Supreme Court calls for policies to lower business costs and consumer prices
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail has emphasised the government’s constitutional responsibility to formulate policies aimed at improving people’s economic and social…
South Asia Politics
South Asia Politics
National Bank of Pakistan posts Rs32.4bn profit in first half of 2026
Interest income was supported by a 15.1 per cent increase in investments, reflecting strong double-digit growth in volumes, according to…
Norway mourns as King Haakon VIII begins new era for the monarchy
Norway remained in mourning on Saturday as flags flew at half-mast and residents continued to gather outside the Royal Palace…
Rights activists condemn prolonged power outages in Karachi’s low-income areas
Rights activists have criticised prolonged loadshedding in several low-income areas of Karachi, saying extended power outages are worsening economic, social…
LDA approves tech park project on Ferozepur Road in Lahore
According to official sources, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has decided to establish a technology park on nearly 119 kanals…
Lahore man sentenced to 10 years in prison for marital rape
According to a warrant of commitment issued by Additional District and Sessions Judge/Special Court (Anti-Rape) Judge Zafar Yab Chadhar, the…
KP CM Afridi announces ‘peaceful but decisive’ long march seeking Imran’s release
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has vowed to lead a “peaceful but decisive” long march on Islamabad on Sept…
KP police seek FC deployment in Bannu, Lakki Marwat amid law-and-order concerns
According to a letter issued by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have sought the deployment of…
Protesters demand reversal of fee hike by Peshawar BISE
Protesting students said the fee increase would place an additional financial burden on families, particularly those from low- and middle-income…
Experts urge India, Pakistan to keep Indus Waters Treaty separate from political disputes
Pakistan should not allow political and security tensions with India to become grounds for abandoning or weakening the Indus Waters…