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Rescues provide glimmer of hope among quake ruins as toll tops…
The rescue of several survivors from the rubble in Turkey lifted the spirits of weary search crews on Friday, four days after a major earthquake struck the country and neighbouring Syria, killing more than 21,000 people.
Cold, hunger and…
Gold rate rises in Pakistan after five-day rout
Gold prices bucked the trend Friday as safe-haven investors rushed to cash in on the five-day correction as economic uncertainty continues with the government still struggling to strike a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for…
European real estate market faces wrecking ball amid falling…
Facing the steepest fall on record, European real estate investors are likely in for a devastating blow as a recent rout in trophy properties — especially in London and Frankfurt — seems swinging its way towards their already troubled…
Virtual discussions will continue to finalise implementation of…
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to continue talks on a bailout deal, delaying the disbursement of $1.1 billion in funding critical to stabilising the dwindling economy.
"Virtual…
Rs170bn in taxes to be imposed through mini-budget prior to IMF…
Hours after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a statement on its talks with Pakistan, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that the parleys with the global lender ended "positively" and the government will have to impose Rs170…
‘They will have me killed in a blast and blame TTP for it’
In addition, the head of the PTI reiterated his claim that PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari has paid a terrorist organization to kill him.
In his residence in Zaman Park, Lahore, Imran was speaking with journalists.
He claimed that he…
PM Shehbaz announces to send additional relief goods for Turkiye,…
Pakistan has been at the forefront of the relief efforts, with a special military aircraft en route to the region from Turkey to carry aid supplies. On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued an order to the concerned authorities to…
Govt to impose taxes worth Rs170 billion through mini budget:…
Pakistan and a visiting IMF delegation held talks for ten days on Thursday but were unable to reach a staff-level agreement. The two sides agreed to take action and take steps in advance.
The finance secretary said that Pakistan and the…
Legendary Pakistani poet Amjad Islam Amjad passes away at 78
He was regarded as one of the best poets and lyricists of his time and made significant contributions to Pakistani literature.
He gained widespread recognition and respect for the numerous poems and lyrics he wrote for Pakistani…
Not PTI leaders, but only workers may court arrests in ‘Jail…
According to sources, the PTI has taken an important decision regarding its ‘stuff jails’ movement, wherein it has been said that arrests will only be courted by workers.
The candidates contesting elections will not partake in the…