By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A special court on Wednesday granted the anti-graft National Accountability Bureau (NAB) an 8-day physical custody of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a land scam case worth millions of dollars.
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Troops deployed in Punjab to quell Imran Khan arrest protests
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government has authorized the deployment of army troops in central Punjab province to restore law and order following violent protests sparked by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.
Pakistan secures plan to repay or refinance $3.7bn debt for current fiscal year
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry said on Tuesday it has made arrangements to repay or roll over the country’s $3.7 billion debt for this fiscal year.
Imran Khan’s arrest sparks violent protests in Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in three of Pakistan’s four provinces have imposed an emergency order banning all gatherings after supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police, blocked major roads in a string of cities, and stormed military buildings in Lahore, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi.
Pakistan vows to address IMF’s concerns over fuel pricing scheme for underprivileged
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, on Tuesday affirmed the government’s commitment to address concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the proposed fuel pricing scheme aimed at helping the underprivileged.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah addressing a presser in this undated photo courtesy of APP.
Imran Niazi arrested lawfully, Says Interior Minister
Rana Sanaullah reminded everyone the federal government has no control over NAB, which ordered the arrest, and Rangers executed the order at the command of Islamabad Police. By Naveed Naqvi.
Imran Khan arrested by Rangers in graft probe
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested by paramilitary troops on Tuesday during a court appearance in Islamabad over corruption allegations, senior leaders from his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party said.
Pakistan at risk of default without IMF bailout, says Moody’s
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan may face a risk of default if it fails to secure an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout loan, as the country’s financing options beyond June are uncertain, Moody’s Investor Service said on Tuesday.
Pakistan’s ninth review not on IMF board’s agenda for upcoming meetings
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has scheduled meetings until May 17, with the notable exclusion of Pakistan on the agenda as the country’s ninth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme remains pending.
Army threatens legal action over Khan’s ‘baseless allegations’
The military says the “malicious allegations” fit the pattern of Khan targeting military and intel officials with “insinuations and sensational propaganda” to advance his political agenda. By Naveed Naqvi.