No more tolerance for cross-border terrorism, says PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that there would be no more tolerance for cross-border terrorism and termed it Pakistan’s ‘red line’. Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet, the premier said he wanted to work together with neighbouring countries for peace in the region and added that Pakistan has made great sacrifices […]
IMF, Pakistan reach staff level agreement on final bailout review – Business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on the final review of a $3 billion bailout, where the country will receive $1.1 billion after approval from the Fund’s Executive Board, the lender said on Wednesday. “The agreement recognises the strong program implementation by the State Bank of Pakistan and the […]
Strikes point to Islamabad’s ‘dwindling patience’ with Kabul on TTP – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: As the State Department reiterated that it did not want Afghanistan to be a safe haven for terrorism, experts based in the US see very little chance of a full-blown conflict between the two neighbours following Monday’s air strikes. During a press briefing on Monday, Vedant Patel underlined that the US doesn’t want Afghanistan […]
How long can govt hide behind ‘all is well on X’ mantra? – Pakistan
KARACHI: After being grilled by the courts over the unannounced curbs on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), government institutions seem to have adopted a fresh tactic: pretending as if nothing has happened. “They’re taking us to be fools… The ban is not only unconstitutional and illegal, but it’s also shrouded in mystery,” says Abdul […]
PM seeks report on relief operation in areas hit by rains – Pakistan
• NDMA told to enhance collaboration with provinces to cope with future calamities• PM wants comprehensive policy to counter ‘malicious propaganda’ against martyrs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sought a detailed report on Tuesday to analyse whether relief and rehabilitation operations were completed judiciously in the areas recently hit by torrential rains and floods across […]
Donald Lu highlights poll irregularities in House testimony – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: Ahead of his appearance at a Congressional panel on Tuesday, US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu submitted a written statement expressing Washington’s concerns about irregularities in the Feb 8 elections while also emphasising the need to stay engaged with Pakistan to help it navigate through the crises it is facing. Mr Lu is […]
Putin to visit China in May for talks with Xi – World
BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China in May for talks with Xi Jinping, in what could be the Kremlin chief’s first overseas trip of his new presidential term, according to five sources familiar with the matter. Western governments on Monday condemned Putin’s re-election as unfair and undemocratic. But China, India and North […]
Cipher probe began before complaint, says Imran’s lawyer – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: As the Islamabad High Court took up the PTI founder’s appeal against the conviction in the cipher case, the counsel representing former prime minister Imran Khan said the inquiry in the case was started before the complaint regarding the offence was registered. Barrister Salman Safdar argued before the division bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer […]
Fingers crossed as talks with IMF conclude – Pakistan
• Fund’s mission set to issue statement after getting clearance from headquarters• Finance minister shares Pakistan’s plans for three-year loan programme• Government finalises improved tax regime for real estate, retail sectors ISLAMABAD: The government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the staff-level talks on Tuesday for the final review of the short-term loan agreement, […]
Explosion in Balochistan coal mine kills 12 miners
QUETTA: At least 12 miners were killed and eight rescued after an explosion in a coal mine in Zardalo area of Balochistan’s Harnai district, officials said on Wednesday. “The rescue operation has been just completed,” said the provincial chief inspector of mines, Abdul Ghani Baloch. He said 20 miners were inside the mine when a methane […]