MASTUNG: A roadside bomb killed three policemen and wounded at least 16 others in southwestern Balochistan province on Tuesday, officials said, the latest attack in a surge of violence linked to separatist militants targeting security forces.
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US arms abandoned in Afghanistan used in Pakistan attacks- report
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A US-manufactured M4A1 carbine rifle, shipped to Afghanistan in 2018, was recovered in Pakistan last month following a militant train hijacking that killed 26 people, Pakistani officials said, highlighting how American military gear abandoned after the 2021 withdrawal fuels regional instability, The Washington Post reported on Monday.
IMF pushes Pakistan on tax, judicial overhauls
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is intensifying pressure on Pakistan to tackle a Rs7 trillion tax shortfall and judicial inefficiencies, critical steps to shore up its shaky economy.
SC rejects challenge to IHC acting CJ’s appointment; next hearing April 17
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The top court on Monday refused to block the appointment of Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar as acting chief justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), deferring a decision on contentious judicial seniority disputes until days before a high-stakes meeting to confirm top judges nationwide.
Remittances hit record $4.1bn in March, central bank raises forecast
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: The overseas workers sent home a record $4.1 billion in March 2025, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said Monday, driving the central bank to raise its full-year remittance and foreign reserve targets amid improving economic stability.
IMF grants extension on asset disclosure deadline amid security concerns
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted Pakistan a four-month extension to finalise a transparency measure requiring senior bureaucrats to publicly disclose their assets, after the government warned that exposing officials’ financial details could heighten security and harassment risks.
Quetta-bound train stopped in Jacobabad over security concerns
By Staff Reporter
JACOBABAD: The Quetta-bound Bolan Mail train was halted at Jacobabad railway station on Sunday due to security concerns, affecting approximately 150 passengers who were later transported to their destinations by bus under tight security, officials said.
Pakistan rules out retaliation against Trump tariffs, signals diplomacy push
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will not retaliate against tariffs proposed by US President Donald Trump’s administration, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday, even as analysts warn the delayed levies threaten to destabilise the South Asian nation’s fragile export economy.
Noor Zaman stages epic comeback to claim U23 World Squash Championship
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Noor Zaman staged a dramatic comeback from two games down to defeat Egypt’s Karim El Torkey in a thrilling five-game final and claim the men’s U23 World Squash Championship title on Tuesday, electrifying a packed home crowd that included squash legends, foreign dignitaries, and a tearful reunion with his mentor and grandfather, former world champion Qamar Zaman.
Pakistan seeks details on visa cancellations of students in US
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Thursday it is seeking details from its US missions after reports emerged of Pakistani students having their visas canceled, pledging full support to those affected through its embassy.