By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting with Fitch Ratings on Monday, discussing the country’s economic performance and fiscal reforms, the ministry said.
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Police arrest Raoof Hasan, accuse PTI of ‘disinformation campaign’
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Police on Monday arrested several top leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, including Raoof Hasan and Gohar Khan, from the party’s Islamabad office on Monday, police and party officials said.
Military accuses ‘illegal political mafia’ of sabotaging anti-terrorism operation
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ISLAMABAD: The military on Monday accused an “illegal political mafia” of attempting to “politicizing” its anti-terrorism efforts, including a new operation aimed at eliminating militants and extremist thinking.
Fixed tax scheme for retailers gets govt nod, notification expected soon
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb has signed off on a fixed tax scheme for retailers, with an official notification expected to be issued shortly, a government official said on Monday.
Pakistan demands Germany prosecute consulate vandals
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called on Germany to take immediate action to prosecute those responsible for vandalizing its consulate in Frankfurt, urging Berlin to fulfill its responsibilities under the Vienna Conventions.
Imran Khan says held in solitary confinement, government claims “royal treatment”
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has said he is being held in solitary confinement akin to a terrorist, but the government insists he is being treated to a “presidential suite” enjoying “royal treatment” in prison, sparking a war of words over his detention conditions.
Current account deficit shrinks 79pc to 13-year low in FY24
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s current account deficit plummeted to its lowest level in 13 years, fueled by a surge in exports and remittances from overseas workers, the central bank’s data showed on Friday.
ECP to enforce Supreme Court ruling on reserved seats, seeks guidance on implementation
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ISLAMABAD: The election regulatory body said on Friday that it would enforce the Supreme Court’s verdict on reserved seats for women and minorities in national and provincial legislatures, but sought clarity on some aspects of the decision.
Peace rally turns deadly in Bannu city
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ISLAMABAD: At least four people, including a policeman and a paramilitary soldier, were killed and dozens injured in suspected militant attacks in Pakistan’s northwestern and southwestern regions on Friday, officials said.
SBP to cut key rate to 16pc in 2024, Fitch says
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic growth is expected to accelerate to 3.2 percent in the fiscal year 2024-2025, driven by monetary easing, improved agricultural output, and slowing inflation, a Fitch Ratings affiliate said on Wednesday.