ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reached a $7 billion staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to an IMF statement, the Executive Board of the IMF will provide final approval for the 37-month programme. The statement detailed that under the new agreement, Pakistan will receive $7 billion over the next 37 months. The program aims to enhance fiscal and monetary policies, expand the tax base, and provide an expansionary fund facility, all in line with the economic stability measures outlined in the 2023 Standby Arrangement. Over the past year, Pakistan has seen a decrease in inflation and an improvement in…
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Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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Pakistan and India are set to face each other in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Saturday (today). Pakistan beat West Indies by 20 runs in the first semi-final while India Champions defeated Australia Champions by 86 runs in the second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 which were played at the County Ground in Northampton on Friday. The rivalry between Pakistan and India is one of the most storied in cricket history, known for producing high-quality matches as both teams give their all. Both teams remain undefeated in the…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the formation of a new selection committee after dismissing Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq. The new committee includes nine members, with four voting members and five non-voting members. The voting members are former captain Mohammad Yousuf, Asad Shafiq, the current captain, and the head coach. The non-voting members are Azhar Mahmood, Bilal Afzal, Hasan Cheema, Nadeem Khan, and Usman Wahla. Additionally, the PCB has established a separate women’s selection committee. This committee comprises four members: Asad Shafiq, Batool Fatima (the women’s team captain), and the head coach. This restructuring by the PCB aims…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will emerge as the largest party in both houses of the Parliament- National Assembly and Senate- after securing its share of reserved seats in light of the Supreme Court’s verdict on Friday. Led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, a 13-member full bench overturned the Peshawar High Court’s decision that upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) rejection of PTI’s entitlement to reserved seats for women and minorities, deeming it unconstitutional and void. PTI’s representation in the National Assembly is expected to increase from 86 to 109 seats after securing 23 reserved seats, according to Geo…
PESHAWAR: Operations at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar have returned to normalcy following a brief interruption due to a fire incident. Officials confirmed that all flights, including those of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), have resumed their schedules as usual. The runway closure on Thursday, prompted by a fire incident involving a Saudia airlines flight, temporarily disrupted air operations. However, authorities swiftly responded, ensuring that safety protocols were adhered to throughout the incident. Flights destined for Dubai, Sharjah, and Karachi are set to proceed according to their planned schedules today, airport officials reassured. The Air Accident Investigation Board team promptly…
ISLAMABAD: Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reacted to the Supreme Court’s verdict on the reserved seats allotment case, which nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Peshawar High Court’s rulings. PTI Chairman Barrister Ghauhar Ali Khan expressed joy over the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s (SCP) decision, calling it a victory for democracy in Pakistan. “This decision will be remembered in history. We have secured our rights. They claimed our rights were under attack, but today, 11 judges ruled in our favor,” he stated. “The decision came with an 8-5 majority,” he added. “There is a demand for the Election…
KABUL: The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has released a report criticizing the Taliban government for imposing undue restrictions on Afghan women. Covering the period from August 15, 2021, to March 31, 2024, the report highlights significant human rights violations and governmental practices in Afghanistan. UNAMA documented at least 1,033 incidents of human rights violations during this period, including 205 against women and 828 against men. The report expresses particular concern over restrictions imposed on women by the Afghan Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, stating that some of their methods have led to…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has declared the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and null and void and declared PTI eligible for reserved seats in the National Assembly and provincial assemblies. Giving 15 days to former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party to submit lists for reserved seats to the ECP, the top court said that PTI was and is a political party. The Supreme Court declared that the deprivation of an election symbol does not terminate the right of a party to participate in elections. The electoral body submitted the data of…
ISLAMABAD: Head coach of Pakistan Red Ball team Jason Gillespie in an informal conversation with Shaheen Shah Afridi might may miss Bangladesh Test due to personal reasons. “Shaheen Afridi has played a lot of cricket,” Jason Gillespie commented. Jason Gillespie said Shaheen has bowled three times more than Starc in a year. “Shaheen Shah Afridi also plays leagues with all three formats,” he said. Pakistan cricket team coach said the workload of Pakistani fast bowlers needed to be managed. He clarified that the test team will be led by Shaan Masood. “I haven’t met Shaan yet, but I am in…
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga has stepped down as the captain of the national T20I team following the World Cup disappointment. Hasaranga resigned from his role after Sri Lanka’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The spinner, who was appointed T20I captain last year, led the team in 10 matches. In a statement released by Sri Lankan Cricket, Hasaranga explained that his decision to step down was in the best interest of the team. He emphasized his continued dedication to contributing as a player. “Sri Lanka will always have my utmost best efforts as a player, and…
