Pakistan reiterates its intention to hold talks with Afghanistan.
ISLAMABAD Pakistan's determination to resolve unresolved issues through discussion is demonstrated by recent contacts with Afghanistan, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. Recent meetings are "an expression of Pakistan's interest…
The European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the fourth consecutive year.
FRANKFURT: As the euro zone economy struggles due to domestic political unrest and the prospect of a new US trade war, the European Central Bank lowered interest rates Thursday for…
Provinces must pay Rs. 150 billion in arrears to prevent a power outage.
ISLAMABAD: To prevent power outages and financial losses to the national economy, the federal government on Thursday requested that the four provincial governments pay their electricity bills, which totaled Rs150…
KCCI requests a 400 bps reduction in the SBP policy rate.
KARACHI: In light of the sharp slowdown in inflation to 4.86 percent in November, Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, president of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), has urged the…
“The economy is headed toward stability.”
KARACHI: According to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the nation is headed toward stability and the economic issues have been successfully resolved. The finance minister virtually addressed the opening session of…
The Apex Court examines the reach of military courts.
ISLAMABAD: As the Supreme Court's constitutional bench heard petitions against military trials pertaining to the May 9 attacks on army sites, the main focus of Thursday's hearing was the legitimacy…
The government mocked the offer of talks: PTI
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has rejected the idea of a multi-party government and asserted that the government has not accepted its olive branch of discussion. There have been rumors that a…
Senate and NA outrage about the absence of ministers
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, lawmakers from both houses of parliament voiced their displeasure over the ministers' ongoing absence. Deputy Speaker Ghulam Mustafa Shah called it a "disgrace" to the parliament and…
George Linde bowls South Africa to victory over Pakistan after batting.
DURBAN: At Kingsmead on Tuesday, South Africa defeated Pakistan by 11 runs in the opening Twenty20 international match as spinner George Linde claimed four wickets and batted 48 runs off…
34 Palestinians are killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
CAIRO: As Israeli tanks advanced into areas in the middle and southern parts of the enclave, Israeli attacks throughout the Gaza Strip killed at least 34 Palestinians overnight and on…
