The Nashonuma direct cash transfer intervention looks to improve uptake of health and nutrition services among the poorest of the poor. By Muhammad Ali.
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PM Sharif finds strength in parliamentary vote of confidence
All 180 members of National Assembly belonging to Sharif’s PDM coalition voted for the resolution, presented by PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. By Naveed Naqvi.
Pakistan slashes GDP growth forecast for FY2023 to 0.8 percent
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy is expected to remain weak throughout 2023 due to stricter financial conditions and a lack of fiscal flexibility, the government said on Wednesday.
Monkeypox case in Pakistan not linked to local transmission: Ministry
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) said on Wednesday there was no evidence of localised transmission of monkeypox, a day after the country reported its first case of the viral zoonotic disease.
IMF’s ‘dillydallying tactics’ frustrate Pakistan’s efforts to conclude loan programme
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s efforts to secure additional financing have been met with delays in striking a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with authorities now blaming the Fund for using “dillydallying tactics”.
Pakistan military says no favoritism towards political parties or ideologies
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan military on Tuesday said it does not endorse any specific political party or ideology and remains committed to prioritizing the country’s security.
At least 12 dead, over 50 injured in explosions at Swat police facility
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ISLAMABAD: Two explosions at a counterterrorism police facility in the northwestern valley of Swat on Monday killed at least 12 people, mostly police officers, and injured over 50 others, officials said.
First convoy of 427 Pakistanis safely evacuated from Sudan
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ISLAMABAD: The evacuation of Pakistani citizens from conflict-hit Sudan is ongoing as the first convoy of 427 Pakistanis has departed from Khartoum and arrived at the Port of Sudan, a government statement said on Monday.
Pakistan major recipient of ADB financing in 2022
Receiving commitments totalling to USD 5.58 billion, Pakistan accounted for just under a fifth of the ADB’s total loan and grant commitments over the year 2022. By Muhammad Ali.
PTI kicks off Punjab election campaign amidst uncertainty over poll dates
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, announced on Sunday that it would commence its election campaign in Punjab on Monday, despite uncertainty over the date of the polls in the politically crucial province.