ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday exempting diplomatic and official passport holders from visa requirements, a move to strengthen ties after a 13-year pause in high-level ministerial talks.
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Nepra cuts base power tariff by Rs1.49 per unit for next fiscal year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy regulator slashed the base power tariff by Rs1.49 per unit for the next fiscal year, offering limited relief to consumers grappling with rising electricity costs.
Pakistan power output jumps 21 percent in May, signals economic uptick
KARACHI: Power generation in Pakistan surged 21% in May 2025 from the previous month, hitting a nine-month high and signaling a potential revival in economic activity as lower electricity prices and seasonal factors spurred demand.
Barrick inks $440 million deal with Komatsu for Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine
KARACHI: Barrick Gold Corp., the Canadian mining giant, signed a $440 million deal with Japan’s Komatsu Ltd. for heavy mining equipment to develop Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper-gold project, one of the world’s largest undeveloped deposits.
Pakistan, US to wrap up tariff talks next week
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States are racing to finalise trade negotiations next week to head off steep tariffs that could derail Islamabad’s fragile economic recovery.
WB approves $194m for Balochistan as ADB commits $350m to women’s finance in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank greenlit $194 million for education and water security projects in Balochistan, while the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed off on a $350 million loan to bolster women’s financial access across Pakistan.
PIA resumes Gulf flights after ceasefire; delays hit 15 hours
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed flights to Gulf countries on Tuesday following a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, but passengers faced delays of up to 15 hours as the airline worked to restore normal operations.
Lahore High Court denies bail to Imran Khan in May 9 riots cases
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday rejected post-arrest bail for Imran Khan, the incarcerated founding chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and former prime minister, in eight cases tied to the violent riots of May 9, 2023, including the brazen attack on Jinnah House.
Pakistan sets year-end goal to sell PIA as five final bidders emerge
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is pressing ahead with plans to sell its national airline, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), targeting final bids by October and a completed deal by year-end, the country’s privatization chief said, marking Islamabad’s most determined push yet to offload the loss-making carrier after decades of failed attempts and billions in taxpayer bailouts.
Military raid in northwest kills 11 militants, 2 soldiers martyred
ISLAMABAD: At least 11 militants were killed and two soldiers, including an army major, were martyred in a fierce gun battle on Tuesday in the country’s restive northwest, the military said.