Stories by Syed Talal Ahsan

Water minister slams India for ‘running away’ from Indus Waters Treaty, rejecting Hague court award

International lawyer Ayesha Malik says India’s stance “testament to the extent to which India has departed from being a responsible, law-abiding state”.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:54pm

Budget FY26: ‘Relief’ for salaried group as govt goes after solar panels, e-commerce

Reductions in income tax slabs, proposal of 18pc levy on imported solar panels as well as on e-commerce platforms, Rs2.5/ltr carbon levy on fossil fuels.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:23am

Journalist Waheed Murad sent on 2-day physical remand by Islamabad court for posting ‘intimidating content’

FIA officials tell court he is being investigated for posts regarding situation in Balochistan; HRCP, media fraternity express "alarm".

Updated 26 Mar, 2025 06:38pm

Citizens spot streaks of light over Karachi sky, suspect meteor sightings

Social media filled with images and videos of locals capturing visuals of the light caused by the meteor.

Published 18 Mar, 2025 12:59am

NA passes controversial Peca amendment bill amid walkout by PTI, journalists

Latest changes propose prison term for violations to three years with fines at Rs2m; journalists, activists assail passage; Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024 also passed.

Updated 23 Jan, 2025 08:12pm

Fact check: Imran has not requested better prison facilities from President Zardari, PM Shehbaz

Advocate Azhar Siddique, who penned letter as chairman of Judicial Activism Panel, confirms Imran has nothing to do with letter.

Updated 06 Jul, 2024 08:32pm

Budget FY25: What’s going up and what’s coming down

Government raises taxes for various slabs of salaried classes, proposes minimum wage increase to Rs37,000, curbs on smoking activities, flat 18pc sales tax on all mobile phones up to $500 in value.

Updated 13 Jun, 2024 04:53am

The youth asking questions does not make them badtameez

To quote the premier, if you do not make mistakes, how are you going to learn?

Published 08 Nov, 2023 04:42pm

Highlights from Supreme Court’s verdict on NAB amendments

Order notes that while nullification of all amendments was sought, court was not convinced that fundamental rights were violated by each and every section.

Updated 16 Sep, 2023 12:37am

Pemra prohibits broadcast of Geo drama ‘Hadsa’ following criticism over similarities to 2020 motorway rape case

The public is of the opinion that portrayal of such "heinous act" will be a cause of trauma for rape survivor, says Pemra notice.

Updated 30 Aug, 2023 10:19pm

Legislative spree: So many laws, so little time

A list of all the bills that have been introduced and passed by the Parliament over the last month or so.

Updated 08 Aug, 2023 04:48pm

Budget FY24: What’s likely to get expensive and what’s getting cheaper?

Finance minister says no new taxes for upcoming year while minimum wage rises to Rs32,000.

Updated 10 Jun, 2023 02:40am

Rs128.9bn disbursed as 8.96m benefit from Benazir Kafaalat

KARACHI: The Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) 2022-23 unveiled on Thursday that 8.96 million people were currently...

Published 09 Jun, 2023 07:04am

Imran claims ‘malcontent’ agency insiders feeding him information

Asks why he can’t name those he suspects of attacking him, expects to be back in action in four to six weeks.

Updated 08 Nov, 2022 07:43am

From bogus to bizarre: A roundup of some common Covid-19 vaccine myths

We address some of the common misunderstandings and myths related to Covid-19 vaccines.

Updated 05 Jan, 2021 05:35pm