Iftikhar A. Khan

Current year critical for success of economic reform agenda: envoy

ISLAMABAD: The British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Friday termed the current fiscal year crucial... Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:07am

Passport backlog skyrockets

Senate committee seeks details of official, diplomatic passports in next meeting; clears bill allowing bank guarantee option for bail. Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:36am

‘Parliamentary’ status for PTI after ECP nod

Commission "reluctantly" notifies 39 MNAs as "PTI lawmakers"; seeks SC help on remaining 41 independents. Updated 26 Jul, 2024 09:29am

Energy conservation building code unveiled

ISLAMABAD: The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has unveiled the much needed energy... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:31am

Senate panel agrees to raise SC judges’ sanctioned strength

No constitutional amendment required for the move, senators told; law ministry asked to provide statistics to assess need. Updated 25 Jul, 2024 08:22am

PTI gets more time in intra-party polls case

ECP member from KP asked at the hearing who supervised the elections of the PTI in the absence of an organisational structure. Updated 24 Jul, 2024 10:17am

Pakistan to enhance defence, economic ties with Turkmenistan

Both sides agree to implement TAPI, other mega projects. Published 24 Jul, 2024 08:18am

Military rues ‘Istehkam’ sacrificed at altar of politics

• ISPR chief blames ‘mafias’ and ‘vested interests’ for whipping up opposition to counter-terror drive • Complains about lack of Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:39am

All Pakistani students in Bangladesh safe: FO

Says High Commission has accommodated students at safe locations. Updated 21 Jul, 2024 08:15am

Senate body seeks details of payments to IPPs

Capacity payments of Rs8.3 trillion made to IPPs in last 10 years, says letter. Published 20 Jul, 2024 07:35am

43 Pakistani prisoners in Sri Lankan jails to return home in a week

Minister Aleem Khan announces he will bear all expenses for their repatriation. Published 20 Jul, 2024 07:35am

Banning any party Pakistan’s internal matter: FO

Commentary from abroad is "unwarranted and unacceptable interference in Pakistan's domestic affairs", says spokesperson. Updated 20 Jul, 2024 08:17am

ECP ready to implement reserved seats verdict, with ‘ifs and buts’

Official says commission in ‘no hurry’; notices sent to PTI in party polls matter. Published 20 Jul, 2024 07:34am

Dar for safety of Pakistani students in B’desh

Envoy briefs deputy PM about situation, says a helpline has been activated Published 19 Jul, 2024 08:24am

ECP at a loss over SC reserved seats verdict

Meeting to discuss July 12 ruling remains inconclusive; ECP may seek SC guidance. • Official raises concerns about contacting... Published 19 Jul, 2024 07:58am

Soan Garden residents face suspension of water supply

ISLAMABAD: The Soan Garden Society management has continued suspension of water supply to thousands of residents... Published 17 Jul, 2024 07:01am

Four Pakistanis among six slain in rare Muscat terror

• Over 30 injured in shooting at imambargah in Al Wadi Al Kabir area; three attackers killed • IS claims responsibility Published 17 Jul, 2024 07:00am

Explainer: ‘Path to proscription’ lies through apex court

This will not be the first time a popular political party is facing a ban, although most previous attempts have fallen flat. Published 16 Jul, 2024 08:42am

‘Law enforcement dialogue’ with US to be held in October

Naqvi, Blome discuss measures to bolster cooperation in combating terrorism, narcotics trafficking. Published 14 Jul, 2024 08:21am

ECP to resume probe into PTI’s intra-party election on 23rd

A five-member ECP bench will take up the case after deferring the hearing twice since May. Updated 14 Jul, 2024 09:34am