Govt weighs ‘mini-budget’ or spending cuts ahead of IMF talks on November 8, 2024The government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is gearing up for high-stakes discussions with the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission, aiming to finalize a strategy by this weekend. One option under consideration is the introduction of a mini-budget, which could include seven proposed tax hikes across various sectors. However, the Federal Board […]
Pakistan congratulates Donald Trump for winning ‘second term’ as US president on November 6, 2024Donald Trump was elected as the 47th US president on Wednesday, marking a notable comeback four years after his exit from the White House and signaling a shift in American leadership that may challenge democratic institutions domestically and affect global relations. Following Trump’s victory speech, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended congratulations on his return to […]
PIA Denies Allegations Raised by Aircraft Engineers’ Society on November 6, 2024 The recent accusations by the newly elected body of the Society of Aircraft Engineers against the national airline are regrettable. There is no truth to the claims made by the society’s newly elected president regarding the sale of ten engines from PIA’s fleet at a minimal price. The PIA administration believes in transparency, and […]
Pak-Saudi economic ties ‘have no limits’, says Investment Minister Al-Falih on October 10, 2024Saudi Minister for Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih said on Thursday that the ties between his country and Pakistan “have no limits” and the same applies to their economic cooperation. “We must strengthen Pakistan’s economy. Pakistan has quickly stabilised its economy,” the minister stated during his address at the Pakistan-Saudi Business Forum in Islamabad, where […]
Proud Moment for Pakistan as 22-Year-Old Shehroze Kashif Becomes Youngest Pakistani to Summit All 14 Highest Peaks on October 9, 2024Lahore , 9th Oct 2024: At just a mention, the name Shehroze Kashif echoes a story of staunch resilience, unyielding dedication, and a source of immense pride for the nation. Today, Pakistan’s most esteemed mountaineer, only 22 years of age, has etched his name in history by summitting Shishapangma, standing tall at 8,027 meters. This […]
Pakistan asks Afghanistan to fix own domestic issues instead of lecturing others on October 7, 2024Pakistan on Monday dismissed a statement from Afghanistan’s foreign ministry, which commented on the country’s internal political situation, urging the Afghan Interim Government (AIG) to address its own domestic issues rather than intervening in the affairs of a democratic nation. The Afghan statement, which came after clashes between supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and security […]
Mohammad Rizwan ‘strongest candidate’ for captaincy after Babar Azam’s resignation on October 2, 2024After Babar Azam stepped down as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, wicket-keeper and right-handed batter Mohammad Rizwan is now seen as the leading contender for the role, sources revealed to Geo News on Wednesday. Officials have reportedly been directed to engage with Rizwan for team selection discussions, the sources added. Babar, the former […]
Air Pollution killed 256,000 including over 68,000 children under five in Pakistan in 2021. Report By: Suleman Chaudhary on September 23, 2024 LAHORE: In Pakistan, air pollution claimed the lives of 256,000 including 68,000 under the age of five in 2021, accordingly to the state of Global Air Report 2024. The report, published by US- based Health Effects Institute (HEI) in partnership with UNICEF. The report said the air pollution was the second most risk factor […]
CPEC Phase-II to help transform Pakistan’s economy: PM on September 20, 2024Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would help Pakistan transform its economy. “We are entering into the second phase of CPEC which has huge potential of mutual cooperation in the field of agriculture, Information Technology, mines and minerals and many other important areas […]
President rejects IIOJK Legislative Assembly polls on September 19, 2024President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday categorically rejected the elections for the Legislative Assembly of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), asserting that the polls were no substitute for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. President Zardari, talking to a delegation of migrants from the IIOJK residing in Pakistan since 1989 led by Uzair […]