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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, an
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile session on Wednesday as the KSE-100 Index dropped 793.56 points, or 0.47%, closing at 166,553.27 amid late-se
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) yesterday reported improved macroeconomic stability in FY25, crediting prudent monetary policy, fiscal consolidation, and support fro
ISLAMABAD – In response to ongoing clashes along the Durand Line amid the escalating Pak-Afghan War 2025, Pakistan has officially suspended Afghan Transit Trade operatio
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a marginal increase in Pakistan’s government net debt, rising from 65.3% of GDP in 2025 to 65.7% in 2026,
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement that could unlock a $1.2 billion disbursement, subject to approval by the IM
KARACHI: Rising tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have shaken investor confidence, triggering a massive sell-off at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The benchma
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for the United States to attend the annual plenary meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani authorities have made substantial progress toward reaching a staff-level agreement (SLA) on the second review of
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing discussions between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani authorities over the second review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EF
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ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has declared several batches of auto-disable syringes manufactured by six companies as substandard and issued an ur
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has made HIV and Hepatitis B and C screening mandatory before all s
The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency after a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed more than 80 people a
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Karachi: The Chancellor Greenwich University, on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor Greenwich University, has appointed Dr. Naveed Ahmed Mughal as the Pro
KARACHI: Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed a new bill banning the use of plastic covers on books in Islamabad as part of nationwide efforts to reduce environmental
WASHINGTON: The United States Department of Defense has released a massive collection of previously classified UFO files online, giving the public access to government documen
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The Single Window: A Key to Modernizing the Investment System: The Algerian government announced a new regulatory phase for the investment system, reducing processing ti
By: Manzar Naqvi The enduring relationship between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates stands as a model of brotherhood, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation. Rooted in
In a nation already burdened by economic fragility, recent policy announcements have laid bare a painful truth: relief, when it comes, often arrives wrapped in symbolism rathe