In an attempt to reduce government expenditures, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has indicated towards reducing the size of his cabinet. The members of his cabinet have suggested to cut the size by almost 50% to cope with the ongoing financial and economical crunch. While some members agree to this structural reforms, there are others who […]
The inflation in Pakistan based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) has reached 31.5% this February on a year-to-year basis compared to12.2% in February last year. The prices of commodities, housing, and transportation skyrocketed in February due to which inflation got out of control and reached 31.5%. Data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) […]
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Pakistan’s local and foreign currency credit rating to Caa3. Earlier, Pakistani currency stood at Caa1. The recent downgrading indicates that the country is at a higher risk of default on foreign debt repayment. A statement issued by the agency on Tuesday read as “In the current extremely fragile balance of payments […]
According to PBS spokesperson, next election in Pakistan will be conducted on basis of updated data gathered via digital consensus. The digital consensus will start from Wednesday throughout Pakistan, as stated by the spokesperson of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Sarwar Gondal was addressing to a conference where he said that on 20th February […]
27th February marks the 4th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort when brave heroes of Pakistan shot down two Indian air force jets in order to defend their beloved homeland. To celebrate the success, ISPR Director General Major General Ahmed Sharif mentioned that Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Gen Shamshad Akhtar Mirza, Chief of […]
During a news conference with members of the federal cabinet, Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, announced several cost-cutting measures, including the sale of luxury cars used by government officials. Sharif stated that the expensive cars would be returned and put up for sale, and that cabinet members may be provided with only one […]
It seems like the deadlock between both the parties is coming to an end. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan and International Monterey Funds (IMF) will reach an agreement this week. Dar also added while talking to the media that all matters have been resolved and his ministry is making serious efforts to get […]
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Aftab Sultan has tendered his resignation from the post, Geo News reported on Tuesday after reportedly refusing to “toe the line”. He was appointed as head of the anti-graft chief on July 21, 2022, for three years. The sources revealed that the NAB chairman had also met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who accepted his […]
Imran Khan, the former prime minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), appeared before the Lahore High Court on Monday in a matter involving a demonstration outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). On the grounds of the LHC, Mran Khan is in his car. The politician is having trouble exiting his car because […]
Pakistan is on the verge of getting bankrupt and urgently needs the International Monterey Fund’s (IMF) help to come out of this chaos. Both the parties are holding talks to reach an agreement for $1.1Bn. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva has asked Pakistan to tax the rich, subsidise the poor. She further said that if […]
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for an investigation into alleged constitutional and oath violations by the country’s former COAS General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa. Khan, in a letter addressed to President Arif Alvi and shared on social media, accused Bajwa of repeatedly violating his oath of office during his tenure as COAS. […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Turkiye today to show solidarity and support with the Turkish government and its people. During his two-day visit to Ankara, Turkiye, Sharif will meet President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan and convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of his nation over the losses incurred by recent devastating earthquakes. Sharif will […]
Karachi Pakistan, A massive protest against Pakistan’s inflation and price increases was reordered by lawyers. Most of the protesters, in this case, were attorneys, but there were other people present to lend support and help the protest against Pakistan’s highest inflation succeed. They were all carrying signs stating that inflation is no longer acceptable. As […]
Ameer Jamaat e Islami Pakistan Siraj ul Haq announced the Awami March, which will take place nonstop for three days from Friday, February 10, through Sunday, February 12. This Awami March is protesting the unemployment and inflation that are current issues in Pakistan. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today, Siraj ul Haq said, “Flour is expensive and […]
46,000 climate-resistant homes will be rebuilt as part of Sindh Resilient’s pledge. The Sindh government and the World Bank collaborated to develop the SPHF project, which would help make the region’s environment more robust to the effects of flooding. The Resilient Sindh Conference took place today in the morning. Murad Ali Shah, the chief minister […]
General Pervaiz Musharraf will always be remembered for sabotaging the democratic process in the country. He followed in the footsteps of Ayub and Zia and ruled Pakistan directly. Musharraf was serving as the ‘chief executive’ during the 1999 coup. Later, he became a Military and then a Civilian President finally. He was forced to step […]
The remains of former Pakistani military ruler, Pervez Musharraf, are expected to be repatriated on Monday. The self-exiled former leader, who served as a key ally to the United States during the “war on terror,” passed away at the age of 79 in Dubai on Sunday after a prolonged illness. A burial is expected to […]
Another audio clip of former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, was leaked on Friday. In the recording, Khan can be heard discussing strategy with former Federal Ministers Asad Umar and Shah Mahmood Qureshi regarding the “foreign conspiracy” about the US cipher. The voice, claimed to be that of Khan, suggests holding a meeting with […]
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has summoned the Punjab and Islamabad Inspector-Generals of Police (IGPs) over the failure to produce senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry in court. The summon was issued following a petition filed in the LHC challenging Chaudhry’s arrest for allegedly “threatening” the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) members and their […]
The Sindh government has given relaxation in age limit for government jobs. According to the notification issued by the Sindh government, the age limit for government jobs has been relaxed by 15 years for the posts from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. According to the notification, age relaxation is not given for the […]
