National
In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that his government will step down before completing its tenure. Speaking at a laptop distribution ceremony at the Government College Women's University in Sialkot, PM Shehbaz announced that an interim government will take over next month.
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In the northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan, the Legislative Assembly has chosen a new leader, despite some legislators boycotting the process. Haji Gulbar Khan, a member of a splinter group from former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has been elected as
Government
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized the potential for increased bilateral trade between Pakistan and Japan, highlighting the government's focus on economic diplomacy to foster prosperity in the country. Speaking at a function organized by the Pakistani diaspora in Tokyo during his four-day visit to Japan, Bhutto
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a directive to political parties, urging them to submit applications for the allocation of election symbols in preparation for the upcoming general polls in the country, anticipated to take place after October. According to the ECP, parties are required to submit their
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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has arrived in Tokyo for a four-day visit to Japan, responding to an invitation from the Japanese government. Upon his arrival, he was warmly received by Pakistan's ambassador to Japan, officials from the Japanese foreign ministry, and members of the Pakistani community
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According to a report by Bloomberg Economics, Pakistan is likely to avert default this year as it secured a last-minute bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report states that a staff-level agreement signed with the IMF indicates that aid will finally be received after months of
Government
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, is set to embark on a four-day visit to Japan from July 1 to 4, accepting an invitation extended by the Japanese government. A spokesperson from the Foreign Office highlighted that the visit of the Foreign Minister signifies the
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Pakistan has finally reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a much-awaited $3 billion stand-by arrangement, providing a lifeline to the country on the brink of default. The deal, subject to approval by the IMF board in July, offers respite to Pakistan as
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently met with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, in Paris to reaffirm Pakistan's commitment to completing the loan program with the financial institution. This was the third meeting between the prime minister and the IMF chief, taking place
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Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman has issued a warning about potential flooding and landslides in Pakistan due to anticipated pre-monsoon rains from today until June 30. The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued an advisory on June 22, stating that pre-monsoon rains would begin across the country. Rehman highlighted that
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In response to petitions challenging the trial of civilians in military courts under the Army Act, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has constituted a larger bench consisting of nine members, with himself as the head. The hearing is scheduled to take place on Thursday. The inclusion of
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In a recent development, the newly-formed Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has instructed its members serving in the federal government to resign from their posts. Aleem Khan, the President of IPP, directed party leaders Aun Chaudhry and Nauman Langarial to immediately step down from their positions within the Pakistan