By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday amended its previous order in a high-profile blasphemy case, removing paragraphs that had drawn objections from religious groups and the government.
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Inflation seen easing to single digits in August
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Inflation rate is poised to breach the single-digit barrier for the first time in three years in August, according to a forecast by brokerage houses, which could pave the way for further interest rate cuts by the central bank.
Pakistan to unveils plan to revive economy over five years
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday a comprehensive five-year economic revival plan, finalised after months of stakeholder consultations, will be announced in the coming weeks.
Pakistan to stick with IMF-mandated reforms, Aurangzeb says
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government remains committed to implementing structural reforms mandated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, as the country sees signs of economic stability.
Imran Khan’s PTI postpones Islamabad rally to September 8
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has postponed a planned rally in Islamabad until Sept. 8, after the capital’s administration revoked permission for the event, citing security concerns and inadequate resources.
Two children killed, six injured in Attock school van attack
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Unidentified gunmen attacked a school van in Attock on Thursday, killing two girls and wounding six others, including five children and the driver, police and rescue officials said.
FIA detains Lahore resident for alleged role in spreading false UK stabbing news
By Staff Reporter
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has detained a man for allegedly spreading false information on social media that sparked riots in the UK, as shown in a copy of the First Information Report (FIR).
Pakistan targets September for $7 billion IMF loan approval
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is making progress on a new $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program, targeting September board approval, said Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday.
Imran Khan calls for open trial of ex-spy chief Faiz Hameed
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday called for an open court trial for retired General Faiz Hameed, detained over a housing scheme scam, amid claims that the former spy chief is being pressured to testify against him.
PTI rally permit cancelled, party says event will go ahead
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad authorities on Wednesday evoked permission for a rally by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, citing security concerns and resource constraints, but the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vowed to proceed with the Aug. 22 event.