ECP summons Imran Khan to appear in-person in contempt case on May 23
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to appear in-person before it on May 23 in a contempt case.A four-member ECP bench chaired by its member Nisar Durrani heard the…
IHC orders release of Shireen Mazari
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the immediate release of senior PTI leader and former federal minister Shireen Mazari.IHC’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb annulled the district magistrate’s order regarding Ms Mazari’s arr…
LHC orders Removal of Farrukh Habib’s name from ECL
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday ordered the interior ministry to remove the name of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Farrukh Habib from the Exit Control List (ECL).LHC judge Justice Anwarul Haq announced the verdict which he reserve…
Current Account Surplus Shrinks to Just $18 Million in April
The country’s current account posted a surplus of $18 million in April 2023, significantly lower than the surplus of $654 million (revised to $750 million) posted in March 2023.According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), cumulative…
Pakistan’s Digital Lag Behind Emerging Economies Hinders Growth
The recent connectivity blackouts are only a reflection of the fact that the government still fails to understand the IT sector’s importance.Pakistan’s digital lag in global indices paints a dismal picture of the country’s ability to harness opportuni…
GSMA Proposes Reduction in Taxes on Telecom Customers in Upcoming Budget
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has called for a reduction in taxes on telecom customers to enhance the affordability of digital services.With Pakistan being one of the highest-taxed telecom markets globally, where telec…
ECC Approves Supplementary Grants of Rs. 11 Billion
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved technical supplementary grants and supplementary grants of Rs. 11 billion.The meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar, also approved Rs…
Social Media Websites Unblocked in Pakistan: PTA
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced the official unblocking of social media websites in Pakistan.PTA spokesperson told ProPakistani that following the directives of the Ministry of Interior, social media platforms have been re…