Pakistan Plans Panda Bond and Bank Financing to Meet Eurobond Obligations ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is moving to secure funds to cover upcoming Eurobond repayments, with financing expected to be arranged through a consortium of banks, according to government sources. The authorities are exploring a combination of Panda Bonds and commercial loans to meet external debt […]
Pakistan Welcomes Global Recognition of Palestine, Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has welcomed recent declarations by France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries recognizing Palestine, calling it a victory for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dar urged more […]
ISLAMABAD – In a shocking development, Shabir Tanoli has confessed before a magistrate to sexually abusing multiple children in six separate cases. According to court details, Tanoli admitted to luring children with money and then exploiting them in secluded areas or rented rooms. He further revealed that on some occasions, he recorded videos of the […]
PM Shehbaz to Raise Kashmir, Palestine at UN General Assembly NEW YORK – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will use his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to spotlight Pakistan’s stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, the plight of Palestinians, and other pressing global issues. According to officials, the prime minister will urge […]
Pakistan Grapples With Deadly Floods: Over 800 Dead, Millions Affected LAHORE – September 2025: Pakistan is reeling from one of its worst flood disasters in recent history. Relentless monsoon rains, flash floods, and glacial lake outbursts have unleashed widespread devastation, killing more than 800 people and displacing over 1.2 million across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, […]
Punjab Villages Buried Under Sand After Deadly Floods LAHORE – Relentless torrential rains and floodwaters flowing in from India have unleashed Punjab’s deadliest flood in recent years, leaving dozens dead, thousands homeless, and millions of acres of farmland devastated. Livestock losses have added further misery to the tragedy. As waters slowly recede, grim stories continue […]
Sindh, Federal Govt Join Hands to Boost Digital Governance ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT) and Sindh IT Company have signed an MoU to strengthen digital governance, improve service delivery, and build a unified national digital ecosystem. The agreement was signed by the Additional Secretary of MoITT and the CEO of Sindh […]
Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Gujarat Court Murder Case ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the death sentence of Maaf Ali, who killed his wife inside a Gujrat Family Court in 2014, ruling that the act constituted terrorism. During Monday’s hearing, defense lawyer Salman Safdar argued that applying anti-terrorism laws to […]
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Appear in Toshakhana 2 Case Hearing at Adiala Jail ISLAMABAD – Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, appeared in court on Monday as proceedings continued in the Toshakhana 2 case. The hearing, held inside Adiala Jail, was overseen by Special Central Judge Shahrukh Arjumand. A total of […]
Pakistan’s Petroleum Imports See Mixed Trends, Trade Deficit Widens KARACHI – Pakistan’s total petroleum imports for July-August 2025-26 dropped slightly to $2.54 billion, down from $2.66 billion during the same period last year, according to recent trade data. Breaking down the figures, imports of petroleum products rose sharply by 17.77 percent, climbing from $840.49 million […]
