The global rating agency’s move is an acknowledgement of the government’s hard work in recent months to turn around the country’s ramshackle economy. By Muhammad Ali.
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Why is Pakistan’s SBA still not on IMF executive board agenda?
A staff-level agreement has been inked for the $3 billion bailout, but the unnecessary uncertainty over the executive board’s approval is hurting Pakistan’s beleaguered economy. By Muhammad Ali.
PM Sharif denounces online rumours of assassination plot against army chief
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday slammed a social media campaign that claimed an attempt was made to kill the country’s army chief, General Asim Munir, and vowed to “crush all conspiracies” against the nation and its institutions.
World Cup 2023: PM Sharif seeks advice on sending cricket team to India
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has set up a high-level committee to decide whether the national cricket team should take part in the 2023 World Cup in India, amid strained relations between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court welcomes second female judge
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court welcomed its second female judge on Friday as Justice Mussarat Hilali, a former chief justice of the Peshawar High Court and a human rights activist, took the oath of office.
World Bank gives $46 million to boost health and services in Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank approved a $46 million loan to Pakistan to improve health and administrative services in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where the government is trying to integrate the former tribal areas into the mainstream.
Dar sets the ball rolling on Aviation revamp, PIA restructuring
PM Sharif’s economy czar has ordered authorities to prepare legislation proposals to oil the wheels of the Aviation sector, in addition to seeking a presentation on PIA restructuring, to strengthen the flimsy with international aviation. By Muhammad Ali.
PM Sharif calls for protests over Holy Quran burning in Sweden
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for nationwide protests on Friday to denounce the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by a man in Sweden and said he would summon a joint session of parliament to condemn the incident.
A looming disaster
By News Desk
The illicit cigarette market has experienced a staggering surge in growth during the last fiscal year, raising concerns that it may soon surpass the legitimate industry in the current fiscal year of 2023-24.
Pakistan, India swap lists of detainees
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India exchanged lists of prisoners on Saturday as part of a bilateral agreement, the foreign office said, with 417 Pakistanis in Indian jails and 308 Indians in Pakistani custody.