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Pakistan gets serious

Pakistan's National Security Policy shows it is hurting, looking inwards and desperately needs some breathing space. India should study it closely

Chief Justice of Pakistan slams Imran Khan govt for poor governance

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed on Thursday slammed the Imran Khan government for trying to place Islam in the constitutional dispensation and the governance paradigm.

Pak opposition terms January 13 'darkest day' after 'mini-budget' passed

The opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz lambasted Imran Khan-led PTI govt for approving the supplementary bills or 'mini-budget', and said that January 13 was the 'darkest day'

Pak welcomes UN's appeal for Afghan aid, says Prime Minister Imran Khan

Pakistan is committed to providing all possible support to avert a major humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday

Earthquake measuring 5.6 magnitude jolts Pakistan, says report

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the country which had originated in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region at a depth of 100 km

Focus of Pak's 1st National Security Policy: Economy & Islamic identity

The NSP was cleared by the National Security Committee on December 27 and was approved by Pakistan's federal cabinet a day later

PM Imran Khan launches Pakistan's first-ever National Security Policy

PM Pakistan launched the country's first-ever National Security Policy, which articulates a citizen-centric framework, placing economic security at its core

Pak PM Khan to visit China for Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony

The Beijing Winter Olympics will be held from February 4 to 20, followed by the Paralympics Winter Games from March 4-13

Pak central bank panel recommends complete ban on cryptocurrency

A panel of Pakistan's central bank has recommended a complete ban on cryptocurrency and other related activities in the country

Pakistan Oppn parties mull bringing no-confidence motion against Khan govt

Pakistan opposition parties have started to intensify their efforts against the ruling Imran Khan government including the contemplation of a no-confidence motion.Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday announced that a meeting of the senior leadership of the anti-government Opposition alliance will decide to be held on January 25, to look at the option of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, according to News International.Addressing a press conference, flanked by the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif, Fazl said: "The anti-government alliance parties are considering options for the immediate dismissal of the incumbent government.""We appeal to the coalition parties of the government to think in the national interest of Pakistan and about the common man," Fazl said.The Jamiat Ulema-e Islam chief said that the long march announced against the government has "become inevitable" and the PDM will march

Pak PM Imran Khan briefed on national and regional security: Report

Khan along with key federal ministers visited Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Secretariat in Islamabad

Pak court sentences 4 to death in case of blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Three people were killed and over 20 others injured in the blast outside Saeed's residence here on June 23, 2021

Bilawal Bhutto calls Pakistan PM Imran Khan 'crisis of this century'

He also said the government's deal with the IMF would have devastating effects on the nation

Pakistan's new security policy seeks peace' with India, says report

Pakistan is willing to make peace with immediate neighbours, including India, under its first-ever National Security Policy which leaves doors open for trade with New Delhi

Pakistan refuses IMF's proposal to renegotiate loan fearing new conditions

Pakistan FM Shaukat Tarin has said that he has refused to agree with the International Monetary Fund's new proposal to the cash-strapped country to renegotiate its loan programme

Pakistan to increase exports to stimulate economic growth: PM Imran Khan

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his government remained fully focused on increasing exports to stimulate economic growth.

IMF asks Pakistan to renegotiate if it wants extension in loan programme

The International Monetary Fund has called on Pakistan to come talk and renegotiate the loan programme, if it intends to get the requested three weeks extension to implement prior committed actions.

Minorities in India being targeted by extremist groups, alleges Pak PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday alleged that minorities in India were being targeted by extremist groups and warned that such an agenda "is a real and present threat" to regional peace. Khan took to Twitter to make the allegations in the wake of alleged inflammatory and provocative speeches against Muslims at an event in Haridwar in Uttarakhand held in December. On his Twitter handle, Khan also questioned whether the BJP government supports the call for genocide of minorities in India, especially the 200 million Muslim community. It is high time international community took note & acted, he further said. In another tweet, Khan accused the BJP-led government of targeting minorities in India, adding that the extremist agenda is a real and present threat to peace in our region. Last month, the Pakistan's Foreign Office summoned India's Charge d'Affaires and conveyed its concern over the alleged hate speeches made at the Haridwar conclave. Pakistan conveyed to the Indian

IMF defers Pakistan's 6th review to release $1 billion under fund facility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday deferred Pakistan's consideration of the completion of the sixth review and release of a USD 1 billion tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).The Executive Board of IMF made the decision of postponement after receiving a request from the Pakistani authorities. The consideration was scheduled for January 12, 2022, reported The News International.When contacted about the exact date for consideration of Pakistan's request by the Fund's Executive Board, the IMF's Resident Chief in Pakistan, Esther Perez Ruiz, replied, "The Board meeting for consideration and eventual approval of the 6th Review under the EFF is being postponed at the request of the authorities. The new date is yet to be determined."Top official sources confirmed to The News here on Sunday that the IMF's Executive Board had removed from its calendar 2022 consideration of Pakistan's case for completion of the 6th review scheduled for January 12 and release of USD 1 ...

Pakistan boat with 10 crew members apprehended off Gujarat coast

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended a Pakistani boat with 10 crew members on board in the Indian waters off the Gujarat coast