‘IMF board nod awaited for next tranche’

Minister also noted that Pakistan had successfully repaid a $1.4 billion Eurobond earlier this month 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 ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has reached a…

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Bushra Bibi moves IHC for urgent decision on bail plea citing medical concerns

Alleges repeated adjournments have caused prejudice to the petitioner and defeated the purpose of interim relief Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi. Photo: File Bushra Bibi, wife of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, filed an additional application in the Islamabad High Court on Saturday seeking an early decision on her pending plea for suspension…

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Endangered vultures rebound in Punjab habitats

Large number of Eurasian griffon vultures spotted in Toba Tharo Lal, drawing expert attention Vultures sighting has drawn attention from wildlife experts, who described it as a significant development. PHOTO: EXPRESS NEWS LAHORE: Vultures facing the threat of extinction have started reappearing in natural habitats in Punjab, following conservation efforts by the wildlife department. According…

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Pakistan kicks off pre-Hajj 2026 operation as flights depart from Karachi, Lahore

LAHORE: The Hajj operation 2026 began on Saturday as the first flight carrying 160 pilgrims departed from Jinnah International Airport Karachi under the Road to Makkah initiative, state broadcaster Pakistan Television reported. The Sindh Governor, Nehal Hashmi, along with other dignitaries, attended the ceremony and saw off the Hajj pilgrims, saying that those given the…

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Pakistan escorted Iranian negotiators home

In this file photo, a JF-17 Thunder fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force takes off from Mushaf base in Sargodha, north Pakistan, on June 7, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the US last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel…

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