Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump hopes for historic deal
WASHINGTON:(AFP) – Israel and Lebanon on Thursday extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, as he voiced hope for a historic three-way meeting soon and a potential peace deal. Trump, at a standstill in negotiations with Iran, spoke in glowing terms of peace prospects for Lebanon, even as Hezbollah fired […]
Pakistan completes $3.45 billion deposit repayment to UAE
KARACHI : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) repaid another $1 billion to Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) UAE, completing repayment of total deposits of $3.45 billion. The central bank stated this in a post on social media platform X, stating that the repayment was made on 23 April 2026. It added that deposits […]
PMD predicts scattered rain, thunderstorms for upper parts of country
ISLAMABAD :The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain-windstorms and thunderstorms at scattered places in upper parts of the country during next 24 hours, while hot and dry conditions are expected to persist in most other regions. According to the Met Office, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir are likely to receive rain-thunderstorms at scattered locations. […]
PSX extends decline amid regional mixed trend
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its downward trend on the final day of the trading week amid stalled talks between the US and Iran. During the intraday trading, the KSE-100 saw a drop of over 2,500 points, bringing the index to 166,380 points. On the previous trading day, the benchmark index had closed […]
ADB signals $1 billion in additional funding for Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has indicated it will provide Pakistan with an additional $1 billion in financing, while approving an $80 million development package, according to officials. The package includes $30 million in loans and $50 million in guarantees. The ADB’s 2025 annual report noted limited investment in Pakistan’s essential services and development projects […]
Army chief reiterates firm response to Indian aggression
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has adopted a firm stance on Indian provocations and Kashmir, reaffirming resolve to counter hostile intentions. During a ceremony attended by overseas Pakistanis on April 16, 2025, he described Pakistan’s defence as impregnable and reiterated commitment to thwart any hostile designs. The army chief emphasized that any unprovoked aggression would […]
Security forces kill 22 terrorists in Khyber IBO
Security forces have killed 22 terrorists, belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij, in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district. The joint operation was conducted by security forces and law enforcement agencies on 21 April 2026 on reported presence of terrorists. During conduct of the operation, after intense exchange of fire and skillful engagements by own forces, […]
Pakistan meets most IMF targets, $1.2bn tranche approval likely
Pakistan has achieved 13 out of 17 quantitative targets set under the IMF loan programme by December 2025, while two targets were not met and data for two others could not be provided to the IMF. According to sources, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) could not share required data regarding income tax collection from […]
Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz, announcing the move on Thursday a day after Iran again displayed its ability to thwart traffic through the channel. Trump also announced that a ceasefire in Lebanon would be extended by three […]
Timely steps averted crisis as energy security vital part of future planning: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD (APP) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling energy security a vital part of the country’s future planning, said that the government’s timely measures regarding energy conservation in the current regional situation averted a crisis. The prime minister, chairing a high-level meeting regarding energy security on Thursday, said that work was underway on a plan […]