Stories by Kalbe Ali

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.

Senate opposition leader urges govt to stay out of Yemen

MWM chief says abandoning 2015 parliamentary resolution may harm national interests; urges govt to opt for mediation instead.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

Govt reserves 10pc of local LPG for state-owned firms

Pakistan LPG Marketers Association dismisses auction plan as eyewash, says it is unlikely to ease supply crunch.

Published 08 Nov, 2026 07:01am

Auto policy sets $6bn export target over five years

• PM Shehbaz approves draft after securing IMF’s nod • Development levy on conventional vehicles to finance EV, export incentives

Published 08 Nov, 2026 07:01am

Govt announces auto policy with focus on cheaper vehicles, EVs

Adviser to PM says prices of cars would come down gradually over next few years; incentives unveiled for electric vehicles; 5-year export target set at $6bn.

Updated 07 Nov, 2026 11:24pm

Mobile phone service quality in certain areas of Rawalpindi, Islamabad not up to mark: PTA

PTA chairman instructs mobile operators to address the issues identified and improve service delivery.

Published 06 Nov, 2026 06:59am

Talks with govt on petroleum levy in final stages: Jamaat-i-Islami

Party's deputy chief, Liaqat Baloch, says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif bears the responsibility for making the talks successful.

Updated 06 Nov, 2026 07:35am

Opposition leaders meet Fazl for ‘alliance building’

• Possibility of convening multiparty conference discussed • TTAP bigwigs slam ‘character assassination’ of JUI-F chief

Published 05 Nov, 2026 07:01am

'United opposition' gathers at Fazl's Islamabad residence, vows stronger alliance

Meeting comprising key TTAP, PTI and JUI-F leaders decides to form committees to resolve differences; PTI alarmed over Imran’s reportedly high blood pressure.

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 01:34am

Govt weighs options to recover $800m from Etisalat

Cabinet asks attorney general’s office to prepare case for international arbitration.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 07:00am

JI sees some progress in levy talks with govt

Jamaat says government has agreed to abolish the petroleum levy.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 07:00am

Fertiliser curbs hit sowing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Sugar mill lodges complaint with Governor Kundi regarding the non-availability of fertiliser amid restricted supplies.

Updated 03 Nov, 2026 09:06am

Gen Z and millennials fresh hope for stock exchange?

Data shows 48pc increase in investors in a year; digital onboarding helping retail investors access the market.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:19am

39,704 firms declared ‘inactive’

The inactive status will appear in the SECP’s system and be visible to banks and other stakeholders too.

Published 01 Nov, 2026 06:27am

LPG price twice the official rate in open market

Ogra notifies about Rs15 per kg increase in gas price; LPG selling for up to Rs630 per kg in open market while company-operated franchises are charging up to Rs400 per kg.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 07:27am

‘Workplace harassment goes beyond sexual conduct’

• NA resolution calls for safeguards against intimidation, humiliation and gender discrimination • Reaffirms parliament’s

Published 31 Oct, 2026 04:19am

JUI-F chief’s property owner receives notice from CDA

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate of Building Control (City) of Capital Development Authority has issued a warning notice ...

Published 31 Oct, 2026 04:18am

CDA directs removal of 'unauthorised' construction at JUI-F chief's residence in Islamabad

Directs that the mentioned violations should be removed within 15 days.

Published 31 Oct, 2026 12:08am

NA adopts resolution stating workplace harassment not only sexual in nature, may manifest in gender discrimination

Resolution emphasises that the absence of a sexual advance or demand does not diminish the seriousness of gender-based harassment or discrimination.

Updated 30 Oct, 2026 08:29pm

Cyber, social media awareness body on the anvil

Council aims to coordinate efforts against cybercrime; information minister calls for digital education in schools, colleges and universities.

Updated 30 Oct, 2026 08:12am

Ministers return fire after Fazl’s NA tirade

• Kh Asif says Tehran talks related to regional diplomacy, not defence agreement • Questions Maulana’s political record, accuses

Published 30 Oct, 2026 06:58am