Syed Irfan Raza

Govt unveils plan to crush militancy in Balochistan

NAP apex committee okays military operation, vows to revitalise Nacta; questions PTI’s focus on sit-ins over country’s progress. Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:29am

PM Shehbaz wants action against tax evaders expedited

Says "all sectors should pay taxes to play their role in national progress". Updated 19 Nov, 2024 07:55am

Meeting of apex body called with terrorism on agenda

Likely to take place next week; PM urges nation to offer prayers for rain. Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:32am

NAB claims to have recovered land worth billions in 6 months

Bureau made direct and indirect recoveries of more than Rs4 trillion, press release claims. Updated 14 Nov, 2024 11:44am

President Zardari thanks Xi for goodwill message

“I will visit China in the near future at an appropriate time,” Zardari says. Updated 12 Nov, 2024 12:09pm

PM urges swift action to set up Palestinian state

Closing statement of summit links regional peace with end to Israeli occupation of all Arab territories; MBS demands Gaza, Lebanon truce. Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:51am

Deputy PM Dar hopes new US admin will end war in Middle East

FM demands "unconditional" ceasefire in Gaza; PM Shehbaz heads to Riyadh, will address Arab-Islamic summit. Updated 11 Nov, 2024 10:33am

Deals signed with Abu Dhabi Ports for infrastructure

PM reiterates commitment to achieving $25bn in IT exports over next 3 years. Updated 09 Nov, 2024 01:38pm

PM Shehbaz announces 100MW supply for GB

Inaugurates homes for flood victims; meets Chinese envoy, vows justice for Chinese nationals injured in Karachi attack. Updated 07 Nov, 2024 11:39am

Nearly 180,000 Pakistanis to perform Haj in 2025

Cabinet okays new Haj policy; children under age of 12 won’t be allowed; PM hints at power relief package. Updated 06 Nov, 2024 08:33am

Qatar, Azerbaijan to invest $5bn, PM Shehbaz tells cabinet

Says Saudi Arabia needs IT experts. Updated 05 Nov, 2024 10:45am

NA set to pass bills related to SC, detention of suspects

Law minister to table SC ordinance in lower house today. Updated 04 Nov, 2024 08:02am

Pakistan, Qatar to explore ways to expand ties

PM Shehbaz, Qatari emir resolve to deepen cooperation in various sectors. Updated 02 Nov, 2024 01:21pm

Qatar visit to ‘boost’ bilateral ties, says PM Shehbaz

Premier meets Qatari emir and PM to discuss trade, investments, cultural exchange; visits museum showcasing Pakistani artists’ works. Updated 01 Nov, 2024 08:29am

Foot fracture set to delay president’s China visit

Source says Zardari is on Dubai trip to meet his newborn grandson, Mir Zulfikar. Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:31am

Saudis add $600m to $2.2bn investment pledge

PM Shehbaz arrives in Qatar on two-day visit to woo investors. Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:51am

Riyadh central to Pakistan’s economy, PM tells MBS

• Premier meets crown prince, apprises him about reforms agenda, appreciates economic support • Shehbaz calls for investme Published 30 Oct, 2024 08:11am

‘Key bill’ due this week after law minister rules out amendment

Sources say bill to amend Practice and Procedure Act may be tabled soon; PPP, PTI, JUI-F warn govt against another constitutional tweak. Updated 29 Oct, 2024 08:08am

PM Shehbaz calls for speedy FBR reforms to facilitate taxpayers

Pays tribute to polio workers. Updated 25 Oct, 2024 10:57am

Cybercrime body’s future in limbo after rules repealed

Okayed by caretaker govt, National Cyber Crime & Investigation Authority was notified by govt earlier this year. Published 24 Oct, 2024 08:39am