Pakistan Set for Fresh IMF Talks—Details Inside
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission is expected to visit Pakistan next month for the fourth review of the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The visit is expected to take place in September. However, the exact dates for the IMF mission have not yet been finalised.
First Federal Crime List Is Coming—Who Will Be on It?
ISLAMABAD: To create a central database of people involved in criminal activities, Ministry of Interior has decided to establish Pakistan’s first federal crime list, officials said. As per media reports, the proposed database will bring together information on people wanted or involved in serious and organised crimes, allowing law-enforcement agencies
KP Eyes New Digital, Energy Era—What’s the Plan?
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the World Bank have agreed to explore new avenues of cooperation in the digital and energy sectors, focusing on artificial intelligence, IT infrastructure, data centres and renewable energy. The agreement was reached during a meeting, where both sides reviewed their ongoing collaboration and discussed
Increase in Pension: EOBI Clears the Air
ISLAMABAD: Reports circulating on social media about an increase in EOBI pensions, the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) has advised pensioners to rely only on information issued through official channels and warned against fake and unverified notifications. In its clarification issued on the directions of Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and
Charsadda Gets a New Tehsil
PESHAWAR: In order to facilitate locals and improve delivery of government services, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet has formally approved the establishment of Umarzai as a new tehsil in district Charsadda. The decision was taken during the 57th meeting of the Provincial Cabinet and announced by Minister for Information, Science and
HEC Alerts Public to Fake Degree Agents
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has warned applicants against individuals posing as authorized “HEC attestation agents” and urged citizens to use only the commission’s official procedures and website for verification of educational documents. On X, the HEC said unauthorized individuals in various cities were offering to assist applicants in
Two AC Systems Fail at LRH Amid Hot Weather
PESHAWAR: Patients and their attendants at Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) are facing difficulties amid the hot weather after two of the three air-conditioning systems in the hospital’s New Block developed technical faults. According to reports, only one AC system is currently operational, leaving patients in the affected areas struggling with
For a Viral Video? TikToker Takes Risk at Zoo
LAHORE: A TikToker’s dangerous stunt at Lahore Zoo has raised serious questions about security arrangements after he was filmed entering a restricted area and jumping into a lion’s enclosure to record a video for social media. The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows the man repeatedly entering
Hajj 2027: Private Operators Given 3-Day Deadline, Quota Seizure Threatened
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has given private Hajj operators a three-day deadline to activate their Hajj 2027 packages, warning that their allocated quota could be seized if they fail to comply. According to reports, bookings under the government Hajj scheme for 2027 have been completed, while the quota
Petrol and Diesel Prices Reduced: Govt Announces New Rates
ISLAMABAD: The prices of petroleum products have been reduced marginally, with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) issuing a notification announcing the new rates. According to the notification, the price of petrol has been cut by Rs 0.58 per litre, bringing its new price to Rs 342.02 per litre.
