By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Health authorities moved to calm public fears over mpox on Saturday, saying only one case had been reported in the country despite a World Health Organization (WHO) warning of a global health emergency.
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Pakistan maintains no-trade stance with India on Kashmir status
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has no plans to resume trade with India, its foreign office said on Friday, as the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir remains unchanged since New Delhi’s controversial revocation of its special status in 2019.
Five bullet-riddled bodies found hanging from electric pole in restive Balochistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The bodies of five men, identified as Afghan nationals, were found hanging from an electric pole in Dalbandin, Balochistan, on Friday, bearing multiple bullet wounds, government officials said.
Punjab offers Rs14/unit electricity subsidy in summer relief
By Staff Reporter
LAHORE: The provincial Punjab government announced a temporary subsidy of Rs14 per unit for electricity consumers using up to 500 units, seeking to provide some relief from high electricity bills during the peak summer months of August and September, at an estimated cost of Rs45 billion.
Govt to axe 28 departments, 150,000 Jobs in reform push
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has embarked on a major overhaul of its bureaucracy, abolishing 28 departments across five ministries and proposing the merger of two ministries, in a bid to slash costs and enhance governance.
Pakistan authorities detect three mpox cases linked to UAE travel
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has identified three cases of the mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, in individuals who recently arrived from the United Arab Emirates, a provincial health department said on Friday.
ECC approves Rs60 billion relief package to offset rising prices
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased its relief package by 71 percent to Rs60 billion to shield the poor, as it grapples with a slowing economy and high food prices that are eroding household purchasing power.
Pakistan debt metrics show signs of improvement
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s debt burden is easing, with the debt-to-GDP ratio falling to 70 percent in FY24, as nominal GDP growth outpaces debt expansion, and external debt metrics also showing signs of improvement.
IT sector faces $300 million hit from national firewall – trade body
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s IT sector is facing a crisis as a government-imposed firewall causes widespread disruptions, with estimated losses of $300 million, amid warnings of a prolonged economic impact.
Widespread internet outages reported across Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s internet infrastructure suffered a major disruption on Thursday, with widespread outages reported across the country, sparking concerns over the government’s tightening grip on online activity and its impact on the economy.