The relief goods were distributed in 14 districts of Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan, Sindh, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces under the auspices of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre. By Naveed Naqvi.
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IMF says having ‘productive’ talks with Pakistan as part of program review
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund said it was having ‘productive’, ongoing discussions with Pakistan as part of a ninth program review of a $7 billion rescue package.
Election Commission summons Khan next month
The PTI legal team argued that it will be appropriate let the decision in an appeal pending in the Supreme Court of Pakistan to arrive before proceeding further with the case. By Naveed Naqvi.
Academic sees Afghan Taliban a force for stability
Obaidullah Baheer says the de facto rulers of Afghanistan are a permanent fixture of the regional landscape, and any effort to remove them from the table could lead to a new war. By Naveed Naqvi.
19 new TVET centres under USD 100 million ADB project
The project will fund demand-driven and gender-focused training expected to boost livelihoods and support industries that are key to Pakistan’s recovery and future growth. By Staff Reporter.
New USD 554 million flood assistance package from ADB
The Bank has consistently stood by Pakistan in the wake of this monsoon’s cataclysmic flooding, helping with post-disaster needs assessment and mobilising technical and financial resources. By Staff Reporter.
Pakistan Consumers’ Confidence Index for Q4 2022 by Ipsos. Image courtesy of Ipsos.
Economic gloom lifting but optimism still low
Although continued political stability continues to take its toll in terms of perception, a dogged optimism about the country’s economy is returning. By Ahmer Kureishi.
PTI threatens to dissolve Punjab, KPK assemblies by December 20
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday warned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government that it will dissolve the assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces if a date for the next election is not announced by December 20.
Pakistan says unprovoked cross-border firing from Afghan forces kills civilians
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: At least six civilians were killed and 17 others injured on Sunday when Afghan border troops resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate fire across the border into Balochistan’s Chaman district, officials said.
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Paucity of funds hits pensioners of Radio Pakistan
In 1947, they broke the news of Pakistan’s independence. In 1922, Radio Pakistan has run out of funds to keep their pensions payments going. By Muhammad Ali.