Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb shared optimistic news for Pakistan’s climate finance prospects, revealing that the country is likely to receive between $1 billion and $1.5 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The minister announced that an IMF mission would be visiting Pakistan on February 24 to discuss
Three cases have been filed against individuals accused of orchestrating a social media propaganda campaign aimed at Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and state institutions. According to the police, the cases include serious charges under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and other legal provisions. The FIRs were registered
Pakistan has firmly rejected Afghanistan’s request to extend the stay of Afghan nationals living illegally in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. These individuals, who were given until February 28, 2025, to leave the country, now have just seven days remaining in the twin cities before they must depart. Sources reveal that
Pakistan’s current account, which had remained in surplus for five months, slipped into a deficit in January due to increasing imports, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The country recorded a current account deficit of $420 million in January, marking the highest level in seven months. The
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the ‘Asaan Karobaar’ programme, an initiative aimed at providing interest-free loans to entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the province. The programme seeks to promote economic growth by facilitating startups and existing businesses with accessible financing. Addressing the launch ceremony in
Sindh High Court has approved the physical remand of Armaghan — the primary suspect in the kidnapping and murder of Mustafa Amir, following a detailed hearing held on Tuesday. The court, after reviewing the case, approved four requests made by the police to extend Armaghan’s physical remand. After that, the
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar claimed that the 2018’s government had compromised with terrorism, leading to the return of 35,000 to 40,000 militants of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to Pakistan. He was talking to the Pakistani community in New York City (NYC) the other day. Dar
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director International Monetary Fund (IMF), lauded Pakistan’s economic progress, saying the country was moving in the “right direction”. “This is indeed the right trajectory, the right direction to travel,” said Georgieve while lauding Aurangzeb and his team for their “dedication to stay the course”. She remarked
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed her determination to showcase the stunning beauty of Punjab to the world. On Global Tourism Resilience Day, she shared her vision of unlocking the province’s vast tourism potential, highlighting its deserts, mountain ranges, lakes, and rivers that remain underexplored. She emphasized that
At least 47 more Pakistanis were deported from Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan and seven other countries in just one day due to allegations of illegal activities other charges, immigration sources reported on Monday. Sources said that Saudi Arabia expelled six Pakistanis over charges of involvement in drug peddling, while four other
Videos featuring cricketer Saim Ayub and influencer Kashaf Ali have recently gone viral on social media, sparking curiosity and raising questions among fans about their relationship. Saim, who is currently in the UK for treatment of an injury, was expecting to focus on his recovery, but several videos with model
For the first time, a delegation from the Taliban government is visiting Japan, marking a rare diplomatic trip outside of their usual region. The Afghan team, which includes officials from ministries like higher education, foreign affairs, and the economy, left Kabul on Saturday for what is expected to be a
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted Pakistan’s “big potential” to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, particularly through the export of skilled labor. Speaking at the Emerging Market Economies Conference in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Aurangzeb shared his optimism about Pakistan’s role in the Kingdom’s efforts to reshape
A visiting delegation of IMF experts met with the Auditor General of Pakistan to receive a briefing on the audit process and transparency in the public sector. The IMF mission is in Pakistan conducting a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA), as previously announced by the Ministry of Finance. During
The Pakistan government has reportedly struggled to persuade sugar millers to lower prices ahead of the holy month of Ramazan. According to sources, despite the government’s efforts to reduce the price of sugar, millers remain unwilling to cooperate. At present, sugar is being sold at Rs155 per kilogram, but
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued a notice to the federal government in response to a petition challenging the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), on Monday. The hearing was led by SHC Chief Justice Shafi Siddiqui, who questioned the petitioner’s lawyer about the concerns with the PECA