By Staff Reporter
QUETTA: A breakthrough was announced in talks between the Pakistani government and protesters in the port city of Gwadar on Wednesday, potentially ending days of tensions and blockades.
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PTCL resolves system fault, internet access restored
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The telecoms regulator said on Wednesday internet services had been fully restored after a nationwide outage earlier in the day, caused by a fault in the main state-owned provider’s system.
Pakistan slams ‘reckless’ killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, denouncing the “reckless act” that coincided with Iran’s new president taking office.
Crime, poor behavior hit Pakistan’s Gulf workforce
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s overseas workforce is facing a decline in demand, particularly in the Gulf region, due to a perceived lack of skills and poor behavior, a Senate committee was told on Tuesday.
China seeks stability in Balochistan province amid protests
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: China’s top diplomat in Pakistan called on Tuesday for unity among political parties and rights groups in the restive Balochistan province, urging them to prioritize economic development and stability.
PML-N tables bill to restrict independent lawmakers joining parties
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party introduced a bill in parliament on Tuesday aimed at restricting independent lawmakers from joining political parties after a certain period.
Imran Khan offers olive branch to military
By Staff Reporter
RAWALPINDI: Imran Khan, the jailed founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), extended an olive branch to the military on Tuesday, saying his party is willing to hold talks with the army.
Ex-army officer gets 14-year jail term for sedition
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A retired Pakistani army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Akbar Hussain, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for inciting sedition among army personnel, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
July inflation forecast at 12-13 percent, August at 11-12 percent – finance ministry
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ISLAMABAD The finance ministry said on Tuesday that inflation is expected to range between 12.0 percent-13.0 percent in July 2024 and 11.0 percent-12.0 percent in August 2024, as the country’s economy moves towards stability.
S&P keeps Pakistan’s ‘CCC+’ rating unchanged, flagging debt risks
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday affirmed Pakistan’s long-term sovereign credit rating at ‘CCC+’ and short-term rating at ‘C’, with a stable outlook, citing the country’s reliance on sustained external support and hefty debt-servicing costs.