Indian Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan has underscored that despite Pakistan’s economic challenges, its military remains formidable and poses a significant threat to India. Addressing the India Today …
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Spike in Food and Fuel Prices Drives Weekly Inflation Up by 1.35%
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadWeekly Inflation ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis faced continued economic challenges during the holy month of Ramadan as weekly inflation surged by 1.35% in the week ending on March 14, primarily driven by …
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The highly anticipated announcement of the monetary policy by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is eagerly awaited and is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 18, 2024. According …
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has opted to extend the bidding deadline for outsourcing the country’s three primary airports by an additional 60 days. In a meeting chaired by Foreign Minister …
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National
Constitutional Amendments Proposed for NAB Abolition and Caretaker Government Plans
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadConstitutional Amendments PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui has unveiled an ambitious agenda for a series of constitutional amendments once the coalition government, led by his party, assumes power. Senator Siddiqui outlined …
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WASHINGTON: The US State Department has communicated a clear message to Pakistan’s new leaders, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the implementation of economic …
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Notable Banker Muhammad Aurangzeb to be Appointed as Finance Minister
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadFinance Minister ISLAMABAD: Renowned banker Muhammad Aurangzeb is poised to become the next finance minister as newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif forms his federal cabinet. Sources indicated that Ishaq Dar, …
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Economy
PBC Announces Call for Five-Year IMF Programme to Strengthen Economic Resilience
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadIMF Programme KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) is urging the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider a more extended five-year funding programme, as opposed to the typical three-year arrangement, …
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Moody’s Warns Economic Challenges for Pakistan Amid ‘Controversial’ Polls and ‘Weak’ Coalition Government
Moody’s Investors Service has maintained Pakistan’s ratings at ‘Caa3’ with a stable outlook but has raised concerns about significantly high risks of liquidity and external vulnerability following contentious elections, limiting …
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International
U.S. Senator Urges Pakistan to Investigate Allegations of Fraud and Interference in February 8 Polls
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadFebruary 8 Polls United States Senator Chris Van Hollen has called on Pakistani authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into allegations of fraud and electoral interference surrounding the February 8 …