Asian Development Bank
During the discussions, Asakawa praised Pakistan’s long-standing relationship with ADB as one of its founding members. He also reaffirmed ADB’s support for infrastructure development, climate resilience, and institutional reforms in Pakistan. While appreciating ADB’s long-standing and steadfast support to Pakistan, the prime minister informed the visiting president
pak-indonesia
A joint exercise Elang Strike-II was conducted between Pakistan Army and Indonesian Armed Forces at National Counter Terrorism Centre, Pabbi. This was the second exercise in counter terrorism domain between both the countries. A week-long Exercise Elang Strike-II commenced on September 8. The exercise was aimed at mutually beneficial sharing
china
The US State Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on a Chinese research institute and several companies it said have been involved in supplying Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme. Washington similarly targeted three China-based companies with sanctions in October 2023 for supplying missile-applicable items to Pakistan. Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said
pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb claims that all matters with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been resolved smoothly. In a statement, the minister said Pakistan was moving towards development after achieving economic stability. The finance minister expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s team, the IMF negotiating team,
na-171
On Thursday morning, the by-election for NA-171 Rahim Yar Khan-III faced delays at several polling stations due to mismanagement. Stations 103, 104, 105, and 260 did not open on time as voters were unable to enter, and security officials outside were unresponsive when questioned about the delays. This by-election was
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is set to become the first Central Asian country to access the Gwadar Port under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as both countries are about to ink an agreement in this regard. Pakistan and Turkmenistan are already venturing various joint projects, including TAPI pipeline, railway track and fibre connectivity
electricity bills
The price of electricity has been increased by Rs1.74 per unit, following a notification issued by the relevant authorities. The adjustment, which applies to both K-Electric and other Distribution Companies (DISCOs), is set to affect electricity consumers across the country. The hike in rates, implemented as a quarterly adjustment,
china
Minister at the Pakistan Embassy in China, Manzoor Ali has expressed optimism for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and China in the tea industry. Highlighting Pakistan’s status as a significant tea consumer with a population exceeding 200 million, he emphasized the potential for deepening bilateral trade in this sector. Manzoor
AIR FORCE
Air Force Day is being observed with patriotic zeal today (Saturday) to commemorate dexterity and valor of the defenders of air space of the country against Indian aggression in September 1965 war. Every year on September 7, Air Force Day is celebrated across the country to re-live the memory of
Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI, Sep 06: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has alleged that he is being intimidated through the trial of General (R) Faiz Hameed. Speaking to journalists at Adiala Jail, Khan criticized the exclusion of General (R) Bajwa from the inquiry, calling it a deliberate act of malice. He asserted
IMF
Pakistan on Friday reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF for a new $7 billion loan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support its economy as well as deal with its debts. Earlier this year, the IMF approved the immediate release of the final $1.1 billion tranche of
Senate
The Senate on Thursday approved the “controversial” bill slapping imprisonment for unauthorized assembly in the federal capital despite opposition by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Senator Irfan Siddiqui tabled the bill that authorises holding public rallies at designated places in Islamabad. Senator Ali Zafar of the PTI objected to the bill
balochistan
The parliamentary delegation's efforts to convince Balochistan National Party (Mengal) Sardar Akhtar Mengal to retract his resignation have been unsuccessful. In a statement to the media, the BNP chief reaffirmed his decision to step down, citing persistent issues in Balochistan and the government's failure to address
IMF
Virtual discussions between officials from the Finance Ministry and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission took place on Tuesday evening, focusing on critical issues of external financing and revenue generation. Despite the ongoing negotiations, no deadline has been established for the approval of the loan by the IMF’s Executive
juif
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday urged parliament to take lead in holding dialogue with the people of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in order to address their security concerns. He was speaking on the floor of the House during the National Assembly session. “There are many areas
syed ali gillani
The third death anniversary of veteran Hurriyat leader and the icon of Kashmir resistance movement Syed Ali Gilani is being observed today. Syed Ali Gilani passed away on September 1, 2021, while under house arrest at his Hyderpora residence. The APHC has appealed to the Kashmiri Diaspora to hold peaceful