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Rs616 billion spent to keep struggling state enterprises afloat

Pakistan, July 13 -- The government of Pakistan provided a massive Rs616 billion in financial support to loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) during the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year, ac... Read More


SJC dismisses 19 complaints against judges for hearing

Pakistan, July 13 -- The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has rejected a proposal for making the names of judges public against whom complaints have been resolved, sources said on Saturday. The SJC una... Read More


Govt, Opp form 'committees' over Punjab MPAs' disqualification

Pakistan, July 13 -- In the possible diffusion of the political tensions in Punjab, the government and the opposition have formed their respective negotiation committees to hold dialogue over the issu... Read More


Govt vows structural reforms for economic revival: PM

Pakistan, July 13 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed his government's commitment to achieving economic prosperity through long-overdue structural reforms, institutional changes, a... Read More


Giant mars rock and dinosaur skeleton headline Sotheby's geek week auction

Pakistan, July 13 -- A rare 54-pound Martian meteorite is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby's in New York, with an estimated value between $2 million and $4 million. Known as NWA 16788, this rock ... Read More


Pakistan, Bahrain to enhance security cooperation

Pakistan, July 13 -- Pakistan and Bahrain have emphasised the need to further strengthen their security collaboration. The consensus in this regard was reached during a meeting between Interior Minis... Read More


PM rejects rumours of Zardari's resignation, COAS eying presidency

Pakistan, July 13 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has firmly dismissed rumours suggesting President Asif Ali Zardari may resign or that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir is aspiring... Read More


CM Punjab launches riot management police force

Pakistan, July 13 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has established Pakistan's first-ever dedicated Riot Management Police Force, marking a major milestone in law enforcement and crowd cont... Read More


Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1

Pakistan, July 13 -- President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting August 1. Trump announced the planned tariffs on two of th... Read More


3mn Afghans likely to return this year after Pakistan, Iran introduce new policies

Pakistan, July 13 -- Three million Afghans could return to their country this year, a UN refugee official said Friday, warning that the repatriation flow is placing intense pressure on an already majo... Read More