IMF seeks emergency economic plan from Pakistan amid regional tensions
SLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has requested a comprehensive emergency economic plan from Pakistan, taking into account the current regional situation and its potential impact on the country’s economy. According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy, and Ministry of Commerce will jointly prepare a […]
The British High Commissioner and Interfaith Harmony
Prof. Hafiz Sajjad Qamar The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has been discharging herresponsibilities with remarkable energy and purpose. She remains consistently engaged instrengthening Pakistan–UK relations and advancing cooperation across a wide spectrum of sectors.With a wealth of experience and a distinguished career, her dynamism and professional driveconvey the vigour of someone far […]
Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 8.4pc in February to $298.1 million
ISLAMABAD :- Pakistan’s trade deficit in February widened by 8.4 percent, reaching $298.1 million, according to the latest data released on the country’s external trade performance. The report shows that during the first eight months of the current financial year, the national trade deficit has surged by 25 percent, exceeding $25 billion as imports continue […]
Safe repatriation of Pakistani students, citizens from Iran continues
QUETTA : The process of safely repatriating Pakistani students and citizens following the attack on Iran is ongoing. So far, a total of 183 students have been safely brought back to Quetta via the Taftan border by the Government of Pakistan and the Pakistan Army. Among the repatriated students, 132 belong to Punjab, 22 to […]
Middle East airspace restrictions lead to massive flight disruptions across Pakistani airports
ISLAMABAD / KARACHI : A total of 116 flights from various international airports in Pakistan to Middle Eastern destinations have been cancelled, affecting thousands of passengers. The cancellations involve flights to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and other countries. From Jinnah International Airport, 32 flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Qatar, Kuwait, and […]
Trump warns of longer Iran war as US embassy in Riyadh hit by drones
WASHINGTON:(AFP) – US President Donald Trump warned that his attack on Iran could extend longer than a month, as the war spread Tuesday with Israel bombarding Lebanon and Tehran targeting US allies in the Gulf, including drones hitting the US embassy in Saudi Arabia. Shortly after the United States urged Americans to flee all Middle […]
Trump’s Republicans defend Iran strikes as Democrats push for war powers vote
WASHINGTON :US President Donald Trump’s Republicans insisted on Monday that the attack on Iran was fully within his authority as commander in chief, while Democrats said the administration has not made its case and planned a war powers vote this week. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe […]
Crowds worldwide rage or celebrate after Iran strikes; 23 killed in Pakistan
KARACHI/BAGHDAD : – Demonstrations against the US-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran turned violent in Pakistan and Iraq on Sunday, while in other parts of the world Iranian exiles took to the streets to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. At least 23 protesters were killed in clashes in Pakistan, including 10 in […]
Israel strikes Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks, widening Iran conflict
JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV/DUBAI:- Israel launched new air strikes targeting Tehran and expanded its military campaign to include attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon on Monday, as US President Donald Trump signaled the US-Israeli military assault on Iranian targets could continue for weeks. Israel said it was attacking sites connected to Lebanon’s Shi’ite Muslim armed group […]
Iran operation will continue until ‘all objectives’ achieved: Trump
WASHINGTON:In his video released on Sunday night, Donald Trump says: “Combat operations continue in full force and will continue until all of our objectives are achieved.” The president continues by saying that “sadly there will likely be more” US casualties, adding: “That’s the way it is.” “America will avenge their deaths and deliver the most […]