Minister affirms govt providing pilgrims best possible facilities as PIA launches Haj operation – Pakistan
Religious affairs minister Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Sunday affirmed that the government was providing Haj pilgrims with the best possible facilities as the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) began its Haj operation. Pilgrims were seen off at the Islamabad International Airport by Yousuf and other senior officials at the airport, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. It added […]
Over 10,000 police personnel deployed on security duty in Rawalpindi – Pakistan
• 400 elite commandos, including 100 snipers, part of multi-layered security• US, Iran advance teams likely to start arriving in Islamabad today• Managements of hostels, hotels, inns and guest houses in capital directed to close their premises until further orders RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD: Security has been put on high alert in Rawalpindi with the deployment of over […]
A new Pakistan – Newspaper
PAKISTAN’s diplomacy to end the war between Iran and the US has been in full swing during the last few days, and apparently, these efforts are yielding results, as hinted by statements from both sides. The outcome of the talks between Iran and the US will become clear soon, but the war has already triggered […]
Wife of ‘facilitator’ held in Nokundi FC headquarters suicide blast case – Pakistan
QUETTA: Security forces have arrested the wife of an alleged facilitator of the female suicide attacker who targeted the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Nokundi last year, officials said on Saturday, claiming that her husband had taken a woman and her our children to Afghanistan for suicide bombing training. Speaking at a press conference, Additional […]
Economy can weather war risks: SBP chief – Pakistan
• Jameel Ahmad says macroeconomic indicators improved faster than expected at start of fiscal year• Claims prudent monetary, fiscal policies stabilised inflation, strengthened buffers KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has said the country’s key macroeconomic indicators have improved faster than anticipated at the start of the fiscal year, owing to a […]
Sikh pilgrims return home today via Wagah – Pakistan
LAHORE: After the conclusion of their Baisakhi visit to Pakistan on Saturday, Sikh pilgrims from India will leave today for their homeland via the Wagah Border after a week of religious and cultural events. Around 2,238 Sikh pilgrims arrived on April 10 to participate in Baisakhi festivities. Pakistan had issued around 2,800 visas to Sikh […]
Pakistan eyes $1.2bn inflow next month – Business
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s liquidity pressures are expected to ease as the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board is set to consider approval of a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) next month, potentially paving the way for a fresh disbursement of about $1.2 billion under the two programmes. The SLA was reached on March 28 on the successful third […]
Rawalpindi police deny reports of markets being closed indefinitely – Pakistan
Rawalpindi police on Saturday denied reports regarding the closure of markets across the city until further notice, terming them baseless. A statement posted on the social media platform X quoted City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani as saying that no directives had been issued by Rawalpindi police regarding the closure of markets. He […]
Pakistan repays $2 billion to UAE
Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday paid back $2 billion debt of the United Arab Emirates after seven years, further lessening its dependency on the Gulf nation […]
Karachi policeman dies after being hit by alleged smugglers’ vehicle during checking – Pakistan
KARACHI: A policeman died on Saturday after being hit by a vehicle being driven by alleged smugglers in Gulshan-i-Maymar, according to police and rescue services officials. Site Superhighway Station House Officer (SHO) Mohammad Nawaz said that a police mobile was on routine patrol at Maymar Mor when it signalled a car to stop for checking. […]