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ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Musadik Masood Malik informed the National Assembly on Thursday that petroleum prices in Pakistan had decreased by Rs 47.54 per litre since May. In response to various questions, the minister explained, “Pakistan purchases fuel at international market rates, but we receive some discounts on the premium.” He elaborated, “Under an agreement, we […]
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday stressed that foreign policy remains a federal responsibility, responding to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s plan to send his own delegation to Afghanistan to address security concerns. “Foreign policy is a federal subject, and it is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan to pursue it,” Foreign […]
Former interior minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has reiterated his stance on the September 30 deadline, stating that the nation will soon know whether a “charter of democracy” is being formed or whether it’s “the death of democracy.” Last month, Sheikh Rashid had predicted that a technocrat government will take […]
Pakistan dominates China 5-1 to reach Asian Hockey Champions Trophy semi-final | The Express Tribune
In a commanding performance at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir, China, the Pakistan hockey team surged into the semi-finals of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 with a resounding 5-1 victory over China on Thursday. From the outset, Pakistan showcased their dominance, swiftly securing a 2-0 lead by halftime. The team intensified their […]
LAHORE: Aleema Khan, the sister of former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, claimed that there is a plan to eliminate her brother while he is in prison, drawing parallels to the death of Egypt’s former president Mohamed Morsi. In a post on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) […]
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the postponement of its protest which was scheduled to be held on Friday. PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja announced that the party has decided to hold its public rally on September 21 instead whether it gets a no objection certificate (NOC) or not. “We [PTI] are not […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to reduce the policy rate by 2%, calling it a positive step for the country’s economy. He expressed optimism that the interest rate cut will boost investor confidence and increase investments in Pakistan. “The reduction in the policy rate is a welcome move […]
Ten members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who were arrested during a late-night raid at the Parliament House earlier this week were presented in the National Assembly on Thursday, following the issuance of their production orders. The raid, which took place around 3 am on Tuesday, involved plainclothes personnel who cut the power supply and stormed […]
Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has urged his party to prepare for a nationwide street movement, declaring that the fight is necessary to safeguard the country’s freedom. Speaking to journalists at Adiala Jail on Thursday, Khan said, “Our movement is a jihad for democracy. I call on the entire nation to take […]
JUI-F leader questions military extensions, demands same rights for parliament | The Express Tribune
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly criticised the practice of granting extensions to military officials, calling it a “flawed” policy that should apply equally to parliament. Addressing the National Assembly, he recalled how past military extensions were pushed through under pressure and questioned why such a privilege is not extended to lawmakers. […]