By Staff Reporter
QUETTA: At least 39 people were killed in a series of coordinated attacks in southwestern Balochistan province, officials said Monday, in some of the worst violence to hit the region in recent years.
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Bangladesh spin web of victory in historic test triumph over Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh’s spinners wreaked havoc on a crumbling Pakistan batting lineup to secure a historic 10-wicket victory in the first Test, their maiden win in five-day cricket against their opponents.
Twin road accidents leave 36 dead, dozens injured
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Two road accidents in Pakistan on Sunday killed at least 36 people and injured 36 others, officials said.
Pakistan gets positive signals from key allies on $7 billion IMF loan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received encouraging signals from China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates regarding their potential support for the country’s $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan package, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday, a crucial step towards unlocking the funding at the lender’s next month’s board meeting.
Pakistan reports second mpox case, imported from Gulf country
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has confirmed its second case of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, in a traveler who arrived at Peshawar airport from a Gulf country, the national health coordinator said on Friday.
Govt to close utility stores, cutting subsidies for millions of poor
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ISLAMABAD: The government will close its network of utility stores, which provide subsidized essential goods to millions of low-income families, as part of a drive to reduce expenses and promote competition, an official said on Friday.
Bandits kill 11 policemen in rocket attack
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: At least 11 policemen were killed and seven others injured a rocket attack by riverine bandits in the Machka area of Punjab’s eastern Rahim Yar Khan district on Thursday, officials said.
ECC allows 100,000 tonnes sugar export
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved the export of a further 100,000 tonnes of sugar on Thursday, with certain conditions, to help clear surplus stocks and support the domestic industry.
SC removes paragraphs deemed sensitive by religious groups from blasphemy case order
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday amended its previous order in a high-profile blasphemy case, removing paragraphs that had drawn objections from religious groups and the government.
Inflation seen easing to single digits in August
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Inflation rate is poised to breach the single-digit barrier for the first time in three years in August, according to a forecast by brokerage houses, which could pave the way for further interest rate cuts by the central bank.