Rescue workers and heavy machinery continue to clear debris from Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road following a devastating fire, as authorities fear the death toll could rise further. Photo: PPI KARACHI: In a tragic turn of events, at least 30 bodies were found in a gutted store on Wednesday as rescuers searched the rubble […]
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa in Davos. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday briefed International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators, stabilization efforts and progress on structural reforms. He underlined Pakistan’s commitment to fiscal discipline, revenue mobilization and sustainable growth. The
FO says decision supports Palestinian cause; Hopes new framework will lead to lasting truce Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: In a move that could have far-reaching consequences, Pakistan on Wednesday accepted an invitation to serve on the US-led Peace Council and joined the ranks of Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkey,
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He says macroeconomic indicators are reassuring, adds that Pakistan must pursue export-led growth for sustainable growth Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the Pakistan pavilion on the sidelines of the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum on Wednesday. Photo: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan was moving forward with a
. Judge Aalia Neelum. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Aalia Neelum has decided to fill all the approved judge posts in the Provincial High Court and initiated the process of appointing judges to the vacant posts. The approved strength of LHC judges is 60, but currently 42 judges, including
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. Rescuers are scouring the swollen Swat River for bodies of missing people after a devastating downpour triggered flash flooding in the area. Photo: NNI ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued comprehensive weather forecasts and warnings as a significant weather system is expected to bring widespread rain, thunderstorms and heavy snowfall across the
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. Lawyer Gohar Khan, President of PTI. PHOTO: TWITTER PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday urged the government to hold “unconditional” talks with the opposition, saying there should be no conditions in the dialogue between political parties. Speaking to the media, Gohar said it was wrong to say that negotiations would take place
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought a written response from Islamabad’s advocate general to a contempt of court petition filed over authorities’ failure to arrange a meeting between PTI founder Imran Khan and his lawyer Salman Akram Raja. The direction was issued while hearing a petition filed by citizen Ghulam Murtaza seeking blocking
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Vice President Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industry and Production on Wednesday indicated a joint federal-provincial approach to rebuilding steel production capacity, confirming coordination with the Sindh government for the allocation of land for the establishment of a new steel plant. The House, which met under the chairmanship of Vice
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. LAHORE: The procedure for transfer and posting of judges of the higher judiciary under the 27th Constitutional Amendment has been challenged. Asad Jamal filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) through Sameer Khosa, naming the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), the President of Pakistan and others as respondents. According to the petition,
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