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No plans to prolong, increase IMF standby deal: Finance minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar ruled out the possibility of Pakistan requesting an increase in the time frame or size of the Standby Arrangement (SBA) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), while senior government…
Death toll now ‘at least 47’ for Israeli bombing of Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp
Gaza rule is a “pure Palestinian affair ”, Hamas, the group that rules the besieged enclave, In response to US statements, he said it could not be part of the equality of governance on the strip.
“ Governing Gaza or part of our territory…
PM Kakar firm about US weapons being used against Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar stressed that Islamabad stands by its position on US weapons used for terrorism in Pakistan, Highlighting that it is being sold on the black market not only in the country but also in…
Terrorist attacks on military installations are tactical, not strategic
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has faced terrorist attacks targeting its military installations over the years. These events have been shocking and extremely tragic. However, it is important to note that these attacks have had a negligible effect on…
IMF frustrated over govt’s failure to notify revised gas price
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed frustration with the government's decision not to report the price of the revised gas every six months July 1 and January 1 – In a financial year, The News reported on…
How will Australia’s win over Afghanistan affect Pakistan’s chances for semis?
Despite Australia's thrilling victory over Afghanistan, courtesy of Glenn Maxwell's miraculous innings، Pakistan's progress in the semi-finals of the national team is uncertain because it is not out of deep waters.
In addition to…
Caretakers barred from moving bills by Senate chairman
Islamabad: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani barred caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi from introducing the bill when senators tightened rules on behalf of the interim government Questions were asked, The News reported Wednesday.…
US weapons were found from terrorists involved in PAF base attack.
WASHINGTON: Among the evidence pointing to the use of US-made weapons by terrorists in Pakistan, The State Department said Tuesday that US forces had overtaken “no usquess” during the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
“ We are aware…
Jailer says there is “no permanent facility” for phone calls on WhatsApp
Islamabad: The superintendent of Adiala Jail on Wednesday requested the court to go against the court orders issued by Imran Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Movement for Justice (PTI) Exclude contempt of court petition filed against him not…
In a first, interim govt to release Rs29bn in development funds
ISLAMABAD: The current caretaker government, led by Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, is set to release Rs 29 billion in development funds for the first time in the country's history, The News reported Wednesday.
The federal cabinet…