Pakistan secures $1.32 billion IMF support under reform programme
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Wednesday it had received $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the lender’s...
Japan donates books to Pakistani university, launches center to boost academic and cultural ties
ISLAMABAD: Japan government donated over 168 English-language books to Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad on Monday under the "Read Japan Project, while also...
PMD warns of intense heatwave in southern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide alert warning of an intense heatwave expected to grip the country over the coming weeks.
It...
Pakistan marks milestone as two astronauts chosen for China’s space programme
Pakistan has taken a major step forward in space exploration. China has selected two Pakistani astronauts as candidates for its manned space programme.
The selected...
Experts call for sustainable construction and policy implementation to tackle climate change in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Experts have warned that Pakistan’s construction sector must urgently shift towards modern and environmentally friendly practices to effectively cope with the impacts of...
Japan announces $2 million aid for flood-hit communities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to support disaster-affected and vulnerable communities across Pakistan, Japan has pledged $2 million, a move welcomed by the United Nations...
Islamabad may host second round of US-Iran talks after initial meeting ends without breakthrough
ISLAMABAD: Negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could return to Islamabad later this week, five sources said, days after the highest-level talks between...
Finance minister departs for US to attend IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has left for the United States to participate in the World Bank Group–International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings...
French president commends Pakistan’s role in Iran-US talks
ISLAMABAD: French President Emmanuel Macron today called Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and congratulated him on Pakistan's mediation efforts that resulted in a ceasefire between...
Pakistan, Turkiye sign MoU to strengthen judicial cooperation and rule of law
ISLMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi and of the Turkish Constitutional Court’s President Kadir Ozkaya signed the memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed...
