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Justice Ayesha questions CJP’s ability to take up cases alone
Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Ayesha Malik on Monday expressed confusion about how a chief justice alone could be more effective than multiple judges. “How can a chief justice alone be better than three...
PTI’s aim was to reach establishment, and they have succeeded: Khawaja Asif
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated on Monday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has succeeded in its aim of establishing contact with the country’s establishment. Speaking to the media outside the Parliament...
PSX witnesses bullish trend, gains 572 points
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bullish trend on Monday, gaining 572.73 points, a positive change of 0.50 percent, closing at 115,844.82 points as compared to 115,272.08 points...
Finance minister leaves for Davos to attend WEF meeting
APP ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Monday departed for Davos, the Swiss city, to participate in the World Economic Forum 2025 annual meeting being held from January 20 to 24. Aurangzeb...
US, China, UK top three destinations of Pakistani exports during Jul-Dec 2024
APP ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) remained the top export destination of Pakistani products during the first six months of the current financial year 2024-25, followed by China and the United Kingdom (UK). Total exports to...
Two new additional judges sworn in at IHC
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Two new additional judges, Justice Raja Inam Amin Minhas and Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, have taken their oath at the Islamabad High Court. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Islamabad High Court,...
Mian Javed slams PTI for lack of meaningful dialogue
APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Mian Javed Latif slammed PTI, emphasizing that its leadership must adopt a more collaborative approach and shed its ego-driven mindset if meaningful dialogue is to take place. In...
Aurangzeb confirms launch date for panda bond in Pakistan
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to issue a Panda Bond by June 2024, aiming to strengthen its presence in China’s capital markets and raise approximately $200 million from Chinese investors, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb...
Ahsan Iqbal slams PTI supporters for defending founder’s proven corruption
APP ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday condemned what he described as ‘regrettable and shameful’ attempts by supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to...
21 Pakistanis among survivors in Moroccan boat tragedy: FO
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday that 21 Pakistani nationals have been identified among the survivors of the Moroccan boat tragedy. The Atlantic Ocean migrant boat tragedy occurred in the...
Probe initiated against 20 FIA officials over ‘involvement in human smuggling’
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: After at least 44 Pakistanis reportedly lost their lives in the Morocco migrant boat tragedy, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has kicked off a probe against its 20 officials who had allegedly cleared...
Gilani stresses importance of health, fitness for healthier society
APP ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has underscored the significance of promoting health and fitness across society, emphasizing that physical activity is vital not only for individual well-being but also for...