IMF approves $6 bn loan for Pakistan
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a 39-month extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Pakistan for an amount of SDR 4,268 million…
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Pakistan calls for action against BLA perpetrators, sponsor
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called for bringing perpetrators, organizers, financiers and external sponsors of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) to justice.
“We have taken note of the…
US designates BLA a terrorist outfit
WASHINGTON: The US Department of State has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) a terrorist organization.
It has also declared Hizballah operative Husain Ali Hazzima as…
Saudi Arabia begins oil supply to Pakistan on deferred payment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will start receiving oil supplies from Saudi Arabia on deferred payments from this month.
According to a press release issued by Saudi embassy in Islamabad on Monday,…
PM Khan blames opposition parties for record rupee depreciation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the ruling elite of the past is responsible for the current devaluation of Pakistani rupee as they laundered money abroad.
The Prime…
World Bank approves $652 million for Karachi projects
The World Bank announced that it was committing $652 million through three projects to strengthen institutions, municipal services and infrastructure in Karachi.
The projects will focus on…
Selected or elected
In a controversial ruling, Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasir Suri has banned MPs and MNAs from using word 'selected' for PM on the floor of the House. But there is no justification or…
WB commits $70 million to boost tourism in Pakistan’s KPK province
The World Bank committed $70 million in concessional financing for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Tourism Development Project. This project will invest in infrastructure development,…
Pakistan revive memories of 1992 to stay in contention for WC semis
Pakistan, a historically unpredictable team specialising in theatrical comebacks, remain in World Cup contention after overwhelming previously unbeaten New Zealand in a group match which…
Pakistan, UNICEF launch ‘We the Future’ campaign to inspire adolescents
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with UNICEF launched a campaign "We the Future" on Wednesday to highlight the achievements of outstanding Pakistani adolescents who…
Pakistan announces contribution for Palestinian refugees
NEW YORK: Pakistan told the United Nations Tuesday that the international community must continue to stand by the Palestinian people, says a press release received here today from UN.…
Afghan President Ghani to begin Pakistan visit on Thursday
ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is to arrive in Pakistan on Thursday on a two-day official trip on the invistatation of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
According to a press release…
PM urges citizens to avail amnesty scheme as June 30 approaches
Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged citizens to avail the government's tax amnesty scheme to whiten their assets as the June 30 deadline for the scheme approaches.
On Tuesday, the prime…
Opposition meets today in APC to chalk out anti-govt protest strategy
ISLAMABAD: An All-Parties Conference (APC) has been convened on Wednesday (today) by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to chalk out an anti-govt protest strategy.
According to details,…
Renowned Chinese perfume manufacturer decides to invest $2mn in Pakistan
One of the largest Chinese manufacturers of fragrances and perfumes, Guangzhou Rongshen Trading Company has announced that it would invest a whopping $2 million in Pakistan, on Tuesday.…