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Pakistan

PM Shehbaz arrives in Doha for UN conference

‘I will share Pakistan’s perspective on the socio-economic challenges facing LDCs in Asia and Africa,’ he says

Published 05 Mar, 2023 12:29pm

World

Four Pakistanis migrants missing after Italy shipwreck: FO

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra says ministry has requested Italian authorities for details

Updated 28 Feb, 2023 12:57am

Sports

Deadlock ends on hosting PSL8 matches in Lahore, Rawalpindi

Interim Punjab CM Mohsin Naqvi Saheb has been kind enough to agree to share cost of lighting routes, says PCB Chairman Najam Sethi

Updated 26 Feb, 2023 10:02pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to grudgingly accept strict conditions of IMF deal: PM

The IMF is reportedly in contact with countries Pakistan expects to receive aid from

Updated 25 Feb, 2023 02:03pm

Pakistan

National solidarity vital for internal stability: Apex Committee

If we did not put our house in order no one will come for our help: PM Shehbaz

Updated 24 Feb, 2023 11:41pm

Pakistan

I am giving laptops to youth, not Kalashnikov, says PM Shehbaz

Premier cites 100,000 laptops will be distributed to youth across country ‘only on merit’

Updated 23 Feb, 2023 09:24pm

Pakistan

Shehbaz calls party meeting over election case

The top court will consider why elections to Punjab and KP assemblies are being delayed

Updated 23 Feb, 2023 03:18pm

Pakistan

PM unveils austerity measures; hopes to save Rs200 bn annually

Ministers will not take additional allowances or travel in business class

Updated 23 Feb, 2023 12:04am

Pakistan

Repaying Turkish generosity, says Shehbaz

He also met earthquake affectees

Published 17 Feb, 2023 02:38pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz leaves for Turkiye

He will offer solidarity to the earthquake-hit country

Updated 16 Feb, 2023 11:07am

Pakistan

Shehbaz Sharif to visit Karachi today

Federal cabinet meeting also summoned to discuss five-point agenda

Published 14 Feb, 2023 07:58am

Pakistan

Nankana Sahib DSP, SHO suspended after mob lynches detainee over blasphemy allegations

PM Shehbaz says rule of law should be ensured and no one should be allowed to influence law

Updated 12 Feb, 2023 12:42am

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s external position under significant stress: Moody’s

Pakistan's government liquidity and external vulnerability risks are elevated, says credit rating agency

Updated 10 Feb, 2023 06:16pm

Business & Economy

No agreement, and long list of demands as IMF team leaves

Some points will be decided by Washington, says finance secretary

Updated 10 Feb, 2023 10:19am

Pakistan

Govt postpones Thursday’s All Parties Conference

The conference was scheduled to discuss challenges being faced by the country

Published 07 Feb, 2023 11:27am

Pakistan

Pakistan sends first batch of aid to Turkiye

Aid contains medical supplies and tents, as well as rescue officials

Published 07 Feb, 2023 11:07am

Pakistan

Wikipedia restored in Pakistan after PM Shehbaz gives orders

Forms a committee on matters related to Wikipedia and other online content

Updated 06 Feb, 2023 11:31pm

Business & Economy

PM Shehbaz describes how IMF is giving ‘tough time’ to Pakistan

Says global lender is reviewing ‘every book, every subsidy’ during talks

Published 06 Feb, 2023 12:31am

Pakistan

PTI will fill jails at my call: Imran

Says govt has no roadmap to improve economy

Published 04 Feb, 2023 04:23pm

Pakistan

Sheikh Rasheed fears being killed in Karachi, says he was tied to chair

Veteran politician brought to court after remand ends

Updated 04 Feb, 2023 04:08pm

Business & Economy

IMF giving Pakistan tough time in ‘unimaginable’ economic crisis: PM

Policy talks between IMF and Pakistan are set to begin from Friday

Published 03 Feb, 2023 01:53pm

Pakistan

Imran reiterates refusal to recognise ‘imported’ govt

The statement comes a day after the government invited him to a multi-party conference

Updated 03 Feb, 2023 12:48pm

Pakistan

State will adopt zero tolerance policy against terrorism: PM Shehbaz

Apex Committee agrees on adopting uniform strategy

Updated 04 Feb, 2023 12:14am

Pakistan

Shehbaz holds KP’s PTI govt responsible for rise in terror attacks

Where did Rs417b security funding go, questions the PM

Published 01 Feb, 2023 01:48pm

Pakistan

UAE president’s visit to Islamabad postponed due to ‘weather conditions’

The visit to the capital would be rescheduled, says PMO

Updated 30 Jan, 2023 03:07pm

Business & Economy

PM Shehbaz hopes to sign agreement with IMF for $1b loan this month

Pakistan secured a $6 billion IMF bailout in 2019

Updated 27 Jan, 2023 03:47pm

Pakistan

Here is how you can apply for govt’s Rs7.5 million youth loan

PM Shehbaz Sharif asks women, transgenders, and differently-abled people to apply for schemes

Published 25 Jan, 2023 01:24pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz asks Modi to hold talks to resolve Kashmir issue

Shehbaz says India and Pakistan have to live with each other

Published 17 Jan, 2023 12:05pm

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia to consider increasing investment to $10 billion in Pakistan

Pakistan has been looking towards friendly countries to raise forex reserves

Published 10 Jan, 2023 12:23pm

Pakistan

Pakistan seeks billions for flood recovery, climate resilience

UN children's agency says as many as 4m children were still living near contaminated, stagnant flood waters

Updated 09 Jan, 2023 09:19am