In the first top-level contact between the United States and Pakistan in a long time, President Joe Biden assured Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday of his administration’s full support in addressing the critical challenges facing the region. Biden’s letter to Sharif signifies a thaw in the frosty US-Pakistan relations following the strained ties during […]
The Pakistan government on Friday decided to employ the country’s powerful military to launch a crackdown on illegal activities and criminal mafias, targeting smugglers, money launderers and hoarders to revitalize the ailing national economy. The Pakistan military has been utilized in the past to deal with administrative and governance issues, such as the rampant challenge
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Pakistan’s finance minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday urged the banks to increase financing and lending to priority sectors like agriculture, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and information technology to stimulate economic growth, the Pakistani finance ministry said. The development came hours after the finance minister said Pakistan planned to reach a staff-level agreement with the
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The provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to borrow $30 million from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), said an official statement on Friday, for the reconstruction of infrastructure in the Malakand division. The area, known for its picturesque Swat Valley and popular tourist destinations, has navigated a turbulent path due to militancy and
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Jibran Salahuddin supervised his staff as they mixed a deep yellow stew in giant cauldrons in an old neighborhood in Pakistan’s culinary hub of Karachi while a large number of hungry customers gathered around the food stall. The clients are here for a unique and unusual fusion dish called haleem-biryani, offered only during the holy
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Torrential rain and landslides have killed at least seven people in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, a senior rescue official said on Saturday. The deaths resulted from landslides and roof collapse incidents in Peshawar, Nowshera, Shangla, Bannu and Bajaur districts, according to Rescue 1122 Director-General Dr. Khateer Ahmed. “Four of the deceased were aged
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In a remarkable achievement for Pakistan, Muhammad Abu Bakr bin Saqib Zaheer, a talented young reciter, has secured the first position in the prestigious international Quran competition held in Karbala, Iraq. His extraordinary performance has not only brought glory to his country but has also reaffirmed Pakistan’s position as a hub of Quranic excellence. The
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Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Thursday it was reviewing a proposal from the business community to resume trade with India.Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations and suspended bilateral trade with India after New Delhi’s revocation of the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019. The geopolitical rift between the two countries has since
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Pakistan’s Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal and Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Raza Amiri Moghaddam on Thursday agreed to strengthen bilateral relations between their countries to reduce militancy in the region, state-run media reported. Pakistan and Iran are often at odds with each other over instability on their shared border. Both countries have routinely blamed each
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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) introduced an important facility for people who are tired of standing in long queues to get Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). According to the details, NADRA has decreased the delivery period of ID cards entertained under urgent request without any additional fee. Earlier, the delivery period of Urgent
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