JI chief Naeemur Rehman says the Islamabad march will go ahead in mid-November unless the govt abolishes the petroleum levy, even as both sides agree to form a joint committee to discuss economic relief
With $21.5 billion in reserves and an IMF deal in place, Pakistan’s rate hike aims to contain inflation amid a global energy shock
The decision should be assessed against the information available at the time, not judged in hindsight.
Healthier reserves have given Pakistan more room to manage economic pressures.
Policymakers must avoid mistaking stability for stagnation and focus on the rupee’s economic value rather than symbolism.
SBP governor says around USD 10 billion in obligations is expected to be managed through rollovers and refinancing, with USD 5.5 billion still to be repaid
Iran’s Mecca Defence Pact talks with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey aim to ease regional tensions, strengthen security and advance cooperation.
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai wants people across the seven emirates to share a moment of national pride
Dubai’s final World Trade Centre bridge opens Oct. 30, cutting travel time from six minutes to one between Al Majlis and 2nd December streets.
Lahore High Court adjourned the case on missing TLP leaders Saad and Anas Rizvi until November 3 after the interior ministry failed to submit its report
The global aid shortfall could hit $179 billion by 2028, SIPRI warns, as record military spending of $2.9 trillion coincides with deep aid cuts.
Three suspects detained in Rajasthan after gunmen opened fire as he left a Mumbai event. Police say the Bollywood actor is safe.
Sri Lanka's left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka led the charge with a five-wicket haul
Pakistan will enter the eight-team competition under captain Farhan Yousuf, with India, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) joining them in Group A
Kane’s triumph makes him the first Englishman to receive football’s most prestigious individual award since Michael Owen won it in 2001
India has begun evacuating tens of thousands as very severe Cyclone Arnab nears Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with landfall forecast by Wednesday morning
