Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that the government remained “very committed” to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)‘s structural reforms amid uncertainty regarding the IMF’s $7 billion bailout schedule. Speculation arose …
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Saudia Offers Up to 50% Discounts on International Routes for Pakistan
by adminwaadiby adminwaadiSTAFF REPORT ISLAMABAD: Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced an exciting offer for Pakistani travelers and many other countries, with discounts of up to 50% on …
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the reduction in smuggling but directed authorities to intensify their efforts to eliminate the issue completely. Chairing a meeting to review anti-smuggling …
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State responsibility to protect public from social media’s negative implications, army chief says
by adminwaadiby adminwaadiISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said it was the state’s responsibility to protect the public from the negative implications of social media. According to a statement …
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Finance minister ‘hopeful’ Pakistan’s case will be addressed by IMF board in Sept
by adminwaadiby adminwaadiISLAMABAD:Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is hoping that Pakistan’s case would be presented at the September International Monetary Fund (IMF) board meeting. During a meeting of the Senate’s Standing Committee on …
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PTA chairman says ‘faulty submarine cable’ causing countrywide slow internet
by adminwaadiby adminwaadiISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority attributed the nationwide slow internet to a “faulty submarine cable” and clarified that no firewalls were being installed, after drawing criticism from both lawmakers and …
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PTI calls for ‘open trial’ of court martial against ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed
by adminwaadiby adminwaadiISLAMABAD: The PTI, quoting incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, called for an open court trial in the court martial proceedings against ex-spymaster General (retired) Faiz Hameed who was detained earlier …
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After power subsidy, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz launches new interest-free housing scheme
by adminwaadiby adminwaadiLAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the provincial government’s Apna Chhat Apna Ghar (our roof, our house) housing scheme, less than a week after her government announced plans …
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Bus accident in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims, injures 23
by adminwaadiby adminwaadiAt least 28 Pakistani pilgrims were killed and 23 others injured last night when their bus crashed in Iran’s Yazd city, Pakistan’s envoy to Tehran confirmed. “In pursuit of their …
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PTI pledges to proceed with Islamabad rally despite NOC cancellation
by adminwaadiby adminwaadiISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has pledged to hold jalsa in the federal capital tomorrow (Thursday) after the district administration revoked a non-objection certificate (NOC) over “security concerns”. “The district …