SBP’s Strict Order to Banks Will Make Housing Loans Easier
According to an SBP circular, banks and HBFCL must complete the credit approval process within 15 working days from the date a complete application is received under the scheme. To accelerate processing, the central bank has also relaxed property valuation requirements. Banks and HBFCL have been allowed to use their internal assessment mechanisms for properties […]
Pakistan’s weekly oil bill reached $800m amid Middle East war: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the country’s weekly oil bill has reached $800 million due to the ongoing oil crisis arising from the Middle East conflict. Global fuel prices have skyrocketed over the past two months as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains paralysed since the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on […]
Naqvi condemns Afghan Taliban aggression at border
Islamabad : Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has strongly condemned the unprovoked aggression displayed by Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij militants at the Pak-Afghan border. In a statement, the Minister paid rich tribute to the Pakistan Army for their swift and decisive response to the enemy’s hostile actions.
PM stresses public convenience, safe travel in Pakistan Railways
Islamabad : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of ensuring public convenience and safe travel in Pakistan Railways as well as making freight services more efficient. He was talking to Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi who called on him in Islamabad. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the measures taken by Pakistan Railways […]
Stocks swing, oil edges up with US-Iran peace talks stalled
Asian stocks fluctuated on Wednesday while oil prices swung as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened. While the White House has said Donald Trump and his team were considering Tehran’s latest proposal to restore traffic through the waterway, CNN and the Wall […]
Stephanie White says team must adjust to support Caitlin Clark after preseason return
Stephanie White has outlined how the Indiana Fever plan to improve support for Caitlin Clark following her return to action. Clark featured in a preseason win over the New York Liberty, scoring seven points in 17 minutes but struggling with shooting efficiency. Speaking after the game, White said opponents are placing heavy defensive pressure on […]
Inside the White House State Dinner for King Charles: Jokes, toasts and traditions
While the White House is more commonly associated with the grit of policy debates and press briefings, it swapped politics for magnificent Tuesday night. In a rare display of gilded diplomacy, President Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a high-stakes State Dinner, following Charles’ historic address to Congress in the US-UK bonds […]
Trump to put his picture in US passports
An image of Donald Trump will soon appear in some US passports, officials said Tuesday, shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts his personal stamp on government institutions. There are few precedents anywhere in the world, let alone in a democracy, of displaying sitting leaders’ pictures in passports, and Trump would be the first […]
IHC’s Kayani, Sattar among three judges transferred to other high courts
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), in a meeting chaired by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, approved the transfer of three Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to other high courts. According to a statement released by the top judicial body on Tuesday, the commission approved the transfer of Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani from […]
Pakistan, Tajikistan Agree to Advance Trade, Transit Cooperation; Explore New Corridor Mechanisms
Pakistan, Tajikistan Agree to Advance Trade, Transit Cooperation; Explore New Corridor Mechanisms ISLAMABAD(APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday held a meeting with Tajikistan Ambassador, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir to discuss measures for enhancing bilateral trade, strengthening transit connectivity, and deepening institutional cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan. The Federal Minister for Commerce emphasized […]