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Pakistan - 2024-09-27

Pakistan receives first tranche of $1.03bn from IMF, says SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday said that it has received the first tranche of Special Drawing Rights...

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:36pm

Reserved seats: ECP challenges SC’s detailed verdict

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) challenged on Friday the Supreme Court’s (SC) detailed verdict issued on...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 03:59pm

‘Systematic slaughter’: PM Shehbaz expresses Pakistan’s anguish over Gaza plight at UNGA

Premier also raises Kashmir issue in 79th session of United Nations General Assembly in New York

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 11:31pm

Business & Economy

PM Shehbaz engages World Bank, IMF leaders on Pakistan’s economic reforms

Expresses appreciation for IMF's technical assistance and capacity-building programs

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 11:33pm

Swat valley: FO says it was ‘unaware’ about visit of ambassadors

ISLAMABAD: In a surprising claim, the Foreign Office on Thursday said that it was “unaware” about the recent...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:06am

PCJCCI marks China’s National Day

LAHORE: Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) celebrated China’s National Day in...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:05am

ECP seeks SC’s guidance on verdict on reserved seats

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) sought Supreme Court’s guidance whether to follow majority...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:01am

UAF, XJAU celebrate ten-year completion of Chinese Confucius Institute

FAISALABAD: The Confucius Institute, University of Agriculture Faisalabad has produced 22,000 students of Chinese...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:00am

Recovery of missing persons: IHC directs Cabinet to formulate mechanism

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the federal cabinet to formulate a mechanism regarding the...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:00am

Sharjeel advocates withdrawal of facilities from two former Chief Justices

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, Mass Transit, Excise, Taxation, and ...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:59am

No plan to support much-touted ‘Constitutional Package’: JUI-F

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Thursday said that it was still part of the opposition and would...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:57am

PTI chairman challenges vires of SC (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan challenged the vires of the Supreme Court ...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:56am

Fawad Chaudhry acquitted

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, acquitted former minister Fawad Chaudhry in a case registered against him ...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:54am

TEPA to install first pelican signal in Lahore

LAHORE: To address pedestrian crossing in the city, the Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Agency (TEPA) ...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:53am

DC Lahore directed to decide PTI plea by 30th

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore to decide an application of...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:46am

Eight khwarij gunned down in North Waziristan IBO

RAWALPINDI: Security forces personnel have killed eight terrorists in a fierce gunbattle fought during an...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:45am

Elected SAI office-bearers to assume charge on Oct 1

KARACHI: Ahmed Azeem Alvi, Khalid Riaz, and Muhammad Riaz Dhedhi have been elected as President, Senior Vice...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:43am

Govt determined to promote tourism: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker, Ayaz Sadiq, said that enhancing tourism sector in Pakistan is pivotal for...

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:05am

Maritime day observed: Govt to support ‘green shipping’ initiatives: Qaiser

KARACHI: The world Maritime Day is observed on the last Thursday of September each year to highlight the importance...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:38am

Inquiry finds doctor accused of blasphemy was killed in fake police shootout

ISLAMABAD: An inquiry found that a doctor accused of blasphemy was killed in a fake police shootout last week after...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:36am

Rawalpindi Agreement: JI will hold sit-in on main roads on 29th

LAHORE: Chief Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Thursday presided over the meeting of the central and...

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:04am

Detention of 23 Punjab University students: LHC summons reports from DC Lahore, police

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday summoned reports from the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore and the police ...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:32am

'Load management system to be ensured on highways'

LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has taken an initiative involving the implementation of a load management...

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:03am

LUMS hosting Asia’s Energy Transition Summit this week

LAHORE: LUMS is hosting the Asia’s Energy Transition Summit on September 28–29 to facilitate discussion on...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:13am

LUMS to host summit on renewable energy from tomorrow

LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is hosting a summit on September 28-29 to facilitate...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:11am

Meezan Bank expands career opportunities for SAU graduates

HYDERABAD: Prof Dr Aijaz Ali Khooharo, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Social Sciences at Sindh Agriculture...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:10am

National Urban Planning Framework: Minister for greater collaboration between govts to make cities safer

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal called for greater...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:01am

Minister oversees infrastructural development of housing project

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada held a site visit of Sky Gardens housing...

Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:00am

Navy celebrates World Maritime Day 2024

KARACHI: Pakistan Navy celebrated World Maritime Day (WMD) 2024, with this year’s theme ‘Navigating the Future:...