ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed a relaxation in the honorarium policy to enable him and the President of Pakistan to grant as many performance honoraria as they deem appropriate to employees of the two highest offices of the country due to their “unique nature of work”. The instructions have been issued in the…
Coco Gauff marched into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open with straight-sets victory. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE GERMANY: Top two seeds Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff marched into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open with straight-sets wins on Thursday, as Mirra Andreeva set up a last-eight clash with Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek.Australian Open champion Rybakina beat Diana…
Ex-controller examinations sent show cause notice over irregularities, including delays, late issuance of admit cards KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday warned that students found involved in cheating during matriculation and intermediate examinations will be barred from appearing in future board exams, as authorities intensified measures to ensure transparency in the examination system. In a joint…
Says Pakistan ready for inaugural Panda Bond alongside exploring other financing avenues ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb appeared on “Mornings with Maria” on the Fox Business Network during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, where he highlighted Pakistan’s economic outlook and its role in diplomatic efforts in the region. Responding to a query,…
Deputy minister Khatibzadeh says Hormuz to remain open but new rules may apply on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum Hormuz to remain open but new rules may apply, says Deputy Foreign Minister Khatibzadeh on sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum. PHOTO: ANADOLU Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is…
Both sides reaffirm commitment to strengthen economic cooperation and strategic partnership Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an in Washington DC. PHOTO: X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday expressed appreciation for China’s continued bilateral support at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as well as the constructive role played by its…
Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan posted a staggering current account surplus of $1.07 billion in March 2026, down from $1.28 billion a year ago, but sharply higher than…
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in central London on March 16, 2026. PHOTO: AFP British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure to resign on Friday despite sacking a senior official following news that Britain’s former ambassador to the United…
A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture with foreign ministers and representatives of the US, Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during Iran nuclear talks at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria on July 14, 2015. FILE PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday…
The three Japanese carmakers lacked innovation and competitiveness, despite the incentives offered to them in the previous policies, said government officials as they announced the auto policy. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistan’s upcoming auto policy for 2026-31 is facing growing criticism from industry stakeholders over an unusual lack of transparency, with key players claiming they remain…