National
Prime Minister of Pakistan has stated that his government will complete its five-year term in August, shedding some light on the intentions of the ruling party regarding elections in the country this year. However, the exact timing of the polls remains uncertain. PM Shehbaz mentioned that the elections would
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
Government
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
National
As Pakistan's access to a $6.7 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to expire on June 30, the country faces a critical deadline to prevent its already strained economy from collapsing. With a severe shortage of foreign exchange reserves, Pakistan's central
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
Government
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
National
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah expressed his apprehension on Friday regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on the trial of civilians in military courts. He feared that this decision, similar to the apex court's ruling on Punjab elections on May 14, might also become a subject of controversy.
National
The Pakistani government has made significant changes to its budget for the upcoming fiscal year in an effort to secure critical funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced the revised measures, which include fiscal tightening and tax increases, aimed at generating an additional Rs215 billion
Government
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
Government
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
Government
In a recent session of the National Assembly, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif emphasized the need to prevent further interference by the judiciary in parliamentary affairs, asserting that the judiciary has already encroached upon the powers of the legislative branch. Asif's remarks came amidst ongoing discussions about the trial
Government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his enthusiasm for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Chashma-V Nuclear Power Plant, emphasizing its significance for economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. During the MoU signing ceremony in the federal capital, the Prime Minister hailed the project as a