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IMF asks Pakistan to reduce circular debt to zero in current fiscal year

IMF asks Pakistan to reduce circular debt to zero in current fiscal year

Circular debt stands at Rs1.614tr at end of FY2025, down Rs780bn from FY2024 Pakistan briefs IMF mission on plans in technical-level talks. The government arranged Rs1.2 billion to reduce circular debt, the IMF told.  The

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IAEA praises Pakistan’s progress in peaceful nuclear programme

IAEA praises Pakistan’s progress in peaceful nuclear programme

Pakistan’s nuclear programme is advancing "at a good pace," says Mariano Grossi Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to the highest safety standards. IAEA DG discusses multiple initiatives with PAEC chairman. PAEC chairman acknowledges the importance of

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Karachi child abuse suspect confesses before magistrate

Karachi child abuse suspect confesses before magistrate

The court sends the suspect to jail for four days on judicial remand. Suspect produced before the judicial magistrate (South). Court records statement under Section 164 of the CrPC. Six separate cases were registered against

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PM reaches London after milestone Saudi visit

PM reaches London after milestone Saudi visit

Shehbaz stayed in Geneva for two hours to meet Nawaz Sharif. Who is in the Swiss capital for a medical checkup. LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached London after completing his visit to Saudi

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Pakistan to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ tonight

Pakistan to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ tonight

The eclipse will reach its peak at 11:12pm and total phase will end at 11:53pm Skywatchers in Pakistan will be able to witness the “Blood Moon” during a total lunar eclipse tonight. According to the

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5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts twin cities, parts of KP

5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts twin cities, parts of KP

As per seismological centre, epicentre of quake was in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region Earthquake today in Pakistan. A 5.9-magnitude earthquake on Thursday jolted Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Seismic Monitoring Center

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‘Russia wants to strengthen ties with Pakistan’, Putin tells PM Shehbaz

‘Russia wants to strengthen ties with Pakistan’, Putin tells PM Shehbaz

Russian president expresses sorrow over losses caused by recent floods in Pakistan BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines. Of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

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A magnitude-6 earthquake shakes Islamabad, KP, and Lahore.

A magnitude-6 earthquake shakes Islamabad, KP, and Lahore.

Aftershocks shake Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Chitral, and Peshawar; quake claims at least 9 lives in Afghanistan. Shocks recorded 15km deep in the Hindu Kush mountains. Tremors also reported from Chakwal, Taxila, Wah Cantt, Lahore. No casualties,

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World Bank Funding for Pakistan $20 billion

World Bank Funding for Pakistan $20 billion

 The World Bank has approved $20 billion loan for Pakistan. A concessional interest rate of just 2%. The amount will be provided in the next 10 years, sources revealed on Saturday. As per the sources,

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Islamabad Airport operations UAE: Govt decides to hand over management

Islamabad Airport operations UAE: Govt decides to hand over management

The move comes as Pakistan attract foreign partners, with Islamabad Airport operations UAE seen as a step to improve efficiency at loss-making state assets. Cabinet committee approves airport deal under G2G framework. Privatisation adviser to