IMF-backed plan: Pakistan to scrap Rs140 billion gas subsidy by 2027
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it plans to phase out the Rs 140 billion gas cross-subsidy by...
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President awards Sitara-e-Shuja’at to Liaqat Shaheed for bravery
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Sitara-e-Shuja’at for Liaqat Shaheed in recognition of his exceptional courage and sacrifice, on the recommendation of Prime...
Noman Ali makes history as oldest cricketer to reach 100 test wickets
MIRPUR: Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali has carved his name into cricket history by becoming the oldest player to reach 100 wickets in Test cricket,...
Khawaja Asif issues stern warning to Kabul over terror attacks on Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned Afghanistan that continued cross-border militancy could lead to strong retaliatory action, as tensions between Islamabad and Kabul...
Karachi to experience intense heat over next 3 days
KARACHI: Karachi is expected to experience hot and humid weather over the next three days, according to the Meteorological Department. The weather office said that...
U.S. Lawmaker claims 39 American Aircraft lost in Iran war, citing defence report
WEB DESK: U.S. Democratic Congressman Edward has acknowledged that the United States suffered significant aircraft losses during the Iran war, claiming that 39 American aircraft...
Karachi court grants 3-day physical eemand of alleged drug supplier Pinky
KARACHI: A Karachi court on Wednesday granted police a three-day physical remand of alleged drug supplier Anmol, also known as Pinky, in a narcotics case...
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes summit with Xi
BEIJING: U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a high-profile summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by an...
Pakistan receives $1.32bn IMF tranche under EFF, RSF programmes
KARACHI: Pakistan has received approximately $1.32 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the completion of the third review of the country’s economic reform...
PM Sharif directs advance preparations for monsoon season
ISLAMABAS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to begin early preparations for the upcoming monsoon season, stressing the need for stronger monitoring and emergency...
China warns US over Taiwan arms sales ahead of Trump-Xi summit
BEIJING: China renewed its opposition to U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, urging Washington to uphold longstanding commitments ahead of the upcoming summit between...
Iran will fully halt uranium enrichment: says Trump
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is confident that Iran will completely stop uranium enrichment. In his latest remarks, President Trump stated that...
SUPARCO says Eidul Azha expected on May 27
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has projected that Eid al-Adha is likely to be observed in Pakistan on May 27. In...
Kuwait plans major energy storage cooperation with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to explore joint opportunities for establishing strategic petroleum storage facilities in Pakistan while also expanding cooperation in the energy...
Bangladesh seal historic test win over Pakistan in Dhaka
DHAKA: Bangladesh national cricket team secured a convincing 104-run victory over Pakistan national cricket team in the opening Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on...
PM Shehbaz vows terrorists will not undermine Pakistan’s peace
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the explosion in Sarai Naurang bazaar in Lakki Marwat that claimed the lives of seven people, including...
Pakistan, IMF to hold key budget talks as regional tensions threaten economic stability
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to begin critical budget discussions with the International Monetary Fund as an IMF delegation is expected to arrive in the country...
Fire breaks out in green line express power coach near mehrabpur
MEHRABPUR: A fire erupted in the power coach of the Green Line Express near Lakha Road station in the Mehrabpur area on Tuesday, forcing railway...
Pakistan increase Russian oil imports as hormuz tensions disrupt supply chains: Envoy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is planning to increase its imports of oil from Russia in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing crisis in the Strait of...
HEC introduces fully digital degree attestation system
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has rolled out a fully online, paperless Degree Attestation System (DAS), marking a significant step toward digital...