Loan, critical for supporting Ukraine’s finances, was blocked until last month, when Hungary government lifted veto Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives to attend an informal European leaders’ summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus April 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Ukraine’s parliament is expected to vote on Thursday to ratify a 90-billion-euro ($104 billion) loan deal with the…
England’s Ollie Robinson celebrates taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Ali Usman on the opening day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley on August 19, 2026. Photo: AFP England seized the initiative on a rain-disrupted opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, reaching 112 for two at…
PM Shehbaz Sharif presents a Rs10 million reward cheque to PIMS nurse Razia Naureen in recognition of her life-saving efforts that helped save a child. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to complete the first phase of the Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Centre by March 2027, aiming…
Roadmap calls for removal of ‘every category of weapon in Gaza’, includes heavy weapons, tunnels and personal firearms Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace High Representative for Gaza speaks at a UN Security Council briefing on implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. — PHOTO VIA X ISTANBUL: Gaza Peace Board’s high representative, Nikolay Mladenov, said…
State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File In a move that defied market expectations, the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced a sharp 100 basis point increase in the policy rate, raising it to 11.5%, effective April 28, 2026. The decision, revealed after the MPC meeting held earlier today, caught analysts off…
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has ordered a review of controversial amendments to the K-P Assembly Members’ Powers, Privileges and Benefits Act, 2026, following widespread public and media criticism and directed that all contentious provisions be reconsidered in consultation with parliamentary leaders. Addressing a meeting of the provincial cabinet on Wednesday, CM Afridi…
Rejects ‘inaccurate media speculation’ surrounding the visit and says its outcome will soon become clear Iranian President’s Office Deputy for Communications and Information Dissemination Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei on Tuesday described Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s visit to Iran as “highly fruitful”, saying it produced “highly valuable…
ISLAMABAD: The government slashed the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by up to Rs32.12 per litre to ease inflationary pressure and transport costs following easing tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the reduction in HSD price on Fridayfrom Rs385.54 to Rs353.43 per litre. The Prime Minister’s Office announced the decision. The…
Illegally seize strategic castle atop Beaufort Ridge Netanyahu orders incursions against Hezbollah Fighting cont An Israeli and its military flags fly at the Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Photo: REUTERS BEIRUT: Israeli troops seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon and established control over its strategic ridge, marking a significant escalation in military operations…
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif will take up the matter The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday fixed the hearing of appeals filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi against their convictions in the £190 million corruption reference for tomorrow. According to…