IMF board to review Pakistan programme on Dec 8
The IMF Executive Board will meet on Dec. 8, according to an official calendar, to consider and approve a $1.2 billion disbursement for Pakistan, a move economists say will further stabilize the cash-strapped country’s economy. The upcoming board meeting comes nearly two months after the Fund reached a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with Pakistan for the […]
Pakistan calls international attention to rising Islamophobia and heritage desecration in India
Islamabad :Pakistan has noted with deep concern the flag hoisting at the so-called “Ram Temple” constructed on the site of the historic Babri Mosque in Ayodhya. The Babri Mosque, a centuries-old place of worship, was demolished on 6 December 1992 by the extremist mobs inspired by fascist ideologies. The subsequent judicial processes in India, which […]
Factory boiler blast in Faisalabad leaves 16 dead
Seven people were killed and another injured in a terrorist attack on an office the peace committee in an area of Bannu. Police officials said the terrorists had targeted the office of the peace committee head, Qari Jaleel. They said all bodies and injured have been shifted to District Headquarters Hospital while an investigation has […]
Romania–Pakistan IT Forum 2025
Exploring Synergies & Building Bridges Between the IT Sectors of Romania and Pakistan Islamabad/Bucharest The Embassy of Romania in Islamabad, in partnership with P@SHA – Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITeS and ANIS – Employers’ Association of the Software and Services Industry Romania, successfully organised the Romania–Pakistan IT Forum 2025, an online event […]
ADB approves $330m loan for clean energy transmission project in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $330 million loan for Pakistan’s Clean Energy Transmission Project. Under this project, a 290-kilometer long, 500-kilovolt transmission line will be laid, upgrading the grid from Islamabad to Faisalabad. According to the announcement, the initiative will reduce dependence on imported fuel and improve energy security. Once completed, […]
Pakistan, Tajikistan resolve to enhance military-to-military collaboration
Minister of Defence of Tajikistan Colonel General Sobirzoda Emomali Abdulrahim called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ). During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. Both sides expressed their resolve to enhance the existing military-to-military collaboration, particularly in the areas […]
Pakistan may hit targets inside Afghanistan: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif hinted at possible military action against terrorist sanctuaries inside Afghanistan in response to the recent surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistan. Speaking during a private TV talk show, he said Pakistan would not ignore the escalating wave of terrorism and would respond decisively if the situation regarding militant sanctuaries in Afghanistan […]
Celebrating 75 Years of Indonesia–Pakistan Enduring Trust&Friendship: A Vibrant Showcase at the Indonesian Expo 2025
Islamabad, 8 November 2025 – The historic bond between the Republic of Indonesia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan took centre-stage today, as the Indonesian Ambassador Chandra W. Sukotjo formally inaugurated the Indonesian Expo 2025, held at the prestigious Centaurus Mall. The two-day event (8–9 November) honours the 75-year milestone of diplomatic relations grounded in […]
Fazl, Achakzai, Asad Qaiser, Raja Nasir Abbas hold discussion on 27th amendment
ISLAMABAD: An opposition parties’ delegation comprising Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Asad Qaiser and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas met Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Islamabad on Wednesday.According to sources, they exchanged views on the proposed 27th amendment during the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen the opposition alliance […]
Pakistan rejects as inaccurate the statement made by the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan regarding Pakistan’s alleged refusal of a proposal to receive individuals considered security threats.
Islamabad: Pakistan rejects as inaccurate the statement made by the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan regarding Pakistan’s alleged refusal of a proposal to receive individuals considered security threats. During the Istanbul negotiations, the Pakistani delegation had welcomed the suggestion that any persons present in Afghanistan whom Pakistan regards as security threats could be […]