Jamaat-e-Islami to hold nationwide protests against petroleum levy today
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami will hold nationwide protests against petroleum levy today. Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Hafiz Naeem has said that the government is robbing the pockets of the poor by imposing a levy of Rs 117 and a tax of Rs 50 on petrol. He said that instead of ending their lavish spending, the rulers are squeezing the […]
Pakistan Intensifies Diplomacy Amid Middle East Tensions, PM to Visit China from May 23
Field Marshal Asim Munir expected to travel to Iran
ISLAMABAD: Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is expected to travel to Tehran on Thursday for talks as part of ongoing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, Iran’s sate media ISNA said quoting officials. The expected visit comes as Pakistan continues to act as a channel for communication between Tehran and Washington, […]
Government, IMF agree to increase BISP amount
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government have agreed to increase the monthly amount of the Benazir Income Support Fund. According to sources, the visit of the IMF mission in Pakistan for budget negotiations has been extended. The IMF mission will stay in Pakistan for two more days. The IMF mission is in Pakistan to […]
Petrol Prices in Pakistan likely to rise again next week amid Global Oil Market pressure
PM directs Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal to expedite application process
Pakistan stocks jump sharply after Trump holds off planned attack on Iran
KARACHI: Pakistan stocks rallied on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he had temporarily postponed a planned attack on Iran, easing geopolitical risk sentiment in regional markets. The benchmark Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) index jumped more than 2,000 points in early trade, extending gains as investors reacted positively to signs of potential de-escalation in […]
Sana Yousaf Murder Case Takes New Turn In Islamabad Court
Relief for Bushra family after assurances of non-politicization
Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy calls on Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday. Discussions focused on the fraternal Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations. DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further strengthening cooperation across all areas. Views were exchanged on recent regional developments and other […]