SBP injects over Rs 2.53 trillion in the market By: APP on February 8, 2025The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Friday, injected over Rs 2,538 billion in the market through reverse repo purchase and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah based Open Market Operations (OMO). The SBP, during the Open Market Operation, Reverse Repo Purchase (Injection) for 7-day and 28-day tenors on February 07, 2025 and accepted an amount of Rs 2,038.35 […]
Fitch notes Pakistan’s progress on economic stability By: Agencies on February 8, 2025Pakistan has continued to make headway in restoring economic stability and rebuilding external buffers, Fitch Ratings said in a note on Thursday. It added that progress on difficult structural reforms would be key to upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme reviews and continued financing from multilateral and bilateral lenders. The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) […]
Government offers fresh talks to PTI By: Agencies on February 8, 2025The government has extended a fresh invitation for negotiations to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), with National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq emphasising that the doors for talks had never been closed. Speaking informally to journalists at the Punjab Assembly, Sadiq clarified that the government has always been open to negotiations with PTI, adding that the […]
PM calls for grant-based aid for developing states to tackle climate crisis By: Agencies on February 8, 2025Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated his call for more predictable, flexible, and grant-based financial support for developing countries to enable them to build resilient infrastructure and invest in sustainable development. “Without such support, the path to climate adaption and green transformation will remain elusive,” the prime minister said in a video message at […]
Morocco boat tragedy: Bodies of four Pakistanis repatriated By: inp on February 8, 2025Four more bodies of Pakistani victims of Morocco boat tragedy repatriated, a private TV channel reported on Friday. On January 15, reports emerged that 44 Pakistanis had lost their lives in the boat accident. However, local authorities were only able to recover 13 bodies, which were unidentifiable and lacked documentation. As per details, the process […]
11 tapedars suspended for negligence in performing polio duties By: APP on February 8, 2025The Commissioner Karachi has suspended services of 11 Tapedars for negligence and wilful absence in performing polio duties during NID-2025. According to office order issued by the Commissioner Karachi, the services of the 11 Tapedars working in the jurisdiction of Karachi division, were placed under suspension on the directions of Chief Secretary Sindh. Munshi Zafar […]
Road Checking Committee formed to ensure observance of road safety rules By: Agencies on February 8, 2025The Sindh government, on Friday, constituted a Road Checking Committee to ensure compliance of road safety rules across the province through monitoring the movement of commercial vehicles, including dumpers and water tankers. The Road Checking Committee would be headed by the Secretary Provincial Transport Authority while the Secretary of the Regional Transport Authority Karachi, representatives […]
Balochistan Assembly passes Industrial Development & Regulations bill 2025 By: APP on February 8, 2025The Balochistan Assembly on Friday passed the Balochistan Industrial Development and Regulations bill 2025, turning into an Act. In the session, Provincial Minister and Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Noshirwani tabled the draft bill in the house. The lawmakers also approved the Balochistan Zakat and Ushr Amendment Bill 2025 by a majority vote during the session. […]
In a first, Punjab Assembly hosts CPA conference By: APP on February 8, 2025Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Friday welcomed distinguished guests and participants at the first Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Asia and Southeast Asia Regional Conference at the Punjab Assembly, calling it a great honour to host such a prestigious gathering. In his welcome address, he expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Punjab […]
Pak-Hungary 3rd JCEC concludes with signing of important protocols By: APP on February 8, 2025The 3rd session of the Pakistani-Hungarian Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation (JCEC) concluded successfully here Friday, marking an important step forward in strengthening the relationship between Pakistan and Hungary. The two-day session, held on 6th and 7th February, were co-chaired by Dr. Kazim Niaz, Federal Secretary for Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Tamas Vargha, Deputy […]