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PM orders faster implementation of easier-to-do-business reforms

Officials say 71 policy measures have already been implemented and work on another 272 measures is progressing rapidly Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting on the implementation of the Easy Business Act 2025. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to accelerate the implementation of measures to improve the ease […]

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Monsoon death toll rises to 38 as house collapses remain main cause: NDMA

Authorities say 38 people have died and 120 have been injured since June 26 as monsoon rains lashed Pakistan. Heavy rains caused flooding on the Zhob-Dera national highway, leading to the closure of the road PHOTO: EXPRESS At least 38 people have been killed and 120 injured since the start of the monsoon season on

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IHC to hear Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha on their suspension pleas on July 24

The Supreme Court also set July 21 for the hearing on the requests for suspension of sentence. Lawyer and rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday fixed July 24 for hearing of applications for suspension of sentences awarded to lawyers Imaan

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PMD warns of heavy rain, flash floods and landslides across Pakistan from July 18-25

The Met Office says monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are ‘continuously penetrating the upper and central parts of the country’ A man braves the rain as he crosses a flooded section of road amid heavy rain brought by Typhoon Matmo, in Haikou, Hainan province, China October 5, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS The Pakistan Meteorological Department

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24 terrorists killed in intelligence operations in Bannu: ISPR

He claims that weapons were recovered from terrorists and they were actively involved in many terrorist activities. Security forces killed 24 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Bannu district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and adjoining areas in the last 24 hours, following a recent spurt in attacks on police and suicide attacks using

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FCC Strengthens Safeguards for Minors’ Assets

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has established comprehensive guidelines for all civil and tax courts dealing with proceedings affecting the personal, property or inheritance rights of minors, ordering judges to exercise increased judicial review and ensure strict compliance with legal guarantees before issuing any decision that may affect the interests of a minor. A

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Dar, Wang Yi pledge to strengthen Pakistan-China cooperation in AI, CPEC and trade

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, accompanied by the Pakistani delegation, attends the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 in Shanghai. PHOTO: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with the Pakistani delegation, attended the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 in

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Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts annual Mango Festival

The event featured Pakistani mango varieties including Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol and Sindhri. The Pakistani Embassy celebrates culture and cuisine at the Mango Festival. Photo:X The Pakistani Embassy in Washington hosted its annual Mango Festival, a flagship cultural event that attracted hundreds of Americans, members of the U.S. administration, lawmakers and their aides, diplomats, the think

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SC examines FCC jurisdiction

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on whether pending appeals and bail applications in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases should be heard by the high court or the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) following the recent amendment to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO). The court is expected to announce its order in the

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