SC issues key verdict on government employees’ rights
- 22-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that a government employee acquitted with honour deserves full pay and benefits, ARY News reported. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar wrote the 8-page judgment, according to court records. The court said time spent off duty will count as service if the employee gets an honorable acquittal. It added that departmental action […]
PTI's Barrister Gohar welcomes PM's offer of dialogue
- 22-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: PTI’s Chairman Barrister Gohar has welcomed the prime minister’s offer of dialogue adding that the political talks are the solution of political problems. Talking here PTI leader said that there is the need of political tolerance and dialogu and not confrontation. The opposition party’s leader called for serious beginning of the dialogue. “Ban over […]
'Petrol prices should be reduced by Rs. 100'
- 18-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Following the Iran-US peace accord implementation, hopes rise regarding the reduction in petrol prices in Pakistan, after Amir Jamat-e- Islami (JI), Hafiz Naeem, Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) senator Ali Zafar also demanded a reduction in per-litre from the government. Speaking to media correspondents, Senator Ali Zafar demanded that the per-litre petrol prices be reduced […]
Karachi Port tariff hike suspended
- 18-Jun-2026
Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar, has announced a major relief measure for the business community by freezing the proposed 5 per cent tariff increase at Karachi Port for the 2026–27 financial year. According to details, Junaid Anwar said decision will provide importers and exporters with relief exceeding Rs500 million and is aimed at supporting […]
PTI chairman calls for political space, reduction in tensions
- 16-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday called on the government to provide political space to the opposition and work towards reducing political tensions in the country. Speaking to the media, Barrister Gohar said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government would make decisions regarding the provincial budget in accordance with the Constitution and […]
Karachi Port records highest ship traffic in eight years
- 15-Jun-2026
Karachi Port has surpassed the milestone of 2,000 ship calls for the first time in nearly eight years, reflecting growing maritime trade activity and reinforcing its position as Pakistan’s primary gateway for international commerce. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said Karachi Port handled 2,003 ship calls between July 2025 and June […]
No relief to people in budget, says Barrister Gohar
- 14-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar on Sunday said that the people have been overburdened but no relief offered to them in the budget. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly during the budget debate, PTI’s leader said that the budget has been unclear over any mechanism to bring down the prices of gas, electricity […]
Pakistan Railways releases funds to settle long-pending employee dues
- 21-May-2026
Pakistan Railways has begun clearing long-outstanding employee payments as part of broader efforts to achieve financial stability and institutional reform. The department has initiated the payment of travelling allowances owed to Grade IV employees for the past eight years. Officials said Rs70 million had been released for the settlement of these dues, prompting celebrations among […]
Pakistan plans major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port
- 11-May-2026
The Pakistan government has decided to announce major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port to boost business activities. The tariff cut was announced by Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry aimed at increasing international transit and trans-shipment traffic. The minister said berthing charges for container vessels at the port would be reduced by 25 per cent, while […]
Pakistan intensifies efforts for safe recovery of crew held in Somalia piracy incident
- 28-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Diplomatic and maritime efforts have been stepped up to secure the safe release of Pakistani crew members taken hostage after a pirate attack near Somalia targeting the vessel “Honor 25,” ARY News reported. According to officials, the oil tanker came under attack by suspected pirates in waters near Somalia, resulting in a tense situation […]