Israel-Hamas Conflict Intensifies as Fighting Escalates in Gaza GAZA CITY — The Israeli military said on Thursday it was continuing operations against Hamas, including in the southern areas of Rafah and Khan Yunis, as the conflict entered another deadly phase. Hamas’s armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, issued a stark warning, vowing fierce resistance. “We […]
SPSC Highlights Major Recruitment Progress, Reforms, and Financial Utilization KARACHI — The Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) has released its performance report, showcasing significant achievements in recruitment, transparency measures, and financial management over the past three years. According to the report, the Commission resumed halted recruitment processes in September 2022 under the SPSC Act 2022 […]
Pakistan Urges Dignified Return of Afghan Refugees, Calls Out India’s Extremist Policies: DG ISPR ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees for more than four decades, but the country has now made comprehensive arrangements for their dignified and voluntary return, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif said in […]
Maryam Nawaz Announces Relief Package for Flood-Affected Families in Punjab SARGODHA — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday announced a comprehensive relief package for families devastated by the recent floods, pledging financial assistance, livestock compensation, and continued rescue efforts across the province. Speaking at the inauguration of electric buses in Sargodha, she said families […]
Justice Jahangiri Appears at Supreme Court Amid Degree Controversy ISLAMABAD — Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri entered the Supreme Court premises on Thursday through the litigants’ gate, using his pass card. He was accompanied by fellow judges, including Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani and Justice Babar Sattar. Justice Saman Rafat and Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq were also […]
The agreement was signed between the federal government and Danida Sustainable Infrastructure Finance (DSIF), Denmark, for the Eastern Wastewater Treatment Plant (33 MGD) of Faisalabad City – Phase I, the statement said. The loan agreement was formally signed by Muhammad Humair Karim, Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Tina Kullerup Hausen, Managing Director, DSIF, and Jesper […]
Virgin Atlantic to Resume Flights Between London and Pakistan in October KARACHI — Virgin Atlantic is set to reconnect London with Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore starting this October, restoring a key travel link between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. Aviation officials confirmed that the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved the British airline to […]
No Mini-Budget Planned, Says FBR Chairman Ahead of IMF Visit ISLAMABAD — Amid reports suggesting the government might introduce a mini-budget to fund flood relief through additional taxes on luxury and imported goods, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Muhammad Ashfaq Langrial has dismissed the speculation. “There is no plan to introduce a mini-budget,” Langrial […]
Pakistan Prepares to Seek IMF Concessions Amid Flood Crisis ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed officials to seek broader concessions from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during upcoming review talks, sources say, as the country grapples with severe floods and heavy rainfall. According to insiders, the government plans to avoid introducing a mini-budget […]
Similarly, the annual profit rate on Sarwa Islamic Saving Accounts and Sarwa Islamic Term Accounts has been raised from 9.50 per cent to 9.92 per cent. On the other hand, the profit rate on Defence Savings Certificates has been reduced by 12 basis points, bringing it down from 11.54 per cent to 11.42 per cent. […]
