Stories by Syed Irfan Raza

After June 24, vehicles without an active extinguisher will face strict legal action, National Highway and Motorway Police spokesperson says. Published 17 Jun, 2026 01:38pm

Party claims budget differs from figures shared during pre-budget consultations; questions provinces’ capacity to meet IMF-linked revenue targets. Updated 17 Jun, 2026 07:25am

Tarar defends ‘sagacious’ economic policy Published 15 Jun, 2026 05:58am

Describes it as "friendly and relief-oriented budget for all"; Sharmila Faruqi says “nothing significant” for youths. Updated 14 Jun, 2026 06:50pm

PPP slams "unreasonable attitude" of ally PML-N; PTI protests for Imran, against taxes; MQM-P delegation meets Shehbaz. Updated 13 Jun, 2026 09:30am

Govt announces Rs1tr for Public Sector Develop­ment Programme, Rs2.2tr for provincial programmes, and Rs450bn for state-owned enterprises. Published 13 Jun, 2026 05:22am

Average inflation expected to be 8.2pc; finance minister says large chunk of budgeted expenditures to be allocated for markup payments. Updated 14 Jun, 2026 02:10pm

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Thursday visited the Directorate General of... Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:07am

Tarar asks opposition to help create "enabling environment" for talks; Achakzai hints at boycotting parliament over unmet demands. Updated 11 Jun, 2026 07:56am

Law minister says opposition must provide proof of alleged rigging in GB elections; opposition leader says government failed to run the country in the right way. Published 10 Jun, 2026 10:22pm

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the relevant authorities to expedite the privatisation... Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Senate session summoned for 4pm on June 10, according to a post by the president's office. Updated 10 Jun, 2026 12:58am

ISLAMABAD: The government and its major ally, the PPP, on Monday reached a consensus on the broad framework of the... Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:31am

• Says Pakistan is working with partners for diplomatic solution • Calls for all sides to give peace ‘a little more chance’ Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:30am

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday assured the PPP of incorporating its proposals in the federal... Published 08 Jun, 2026 06:45am

Discussion also covered expenditure and development spending priorities, including the Public Sector Development Programme. Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:07am

Karachi Port and M-6 among three key projects highlighted to attract foreign capital. Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:24am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to ensure effective... Published 05 Jun, 2026 07:05am

Premier emphasises that “active and transparent performance of the NTC was essential for the promotion of industry, trade and investment”. Published 04 Jun, 2026 10:41pm

Seeks business partnership to boost exports, expand documentation, cut power tariffs and speed tax refunds Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:04am