Stories by Tahir Sherani

Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib steps down as PM’s aide on virtual assets

He continues to serve as the chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority with status of minister of state.

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 09:44pm

Petrol, diesel rates slashed for next fortnight

New high speed diesel price stands at Rs279.65 per litre, new rate for petrol fixed at Rs263.45.

Updated 01 Dec, 2025 08:07am

Pakistan seeks to buy 100,000 tonnes of rice for supply to Bangladesh

Trading Corporation of Pakistan seeks price offers by Nov 28; move regarded as bringing Pakistani rice into Dhaka's imports.

Updated 24 Nov, 2025 09:47pm

Govt lifts ban on gold trade after industry outcry

Restores SRO 760 of 2013; introduces tighter documentation, stricter monitoring

Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:51am

Ban on gold trade lifted as commerce ministry rescinds suspension of SRO760

Move to allow trade of precious metals, gemstones and jewellery more than 6 months after it was restricted.

Published 22 Nov, 2025 12:41pm

Govt okays deployment of army, civil armed forces for Nov 23 by-elections

Empowered to exercise powers under Sections 4 and 5 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, from Saturday to Monday; Faisalabad DMO fines Rana Sanaullah,

Published 21 Nov, 2025 10:39pm

Compensation package for martyred, injured civil armed forces personnel raised: interior ministry

Decision to revise compensation to be on par with the Islamabad Police was made by the Interior Ministry in August.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 10:42pm

27th Constitutional Amendment on the agenda as PM Shehbaz holds flurry of meetings

MQM-P, PML-Q and Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party delegations call on premier; Dar, Azam Tarar among various ministers present.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 09:45pm

FBR extends deadline for filing returns manually until Nov 30

Tax body to establish cells at field offices to facilitate manual filers; also offers legal and technical support to taxpayers.

Published 05 Nov, 2025 06:10pm

Finmin Aurangzeb sees Pakistan’s economy in a ‘good spot’

“Where we are as a country, we find ourselves in a good spot at this point and time," he says.

Updated 04 Nov, 2025 10:55am

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs2.43, high-speed diesel by Rs3.02

The price of petrol now stands at Rs265.45 per litre from Rs263.02 per litre.

Updated 01 Nov, 2025 07:19am

Power Division announces large-scale rollout of smart meters across Pakistan

Division terms it a "significant milestone" in efforts to digitalise power sector and provide efficient and customer-centric electricity services.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 04:51pm

Pakistan receives first-ever US crude oil shipment

Shipment will be followed by another in mid-November and a third in January 2026.

Updated 29 Oct, 2025 06:24pm

Govt changes NCCIA DG as corruption scandal widens

Syed Khurram Ali made new director general with immediate effect while Waqaruddin Syed told to report to Establishment Division immediately.

Published 28 Oct, 2025 10:43pm

Govt hails Nepra’s move to slash KE’s tariff, says it will ‘reduce additional burden on taxpayers’

Power Division says review was primarily related to utility's operational affairs; “removes the unfair disparity” between KE and Discos.

Updated 27 Oct, 2025 06:17pm

PM Shehbaz meets Saudi crown prince ahead of Future Investment Initiative conference

PM says the two discussed ways to further ties in trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

Updated 28 Oct, 2025 10:44am

Federal govt approves ban on TLP under anti-terrorism act

Unanimous decision taken after federal cabinet briefed on recent violence during TLP protests.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 10:45pm

PM Shehbaz discusses country’s political landscape with KP lawmakers, leaders

Shehbaz stresses "need for sustained political engagement to ensure stability and growth in the province".

Published 22 Oct, 2025 11:43pm

‘Situation fully under control’: Ogra rubbishes reports of fuel shortage

"Fuel supply operations across the country remain normal, and business continues as usual," says Ogra spokesperson.

Published 21 Oct, 2025 11:49pm

KE says Nepra revision has slashed its tariff by Rs7.6/kWh, ‘will have far-reaching consequences’

According to KE, power regulatory authority's decision has resulted in a reduction of its average tariff from Rs39.97/kWh to Rs32.37/kWh.

Updated 21 Oct, 2025 09:58pm