By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government would spend Rs410.181 rupees to shield capital Islamabad from a protest rally planned by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
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PTI to move court over audio leaks
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday said his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will
approach the court to establish the authenticity of the recently leaked audio recordings.
SBP holds interest rate at 15pc to support flood-hit economy
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept its benchmark interest rate on hold at 15 percent, opting to leave borrowing costs unchanged despite soaring inflation as it warned of a further economic slowdown dure to catastrophic floods.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is seen addressing a media conference in this undated photo courtesy of APP.
Dar ready to square with Washington
It is time for the Finance Minister to show the world how Pakistan can overcome its chronic macroeconomic imbalances and become solvent in short order – and so much rides on his success. By Muhammad Ali.
Pakistan will not seek Paris Club debt restructuring: Dar
By Staff Reporter
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said Pakistan will not seek debt restructuring from Paris Club creditor nations as he stepped up attempts to calm frayed investor nerves after a credit rating downgrade.
World Bank pledges $2 billion for flood-ravaged Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank said it will provide about $2 billion in aid to Pakistan, ravaged by floods that have killed more than 1,700 people this year.
Delay in filling vacancies in SC raises eyebrows
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: After the retirement of five Supreme Court judges, there has been a noticeable delay in filling up their vacant positions, and this has resulted in eyebrows being raised the senior judges.
Pakistan to provide 4,500 scholarships to Afghan students
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal government will provide educational scholarships to Afghan students.
‘Horse-trading’ to cipher strategy, more audio clips of ex-PM Khan surface
By Naveed Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: Two alleged audios of former prime minister Imran Khan surfaced on Friday, featuring him trying to buy the loyalties of lawmakers and also justifying his action ahead of a no-confidence vote in April.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is seen addressing a media conference in this undated photo courtesy of APP.
PKR 100 billion to subsidise power for export industries
Confident that the initiative will not break the budget, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar hopes it will enhance the industries’ competitive edge in export markets. By Muhammad Ali.