. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: As the government moves forward on the 27th Amendment, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited senators from the ruling coalition to a meeting to express their reservations regarding the proposed 27th constitutional amendment. Invitations were sent to all government senators and allies for a dinner hosted by […]
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The budget surplus is equivalent to 1.6% of GDP; Punjab leads the provinces with a surplus of 442 billion rupees ISLAMABAD: During the first quarter of the current financial year 2025-26, the federal government’s revenue exceeded its expenditure, resulting in a budget surplus of over Rs 2,119 billion. According to the latest report released by
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. ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sub-committee on Petroleum Division has met to review the audit paragraphs relating to Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) for the financial year 2022-23. The panel, chaired by Naveed Qamar, examined audit objections related to the oil division from 2011-12 to 2022-23, including diversion of RLNG to the
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. Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The issue of appointment of the Leader of Opposition in the Senate took a new turn on Saturday when a PTI delegation met Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and demanded an immediate decision on the issue. According to sources, the PTI delegation, led by lawyer Ali Zafar,
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Saturday informed the Senate that Pakistan remains committed to resolving all issues through dialogue with Afghanistan. However, he said Pak-Afghan negotiations faced delays due to non-provision of written guarantees from Afghanistan. Responding to the points raised by Mashal Azam in the Senate, he said
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Achakzai, Nasir Abbas warn amendment poses serious threat to country’s constitutional democracy Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Aeen Pakistan chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai, alongside Vice President Allama Nasir Abbas Jafri, announces the launch of a nationwide protest movement through a video address. SCREENSHOT Designated opposition leaders in the National Assembly and Senate, Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Nasir Abbas
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75-year-old law firm and stores bulldozed after bar-administration negotiations RAWALPINDI: Following successful negotiations between the District Bar Association and the administration, a century-old mosque and the adjoining residence of its imam at the main gate of District Kachehri were demolished to pave way for the Kachehri Chowk flyover and underpass project. Despite the demolition, the
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The reduction in tariffs comes into effect under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism and will apply to consumers nationwide The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has announced a reduction in electricity tariff by 48 paisa per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism, according to a notification issued on Saturday. The price cut will be
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The bill proposes a new position of chief of the defense forces, replacing the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff President Asif Ali Zardari. Photo: File At the request of the Pakistan People’s Party, the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment draft includes a provision granting the President lifelong immunity from prosecution and arrest, ensuring that
PM says Pakistan seeks peace, but let there be no doubt: no one will ever be allowed to question our sovereignty Prime Minister Shehbaz delivers a speech at Azerbaijan’s Victory Day ceremony on Saturday. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan stood with its “Azerbaijani and Turkish brothers,” bound by enduring bonds of faith,
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