Cities drowning unprepared
Warnings from disaster management and meteorological authorities that a fresh monsoon spell could trigger urban flooding in major cities across Punjab and Sindh are yet another reminder of…
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NUST Conference Calls for Coordinated Push to Accelerate Pakistan’s EV Transition
ISLAMABAD, August 2, 2026: Policymakers, manufacturers, researchers and financial sector representatives have called for stronger coordination on policy, infrastructure and financing to accelerate Pakistan’s…
Auto Industry Pressure Forces Govt to Shelve EV Policy 2026–31
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has shelved the proposed EV Policy 2026–31 after sustained pressure from local automakers and auto-parts manufacturers, who argued that the…
AHLAN WA SAHLAN MARHABA! – Gen. Al-Baqami
□Shaheed King Faisal’s unhesitating gesture of brotherhood remains the guiding spirit of a renewed Pakistan–Saudi brotherhood.□ Ahlan wa Sahlan. Marhaba. Welcome, General. Welcome, Ambassador.…
Pakistan Stock Exchange Gains 5,072 Points in Positive Trading Week
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended the week on a strong note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 5,072 points amid sustained buying across…
Gold Price in Pakistan Falls by Rs3,700 per Tola on Saturday, August 1, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices fell sharply in Pakistan on Saturday after rising for two consecutive sessions, as the international bullion rate dropped by $37 per…
FBR Introduces New Electricity-Based Sales Tax Rates for Pakistan’s Steel Sector
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced a new sales tax mechanism for Pakistan’s steel sector, linking tax payments to electricity consumption and…
Trump Reportedly Halted Iran Strike to Pursue Immediate Deal as Tehran Warns of Strong Response
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reportedly called off a planned military strike against Iran in favor of pursuing an immediate agreement with Tehran, according…
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Signs Landmark Vessel Monitoring System Contract for Fishing Fleet
KARACHI, August 3, 2026: The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has signed a contract to install a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) on Pakistani fishing…
When a Judgment Becomes a Family Sentence
By Barrister Usman Ali, Ph.D. Questions about judicial independence in Pakistan are not new. Since the country’s founding, one concern has repeatedly recurred: are…