Pakistan’s National Assembly passes budget to secure crucial IMF funding
The revised budget aims for an additional Rs 215 billion in tax revenue alongside a cutback of Rs 85 billion in public spending.
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Greece boat tragedy: At least 209 Pakistanis were on board, data suggests
Hundreds of people from different countries are believed to have been on board the vessel, in what is seen as the worst sea disaster in years for the region.
Finance minister loses his cool with reporter over question on IMF programme
At one point after being questioned, Dar turned around angrily towards the journalist and asked, “What do you want?”
Traffickers are one aspect of a lucrative criminal racket which extends to highest corridors of power
Human smuggling is a national shame, with thousands of desperate Pakistanis every year risking life and limb and their hard-earned money for a chance at a better future.
Why educated Pakistanis are voting with their feet
According to data, as many as 832,339 Pakistanis obtained employment abroad in 2022, up 189 per cent from a year ago.
Lahore ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants over May 9 vandalism
The investigating officer said the named individuals had “intentionally concealed themselves for the fear of their arrest”.
At high-level meeting, Pakistan government unveils ‘Economic Revival Plan’
In that regard, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that export-oriented foreign direct investment was the key to the country’s economic revival.
2 arrested in after video of Muslim man being beaten, forced to chant Hindu slogans goes viral
When the victim reached out to the police, they refused to take action and arrested him instead, a media report said.
Authorities arrest 11 suspects allegedly involved in trafficking Greece shipwreck victims
The Foreign Office said that 12 Pakistanis had been found alive, as National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf urged the government to “immediately investigate” the…
Shell Petroleum to sell stake in Pakistan
Shell Pakistan said on June 14 that the parent company had notified it of the group’s intent to sell its shareholding in the business.