WASHINGTON: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday that the window was closing for a diplomatic solution to the standoff with Hezbollah movement in southern Lebanon. Gallant’s remarks came as the White House Special envoy Amos Hochstein visited Israel to discuss the crisis on the northern border where Israeli … Read more
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses supporters and members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at the party’s headquarters before he leaves to surrender himself to jail authorities, after interim bail granted by the Supreme Court in a liquor policy case came to an end, in New Delhi, India on June 2, 2024. — Reuters … Read more
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 … Read more
A collage of stills taken from a video showing PTI leader Omar Ayub spreading his arms to hug federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari (left) and the latter speaking on the assembly floor. — Geo News Live/YouTube ISLAMABAD: Amid the prevailing bitterness between the government and its rival Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) due to recent arrests … Read more
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly condemned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s announcement to hold direct talks with Afghanistan, labelling it as an attack on the federation. Addressing the National Assembly, Asif stated that no province has the authority to conduct foreign negotiations independently, calling the move a “direct assault on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that unless public trust is restored, the country cannot move forward, and the private sector must step up to lead the country. While addressing the Senate, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that the Pakistani Rupee has stabilised in the current fiscal year, and inflation has dropped to … Read more
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan still faces a $17.1 billion shortfall in recovery from the devastating 2022 floods, which caused a total loss of $30 billion. The recovery needs are estimated at $16.2 billion, while pledges from international donors so far amount to $10.9 billion. The minister … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday stressed the importance of restoring public trust in the government’s economic policies, saying that the private sector must take the lead in driving the country forward. His remarks came during the Senate session where he addressed economic challenges. “We cannot move forward until public confidence is restored. The private … Read more
A screengrab of Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa taken during the broadcast of the SC Practice and Procedure Act. — PPI/File CJP Isa says he suggested extending tenure of other judges. Top judge says he’s unaware if he’ll be alive tomorrow or not. Chief justice of Pakistan says every judge has some inclination. ISLAMABAD: … Read more
Pakistan is renegotiating contracts with independent power producers to rein in “unsustainable” electricity tariffs, Energy Minister Awais Ahmad Leghari has said as power customers tackle with soaring unsustainable costs. Rising power tariffs have stirred social unrest and shuttered industries in the $350 billion economy, which has contracted twice in recent years as inflation hit record highs. … Read more