Tag: Pakistan news
Amid protests, officials propose reducing August and September electricity bills.
Peshawar and ISLAMABAD: Top officials in the power and finance divisions have proposed recommendations on how to provide…
Rising poverty, food insecurity, inflation continue to haunt Pakistanis, says MoF
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan continues to face five major and persistent economic challenges, resulting in rising poverty and social vulnerabilities,…
Pakistan wants Iran to suspend gas obligations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued notice of ‘Force Majeure and Excusing Event’ to Iran to suspend its contractual obligation…
Senate passes bill for setting up financial crimes authority
The upper house of Parliament on Friday passed a bill to set up a new authority to counter…
US urges direct India, Pakistan talks
WASHINGTON: The US urged Pakistan and India on Wednesday to hold direct talks on issues of mutual concern.…
Over 40 people are killed by a suicide bomb at a political rally in Pakistan.
Summary Pakistan's DERA ISMAIL KHAN, 30 July (Reuters) - In Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, a…
Pakistan was not required to choose between the US and China.
WASHINGTON: Islamabad has received confirmation from the Biden administration that it does not want Pakistan to choose between…
12 soldiers martyred in Zhob, Sui attacks
12 soldiers martyredUp to 12 Pakistani Army soldiers died in separate military operations in the Balochistan regions of…
Pakistan and China will hasten the implementation of ML-1 and SEZs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to expedite the creation of special economic zones (SEZs) and the main…
UN set to clash over motion on religious hatred
GENEVA: The Human Rights Council is set to debate a contentious draft proposal on religious hatred in the…
Rescue operations are ongoing as Punjab prepares for a surge
KASUR / NAROWAL: On Monday, more people were evacuated as the increased water entering rivers from India continued…
9 injured in roof collapse as rains continue to drench Lahore
A minimum of nine individuals were injured in two roof collapses within Azhar Town and Shahdara Town regions…