‘Controversial’ polls, ‘weak’ coalition govt to pose economic challenges: Moody’s – Business
ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday kept Pakistan’s ratings unchanged at ‘Caa3’ with a stable outlook but highlighted that significantly high risks of liquidity and external vulnerability challenges following highly controversial elections, severely constrained decision-making capacity of the coalition government-in-waiting. The international rating agency — one of the top three global rating firms — said […]
Coalition to hammer out govt formation issues today – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has convened a meeting of his party’s allies in the Centre to put the final touches to the formation of a new coalition government, on Wednesday. In light of their recent agreement to support each other in the federal government, the PPP and PML-N were expected to decide the names […]
CAA snubs reports of grounding pilots
ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) clarified on Tuesday that no pilot had been grounded, nor had the issuance or renewal of their licenses stalled, refuting media reports. The CAA stated that the process of issuing or renewing licenses for pilots, in accordance with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Act, 2023, was ongoing and followed strict […]
Djokovic returns to Indian Wells after five year hiatus
LONDON: Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said he was excited to be back in Indian Wells to compete at the BNP Paribas Open for the first time since 2019 after U.S. travel restrictions related to COVID-19 had kept him away. The world number one is seeking an unprecedented sixth title at the Masters 1000 event that […]
PSL 2024: Multan beat Lahore by 60 runs in lop-sided contest – Sport
Lahore Qalandars’ troubles were further compounded after they received another beating at the hands of Multan Sultans at Qaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a mammoth target of 215, thanks to a superb 96 off 55 by Usman Khan who played his first game of this year’s Pakistan Super League edition, Lahore got bundled out for […]
Biden warns of ‘dire’ Ukraine fate in White House showdown – World
US President Joe Biden warned top congressional leaders on Tuesday of the dire cost of failing to give Ukraine military aid as he hosted high-stakes talks at the White House. The rare Oval Office meeting escalated efforts to unlock billions of dollars of stalled assistance for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion — and to avert […]
1,000 security personnel to be deployed as ‘foolproof’ plan prepared for PSL matches in Karachi – Pakistan
Sindh police on Tuesday said a “foolproof” security plan had been prepared for the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) upcoming matches in Karachi. After completing its Lahore leg, the marquee event will now move to Karachi where matches will be played from February 20 to March 18 at the National Bank Stadium. In a statement issued […]
1,000 security personnel to be deployed as police prepare ‘foolproof’ plan for PSL matches in Karachi – Pakistan
Sindh police on Tuesday said a “foolproof” security plan had been prepared for the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) upcoming matches in Karachi. After completing its Lahore leg, the marquee event will now move to Karachi where matches will be played from February 20 to March 18 at the National Bank Stadium. In a statement issued […]
PPP, PML-N sort out portfolios in Balochistan
QUETTA: As part of the formation of the coalition government in Balochistan, the PPP and PML-N on Tuesday discussed the allocation of portfolios in the forthcoming provincial cabinet. Notable figures from both the parties participated in a crucial meeting held to shape the future administration of the province. Representing the PPP were eminent personalities, including […]
Imran nominates Amir Dogar for National Assembly speaker – Pakistan
PTI leader Omer Ayub on Tuesday said party founder Imran Khan had nominated Amir Dogar for the position of National Assembly speaker while Junaid Khan was picked for the slot of deputy speaker. The announcement was made after Ayub and other party leaders held a string of meetings with the imprisoned PTI chief at Adiala […]