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SC seeks provincial reports on climate change initiatives

A six-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, has called on provincial governments to provide detailed reports on their climate change initiatives. The bench, which also includes Justices Jamal Mandokhail, Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Naeem Akhtar Afghan, and Musarrat Hilali, began its first hearing on environmental pollution on […]

Imran gives ‘final call’ for protest on Nov 24

ISLAMABAD  –  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday gave a final call for a protest, urging his supporters to converge in Islamabad for a massive protest on November 24 for the annulment of the 26th Amendment and restoration of, what he said, the stolen mandate. Talking to reporters […]

Banks’ bad loan ratio eases in Sept.

By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE banking system’s gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio eased in September, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. The banking industry’s gross NPL ratio slipped to 3.47% in September from the over two-year high of 3.59% in August. However, it was still higher than […]

Govt pledges to continue economic reforms on IMF line

ISLAMABAD  –  Pakistan has briefed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on its economic situation as the visiting delegation met Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday. The IMF team led by mission chief Nathan Porter on Tuesday arrived at the office of the Ministry of Finance. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed […]

‘Train guns on drug trade big fish’

The Marcos administration is redirecting its anti-drug campaign to dismantle supply networks and pursue high-level drug suppliers, signaling a major shift in the country’s approach to combating illegal drugs. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced the strategic pivot on Tuesday, following a high-level meeting led by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the Palace. President Marcos […]

PHL credit growth outlook improves

By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES is seen having the most optimistic outlook for credit growth among Southeast Asian countries, Bank of America (BofA) Global Research said. “The Philippines is the only country within ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) showing an ‘improving’ trend and has seen a faster recovery in credit […]

I myself will fix protest march date: Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD  –  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday said he would personally announce the date of his party’s protest march, which we would be fully prepared for, in the next few days. Talking to reporters at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, the ex-premier said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin […]

Australia, Pakistan agree to boost security, defence ties

RAWALPINDI  –  Chief of the Australian Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and commended Pakistan’s efforts in countering terrorism, the military’s media wing said on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two army chief engaged in discussions covering matters […]