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Pakistan Meets IMF Reserve Target as Dollar Reserves Rise

Pakistan & IMF progress on $7B loan deal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund held positive discussions to review a $7 billion loan program, the IMF said. Talks focused on energy, health, education, social security, economic growth, and climate financing. The IMF confirmed Pakistan has implemented strict economic measures, including reducing government debt, curbing inflation, and reforming electricity generation costs. Progress was […]

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JUI-F Chief Calls for Solidarity with Oppressed Muslims in Eid Message

Fazlur Rehman to decide PTI alliance, anti-govt protests in party meetings

BY: Sheraz Ahmad Sherazi ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), has announced plans to hold protests against the government’s policies and the current state of the country. Speaking to journalists, Rehman criticized the government, calling it a “puppet” administration and labeling the prime minister, president, and interior minister as “unqualified.” He

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SBP foriegn reserves fall by $72 million

Pakistan foreign exchange reserves climbed to 15.93 billion ,SBP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves climbed to 15.93 billion as of March 7, 2025, marking a 55 million increase from the previous week, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The rise was driven by a significant boost in reserves held by commercial banks, which offset a decline in the central bank’s reserves due to

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Finance Minister Applauds EU’s GSP Plus for Boosting Pakistani Exports

EU mission to host business, investment forum in Pakistan this year

EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka met with Pakistan’s Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday to discuss strengthening business and investment ties. Kionka highlighted over 300 European companies operating in Pakistan and invited Aurangzeb to an EU-hosted business forum in Islamabad in May 2025. Aurangzeb welcomed the initiative, pledging support for EU businesses and ensuring

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Smart regulations key to realising Pakistan’s $25 billion crypto potential by 2030: Experts

Pakistan launches Crypto Council to regulate digital assets

Pakistan has officially established the Pakistan Crypto Council, with Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb appointed as its head. Bilal bin Saqib will serve as the CEO. The council includes top officials like the State Bank Governor and SECP Chairman. The government is actively promoting the crypto ecosystem, aiming to position Pakistan as a leader in

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X Trophy ‘Luminara’ nationwide tour kicks off from Hyderabad

HBL PSL X Trophy ‘Luminara’ nationwide tour kicks off from Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 trophy, named *Luminara*, has embarked on a nationwide tour, beginning its journey in Hyderabad on Friday. The trophy was greeted with a grand welcome by hundreds of local schoolchildren, marking the start of its tour across the country. The trophy will next head to Karachi, where it will

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KS Relief Completes Winter Aid Project in Pakistan, Assisting Over 337,000 People

17 districts in KP receive winter aid from King Salman Relief

ISLAMABAD: The King Salman Relief Center (KS Relief) has successfully concluded its large-scale winter relief project in Pakistan, providing critical support to communities grappling with severe cold and natural disasters. In collaboration with Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities, KS Relief distributed 50,000 winter kits across 52 districts, including the most

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Militants orchestrating attacks in Punjab from KP, says Azma Bokhari

Azma Bukhari criticizes KP govt for neglecting security crisis

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has emphasized the need for national unity to address the growing threat of terrorism in Pakistan. Speaking to the media outside the Punjab Assembly, she criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for focusing on saving an individual rather than the country. She also accused the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government of neglecting its

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PM Shehbaz, ANP's Aimal Wali Khan discuss security situation of KP, Balochistan

PM Shehbaz, ANP’s Aimal Wali Khan discuss security situation of KP, Balochistan

  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Awami National Party (ANP) Central President Aimal Wali Khan in a telephone conversation discussed the prevailing security and political situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and agreed on the need for a unified strategy to restore peace and stability. During the discussion, Aimal Wali Khan urged the prime minister

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