Mohsin Naqvi lauds Speaker Ayaz Sadiq’s efforts to engage both opposition and government parties.

Naqvi lauds NA speaker’s role in govt-PTI negotiations

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq and discussed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI’s) stance in negotiations despite the government’s positive progress. During the meeting, both leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, political affairs, and the overall situation of the country. According to reports, discussions were held regarding the […]

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Prime Minister Sharif to hold key meeting on housing relief package and tax changes

Government unveils housing sector relief plan, tax cuts proposed

The government has prepared a relief package for the real estate and housing sector aimed at benefiting the public. The package, devised by the Ministry of Housing’s 11-member task force, includes significant tax revisions and recommendations to revitalise the sector, Express News reported. The task force’s proposals, presented to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, suggest several […]

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Residents gather outside the District Headquarters Hospital in Parachinar, Upper Kurram on January 31 following a firing incident

Firing injures assistant commissioner in Upper Kurram: hospital official

Kurram Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Saeed Manan Khan was injured in a firing incident in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Upper Kurram tehsil on Friday, a hospital official said. According to Dr Mir Hassan Jan, medical superintendent at the Parachinar District Headquarters Hospital, the firing incident occurred in the Boshehra area of Upper Kurram. “The Kurram AC was visiting […]

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Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on January 31

Pakistan, China reiterate economic and security cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong discussed economic and security ties between their countries during a meeting in Islamabad on Friday, state-run Radio Pakistan reports. Their meeting follows the occasion of the Chinese New Year, which was celebrated by millions across Asia on January 29, when PM Shehbaz and President Zardari issued special greetings. Ambassador Zaidong […]

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PM Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: Express

PM offers to resume talks with PTI, form committee

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed readiness to resume talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and proposed the formation of a parliamentary committee to address ongoing issues. In a federal cabinet meeting, PM Sharif recalled the earlier talks with PTI, which began with the formation of a committee after PTI’s offer. He mentioned that the PTI […]

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A combination of photos shows renovation work in progress at the National Bank Stadium on Tuesday.—AFP

Karachi’s National Stadium facing race against time to be ready for Champions Trophy

KARACHI: Before the roars of spectators engulf the National Bank Stadium, the echoes of pounding hammers, iron-grinding machines and blaring engines prevail at the iconic venue. It is being renovated for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. And given that the renovations started as late as October last year, the list of the planned upgrades is quite […]

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Fourth round of talks postponed after PTI skips meeting

Ayaz Sadiq announced that the committee would remain intact despite the lack of PTI’s participation. A scheduled meeting of the government’s talks committee was postponed on Tuesday after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) representatives failed to attend. Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq announced that the committee would remain intact despite the lack of participation, Express […]

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