Oil stabilises amid easing Iran-Israel tensions
NEW YORK: Oil steadied on Friday following an earlier price spike of more than $3 a barrel after Iran played down a reported Israeli attacks on its soil, in a sign that an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East might be avoided Brent futures were up 10 cents at $87.21 a barrel at 1430 […]
High courts chalk steps to safeguard independence
ISLAMABAD/ ISLAMABAD 3: In a bid to safeguard independence of the judiciary from undue interference, various high courts across the country have initiated deliberations aimed at formulating proposals to address concerns regarding meddling in the judicial functions by agencies. Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed Khan has called for a full court […]
Man sets self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial underway
NEW YORK: A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s historic hush-money trial was taking place as jury selection wrapped up, but officials said he did not appear to have been targeting Trump. The man burned for several minutes in full view of television cameras that were […]
NA speaker suspends two SIC MPs’ membership
ISLAMABAD: The treasury benches stirred up the ghosts of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) past -– now reincarnated in parliament as the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) -– as it reminded the National Assembly of the former ruling party’s controversial decision to allow the resettlement of terrorists during its tenure, plunging citizens back into the dark abyss of […]
IHC seeks suggestions from judges
ISLAMABAD: High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq on Friday sought suggestions from all other high court judges about convening a full court over a letter written by six IHC jurists to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) alleging that the country’s intelligence agencies were “interfering” in judicial matters. In line with the Supreme Court’s directions, the […]
Centre asks K-P to take over electricity firms
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has asked the government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) to take over electricity supply in the jurisdictions of Peshawar Electricity Supply Company (Pesco) and Tribal Areas Electricity Supply Company (Tesco) if the province fails to provide support for action against the elements involved in power theft. In a letter sent to K-P chief […]
Stage set for by-elections
ISLAMABAD: The stage is set for by-elections scheduled on April 21 (Sunday), with vacant 6 and 16 seats up for grabs in the National Assembly and provincial assembly, respectively. According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), all necessary arrangements for the by-elections have been finalised. Polling will commence at 8 am and continue until […]
Pakistan sweetens terms to lure Saudi investment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has presented the enticing prospect of highly profitable returns to attract Saudi investment, with projected rates ranging from an appealing 14% to an astounding 50%. Additionally, Pakistan has assured priority in the repatriation of profits without any hindrances. According to government sources involved in these discussions, the indicated returns on Saudi investment are […]