Pakistan, IMF Discuss Flood Recovery and Economic Targets New York: Sources familiar with the talks say Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are in discussions not only about the country’s economic program but also about flood recovery and revenue-boosting measures. The IMF team has already met with provincial officials to review proposals aimed at […]
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 […]
Azma Bukhari Slams PPP Over ‘Fake Philosophies,’ Backs Maryam Nawaz’s Flood Relief Efforts LAHORE – Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has come down hard on the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), accusing its leaders of burdening allies with “fake philosophies and failed theories” at a time when Punjab is battling the worst floods in its history. […]
PM Directs Finance Ministry to Discuss Flood Relief Plan with IMF Islamabad – The Prime Minister has instructed the Ministry of Finance to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a proposed relief plan aimed at supporting people affected by recent floods. According to sources, the prime minister emphasized that the measure would provide […]
Govt Plans Farmers’ Package, Tax Relief for Flood-Hit Areas ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister Rana Tanveer on Monday announced that the government is preparing a special package to compensate farmers for crop and livestock losses caused by recent floods. He said the package would include tax exemptions on electricity bills in affected areas. “The federal government […]
Iran Signals Willingness for Nuclear Deal, Warns Against Missed Opportunity TEHRAN — Iran has declared it is prepared to strike a “realistic and lasting bargain” on its nuclear program, offering strict oversight and limits on uranium enrichment in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. The message, delivered by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, cautioned that failure […]
Six US Relief Flights Scheduled for Pakistan, First Consignment Arrives Islamabad — Six US relief flights carrying essential supplies, including tents, dewatering pumps, and generators, are scheduled to arrive in Pakistan, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The first flight touched down today, where the US Chargé d’Affaires and the Commander of US […]
Government Reviews Food Prices and Flood Relief Measures in First Steering Committee Meeting Islamabad – Senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Energy and Petroleum Divisions, the State Bank of Pakistan, and other federal institutions convened in the first official meeting of the newly formed steering committee to address rising commodity prices and the impact […]
Five Killed in KP Helicopter Crash While Delivering Relief Supplies PESHAWAR – Tragedy struck on August 15 when a government MI-17 helicopter crashed while carrying relief supplies to Salarzai in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claiming the lives of all five personnel on board, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. The martyrs included Pilot Major Atif, Co-Pilot […]
Gandapur Launches Digital App for Flood Compensation in KP PESHAWAR – Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday inaugurated the Digital Disaster Compensation Management app, a new system developed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board and linked with the government’s central service platform “Dastak.” The app allows flood-affected families to file claims online […]
