Pakistan ‘very hopeful’ of sealing IMF deal this month: PM Shehbaz
Islamabad has been negotiating with the IMF since early February for the release of $1.1 billion, part of a $6.5 billion bailout package inked in 2019 by the previous government…
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Amnesty calls for global action as extreme heat waves wreak havoc on human rights
A lot of the public health advice on avoiding exposure to heat presupposed that people could afford to stay indoors, negotiate different working hours, and access adequate water,…
Resolved to take bilateral ties ‘to new heights’, says Bilawal
The “understanding” between the two countries was reached during a meeting between Bilawal and his Iraqi counterpart, Dr Fuad Hussein.
Iran to form naval alliance with Gulf states, India, Pakistan
Iran's navy commander said the pact will include Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq, Pakistan, and India.
Pakistan’s annual inflation in May reaches record level of 37.97%
The finance ministry attributed the potential reasons for the rising price levels to flood damages, disruptions in supply chains, devaluation brought by the macroeconomic…
Upcoming AI policy may turn out to be an exercise in futility
The paper says the Pakistan government's upcoming AI policy has been crafted without finalising dedicated data laws, which have been in the draft stage since 2018.
Can Pakistan-India nuclear deterrence hold?
The writer says, there does not seem to be much space for a serious dialogue on nuclear risk reduction measures, even as risks continue to grow in the foreseeable future.
Imran says minister ‘so obviously’ trying to cover up ‘horror stories’
Imran’s remarks came after Sanaullah alleged that a plan to “stage a raid and rape” at a known PTI worker’s home was being discussed.
Experts flay Pakistan government’s ‘nonsensical’ economic policy
Scholar Shuja Nawaz warned that the current political crisis “has already weakened the economy and destroyed public trust.”
Imran seeks assurances for talks with powers that be
“Give me a hint and I will announce committee in a day,” the ex-premier said.