Government fails to attract investment: SBP report
KARACHI:State Bank of Pakistan has drawn the attention of the government towards its so-called ‘promises’ to increase investments, which weren’t fulfilled, it has been learnt. “The Annual Plan for fiscal…
Pakistan, IMF set to meet next week
ISLAMABAD: Increasing chances for a move to bi-annual reviews are leading to policy makers having more time to deliver results under the $6.6 billion bailout programme, Pakistan and International Monetary…
North Korea erects launch pad for long-range rocket
Seoul: North Korea has erected a taller launch pad for long-range rockets at a base near the west coast. Extension works for the 67-meter-high launch tower was completed in Tongchang-ri, reported…
Sri Lanka bans alchohol for Pakistan ODI
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket authorities announced a ban on alcohol during Wednesday’s fourth one-day international between Pakistan and the hosts following a drunken riot at the venue on Sunday. Sri…
Younus Khan wants to lead Pakistan one last time
KARACHI: The ever reliable middle-order great of Pakistan, Younus Khan, has expressed his desire to captain the Pakistan team one more time before his departure from the game. Younus, who is…
Iranian forces fire mortar shells into Pakistani territory
QUETTA: Iranian border guards fired four mortar shells inside Pakistan near Balochistan's Panjgur district on Wednesday, security officials said. A Levies official who requested anonymity told Dawn.com via telephone that…
Saudi Arabia considers its own nuclear options after Iran deal
RIYADH: One likely Saudi Arabian response to the deal its biggest enemy Iran has struck with world powers is to accelerate its own nuclear power plans, creating an atomic infrastructure it…
General Raheel Sharif directs army to help flood victims
ISLAMABAD: COAS General Raheel Sharif today directed all field commanders of the Pakistan Army to extend all possible assistance to people in areas affected by floods. According to ISPR, all…
U.K. man arrested for planning terror attack against U.S. military members in Britain
A British man was arrested after planning a terror attack against U.S. military members stationed in the United Kingdom, prosecutors said Tuesday. Junead Ahmed Khan, 24, is accused of planning…
Gold prices shed Rs800 to fall to new record low
KARACHI: The price of yellow metal in the local market dropped to a new record low on Tuesday, in line with the downward trend in international prices. Gold prices…