Govt decides to clear Joyland for release in Pakistan: Salman Sufi
PM Shehbaz had formed a committee to look into complaints that the film was “against social and moral norms” and recommend follow-up action.
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World Bank to provide more than US$3 billion for energy infrastructure development in Pakistan
Last week, the World Bank also signed two agreements with the government to extend US$500 million worth of two separate loans to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
ADB announces $2.3-2.5 billion to support flood relief efforts in Pakistan
ADB Country Director Yong Ye stated that Pakistan’s economy faced huge challenges, but assured that the government had arrested the decline and set it on the right trajectory.
Committee comprising ministers, ISI and IB heads to oversee PMO audio leaks probe
The leaks raised concerns about the security arrangements at the PM House, which is otherwise considered a highly secure place.
Pakistan Cabinet approves legal action against Imran, aides over ‘cypher’ audios
The cabinet suggested that legal action could be taken after a steady stream of audio recordings surfaced.
IMF to support Pakistan’s flood relief, reconstruction efforts ‘under current programme’
Floods from record monsoon rains and glacial melt in the mountainous north have affected 33 million people and killed more than 1,540 since June 14.
Pakistan can ‘consider’ importing edible items from India after flood destruction: Finance minister
He also said the prices of vegetables had risen considerably due to shortages and that he had discussed the issue with the commerce and finance secretaries.
In yet another hike, Pakistan jacks up petrol price by nearly Rs15
Minister of State for Petroleum Musadiq Malik said the government had to take tough decisions to steer the country out of the crisis.
Pakistan signs pact with France for $107 million debt suspension
The amount, initially repayable between July and December 2021, would now be repaid over a period of six years — including a one-year grace period — in semi-annual instalments.
State Bank of Pakistan clarifies its foreign exchange reserves have not dried up
The statement from the central bank comes amid reports of its reserves falling to an alarmingly low level along with the suspension of import payments.