QUETTA: Pakistani security forces killed at least 37 militants after thwarting coordinated attacks at 12 locations across the restive southwestern province of Balochistan, officials and state media said on Saturday, in the latest clash amid a surge in militant violence.
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Pakistan authorities deny approving Tirah valley military operation in court hearing
PESHAWAR: Pakistani federal and provincial authorities on Friday denied granting permission for a military operation in the Tirah Valley of Khyber district, telling a high court bench that no such approval had been given amid allegations the action violated constitutional rights and displaced local residents.
Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan had successful eye procedure, is stable, hospital official says
ISLAMABAD: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan underwent a successful eye procedure last week and remains in stable condition, the head of a major Islamabad hospital said on Saturday, amid concerns raised by his party over his health and access to personal doctors.
KP chief minister asks top court to allow jailed ex-PM Khan access to personal doctors
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi approached the Supreme Court on Friday, urging the chief justice to help arrange a meeting between jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his personal doctors amid growing concerns over his health following a recent eye procedure.
PM Sharif cuts industrial electricity tariff by Rs4.4 per unit, lowers export refinance rate
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs4.4 cut in electricity tariffs per unit for the industrial sector on Friday, along with other measures aimed at easing costs for businesses and spurring exports amid efforts to sustain economic recovery.
Security forces kill 41 militants in two operations in Balochistan, military says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces killed 41 militants in two separate operations in the restive southwestern province of Balochistan, the military said on Friday, amid a surge in militant violence that has plagued the region bordering Afghanistan.
Pakistan telecom regulator sets March 10 date for 5G spectrum auction
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator on Thursday announced plans to auction spectrum for 5G services in March, a step aimed at easing network congestion and boosting Internet speeds in a country where demand has outpaced available bandwidth.
IMF urges Pakistan to speed up reforms under $7bln bailout to bolster growth
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund urged Pakistan on Thursday to quicken the pace of structural reforms pledged under its $7 billion bailout package, saying the step would help the cash-strapped South Asian nation solidify economic growth, preserve macroeconomic stability and ramp up exports.
Pakistan repays record debt early, draws global investors in landmark roadshow – advisor
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has repaid more than Rs3,650 billion in debt ahead of schedule for the first time in its history, while a virtual investor roadshow drew unprecedented participation from global asset managers, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s economic reforms, an advisor to the finance minister said.
Pakistan rejects coercive steps against Iran, supports talks under UN framework
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday voiced opposition to the use of force or coercive measures against Iran, urging that disputes be settled through dialogue and diplomacy as Western powers intensified pressure on Tehran with fresh European sanctions and a U.S. military build-up in the Gulf.