Govt mulls allowing commercial banks to take over mortgaged houses 90 days after default – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday decided in principle to grant commercial banks significant powers to take over mortgaged houses in case of default after a cumulative notice period of 90 days, in a move aimed at encouraging lending to the housing sector. The proposed foreclosure law to amend “The Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, […]
Cambridge to retake ‘prematurely shared’ AS-level mathematics exam on June 9 – Pakistan
Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Thursday cancelled the “prematurely shared” mathematics exam, announcing that it will conduct a new version of the exam for affected regions on June 9. On April 30, CIE confirmed that its AS-level mathematics paper was “shared prematurely” against its regulations. It said that the exam paper was for the Africa, […]
CIE to retake ‘prematurely shared’ mathematics exam on June 9 – Pakistan
Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Thursday cancelled the “prematurely shared” mathematics exam, announcing that it will conduct a new version of the exam for affected regions on June 9. On April 30, CIE confirmed that its AS-level mathematics paper was “shared prematurely” against its regulations. It said that the exam paper was for the Africa, […]
Pakistan expects agreement between US and Iran ‘sooner rather than later’: FO – Pakistan
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that Islamabad was hopeful about and would expect an agreement between the US and Iran “sooner rather than later”. He said this during a weekly briefing, where he was asked how soon could the agreement be expected. “You have asked us how soon we can expect […]
3 children killed, several injured in South Waziristan attack: security sources – Pakistan
Two separate attacks in South Waziristan on Thursday killed three children and injured several people, security sources said. According to reports, an explosion occurred near a civilian settlement in the Gawa Khwa area of South Waziristan, while mortar shells were also fired at civilians by Afghan Taliban forces in the border tehsil of Angoor Adda. […]
Breathe Pakistan 2026: Need for multi-sectoral approach to climate action highlighted – Pakistan
UN Women official calls for treating inclusion of women, girls and youth in climate policy-making as “a condition of survival”. The second Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference concluded in Islamabad on Thursday, with experts calling for a multi-sectoral approach towards climate action and stressing the need to engage women and the youth. Despite contributing […]
‘We are prepared’: DG ISPR highlights indigenous military capabilities on Marka-i-Haq anniversary – Pakistan
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Thursday that Pakistan was “prepared” as he highlighted the armed forces’ indigenous military capabilities. He made the remarks while addressing a press conference in Islamabad as the nation commemorated the one-year anniversary of Marka-i-Haq. The deputy chief of naval staff (operations), Rear […]
Breathe Pakistan: UN official says political will required to really engage women, girls at every step – Pakistan
SECP official says countries, including Pakistan and India, to “become uninvestable because of climate risk around water”. The second day of the second edition of the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, organised by DawnMedia, was held in Islamabad on Thursday. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Pakistan remains among the most climate-vulnerable nations, underscoring […]
Breathe Pakistan: WHO estimates 5m deaths globally between 2030-2050 ‘driven by climate change’ – Pakistan
SECP official says countries, including Pakistan and India, to “become uninvestable because of climate risk around water”. The second day of the second edition of the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, organised by DawnMedia, is currently underway in Islamabad. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Pakistan remains among the most climate-vulnerable nations, underscoring the […]
Iran thanks Pakistan for repatriating nationals from seized vessels, praises diplomatic support
FM Dar and Araghchi exchange views on recent regional developments, ongoing diplomatic efforts Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: Files Iran thanked Pakistan on Thursday for facilitating the repatriation of its nationals from seized vessels while also appreciating the latter’s diplomatic and humanitarian support amid the negotiation process with the United States. […]