Range of explosive materials recovered, including suicide jackets, detonators, safety fuse wire, prohibited stickers LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday arrested 16 suspected terrorists, including a suicide bomber, during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across multiple cities in Punjab, a CTD spokesperson said. According to the spokesperson, a total of 113 IBOs were carried…
Decline was largely driven by a 23% month-on-month drop in Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) sales Indus Motor CEO has pleaded for rationalising the tax structure for locally manufactured vehicles to create a level playing field with the imported used cars. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s car sales clocked in at 15,531 units in March 2026,…
Broad-based rally fuelled by de-escalation hopes as investors turn optimistic about global peace KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a distinctly bullish note as a renewed whisper of global calm set the tone for trading on Tuesday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged sharply in early hours, reflecting a wave of optimism among investors….
Rally aims to show PTI founder can moblise large-scale political activity, says Afridi Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: On the directions of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government plans to hold what its Chief Minister Sohail Afridi calls “grand public rally” in Mardan coming Sunday to show support to…
Strong dollar, inflation fears hit bullion; US-Iran talks collapse also weighs in At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, tracking losses in the international market, as a stronger US dollar and renewed inflation concerns dampened investor sentiment following the collapse of…
Calls for sovereignty, rule of law, balanced development during UAE, Spain engagements Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on April 14, 2026. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal to promote peace and stability…
Aurangzeb says Pakistan not yet requested additions or changes to its $7b IMF lending programme due to US-Iran war Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s annual spring meetings in Washington DC, US, April 13, 2026, PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, loans from…
Warns remittances not sustainable, urges focus on exports as solar capacity hits 8,000MW ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has described Pakistan’s recent Eurobond repayment as a ‘non-event’, reflecting growing international confidence in the country’s ability to meet its external obligations. Addressing a panel discussion on Pakistan’s economy at Harvard University, the finance…
. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing on March 31, 2026. Courtesy: CGTN ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday felicitated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Pakistan’s dedicated efforts to promote peace and stability across the region, the Ministry…
Meets financial institutions, US officials, business representatives on sidelines of World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a productive meeting with, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Jihad Azour, along with the IMF mission team to Pakistan, on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF…