Sanaullah Khan

PM Shehbaz takes notice of gas suspension during Sehri, Iftar in Karachi

To address the issue, SSGC increases pressure by 10 per cent through sales meter stations. Updated 03 Mar, 2025 05:33pm

PM Shehbaz forms committee to negotiate with PTI

Dar, Sanaullah among members named in committee; Barrister Gohar welcomes development; PTI information secretary confirms meeting scheduled for tomorrow. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 07:03pm

President Zardari highlights int’l repercussions for not signing off madressah bill

Says establishing madressahs per the act will make societies vulnerable to "further sectarianism and other divisive tendencies". Updated 13 Dec, 2024 11:15pm

341 terrorists killed in 2,801 intelligence operations over 10 months, interior ministry tells NA

Says 1,566 attacks occurred from January to October with 924 martyred, 2,121 injured; army says 43 terrorists killed since Dec 9 in KP, Balochistan. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 11:24pm

20 Chinese citizens killed, 34 injured in 14 terrorist attacks since 2021: Nacta

Interior ministry officials say high-level core group has been formed at the ministry for security measures regarding Chinese citizens. Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:13pm

Constitutional package no show as NA session begins after many delays and adjourns before midnight

Senate to convene again at 12:30am; Omar Ayub claims 7 PTI lawmakers "abducted"; Bilawal claims PPP, JUI-F "100pc" agreed. Updated 20 Oct, 2024 12:07am

IMF board to discuss Pakistan’s programme on Sept 25: spokesperson

Meeting follows after Pakistan obtained the "necessary financing assurances from its development partners," IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack adds. Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:15pm

Austerity measures: Govt bans buying vehicles, availing medical treatment abroad at state’s expense

These austerity measures will remain in place "unless modified or withdrawn by the federal cabinet", notification says. Published 06 Sep, 2024 08:03pm

Committee formed to review foreign funding received by NGOs

The committee's aim is to the review funding trails of foreign and domestic organisations. Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:56pm

‘Positive response’ from China, Middle East over funding needs for IMF approval, says finance minister

Asserts staff level agreement with IMF will be approved and government determined to collect tax from traders. Published 23 Aug, 2024 10:40pm

Finance Minister Aurangzeb presents Rs18.9tr federal budget ‘in line with IMF guidelines’

Tax collection target a lofty Rs13tr; raw materials of solar panel manufacturing zero-rated; PPP attends proceedings after initially threatening boycott. Updated 13 Jun, 2024 06:54am

Finance minister says economic situation ‘worse than anticipated’, no fiscal space available for subsidies

Shamshad Akhtar says interim set-up has "inherited" the IMF programme and hence it is "non-negotiable". Published 30 Aug, 2023 05:10pm

PM Office warns officials of hacking attempts to obtain ‘sensitive information’

Says "elements, in the name of senior government officials, made nefarious attempt to obtain sensitive information from state officials, bureaucracy". Published 25 Aug, 2023 06:14pm

President’s Secretariat seeks Secretary Waqar Ahmed’s replacement a day after Dr Alvi’s insubordination allegation

Says the secretary's services "no more required", names Humaira Ahmed as the desired replacement; Waqar denies wrongdoing in letter to Alvi. Updated 21 Aug, 2023 11:23pm

President Alvi signs Pemra amendment bill into law

Legislation is aimed at streamlining procedures to monitor ratings of TV channels, elaborates on definitions of disinformation, misinformation. Published 15 Aug, 2023 08:24pm

BAP’s Anwaarul Haq Kakar named caretaker prime minister

President Alvi gives assent to advice sent by PM Shehbaz, opposition leader; Raja Riaz says Kakar to take oath as interim premier tomorrow. Updated 12 Aug, 2023 10:11pm

Govt tenure comes to end as President Alvi signs off on NA dissolution

Outgoing PM Shehbaz says will meet Leader of Opposition in NA Raja Riaz for consultation on interim prime minister on Thursday. Updated 10 Aug, 2023 12:34am

2023 census results ‘unanimously’ approved at CCI meeting

Approval of new census results makes delay in general elections almost certain; population increases to 241.49 million. Updated 05 Aug, 2023 08:05pm

Quaid-i-Azam University issues show-cause notice to students over Holi celebrations

Summons students before disciplinary committee on July 18 with written response. Updated 14 Jul, 2023 11:05pm

IMF chief assures PM Shehbaz global lender will ‘continue to help Pakistan’

In phone call with Kristalina Georgieva, PM Shehbaz expresses gratitude for her support, assistance in materialising $3bn deal. Updated 14 Jul, 2023 11:47pm