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SC Constitutional Bench seeks reports from provinces on measures to control air pollution

Six-judge bench rejects plea against legislation during previous regime.  Dismisses review petition against Justice Isa’s appointment as CJ BHC.  Disposes of several cases due to being ineffective. ISLAMABAD  –  The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking ban on government servants for marrying with foreign nationals. The court […]

Inflation seen within target until 2026

PRIVATE SECTOR ANALYSTS surveyed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) still expect headline inflation to remain within the 2-4% target band until 2026. In its Monetary Policy Report from its October meeting, the central bank said that economists’ inflation expectations “remain well-anchored.” The BSP’s survey of external forecasters for October showed that the mean […]

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 […]