The Sindh High Court has dismissed a series of petitions filed by 16 sugar mills seeking the release of an inland freight subsidy that was approved years earlier but never disbursed. The court ruled that the subsidy had effectively lapsed and could not be revived through judicial intervention, marking a significant decision for Pakistan’s sugar…
Justice Ali Baqar Najafi has released an additional seven-page note in the Supreme Court’s judgment upholding the death sentence of Zahir Jaffer, issuing a pointed warning about the rising trend of live-in relationships. The concurring note, made public on Wednesday, expands on his agreement with the majority verdict and offers further reasoning on the social…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an extensive meeting with Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, during his official visit to Doha. The discussion marked a significant step forward in Pakistan–Qatar relations, particularly in the areas of security coordination and regional stability.…
The latest IMF Technical Assistance Report has raised serious concerns about Pakistan’s sugar industry, describing it as a textbook case of how influential business groups and state regulators can work together to secure private gains at the public’s expense. The findings indicate a long-standing pattern of market distortion and policy manipulation that has allowed sugar…
recorded strong early numbers and enthusiastic online engagement. Posting a carousel of on-set photos and behind-the-scenes clips to Instagram, the actress celebrated the show’s “crazy views” from the first two episodes and told fans she’s “excited for the third episode tomorrow.” The social media push doubled as promotion and genuine gratitude. Hania shared candid moments…
Actress Dure Fishan Saleem has once again charmed her fans with a cheerful update from her travels. Taking to Instagram, the talented star shared a captivating photo from her trip to the City of Lights, radiating warmth and playfulness. In her caption, Dure wrote, “Sending all the love back from the city of lights,” before…
Pakistan has announced what officials are calling the “launch” of the country’s first Google Chromebook assembly line, a move aimed at boosting digital access and promoting local tech manufacturing. However, despite the celebratory tone of the announcement, the project is still in its planning and setup phase rather than full-scale production. The announcement was made…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is set to host the Regional Transport Ministers Conference (RTMC) on October 23–24, 2025, at the Jinnah Convention Centre, with participation from ministers and senior officials representing 27 countries. The major international event will focus on enhancing connectivity, promoting trade, and strengthening regional cooperation across transport sectors. The two-day conference aims to…
With the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 set to begin in Switzerland on July 2, titleholders England enter the tournament with confidence, though all eyes are on Spain, who come in as the bookmakers’ top pick. Having recently conquered the world and Europe in back-to-back tournaments, Spain has transformed into the dominant force in women’s football.…
Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing sector reported a year-on-year growth of 2.3% in April 2025, signaling a cautious rebound in industrial activity, as per the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). However, the sector witnessed a 3.2% month-on-month contraction, highlighting persisting volatility in production trends. During the first 10 months of FY25 (July-April),…