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The World Bank clarifies “criticisms” of the Uraan plan

Listen to the article World Bank country director Najy Benhassine on Friday dismissed reports that the international financial institution had criticized Pakistan’s Uraan plan, calling the claims a “misinterpretation.” In a post on social networks X (formerly Twitter), Benhassine spoke of the confusion caused by the articles published on Friday. He clarified that the reports […]

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All eyes are now on IHC

ISLAMABAD: Following the conviction of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case, all All eyes are now on the Islamabad High Court (IHC) as it prepares to hear appeals against the ruling. The composition of the IHC bench that will handle these appeals will

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The government welcomes the “victory of justice”

The ruling coalition on Friday welcomed the court’s verdict in the Al-Qadir Trust case, saying justice had come full circle. Justice Minister Azam Nazir Tarar has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to an independent judiciary while highlighting irregularities in the £190 million settlement case. He said matters falling under Article 175 fell exclusively within the judicial

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Rain, snow and flash floods forecast from today across Pakistan

Listen to the article The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather warning, predicting that westerly winds will enter the country from Saturday, bringing with them widespread rainfall and snowfall. According to the department, from January 18 to 20, areas of Balochistan such as Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Chagai, Nushki,

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Government approves overhaul of electricity tariffs required by IMF

Listen to the article The government has met another requirement set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by approving a summary for the annual reshuffle of electricity tariffs, Express News reported. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) in Islamabad, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. In line with

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