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Passenger numbers shrink despite fare cuts, reduced flights

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Panel on IT orders probe into internet outages

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Track 1.5 dialogue brings together officials, experts to explore de-escalation

National Accountability Bureau Islamabad/Rawalpindi has completed the transfer of thousands of kanal of amenity and public utility land to Capital Development Authority in a major move aimed at addressing long-standing irregularities in housing societies.

ISLAMABAD: After skipping Adiala jail visits for two consecutive weeks, PTI leaders on Thursday managed to reach the prison for a meeting with incarcerated party founder Imran Khan, which was once again denied. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed Imran twice-a-week meetings — on Tuesdays and Thursdays — with his family, lawyers and other associates. Despite court orders, Imran’s meetings with the family and the party leaders have been largely restricted. While Imran’s sisters continue to show up at the jail on Tuesdays, party leaders were nowhere to be seen the past two weeks, prompting criticism of the leadership. On Wednesday, a list of PTI leaders’ names was sent to the Adiala jail superintendent for a meeting with Imran. The initial list sent to the jail administration included the names of PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Advocate Hamid Khan and Barrister Ali Zafar. However, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja — who has been authorised by the IHC to share the names of leaders who intend ...

Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike

Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar

See progress on setting up independent tax policy office

Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14

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Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%

Banks, OGMCs, refineries drive growth; E&P and fertiliser sectors decline

Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security