KARACHI: Pakistan’s consumer inflation rate slowed sharply to 0.3 percent year-on-year in April 2025, the lowest level in approximately six decades, marking a dramatic turnaround from the double-digit crises that gripped the economy a year earlier, data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed on Friday.
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No first strike, but Pakistan promises fierce reply to India
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that Pakistan would not initiate military escalation with India but warned of a “very strong” response if provoked, as tensions over a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir brought the nuclear-armed rivals to a diplomatic precipice.
Pakistan warns of Indian military strike within 36 hours
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan warned on Tuesday that India was set to launch military action within 36 hours over a disputed Kashmir attack.
Pakistan military says India shared ‘no shred of evidence’ even the week after Kashmir attack
ISLAMABAD: The military said on Monday that India had failed to provide any “shred of evidence” even one week after a deadly attack that killed 26 tourists in occupied Kashmir, challenging New Delhi’s accusations of Islamabad’s involvement.
Pakistan flags ‘crucial’ days, warns of Indian military incursion
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday the next few days were ‘crucial’ with risks of an Indian military incursion, as a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir that killed 26 people heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
China calls for dialogue between Pakistan, India to resolve Kashmir crisis
ISLAMABAD: China on Monday called for restraint between India and Pakistan on Monday after a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir escalated tensions between the arch-rivals, urging the nuclear-armed neighbors to resolve the crisis through dialogue.
US pushes for ‘reasonable solution’ in Pakistan-India standoff
ISLAMABAD: The United States is pressing India and Pakistan to find a “responsible solution” to the crisis sparked by an attack in occupied Kashmir, which New Delhi blames on Islamabad, while Pakistan denies involvement and seeks an impartial probe.
Pakistan requests 10 billion yuan China swap line boost, targets panda bond
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has asked China to expand its currency swap line by 10 billion yuan, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, as the cash-strapped nation seeks to bolster reserves and plans a debut panda bond by year-end to diversify funding.
Pakistan closes border, airspace to India, warns of ‘act of war’ over water treaty
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan announced a sweeping set of retaliatory measures against India on Thursday, including the immediate closure of the Wagah border crossing, shutting down its airspace for Indian airlines and the suspension of multiple bilateral agreements, in response to what it called “unilateral, unjust, politically motivated, highly irresponsible, and illegal” actions by New Delhi.
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Pakistan calls security meeting after India suspends water treaty over Kashmir attack
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an urgent meeting of the National Security Committee, a body of top civil and military leaders, for Thursday to address India’s retaliatory measures following a deadly militant attack in occupied-Kashmir that New Delhi has linked to Pakistan-based groups.