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Supreme Court Says Safeguarding Women’s Rights Is State Duty

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Govt Moves Closer to ZTBL Privatization as Transaction Plan Advances

Supreme Court Says Safeguarding Women’s Rights Is State Duty

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed judgment in the review petition filed against the death sentence awarded to Zahir Zakir Jaffer, the main convict in the murder case of 27-year-old Pakistani-Jordanian woman Noor Mukadam. A three-member Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim…

August 21, 2026August 21, 20263 mins read

Govt Moves Closer to ZTBL Privatization as Transaction Plan Advances

The privatization of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has moved closer to implementation after the Privatisation Commission Board approved the proposed transaction structure and restructuring plan for the state-owned financial institution. According to official documents, the transaction structure was prepared by the financial adviser appointed for the privatization process. The recommendations were presented to the…

August 20, 2026August 20, 20263 mins read

Feels Like PIA Is Getting Special Treatment as Losses and Legacy Debt Remain a Concern

The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has raised fresh questions about how much of the national carrier’s financial burden has actually been transferred to private ownership. While PIA has moved into private hands, its historical losses and legacy debt have not necessarily followed the airline to the same extent. This has created a debate…

August 19, 2026August 19, 20263 mins read

Oil Tops $90 Again, Raising Concerns Over Another Fuel Price Hike in Pakistan

International oil prices have climbed above $90 per barrel again, increasing the possibility of another rise in petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan if global market trends continue to put pressure on domestic fuel costs. Brent crude settled at $90.87 per barrel on August 17, marking a gain of more than $2 as concerns over…

August 18, 2026August 18, 20262 mins read

Solar Owners Are Rapidly Challenging Pakistan’s Costly Power Plant Business Model

Pakistan’s rapid shift toward solar power is creating a growing challenge for the country’s traditional electricity market, as households and businesses increasingly generate their own electricity instead of relying entirely on the national grid. Official documents cited by ProPakistani show that electricity demand declined by 8.66 percent year-on-year. Several distribution companies (DISCOs) also recorded lower…

August 17, 2026August 17, 20263 mins read