ISLAMABAD: Mishal Pakistan has released its Pakistan Reforms Report 2026 and says the country has made great progress in government reforms over the past year, with the energy sector leading the reform effort, accounting for 40% of the total. The report says more than 600 reforms were implemented across 135 institutions, describing this as a […]
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President reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen cooperation with Uzbekistan across key sectors President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday welcomed an invitation from Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and stressed the need to follow up on the results of the Uzbek leader’s recent state visit to Pakistan, the presidential secretariat said. The President received Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev
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He had highlighted that illegal migration and begging were seriously damaging Pakistan’s international image Defense Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APP/ File Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday accused beggar mafia groups of being responsible for Gulf countries’ visa restrictions on Pakistanis. Last year, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) detained 66,154 passengers to stop organized gangs
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The Supreme Court said that as a constitutional body under Article 175 of the Constitution, it must have autonomy to conceive, design and approve infrastructure projects in accordance with its institutional requirements. Photo: Online ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed lawyer Salman Safdar as a friend of the court to file a report on
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Pakistan will take on India on February 15 in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally approved the match following consultations with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In a statement shared on X, the government confirmed that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi had briefed the prime minister on the outcome of
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Signaling a decisive shift towards a technology-led future, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a $1 billion investment in artificial intelligence by 2030, unveiling comprehensive education, research and skills initiatives aimed at building a national AI ecosystem and preparing Pakistan’s youth for leadership roles in the digital economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of
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PECA (Amendment Act) 2025 empowered authorities to remove and block content from social media platforms ISLAMABAD: The capital’s High Court has asked who should decide which report falls under the category of fake news during the hearing of various petitions filed against controversial amendments to the country’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016. Islamabad
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Field Marshal Asim Munir praises multinational exercise and emphasizes readiness for modern warfare The 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) competition was concluded in Kharian on February 9, 2026, the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to ISPR, the closing ceremony was attended by Chief of Army Staff and
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government may face a political backlash as metering of solar energy becomes virtually dead after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) scrapped the exchange of electricity units, dealing a blow to consumers hoping to switch to renewable energy. At present, the buy-back rate for solar grid generation is Rs25.9
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Complainants tell the court that they have no objection to the acquittal of the suspects or acquittal from the case A file photo of the late mother, Sadia, with her 10-month-old daughter, Rida Fatima. PHOTO: EXPRESS A magistrate court granted bail to five suspects in a case relating to the death of a mother and
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