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Pakistan - 2022-08-31

Forex

SBP says it has received proceeds of $1.16bn after IMF board approval

Funds will facilitate the realization of other planned inflows from multilateral and bilateral sources, the central bank says

Published 31 Aug, 2022 11:43pm

PM Shehbaz thanks Narendra Modi for offering condolences

People of Pakistan will overcome the adverse effects of this natural calamity and rebuild their lives and communities, the premier says in his message

Published 31 Aug, 2022 09:47pm

Govt to conduct forensic audit of Tarin's 'audio leaks': law minister

Consultation with the interior and law ministries underway, Azam Nazeer Tarar says

Published 31 Aug, 2022 08:48pm

4.7 magnitude earthquake felt in Balochistan’s Kalat area

No casualties or infrastructure damage reported

Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:26pm

Flood rescue and relief: ADB approves $3 million grant for Pakistan

Amount will help government purchase food supplies, tents and other relief goods

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:46pm

Ceremony to commemorate Defence and Martyrs Day at GHQ postponed: ISPR

Decision taken in solidarity with the flood-affected people of Pakistan, the military's media wing says

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:38pm

Ambassador Masood thanks US leadership for offering humanitarian assistance

US Senators, Congressmen, and other political leaders have expressed solidarity with Pakistan over the widespread devastation caused by floods

Published 31 Aug, 2022 05:54pm

Contempt case: IHC asks Imran Khan to submit another reply in 7 days

Raises objections on the previous reply of the former PM

Updated 31 Aug, 2022 03:54pm

'Burning with pain': Pakistan floods threaten major health crisis

SUKKUR: At a charity clinic in a southern Pakistani village, dozens of people affected by relentless rains and...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 01:23pm

PM Shehbaz expresses gratitude to US for $30m aid

Says we need friends around the globe to help the suffering humanity

Published 31 Aug, 2022 12:42pm

Business & Economy

Imports from India: decision to be taken after evaluating supply situation, says Miftah

Says more than one international agency has approached government to allow them to bring food items from India through the land border

Updated 31 Aug, 2022 04:39pm

Contempt case against PTI leaders: ECP adjourns hearing till Sept 7

ISLAMABAD: A counsel for Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Tuesday contended that denying the...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:36am

Sharjeel puts losses due to floods in Sindh at Rs860bn

HYDERABAD: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon giving details of losses in recent rains informed that 402...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:29am

Concern voiced over non-availability of water in Korangi area

KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati) President Salman Aslam and Chairperson of Kati’s ...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:26am

PPP wants treason case against Imran, others

LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has demanded to lodge a case of high treason against Imran Khan, Shaukat...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:14am

CM, Moonis congratulate Imran on successful telethon

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and former federal minister Moonis Elahi congratulated Pakistan...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:12am

Servants housing foundation: Punjab govt decides to redesign business model

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to redesign the business model of the Punjab Government Servants Housing...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:08am

Shujaat seeks action against ‘violators of national interest’

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Ch Shujaat Hussain has demanded strong action against the violators of...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:04am

PDWP approves eight road development schemes

LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved eight development schemes of road sector with an...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:03am

Sedition case: Court rejects post-arrest bail plea of Gill

ISLAMABAD: A District and Sessions Court on Tuesday rejected the post-arrest bail petition of Pakistan...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:02am

Canada announces $5m aid for flood survivors

ISLAMABAD: Canada has announced $5 million in aid in an effort to help ‘scale up’ the humanitarian response to...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:52am

Four aircraft carrying relief goods arrive from Turkiye

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday received four aircraft from Turkey carrying relief goods in an expression of ...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:52am

Economic crisis: Imran vows to take ‘unprecedented’ decisions if voted into power again

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that he would...

Updated 31 Aug, 2022 11:39am

Floods to hurt economy further, warns Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said that the floods will have upcoming dire impacts ...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:44am

Balochistan asked to revise GSCP PC-1

ISLAMABAD: In order to complete the Gwadar Safe City Project (GSCP) in six months, Federal Minister for Planning,...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:41am

NTDC MD’s controversial stay in office: Senate panel tells PD to take action against ‘facilitators’

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Power has directed the Power Division to take action against officials...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:39am

NA body briefed about ‘hemp policy’

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology on Tuesday informed that the country can generate revenue of US 3...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:36am

NA panel asks secretary MoMA, chairman PNSC to shun differences

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the differences between the secretary ...

Published 31 Aug, 2022 06:33am

Army to help rebuild houses: COAS

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Bajwa said that the scale of devastation from floods is...