The International Monetary Fund has approved Pakistan’s electricity tariff reduction plan during recent discussions on the release of the next $1 billion loan installment, sources confirmed on Tuesday. This development comes under the $7 billion, 37-month Extended Fund Facility that Pakistan signed with the IMF in July. The program aims to ensure macroeconomic stability and support inclusive economic growth. The facility involves six scheduled reviews. The release of the next installment depends on the results of the upcoming performance review. One major goal for Pakistan under this agreement is to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio. This step is crucial to managing…
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Pakistan has strongly warned the international community about the TTP threat, saying the outlawed group is becoming a central hub for regional terrorist outfits. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative, Munir Akram, raised serious concerns. He said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan aims to harm the security and stability of Afghanistan’s neighbors. Pakistan believes that the group is receiving support from Afghanistan’s interim government. This TTP threat, according to Akram, has grown into a larger risk for the entire region. In previous sessions, Pakistan had already informed the global community about the presence of…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has entered a new digital era as the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) officially launched the country’s first Digital Identity Card. The announcement was made on Monday during a grand event marking NADRA’s 25th anniversary. The ceremony, held at NADRA headquarters, celebrated two major milestones — the launch of the Digital Identity Card and NADRA’s silver jubilee in national identity services. The event was attended by several top officials and dignitaries. NADRA’s founding chairman, retired Major General Zahid Ehsan, was the chief guest. In his speech, he recalled the early days of the institution. He praised…
Concerns are growing within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over the state of Peshawar development. A recent PTI district-level meeting in Peshawar highlighted frustration over the lack of progress in the city. Senior party members voiced serious reservations about the provincial government’s performance. The meeting was chaired by PTI Peshawar President Irfan Saleem. Former deputy speaker Mahmood Jan, Member National Assembly Shandana Gulzar, and other key figures also attended. The attendees openly criticized the government’s poor handling of civic affairs and urban growth. A formal communiqué was issued after the meeting. It stated that although Peshawar has been a PTI stronghold,…
Pakistan struggled to conduct a proper national population census in 1997. The delay had caused confusion in population estimates across different areas. Accurate data collection became a serious challenge. To tackle this crisis, the then Prime Minister requested help from the Pakistan Armed Forces. The task of conducting the census was handed to the Army Air Defence Command. Their main mission was to organise and manage the national population count. This moment triggered a major change. It became the foundation of the National Database and Registration Authority. The goal was not just to count citizens but to create a digital…
Popular podcaster Adnan Faisal has made a bold claim about actress Hania Aamir. According to him, Hania Aamir demanded Rs2 million to appear on his podcast. Speaking on a private TV channel, Faisal revealed that he has hosted nearly 500 podcast episodes. His guests include political leaders, social influencers, and stars from the entertainment world. He said he has never paid any guest to join his podcast. During the conversation, Faisal shared that he approached Hania Aamir for an appearance. But the actress reportedly asked for Rs2 million in return. He added that while the amount may not be huge…
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the use of £190 million, equal to Rs54 billion, for the construction of the Daanish University of Emerging Technologies and Daanish Schools. These funds were earlier returned to Pakistan by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). The government has now decided to utilise this amount to support public education. A large portion of the fund will be used to build a modern Daanish University in Islamabad. The remaining amount will go toward setting up Daanish Schools in some of the poorest and most neglected areas of the country. These funds had become…
DUBAI: Rohit Sharma delivered a fiery 76-run knock to guide India to a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy Final on Sunday. The match was held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where India lifted their record third title. A strong spin bowling performance laid the foundation for India’s win in this gripping final clash. The Blue Shirts remained unbeaten throughout the eight-nation tournament, which was played across Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. Taking full advantage of their “home-like” crowd and overwhelming fan support, India chased down the 252-run target with six balls to spare…
Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) leader Daoud Naji has called the UN’s latest findings on Taliban killings “incomplete.” Naji claims at least 12 ex-security personnel died in Taliban custody or courts during January alone. He shared the details on social media, listing provinces like Parwan, Badakhshan, and Helmand as sites of these alleged abuses. The UN document, released Thursday by UNAMA, recorded one former officer killed, 37 detained, and 18 tortured over three months. However, Naji argues ongoing violence against UN staff in Afghanistan—including shootings and arrests—may have skewed the study’s data. The UN Secretary-General’s assessment confirmed 42 security incidents targeting…
Punjab Police successfully thwarted a major terrorist attack in Dera Ghazi Khan early this morning. A group of 15 to 20 armed militants launched an assault on a police checkpoint using heavy weapons, including rocket launchers. Police forces responded swiftly, using advanced thermal imaging to detect the attackers. Officers engaged them with machine guns and mortars, preventing them from getting close to the checkpoint. Initial reports suggest significant casualties among the assailants. Inspector General of Punjab Police, Usman Anwar, praised the officers for their courage. He stated that this marks the 19th successful counteroperation by Punjab Police against militants. He…
