Pakistan

Bloated outlay of Rs14.5tr contains Rs7.6tr deficit; Dar terms bill fiscally responsible; rules out new IMF programme

Shehbaz says project will ensure energy security, economic growth

Health dept officials confirm the sewage sample was obtained on May 15 from Sohrab Goth

FO confirms receiving US’ request for consular access to May 9 detainees

Under the fund, the intelligent but poor students from across the country would be given educational scholarships

Special cabinet meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz to give final nod to proposals

Meeting express dissatisfaction with performance of Malaria Control Programme

Hashir Khan says Dr Yasmeen Rashid, Mian Mahmoodur Rashid, Sheikh Imtiaz and others planned attack in Lahore

Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo says federal government makes promises and assurances, but fails to deliver on them

Consular access requests forwarded to interior ministry, says FO spokesperson when asked about Khadija Shah

Aggressive rate hikes since April last year to tackle record-high inflation amid nation's worst-ever economic crisis

Calls for interpretation of Constitution in view of 23rd Amendment

ITO amendment likely to raise cap on legally transferrable amount bypassing current unexplained income limits

$6.5b EEF loan hangs in balance ahead of FY24 Budget set to be presented tomorrow

Seek internal action against anti-graft watchdog's officer for issuing preemptive press release, misinformation

President cannot be made party under Article 248, says the registrar

Asking price for sacrificial ‘super bulls’ as high as Rs1 million

Three-judge bench postpones hearing on request of one of the counsels

Officials laud prompt action by staff that saved lives

Minister says government’s focus was on reducing the prices of flour, cooking oil, wheat and other edible items

Commission recommends confirmation of five BHC judges

Says audio leaks commission should work independently

Division in superior judiciary complicates matters for top judge

Overseas Minister Sajid Hussain Turi and MNAs Mohsin Dawar and Muhammad Jamaludin present proposals for budget

Launches Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party with PTI defectors by his side

Minister says Benazir Nashonuma conditional cash transfer programme crucial to provision of health services

Dar blames IMF ‘drama’ for undervalued rupee; rules out new deal; vows to restore macroeconomic stability

Diamer-Basha Dam to be connected with river downstream Chilas as part of mega multi-purpose project

Kohsar police also register case against Farah Gogi, Shahzad Akbar, Zulfi Bukhari

Male, female difference stands at 54.02%, 45.98% respectively

Forum opposes apex court judgment on drama serial Jalan

Delegations held detailed discussions on the regional security situation, says FO

Aid comes under bilateral Development Objectives Assistance Agreement (DOAG) for socio-economic uplift of Pakistan

Country could be $1tn economy by 2035 if it chooses ‘transformational and aspirational’ path, says planning minister

Primary purpose of FM’s visit was to strengthen the relationship between both countries, says statement

Allegations of custodial torture, human rights abuses, stifling of political activities are misleading, says Gen Asim

Without IMF, it would be very difficult for Pakistan to survive next fiscal year, says ex-finance minister Miftah

PTI leader and former federal minister of state was arrested under 3 MPO

Offering will consist of 101,240,082 shares obtainable at a floor price of Rs4.25 per share

Rehman accuses PPP of 'negative tactics'; questions where did Rs8 billion development budget for Sindh go

ACE names six others in corruption case worth over Rs450 million

Pak-Norway relations and agreed on the importance of multilateralism to address regional and global challenges

Bilawal says building back better is expensive, and the amount of damage is colossal

Pakistan not on lender’s board meeting agenda scheduled for 14th

NAB chief summoned tomorrow; seeks briefing from aviation division on Roosevelt Hotel lease

Investigation reveals over 117 suspicious bank accounts with over Rs4.5 billion worth of transactions

Vedant says values its ties with Pakistan

Members of legal fraternity observe boycott of courts against the killing of Abdul Razzaq Shar Advocate

Zubair Anjum's arrest termed it a step against the freedom of the press and freedom of expression

FM continues Iraq trip exploring avenues for peace and stability in the region and beyond