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TTAP announces national demonstration from August 5

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The opposition alliance evokes political and security crises; seeks dialogue on Balochistan and AJK ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayin Pakistan (TTAP), on Friday announced a nationwide protest movement starting August 5, with rallies and a public awareness campaign against the “deteriorating political and security situation” across the country. The announcement was made at a […]

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FCC cancels order for SC’s Nasla Tower

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The Court held that the Constitution and relevant laws assign responsibility for regulating buildings ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has withdrawn the Supreme Court’s blanket directions that imposed restrictions on land conversion in Karachi and ordered the demolition of illegal constructions, including the orders that led to the demolition of the Nasla Tower. She

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PM calls for restraint, regional peace in calls with Iranian president, Qatar Emir

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Urges all parties to avoid measures that could jeopardize recent peace gains. Prime Minister Shehbaz calls for restraint and regional peace in calls with Iranian President and Qatar Emir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called for restraint and called for the immediate restoration of peace and stability in the region in separate telephone conversations

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Government increases price of petrol by Rs 13.18 and high speed diesel by Rs 13.80

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Petrol will now cost Rs 310.71 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs 323.30 per litre. The federal government on Friday increased prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 13.18 and Rs 13.80 per liter, respectively, for the next week, as global oil markets remain volatile following the recent escalation between the

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Hanna Urak sit-in ends after talks

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CM Bugti promises compensation, jobs and education to victims’ families; all abductees have been recovered QUETTA: The five-day sit-in protest on Quetta Airport Road against the Hanna Urak tragedy was called off on Friday following successful negotiations between Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti and the protest committee. Participants immediately removed their tents and protest

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Government warns private schools against illegally collecting tuition fees

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Hidden fees, overcharging to instigate strict action including cancellation of registration The Sindh government has taken strict note of reported fee hikes and unauthorized charges imposed by private schools, warning of suspension or cancellation of registrations in case of violations. Private Institutions Additional Director General Prof Rafia Mallah has issued a directive to all principals

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NDMA asks tourists and non-essential travelers not to travel to northern Pakistan until July 14

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NDMA asks tourists and non-essential travelers not to travel to northern Pakistan until July 14 The National Weather Forecast Center of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday forecast rain, windstorms and thunderstorms in the north of the country over the weekend. The department said westerly waves and moist currents from the Arabian Sea are

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17 additional terrorists killed in Operation Shaban, death toll rises to 43 (security sources)

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Army, FC and police continue joint action in Balochistan after attack on Mangi Dam police station Security forces killed 17 more Indian-backed terrorists in an ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking the total number of terrorists killed in Operation Shaban to 43, security sources said on Friday. The joint operation of Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC)

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KP governor calls for uniform law on legislators’ privileges across Pakistan

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Kundi says no province should give itself extra benefits while asking its citizens to endure austerity measures Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday urged National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Senate President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani to convene a meeting of speakers of the four provincial assemblies to formulate a “single and

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