Secures $1.7b AIIB portfolio, JICA lending resumption as Pakistan eyes rating upgrade Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in an interview at the World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 with China Global Television Network’s program “The Heat”. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb concluded a productive final day of engagements at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday approved a reduction in the price of high-speed diesel by Rs32.12 per litre to bring the rate down to Rs353.43 per litre. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the approval was part of a decision aimed at providing relief to the public. The government has decided…
Hussain outlines vision for climate-smart agriculture, regional cooperation at FAO conference ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to advancing resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems during the 38th Ministerial Session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), according to a statement issued on Friday. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer…
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Iran said on Thursday it would respond with “long and painful strikes” on US positions if Washington renewed attacks, and also reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating US plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, choking…
ANTALYA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye, building on fraternal ties, and a shared vision for peace and prosperity. The meeting held on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya was attended by…
Energy minister says Pakistan is not sure when it will get more cargoes from Qatar Pakistan LNG Limited has issued its first spot tender for liquefied natural gas (LNG) since December 2023 amid supply shortfalls triggered by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The company is seeking bids from international suppliers for three LNG cargoes of around…
International Islamic University Islamabad goes online till April 24, exams postponed Pakistani flags installed in front of the President’s house, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, on April 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday announced changes…
Interior Minister Moshin Naqvi meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: X Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Monday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif granted permission for spectators to attend the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 playoff matches. In a post on X, Naqvi said, “I just had a meeting with PM Shehbaz,…
US president extends ceasefire with Iran until negotiations conclude Tehran terms move ‘a ploy to buy time’ fo ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump on late Tuesday night announced an extension of the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, saying the decision was taken following a request from Pakistan’s top leadership and to allow Tehran time…
CJP Afridi describes agreement as significant step for constitutional governance, fundamental rights in both countries The ceremony for the judicial cooperation agreement between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Turkiye in Islamabad. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Monday highlighted the significance of judicial cooperation with…