The Government of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $300 million loan agreement for the “Improved Resource Mobilisation and Utilization Reform Program (Subprogram-II)”. Statements were made from both sides. Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division, and Ms. Emma Fan, Country Director, Pakistan Resident Mission, ADB signed the Loan Agreement. The […]
However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 282.5 and Rs 284.3, respectively. The price of the Euro decreased by 84 paisa to close at Rs 321.28 against the last day’s closing of Rs 322.12, according to the State […]
The European Commission said Bulgaria had fulfilled the strict criteria “intended to ensure that a country is ready to adopt the euro and that its economy is sufficiently prepared to do so”. The European Central Bank also gave a positive opinion, hailing Bulgaria’s “tremendous dedication to making the adjustments needed”. The push has, however, sparked […]
The announcement by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) follows a string of deadly incidents near the distribution sites it operates that have sparked condemnation from the United Nations. Israeli bombardment on Wednesday killed at least 16 people in the Gaza Strip, including 12 in a single strike on a tent housing displaced people, the Palestinian […]
The sides held five rounds of talks since April to thrash out a new accord to replace the deal with major powers that US President Donald Trump abandoned during his first term in 2018. On Saturday, Iran said it had received “elements” of the US proposal through Omani mediators, the details of which have not […]
According to an announcement by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, these scholarships are open to Pakistani and AJK nationals in fields such as Medical Studies, Engineering, Management Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, and Architecture. Students can apply for undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programs, subject to eligibility criteria including academic qualifications and age limits. The deadline […]
The incident occurred in the Tagranabad area when Assistant Commissioner Hanif Noorzai was travelling to Quetta with his family. Some six to eight armed militants intercepted the official vehicle, abducted Hanif Noorzai, and left his wife, children, bodyguard, and driver by the roadside, according to Deputy Commissioner Kech, Bashir Ahmed Barech. Following the incident, a […]
Chairing a meeting regarding Pakistan Railways in Islamabad on Wednesday, he noted that the railway system is the backbone of any country’s economy. He emphasized the need for a sustainable rebuilding of railway infrastructure across the country for economic and industrial development. He stated that the development of railways on modern lines is a key […]
The term of the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, Sikandar Sultan Raja, and two members of the election commission ended on January 26 this year. PM Shehbaz Sharif in a letter addressed to opposition leader Omar Ayub wrote that the mandated term of the CEC and two members of the election commission has been completed […]
As per details, special Judge Anti-Corruption Khawar Rashid ordered Fawad Chaudhry’s arrest, directing authorities to present him before the court by June 30. The case, filed by the Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE), pertains to allegations of illegal land acquisition for a private housing society in Jhelum’s Dina area along GT Road. Fawad Chaudhry, a former […]
