IMF downgrades Pakistan’s 2024 growth estimate to 2pc – Business

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Pakistan’s growth estimate for fiscal year 2024 to two per cent, according to a report issued on Tuesday. The Fund’s World Economic Outlook (WEO) for January said the estimate was downgraded by 0.5pc from 2.5pc in October’s outlook. The IMF’s latest growth forecast is lower than the government’s […]
Andy Flower analysis Pakistan’s performance in consecutive series

Former Zimbabwean cricketer, Andy Flower, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing ILT20 tournament, his absence from PSL 2024, his experience with Multan Sultans, and Pakistan’s recent performance in Australia and New Zealand. In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Flower acknowledged the significance of having Pakistan international cricketers participating in the ILT20 tournament. “It […]
76 years on, Pakistan’s minorities struggle to make their voice heard through the ballot – Pakistan

There is no mechanism in place for contesting on reserved seats as nominations are made by political parties based on the number of general seats they are able to secure. As a representative democracy, Pakistan’s Constitution empowers every citizen to have a say in the decision-making process through their representatives. However, over the course of […]
Iran, Pakistan’s interest lies in restoring relationship to pre-Jan 16 status: PM Kakar – World

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday said that it was in the interest of both Iran and Pakistan to take steps to restore their relationship to the levels before Tehran violated the country’s airspace. On Tuesday, Iran had launched attacks in Pakistan targeting what it described as bases for the militant group Jaish […]
In call with Iranian counterpart, FM Jilani expresses Pakistan’s readiness to work with Tehran on all issues – World

In the backdrop of recent tensions between Pakistan and Iran, Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Friday held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and expressed Islamabad’s readiness to work with Tehran on all issues. On Tuesday, Iran had launched attacks in Pakistan targeting what it described as bases for the militant […]