SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 22pc for sixth consecutive session – Business
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday chose to maintain the status quo by upholding the key policy rate at 22 per cent for the sixth policy meeting in a row. The decision was the first under the newly elected government. It also comes ahead of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s last review due […]
Gorano reservoir: Jeopardy for humans or sanctuary for wildlife? – Pakistan
Residents of Thar say water in wells across Gorano has turned “poisonous” ever since the reservoir was constructed. Nestled deep within the Tharparkar district, a peculiar sight greets the eye — the Gorano reservoir, an artificial water body shrouded in controversy and neglect. Its existence, born of industrial ambition, stands as a stark testament to […]
Hindu nationalists attack students for offering Ramazan prayers
An investigation has been initiated by authorities in western India following reports of an attack allegedly carried out by far-right Hindu nationalists against foreign university students observing prayers during the holy month of Ramazan, CNN reported. This incident comes amidst simmering religious tensions preceding a crucial general election. According to Ahmedabad police, clashes erupted at Gujarat […]
Afghan govt spokesperson says provinces bordering Pakistan hit by airstrikes; claims 8 killed – Pakistan
An Afghan interim government official on Monday said that the Afghanistan provinces of Paktika and Khost along the Pakistan border were hit by airstrikes, which killed eight people. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the government, alleged in a statement that Pakistani aircraft had carried out the airstrikes on Afghan soil. The Foreign Office and the […]
Khyber Medical University bans ‘intimate relationship’ between faculty, students – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU) has imposed ban on ‘intimate relationship’ between staff members and students in line with the policy of Higher Education Commission to put brakes on harassment on campuses. A notification issued by Dr Brekhna Jamil, the chairperson of KMU’s harassment inquiry committee, said that penalties for violating the policy were severe […]
Afghan govt spokesperson confirms airstrikes in provinces bordering Pakistan, says 8 killed – Pakistan
An Afghan interim government official on Monday confirmed that strikes in the Afghanistan provinces of Paktika and Khost along the Pakistan border have taken place and claimed that eight people were killed. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the Afghan rulers, alleged that Pakistani aircraft had carried out the airstrikes. The Foreign Office and the Inter-Services […]
PML-N, PTI trade barbs over ‘smear campaign’ against martyrs – Pakistan
LAHORE: The ruling PML-N on Sunday accused the PTI of running a smear campaign against the country’s martyrs, an allegation swiftly rejected by the opposition party. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar warned the party of action over its alleged campaign against martyrs of the Mir Ali checkpost attack, while Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif regretted that […]
Aseefa to contest by-elections from Nawabshah – Pakistan
NAWABSHAH: Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, the sibling of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, on Sunday filed her nomination papers to contest the by-election from Nawabshah. Accompanied by her aunt and Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, Mir Sohrab Khan Marri, Aijaz Halepoto, and others, Ms Bhutto-Zardari visited the office of the returning officer (RO) and additional deputy […]
China’s Xi congratulates Putin on win, set to develop their ties
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Vladimir Putin on winning another term as Russia’s president and said China was set to maintain close communication with Russia to promote their partnership, according to Chinese state media. Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday, cementing his tight grip on power in a victory […]
Drap directs pharma firm to recall ‘substandard’ syrup – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) has directed a pharmaceutical company to recall a syrup, which is given to children to treat fever, from the market and has advised the health professionals not to prescribe it. The direction has been giving after getting a report from the federal government analyst Central Drugs Laboratory […]