News

Over 80 Pakistani students win ‘Top in World’ award in Cambridge exams

Across the country, 317 Pakistani students won 355 awards, including 26 from Sindh and Balochistan who topped the global rankings. Cambridge has announced the winners of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards: 83 Pakistani students have won the “Top in the World” award – including 26 from Sindh and Balochistan – in recognition of their outstanding […]

Over 80 Pakistani students win ‘Top in World’ award in Cambridge exams Read More »

No vote counting problem for 27th amendment: Vawda

Amendment likely to be adopted without difficulty, says senator after meeting with JUI-F leader Senator Faisal Vawda shakes hands with Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman after a meeting at the latter’s residence in Islamabad on Wednesday. SCREENSHOT Senator Faisal Vawda said the proposed 27th constitutional amendment had sufficient parliamentary support to be approved, dismissing

No vote counting problem for 27th amendment: Vawda Read More »

What we know so far

Currently, 64 votes are needed in the Senate to pass a constitutional amendment The capital is in political turmoil as the highly controversial 27th constitutional amendment is set to be tabled in the Senate this Friday. With the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) expected to address the issue at its executive committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow,

What we know so far Read More »

Judicial proceedings in Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha case marred by repeated adjournments

Defendants question allegations of court misconduct and warn against boycott, saying they ignore accusations against them Imaan Mazari, human rights lawyer and social activist, and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha. Photo file Proceedings regarding the controversial tweets case against lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, have begun. Both are accused of having

Judicial proceedings in Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha case marred by repeated adjournments Read More »

President Zardari, Emir of Qatar pledge to deepen bilateral ties

Qatar expresses pride in Pakistan’s achievements, agrees to expand cooperation in defense, agriculture President Asif Ali Zardari met the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, where both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen the historic ties between Pakistan and Qatar. The Emir of Qatar said his country was very proud

President Zardari, Emir of Qatar pledge to deepen bilateral ties Read More »

PIA flight operations hit as conflict with engineers continues

Flights canceled, delayed, engineers citing lack of airworthiness; demand salary increases and better working conditions Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane sits on the tarmac, seen through an airplane window, at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan, October 27, 2024. Photo: Reuters/File The ongoing dispute between the national airline and its aeronautical engineers has led to

PIA flight operations hit as conflict with engineers continues Read More »

Agreement reached with IMF staff, priority to investment-led growth, according to FinMin

Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the second review of its loan, with the board expected to approve the next tranche in early December, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday. Speaking at the ninth Future Summit in Karachi, he highlighted the government’s shift towards an investment-driven economic

Agreement reached with IMF staff, priority to investment-led growth, according to FinMin Read More »

Government to table 27th amendment after full coalition consultation, says Dar

DPM assures Senate bill will follow due process; Consultations with all allies before legislation Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Photo: SCREENSHOT ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the House Ishaq Dar assured the Senate on Tuesday that the proposed 27th constitutional amendment was a government initiative and

Government to table 27th amendment after full coalition consultation, says Dar Read More »

Scroll to Top