It will be his second foreign trip since returning to office, following his planned attendance at the Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday. Trump “will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 until May 16,” Leavitt told a White House press briefing, without elaborating. Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat […]
A comprehensive awareness campaign has been launched in collaboration with the Hajj Awareness Centre by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, guaranteeing that pilgrims get well-informed about heat protection strategies. To lessen the risks of heat exhaustion and dehydration, a safety guide outlining three key precautions has been published by the ministry. Safety Precautions Avoid […]
According to the IMF outlook report, this falls short of Pakistan’s ambitious target of 3.5% economic growth set for the same period. The IMF also forecasts an inflation rate of 6.5% for the fiscal year, indicating persistent price pressures. Additionally, the debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to reach 73.6%, reflecting a significant debt burden on the […]
The BJP-led Narendra Modi government is facing growing scrutiny over inconsistencies in the official narrative regarding the attack. Despite claims of eliminating attackers in the incident, the Indian government has not released any images or video footage of the bodies of those allegedly killed. One of the most baffling elements of the Pahalgam incident is […]
As per details, Pakistan government has released 81 per cent of the total development funds so far, while over Rs424.19 billion have been spent so far. Out of the Rs50 billion allocated for parliamentarians’ schemes in the current fiscal year, Rs48 billion have already been released, with approximately Rs35 billion spent so far. Sources add […]
The Minister recalled his visit to Saudi Arabia in February 2025 to attend the Al-Ula Conference on Emerging Markets and his meeting with the Finance Minister of Saudi Arabia during the visit. He briefed on Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators and noted that Moody’s had recently upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating to B, with a stable outlook. […]
Maximum temperature in the city could soar to 41 Celsius today. Mercury is likely to drop in the port city by Thursday (tomorrow). The sea breeze may restore partially today, while expected to fully restore by April 24 tomorrow (Thursday) deputy director weather department earlier said. The weather has been hot and humid today. The […]
The attack in Pahalgam, a popular destination in the scenic, mountainous region, claimed at least 26 lives. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Pakistan extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased in IIOJK. The Foreign Office spokesperson also conveyed best wishes for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident. […]
In an official press release, the apex court termed the circulating news as “completely baseless, unfounded, and concocted.” “A news item currently circulating on social media platforms, alleging the recovery of bugging or surveillance devices from the chambers of an Hon’ble Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, is completely baseless, unfounded, and concocted,” the […]
According to sources, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted systemic flaws in Pakistan’s governance structure during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The IMF expressed reservations about widespread corruption risks, citing weak institutional accountability and fragmented decision-making processes, sources said. The Fund further said that political meddling in appointments undermines the credibility and efficiency […]
