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Opposition parties on Wednesday blasted the federal government’s economic performance and governance failures, warning that rising poverty, unemployment and fiscal mismanagement were pushing the country toward an unmanageable crisis. Addressing a joint press conference, Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain-e-Pakistan (TTAP) leaders, including Zubair Umar and Asad Qaiser, claimed that the ruling setup had failed to honor constitutional obligations, particularly […]

Arrested 380 in the last three years, followed by hundreds of others wanted for serious crimes residing in the Gulf and Europe Punjab Police. PHOTO: FILE A high-octane criminal chase looks exciting on a bigger cinema screen. In reality, such efforts carried out by a moneyed economy only push the nation further towards bankruptcy. According

Secretariat positions limited to 400% of the assembly’s membership; current staff must comply within 18 months National Assembly. Photo: File The National Assembly has approved the NA Secretariat Staff (Amendment) Bill 2025, which imposes strict restrictions on staff, regulates recruitment and formalizes employment procedures to prevent political interference. Under the new law, the total number

PIA Airbus at Dubai airport. Photo: PIA website The bidding for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be held on December 23, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirming that transparency and profit will remain central to the entire process and announcing that the tender will be broadcast live on national television. According to

Religious Scholar Engineer Mirza Muhammad Ali. Photo: File The Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday approved bail for religious scholar engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza in a case alleging religious hatred and ordered his immediate release. Judge Sadaqat Khan granted bail on the condition that Mirza furnish two sureties worth Rs500,000 each. The