Top brass denounces malicious propaganda against military on April 17, 2024The country’s top military officials convened on Tuesday to address the looming threat posed by terrorist factions based in Afghanistan, which not only jeopardise regional and global security but also serve as proxies targeting Pakistan and its economic interests, especially the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). At the 264th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at the […]
Saudi FM stresses ‘strategic nature of ties’ in meeting with COAS on April 17, 2024Emphasising on exploring multiple avenues for continued reinforcement of bilateral ties, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud has underscored the enduring and strategic nature of the relationship between Riyadh and Islamabad. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the visiting dignitary made the remarks during a meeting […]
IMF talks set multi-billion- dollar programme in motion on April 17, 2024Pakistan has initiated discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a new multi-billion dollar loan agreement to support its economic reform program, said Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The country is nearing the end of a nine-month, $3 billion loan programme with the IMF designed to tackle a balance-of-payments crisis which brought it to the […]
Faizabad commission gives clean chit to Faiz Hamid on April 17, 2024Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid has been exonerated by the inquiry commission established to investigate the Faizabad dharna case. Meanwhile, former Punjab Rangers director general Major General (retd) Azhar Naveed Hayat has also received a clean chit in the matter that has been under probe by the commission constituted […]
IHC disposes of Bushra Bibi’s plea seeking transfer to Adiala jail on April 17, 2024The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday disposed of a petition filed by ex-premier Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi seeking her transfer from her Banigala residence, which had been declared a sub-jail, to Adiala Jail. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb disposed of the plea due to Bushra Bibi’s lawyers failing to appear before the court. The […]
Imran slams Bahawalnagar incident, calls for equal law for all on April 17, 2024Strongly condemning the Bahawalnagar incident, former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan stated on Tuesday that there should be equal law for everyone in the country. The incident, which garnered widespread attention after videos depicting individuals in army uniforms purportedly assaulting police officials circulated on social media, sparked outrage among citizens and […]
Sentences in cipher case will be put off if FIA needs more time: IHC on April 17, 2024The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday told the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor to start presenting his arguments in the cypher case from today and if he required more time, the court would suspend the sentences of the convicts. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb were hearing PTI founding chairman Imran […]
Pakistan’s economy to grow by 2025: says IMF on April 17, 2024The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected acceleration in Pakistan’s economic growth for fiscal year 2025 with real GDP growth of 3.5 percent, up 0.4 percentage points from its January estimate of 3.1pc. In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released on Tuesday, the Washington-based global lender also projected reduction in inflation and […]
Iran ‘frees’ Pakistanis onboard seized cargo ship on April 17, 2024The Iranian government Tuesday allowed two Pakistanis aboard an Israeli ship to return to Pakistan, as per diplomatic sources. According to the sources, Iran permitted the release of the Pakistani captives following efforts by the Foreign Office. They added that the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam assured the release of both Pakistanis, further […]
Oil tanker association halts fuel supply to some parts on April 17, 2024The Rawalpindi Oil Tanker Association ceased on Tuesday the supply of fuel to the twin cities and upper parts of the country. The association ceased supply to Islamabad, Peshawar, Gilgit, Skardu, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Azad Kashmir regions, claiming that their demands have not been met and supply will not resume till the authorities follow the […]