliament to greenlight Rs17.57tr budget

National Assembly session adjourned until 11am tomorrow. Updated 26 Jun, 2025 07:46pm

JUI senator submits resolution against govt’s Trump Nobel nomination

Senate urges govt to "rescind and withdraw its decision", Senator Kamran Murtaza says. Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:51pm

Budget FY26: Pakistan targets 4.2pc growth, slashes overall spending

Defence allocation up by a steep 20 per cent; finance czar says country expecting $71bn in cash flows, $7bn in taxes; total budget outlay Rs17.573tr. Updated 11 Jun, 2025 02:08am

Don’t let them silence you, says Aseefa on Sana Yousaf murder

Calls it a stark reminder of the violence women and girls face for asserting their rights. Published 10 Jun, 2025 01:16pm

Pakistan agreed to ceasefire despite having ‘upper hand’ on condition of more talks with India: Bilawal

Diplomatic delegation engages with UK think tank, community at Chatham House; meets with UK’s Mideast minister Hamish Falconer. Updated 09 Jun, 2025 09:02pm

National Assembly speaker gives nod to budget schedule: statement

Debate on federal budget 2025-26 to kick off on June 13 and continue until 21st; Finance Bill to be finalised on June 26. Published 08 Jun, 2025 08:31pm

Ayaz Sadiq expresses gratitude to Saudi crown prince for supporting Pakistan during ‘difficult time’

Sindh governor also meets crown prince, extends invitation to visit Pakistan. Updated 08 Jun, 2025 08:28pm

PM Shehbaz invites opposition leader to consult on new chief election commissioner

Hearing on Omar Ayub Khan's disqualification reference adjourned until June 24. Updated 04 Jun, 2025 10:31pm

Bilawal presses UN to push India for comprehensive dialogue to address issues, achieve peace

Pakistani delegation meets UN chief, OIC representatives, various envoys; separate delegation briefs Russian FM on South Asia developments. Updated 04 Jun, 2025 12:41am

Pakistani delegation briefs UNSC members on Indian ‘threat to regional peace’

Explains that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could lead to water shortage, food crisis and environmental destruction in Pakistan. Updated 02 Jun, 2025 11:24pm

Sherry Rehman ‘seriously concerned’ over Pakistan topping list of countries most affected by climate change

Says international assistance, declaring a climate emergency and enacting policy reforms is imperative. Published 31 May, 2025 07:45pm

Pakistan to celebrate Eidul Azha on June 7 as Zilhaj moon not sighted

RHC Chairman Maulana Azad notes weather remained cloudy in most parts of country. Updated 27 May, 2025 09:41pm

Provincial reservations about contentious canal project to be addressed, Sanaullah assures PPP

PM's adviser reaches agreement with Sindh senior minister over the phone; lawyers protesting in Khairpur threaten to block railway tracks. Updated 21 Apr, 2025 11:54pm

Govt’s efforts have reduced circular debt by Rs9bn in 6 months, energy ministry tells NA

In written response, ministry says that strategies being implemented to counter unauthorised consumption. Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:12pm

President Zardari tests positive for coronavirus: physician

President's physician says his health is "improving"; PPP's Sharjeel Inam refutes reports of Zardari being shifted to Dubai for treatment. Updated 02 Apr, 2025 06:41pm

PM Shehbaz contacts President Zardari, enquires about his health

Sindh governor also calls President Zardari's physician Dr Asim and asks about health, offers well wishes. Published 01 Apr, 2025 11:02pm