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Saudi Arabia increases Pakistan’s Hajj quota for 2023
This means that Riyadh has restored Pakistan’s quota to pre-pandemic levels.
As per the annual Hajj agreement, Saudi Arabia will also remove the age cap on pilgrims. Last year, only pilgrims who were 65-years-of-age or younger were…
Former Punjab governor says yet to decide on a return to Pakistan’s politics
he claimed about reading about the formation of a new party in Punjab.
Continuing, he said that it was his belief that elections would be held on time and that the provincial assembly would not be dissolved.
Elahi’s conundrum
Sarwar,…
Flood rebuilding support: Pakistan hits Geneva fund raising target of $8b
In a message posted by Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on social media site Twitter on Monday, Pakistan managed to raise $10.59 billion, some $2.59 billion more than the $8 billion objective set for the conference.
The…
Dar meets IMF, WB deligation to discuss regional economic challenges by climate change
During a meeting on the sidelines of a climate conference, Ishaq Dar confab with IMF chief Nathan Porter and reaffirmed his commitment to completing a program with the IMF.
They discussed challenges to regional economies…
US announces additional $100 million flood-related recovery fund for Pakistan
Speaking to media persons at a news conference here, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said the funding includes humanitarian assistance to support flood relief and recovery efforts in refugee-hosting areas.
“I am pleased to share…
Flood-hit Pakistan standing at a crossroads: PM Shehbaz urges global help at Geneva conference
The conference brought together governments, leaders from the public and private sectors and civil society to support the people and the government of Pakistan to deal with the enormous challenge of post-flood reconstruction and…
Snow-trapped tourists rescued in Neelum Valley
The tourists, who were students at Punjab University, were visiting the area when they became stranded due to heavy snow.
Authorities worked quickly to rescue the tourists who were trapped in a heavy avalanche. The successful rescue…
Babar Azam hopes to keep winning momentum in ODIs going
Babar Azam was addressing a press conference, ahead of the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand, which will be played on Monday.
The skipper disclosed that the final XI would be decided after inspecting the pitch and…
Pakistan seeks billions for flood recovery, climate resilience
To meet the huge needs, Pakistan and the United Nations will co-host an international conference in Geneva, urging countries, organisations and businesses to step up with financial and other support towards a long-term recovery and…
Aleem Khan denies all rumors about his political activities
According to a statement, Aleem Khan said he does not plan to take part in politics, adding that he does not want to be a part of any political party.
The statement further quoted him as saying that right now, all his focus was on…