Crisis provoked by Islamabad police raiding Parliament Lodges to oust ‘volunteers’ averted
Jahanzeb Aslam
Journalism bodies, opposition leaders condemn new amendments, noting defamation laws are intended to stifle free speech
In statement, global lender says authorities still need to raise personal income taxes, rationalize power tariffs
Opposition says latest report’s 16-point slide has ‘destroyed’ PTI-led government’s claims of eradicating corruption
Part of ‘prior actions’ required to resume IMF loan facility, country’s economy at risk if legislation not approved
P.M. Khan announces civilian honor for man who tried to save victim Priyantha from the mob that brutally murdered him, desecrated his body
Civil and military leaders issue condemnations as more than 100 suspected members of the mob who lynched and burned the body of Priyantha Kumara taken into custody
Police have initiated a probe into the murder of victim Priyantha Diyawadana, who was the manager of a Rajco Industries factory
Meeting to review balance of trade position informed imports of food items, furnace oil, and vaccines will soon reduce and result in lower trade bill
Authorities refuse to share details of agreement with public, claiming its results will become visible in 7-10 days
Proscribed group says negotiations with government are ongoing, as authorities reach out to ulema to help end impasse
Lahore becomes battleground once again, with three policemen martyred and several others injured
Little progress visible on ending impasse despite claims by government officials that matter has been resolved
Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim sees Pakistan’s telecommunications sector as a ‘great equalizer’ if provided adequate government support
Nearly a week after he claimed ‘vulgarity’ led to an increase in rape cases, the prime minister’s statement continues to provoke outrage
Global institution warns recovery remains fragile largely due to unexpected shocks from ongoing spread of COVID-19
In separate notifications, regulator directs broadcast media to avoid ‘maligning’ NAB, advance government narrative on petrol prices
In notification, all concerned told to replace ‘don’t fear corona, fight it’ with ‘corona is a pandemic that can be cured with precaution’
Special Assistant to the P.M. on Health says restrictions are ‘baseline’ and all federating units can expand them further if required
Opposition slams incumbent government’s claims of tackling corruption as score drops one point below last year’s ranking