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Pakistan to unveil Rs 18 trillion budget on June 12: Minister
The Pakistan government is likely to present the budget with the outlay of around Rs 18 trillion for the financial year 2024-25 on June 12, a minister said on Wednesday. The government will table the budget in the National Assembly after approval from the Cabinet, The Express Tribune newspaper reported, quoting the Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik.
Pakistan court acquits Imran Khan in two vandalism cases during a protest march in 2022
A Pakistani court on Monday acquitted jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and other top leaders of his party in two cases related to vandalism during a protest march in 2022 following his arrest in an alleged corruption case. The 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder has been in jail since August last year after being convicted in some of the nearly 200 cases slapped on him since his ouster in April 2022.
Pakistan High Court accepts request seeking transfer of Imran Khan & his wife's illegal marriage case
Imran Khan, 71, and Bushra, 49, were sentenced to seven years in prison each on February 3 by a trial court for contracting the marriage during iddat, a mandatory period for a woman in Islam to wait before a second marriage after the death of her husband or divorce.
Pakistan's ruling coalition of PML-N and PPP invite Imran Khan's party to 'meaningful' talks
The ruling coalition of PML-N and PPP has invited Imran Khan's PTI party to abandon street protests and engage in dialogue with the government, as reported by The Express Tribune on Monday.
Pakistan court adjourns hearing of 190 million pounds graft case against Imran Khan over 'security concerns'
Pakistan's accountability court has adjourned the hearing of the 190 million pounds corruption case against Imran Khan until Friday due to security concerns at the high-security Adiala prison. The 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder has been imprisoned at the Adiala Jail since August last year. The court accepted the request, citing reports of threat alerts on prisons in Punjab by banned organizations.
Pakistan to privatise all SOEs, except strategic enterprises: PM Sharif
Asserting that the government's job is not to do business but to ensure a business and investment-friendly environment, Sharif directed all ministries to take action and cooperate with the Privatisation Commission.
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Pakistan International Airlines staff forgets to put boy's body on aircraft: Report
Negligence by Pakistan International Airlines staff led to protests and outrage after a six-year-old boy's body was left behind at the airport. The airline, facing financial difficulties, admitted fault and promised to address the situation.
Imran and Qureshi accorded status of high-profile prisoners, to perform prison labour: Report
Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former prime minister and ex-foreign minister of Pakistan, are serving their 10-year jail terms in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. They are high-profile prisoners and will perform their prison labour inside the compound. The two leaders have been given the facilities provided to inmates in a better-class prison. Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, has also been convicted and is assigned a female police staff at their Bani Gala residence, declared a sub-jail. Khan and Qureshi were sentenced in the cipher case, which involves a diplomatic cable and an alleged international conspiracy.
Afghan Taliban asks Pakistan government to pursue peace talks with TTP: Report
The Afghan Taliban has asked the Pakistan government to initiate another round of negotiations with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terror group, with a top leader in Kabul telling Islamabad that it should prefer peace over war, a media report said on Saturday. Pakistan's latest efforts aimed at seeking action against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) by Kabul could not make headway, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.
Expression of Interest sought in Go Airlines possible sale
The last date for receipt of interest for the airline is set for Aug. 9, according to the advertisement.
Petition filed in Pakistan's Supreme Court demanding dissolution of Imran Khan's party
A petition has been filed in Pakistan's Supreme Court calling for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party's dissolution, citing its leader Imran Khan's involvement in the violence on 9 May. Awn Chaudhry, a former ally of Khan and now part of a newly formed party, has claimed in the petition that it is not just the basic human rights, but also the Constitution, that Khan and his PTI have violated as well as making "hate speeches attacking the judiciary [and] defence".
Pakistan set to become 4th biggest IMF debtor: report
Pakistan, currently facing an economic crisis, will become the fourth-largest borrower from the IMF, receiving a $3 billion loan over the next nine months. This will move Pakistan up from fifth place. The country's economy has been struggling for years, resulting in high inflation and difficulties for the population. The loan will help address the balance of payments crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and domestic challenges.
IndiGo Airlines flight strays into Pakistan amid bad weather: Report
An IndiGo Airlines flight from Amritsar to Ahmedabad strayed into Pakistan near Lahore due to bad weather and went up to Gujranwala before heading back to Indian airspace without any mishap. A senior official of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said that it was not unusual as it was "internationally allowed" in bad weather conditions, the report added.
Pak govt withdraws security of Imran Khan
Khan while holding a news conference from his Zaman Park residence in Lahore via a video link, termed the alleged conspiracy 'Plan-C' for which he accused Zardari of paying money to a terrorist outfit to carry out the assassination attempt, the Pakistan-based newspaper reported. It is pertinent to mention that a total of 50 police personnel from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were deployed for Khan's safety after the Wazirabad attack on him.
World Bank delays USD 1.1 billion loan to cash-starved Pakistan until next FY
The Bank's decision to withhold approval of the second Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy (RISE-II) loan worth USD 450 million and the second Programme for Affordable Energy (PACE-II) worth USD 600 million will be a major jolt for the government, The Express Tribune reported.
Pakistan's former Army chief Bajwa involved in Imran Khan's ouster, alleges former minister
In an interview to BBC's HardTalk on Friday, Chaudhry also disagreed with host Stephen Sackur's statement that the military establishment helped PTI assume power.
'No other option' but to implement IMF deal: Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif
He regretted that if the government wanted to give any subsidy in any sector, it had to go to the IMF "which is a factor and a painful reality", the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan quoted Sharif as saying during a meeting on Tuesday. He said the coalition government never wanted to transfer the burden of price hikes to the people but added that the country would have to implement the IMF programme as "they had no other option".
Russia refuses to give Pakistan 30-40pc discount on crude oil
Earlier, on Wednesday, the Pakistani delegation comprises of State Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik, joint secretary and officials of the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow, asked for a discount during talks in Moscow.
Pakistan Army dismisses speculation about another extension for Army chief Gen Bajwa
Gen. Bajwa, 61, is to retire after serving two successive three-year terms as the Army chief, but speculation is rife that he may get a brief extension to oversee the next elections as demanded by former premier Imran Khan.
Imran Khan raises Rs 5 billion for Pak flood victims through international telethon
The former premier said people can donate to two bank accounts opened by the Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments. The funds will be spent to help the flood-hit people across the country, he assured.
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan to contest by-elections on all 9 vacant seats on Sep 25
At least 123 lawmakers of PTI had tendered resignation en masse on April 11, two days after Khan was ousted through a no-confidence vote.
Pakistan PM condemns killing of Sikh shopkeepers in Peshawar, orders inquiry
"Strongly condemn the killing of our Sikh citizens in Peshawar, KP. Pakistan belongs to all its people. Have ordered a high-level inquiry to ascertain facts. The killers will be arrested and meted out exemplary punishment. My most sincere sympathies to the bereaved families," Sharif said in a tweet.
Russia's Putin, Pakistan PM Sharif exchange letters, express desire to strengthen cooperation: Report
The letters were exchanged after the election of Shehbaz as prime minister early this month but both the sides kept development away from the media glare in what seemed to be a move aimed at avoiding any public attention, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.
Pak to offer permanent residency scheme for rich foreign nationals to boost weak economy
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry through an overnight tweet announced that the new scheme was in line with the new National Security Policy, which was formally launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday.
Pakistan lawyer says Daniel Pearl's killer is international terrorist, cites Indian court's verdict
Pearl, the 38-year-old South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, was abducted and beheaded while he was in Pakistan investigating a story in 2002 on the links between the country's powerful spy agency ISI and al-Qaeda.
Imran govt to soon make occupied Gilgit-Baltistan Pak's 5th province
Pakistani newspaper Express Tribune quoted Minister of 'Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs' Ali Amin Gandapur as saying on Wednesday that the government has decided to "elevate Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) to the status of a full-fledged province with all constitutional rights, including its representation in the Senate and the National Assembly."
Non-bailable arrest warrant issued against former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif
Last month, the accountability court had issued a bailable arrest warrant and served summons at all known addresses of the three-time prime minister, who is currency in London for medical treatment. PMN-N leader Ata Tarar confirmed to the court on Thursday that the 70-year-old party chief Sharif had been abroad for six months.
Afghan Taliban frees 3 Indian hostages in exchange for 11 top militant leaders: Reports
Two Taliban officials told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Sunday that the swap took place earlier in the day, but they did not disclose the location.
India, Pakistan could be discussing de-escalation along LoC: Report
Pakistan and India might be discussing the options of de-escalating tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) and the Working Boundary.
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