Indian Supreme Court to hear petitions against removal of occupied Kashmir’s special status from July 11
The move had allowed people from the rest of the country to have the right to acquire property in occupied Kashmir and settle there permanently.
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IMF baulking at the idea of approving ninth review shows it still has trust issues with Pakistan
The paper says politicians and policymakers need to recognise that the IMF deal gives them another chance to implement fundamental, structural reforms for macroeconomic stability.
In pictures: Muslims across the world celebrate Eidul Azha
Millions of Muslims around the world celebrated Eidul Azha, also known as the feast of the sacrifice, typically marked by large social gatherings and giving meat to the needy.
As temperatures climb, pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat for Haj climax
High temperatures have been a constant challenge for the pilgrims, who come from around the world, and the mercury hit 44 degrees celsius before midday on the Haj’s most…
State Bank of Pakistan hikes policy rate by 100 basis points to 22% in emergency meeting
Regarding its move to hike the policy rate, the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee said it viewed the action as “necessary to keep real interest rate firmly in the positive…
PAK arrests 8 for alleged involvement in smuggling of Greece boat tragedy victims
The incident led to a day of mourning along with a nationwide crackdown initiated by the government on human smugglers.
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.
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.