Pakistan secures $1.2bn IMF tranche, confirms SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received approximately US$1.2 billion through the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programs. According to a statement on the SBP’s website, the IMF Executive Board completed its second review under the EFF during a meeting held on December
Search continues for 12 passengers after van plunges into river in AJK
AZAD KASHMIR: A van carrying sixteen passengers met a tragic incident in the Azad Pattan, Sundhoti district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The search operation is continuing as 12 passengers are missing after the van plunged into the river. According to the police official, the incident took place in the
Tragedy strikes as female teachers targeted in Charsadda
By: Alaf Khan Shepraw CHARSADDA: Two female teachers were killed when they were attacked by unknown assailants in the Parang area of district Charsadda here on Thursday. According to the police, two female teachers were on their way to the government high school Shahpasand when they came under attack. As
Peshawar–Islamabad and Lahore Motorways: Latest Traffic Updates
ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police on Thursday said that all motorways, including M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad and Islamabad-Lahore, have been reopened for all types of traffic. Motorways were closed due to dense fog last night. According to the motorway police spokesperson motorway M-1 from Peshawar to Islamabad has been reopened
Asim Iftikhar warns: Afghanistan must act against TTP or Pakistan will take action
NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar has said that the nation might respond against Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants stationed in Afghanistan if the Taliban administration fails to act against them. While addressing the UN Asim Iftikhar disclosed that 6,000 TTP fighters are active in Afghanistan,
40,000 Rupees prize bond winners announced: Who are the lucky ones?
SIALKOT: The State Bank of Pakistan has unveiled the winners of the 40,000 Rupees prize bond, disclosing the names of those lucky recipients set to receive substantial life-altering sums. The outcome of the premium prize bond draw was announced today in Sialkot, an awaited occasion, for investors and prize bond
Waqar Younis optimistic about Naseem Shah, hails ILT20 as career boost
ISLAMABAD: Former fast bowler Waqar Younis said that Naseem Shah had several chances in international matches but couldn’t make use of them. Waqar, who was in Dubai for the ILT20, mentioned that in his opinion, this tournament is a great chance for Naseem to not only regain his form but
Health experts issue stern warning over energy drink consumption
LONDON: Health specialists in the United Kingdom have released a warning for individuals who drink energy beverages highlighting the significant dangers of cardiovascular disease and stroke. A recent article spotlighted the situation of a 50-year-old healthy person who experienced a stroke after drinking eight energy drinks each day. Physicians pointed
SRK magic in Dubai: New luxury tower fully sold on first day
DUBAI: A newly launched luxury tower in Dubai bearing the name of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has been completely sold out on its inaugural day. The Shah Rukh Khan Tower, worth 2.1 billion dirhams, 159.6 billion Pakistani rupees is currently under construction, on Dubai’s lively Sheikh Zayed Road, one
US requires tourists to provide five-year social media history for entry
WASHINGTON: U.S. Officials have implemented updated entry rules mandating that all international visitors submit their social media activity from the five years before entering the nation. The announcement, released in the Federal Register by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), indicates that travellers are required to provide their social media
