Government
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan's foreign loan requirements for the current fiscal year, reducing it by $3.4 billion to $25 billion. The IMF's adjustments, made during the first review talks of the $3 billion bailout package, also included a lowering of the
Government
In a proactive move to combat the looming threat of smog-related health issues, the Punjab Government has announced a mandatory week-long requirement for wearing face masks in districts grappling with elevated pollution levels. Effective tomorrow, this crucial measure is specifically targeted at areas within Lahore and Gujranwala divisions,
Government
The Supreme Court has outlined two essential conditions for children seeking maintenance from their grandfathers. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, in a four-page written order, stated that for a grandfather to be financially responsible for his grandchild's maintenance, the child's father must be financially destitute,
National
US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, initiated a series of strategic engagements in Multan, a pivotal move following his earlier meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif. The discussions, as reported by Express News, revolved around fortifying the principles of free and fair elections, coupled with
National
In a compelling address to a workers' convention in Peshawar, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), underscored the persistent challenges his party has faced in securing a fair playing field in general elections. On Saturday, he expressed the PPP's adaptability to
National
An accountability court in Lahore acquitted prominent political figure Shehbaz Sharif and several co-accused in the Ashiana-i-Iqbal Housing Scheme reference. The verdict, delivered on a Saturday, brought relief to Shehbaz Sharif, who is the President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and others involved in
Sports
Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has announced his decision to step down from the captaincy in all formats. This revelation came on Wednesday, following his meeting with Zaka Ashraf, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Interim Management Committee, in Lahore. Babar took
Corporate
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed its third consecutive session of bullish dominance on Monday, propelling the benchmark index to achieve yet another historic high. The surge in share prices to record levels was attributed to positive factors such as robust data on exports and home remittances. Additionally, a decline
Corporate
In the dynamic landscape of currency exchange, the buying rate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dirham in the open market of Pakistan experienced a notable drop to Rs79.75 on the second day of the new business week. Concurrently, the selling rate is recorded at Rs80.5, reflecting the
Corporate
The price of copper has experienced a corrective bullish rebound, reaching 3.6600 as it takes a brief pause. The intention is to gather positive momentum, reinforcing a potential continuation of bearish trends in the upcoming period. The sustained position below the MA55 is a crucial factor supporting the stability
National
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's recent visit to Balochistan has ignited political debates, prompting a response from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Speaking at a press conference in Mithi, Bilawal advised Sharif to concentrate on addressing issues in Lahore rather than venturing into other provinces.
Sports
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has proposed a replacement for Babar Azam as the captain of the national cricket team following their elimination from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The criticism against Babar Azam's leadership has been mounting since the Asia Cup 2023, with calls for