ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump as “very encouraging,” signaling a potential warming of ties between Washington and Islamabad after years of strained relations.
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Security forces kill 17 ‘India-sponsored’ terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raid
PESHAWAR: Security forces killed 17 “India-sponsored” terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Saturday.
Defence minister, foreign office distance themselves from UN seating controversy involving columnist
ISLAMABAD: Defence minister, Khawaja Asif, expressed dismay on Saturday over a controversy sparked by the presence of columnist Shama Junejo at a United Nations Security Council session, where she was photographed seated behind him during his address on artificial intelligence.
Minister Naqvi confirms release of crew held by Houthis after Israeli strike on LPG tanker
ISLAMABAD: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker carrying 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, was struck by an Israeli drone at a Houthi-controlled port in Yemen on Sept. 17, sparking a fire and leading to the crew’s brief detention by Houthi rebels, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday.
Pakistan monitors deadly Ladakh protests, raises concerns over India’s response in disputed territory
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Friday it was closely monitoring “extremely disturbing” protests in the occupied Ladakh region, part of the disputed Kashmir territory, after clashes left at least five dead and prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained.
PM Sharif doubles relief payouts after floods kill about 1,000, hit 4.2 mln
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has doubled ex-gratia assistance for families of those killed in recent floods and monsoon rains to Rs2 million from Rs1 million, as authorities grapple with the aftermath of a disaster that has affected over 4.2 million people and killed around 1,000 across the country.
Pakistan-India rivalry heads to Asia Cup final
LAHORE: Pakistan clinched a spot in the Asia Cup final with a gritty 11-run win over Bangladesh in their final Super Four match on Thursday, setting up a high-stakes clash with arch-rivals India on Sunday.
FBR scraps asset valuation rule in tax form after backlash
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday abruptly scrapped a requirement for taxpayers to declare the market value of their assets in the 2025 income tax return form, bowing to intense pressure from tax practitioners, lawyers, and other stakeholders.
Pakistan targets Rs6.4 trillion in borrowing to manage Rs81.5 trillion debt load
ISLAMABAD: The government unveiled a Rs6.4 trillion borrowing plan for the current fiscal year to service a public debt that ballooned to Rs81.5 trillion by June 30, as an International Monetary Fund mission assesses the nation’s fiscal and monetary performance.
Pakistan secures power sector financing, but dollar-linked debt looms large
ISLAMABAD: The power sector secured a lifeline with Rs1.225 trillion in fresh financing from commercial banks to tackle its chronic circular debt, but the industry remains tethered to exchange rate risks for nearly a decade due to dollar-indexed investments, particularly those tied to Chinese power projects, power minister said.