Islamabad: A Pakistani delegation met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday to discuss measures aimed at expanding fiscal space through comprehensive tax and energy sector reforms. During the meeting, which included IMF’s Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura in Washington, the delegation outlined the government’s initiatives for fiscal consolidation, revenue growth, and reforms in the energy and State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) sectors. They emphasized the importance of transitioning Pakistan from a stabilization phase to one focused on growth. (1/2) Pakistan delegation held a meeting with Mr. Jihad Azour, Director MCD at the IMF today. Thanking the IMF for continued support…
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As Pakistan grapples with a nationwide dengue outbreak, with hundreds of new cases reported daily, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts that the situation may improve next month. “Dengue is likely to subside in November, but the next two weeks remain critical,” stated the PMD. The department anticipates a decline in dengue cases, based on current meteorological conditions and seasonal forecasts. Despite this optimistic outlook, the PMD cautioned that the prevailing atmospheric conditions still favor the spread of the vector-borne disease. In light of this, the department has urged all stakeholders to implement pre-emptive measures to combat the ongoing outbreak.…
RAWALPINDI: The City Traffic Police have announced a comprehensive traffic plan for the upcoming Test matches between Pakistan and England at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, starting October 24, 2024. To ensure smooth traffic flow, special arrangements have been made along alternate routes during the matches. Over 370 traffic officers and personnel will be deployed for this purpose. Five designated parking zones for spectators will be available, along with a shuttle service organized by district authorities to transport fans from parking areas to the stadium. During the team’s arrival and departure, Murree Road will be fully closed from Faizabad to Double Road.…
LAHORE: An Air Sial flight encountered a bird strike at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport on Tuesday while en route to Karachi. Upon realizing the incident, the pilot promptly decided to return the aircraft safely to Lahore. Airline officials reported that the plane sustained minor damage, but fortunately, no passengers were injured. All passengers were relocated to the lounge as aircraft engineers commenced an inspection of the plane. The flight is anticipated to resume shortly after the necessary checks are completed. Bird strikes have become a recurring issue at airports across Pakistan, prompting aviation authorities to implement measures to mitigate…
WASHINGTON: The United States has placed over two dozen entities on a trade blacklist, accusing them of supporting weapons and drone development programs in Pakistan and Iran, and assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine. This action, taken on Monday, targets 26 organizations primarily based in Pakistan, China, and the United Arab Emirates. According to the Commerce Department, these entities violated export controls, were involved in “weapons programs of concern,” or evaded U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran. The addition of these organizations to the so-called “entity list” means they will be restricted from accessing U.S. items and technologies without…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has made it clear that individuals who backed the 26th Constitutional Amendment will face consequences. During a session of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Gandapur expressed strong opposition to the amendment, labeling it unconstitutional and asserting that it serves the interests of a select few while undermining the judiciary. He criticized the current government for lacking a legitimate mandate, emphasizing, “We will reclaim our mandate with the people’s support and reject such amendments.” Gandapur described their struggle as ideological, stating, “In this ideological war, those who think they can intimidate us are mistaken.…
KARACHI: A prisoner involved in a kidnapping and rape case has escaped from Malir Jail, leading to swift action against negligent jail staff. The escapee, Muhammad Javed, son of Abdul Majeed, was being held in Barrack No. 5, Circle No. 1 of the jail. Reports reveal that Javed managed to break through the window of a washroom and scale the prison wall to make his escape. Javed had been arrested two years ago by the SITE Superhighway Police for his involvement in the kidnapping and rape case. Following his escape, immediate action was taken against the jail staff, with seven…
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