PM Sharif is likely announce his pick for the new army chief today, as the summary from the ministry of defense has arrived for his consideration, and it includes a list of five senior lieutenant generals of the army. By Naveed Naqvi.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan asked his party Pakistan Tareek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters to assemble in Rawalpindi on November 26 in the last leg of his campaign for snap elections.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the government will fulfill its external debt commitments including the repayment of $1 billion sukuk bond that’s due on December 5.
As Pakistan prepares to face the lender of last resort for the 9th review of a multibillion-dollar bailout package that has kept Pakistan afloat, the Fund is apprehensive of policy slippage, especially with reference to primary deficit. By Muhammad Ali.
With the retirement of Pakistan’s top generals just round the corner, the government is busy rewriting the rulebook to cut the red tape on retaining a general in service past the age of retirement. By Naveed Naqvi.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tested positive for Covid-19, a day after returning from his trips to the UK and Egypt, a minister said on Tuesday.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the United States cannot stop Pakistan from purchasing Russian oil and it will be possible to finalise a deal with Moscow very soon.
Monitoring Desk
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan said he wants to mend relations with the US despite accusing it of treating Pakistan as a “slave”, signaling a desire to work with Washington after claiming it conspired to remove him as prime minister a few months ago, Financial Times reported.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan has been postponed while the new dates for his trip to the country would be mutually finalized by both sides.
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has established a whistleblower system to get tips on foreign exchange dealers that may be breaking its rules.
