KARACHI: Pakistan’s trajectory of steadily lowering interest rates has been disrupted by spillover effects of the Israel-US war on Iran, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday raised its key policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.50%, citing inflation risks triggered by the geopolitical escalation and the resulting closure of the Straits, […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the grand opposition alliance on Monday agreed to formulate a joint strategy on national issues and improve coordination between them. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting attended by leaders of the opposition in the Senate and the National Assembly, as well as senior PTI figures, including Khyber
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ISLAMABAD: The Information Ministry on Monday rejected Afghan media reports that the Pakistan Army carried out missile or airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, calling the claims “false” and “nonsense”. In a statement published on X, the ministry’s fact-check account shared an image from Afghan news outlet TOLOnews claiming Pakistan “conducted missile/jet attacks on Kunar province
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ISPR says exercise aims to improve professional skills through joint training Pakistan and Sri Lanka began a joint counter-terrorism exercise at Tarbela on Monday aimed at strengthening professional capabilities and strengthening long-standing military-to-military relations, the military’s media wing said in a statement According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Shake Hands-II is a joint
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Uzma Bukhari calls early marriages harmful and stresses that young girls must be allowed to complete their education Punjab assembly. PHOTO: FILE The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 by majority vote after a detailed and heated debate between the treasury and opposition members, along with key legislative activities and
WWF says rescued pangolin underwent quarantine, rehabilitation and veterinary monitoring to ensure recovery The rescued pangolin in Mardan. PHOTO: WWF PAKISTAN MARDAN: A rare pangolin was rescued, rehabilitated and released into the wild during a joint effort between WWF-Pakistan and the wildlife department of Mardan division on Monday. The critically endangered species was rescued from
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A police constable was martyred after terrorists launched a brazen attack on a check post in Killi Harmezai area of Balochistan’s Pishin district on Monday night. According to police sources, unknown terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on the check post in Harmezai region. The sudden assault left Hawaldar Nematullah critically injured. He was immediately taken to
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The PDMA predicts temperatures between 43°C and 45°C under normal conditions across the province Officials noted that temperatures in recent days have already been recorded 2°C to 4°C above normal levels, signaling an early onset of intense summer conditions. PHOTO: EXPRESS LAHORE: Punjab authorities have issued a heatwave alert for the entire province, warning of
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Interior Minister Moshin Naqvi meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: X Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave permission for spectators to attend HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 playoff matches. In a post on X, Naqvi said: “I just had a meeting with Prime Minister
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MoUs aim to strengthen cooperation across industry sectors, strengthen economic, trade and people-to-people ties President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of three MoUs between Pakistan and China in Changsha, covering water desalination in Karachi, agricultural technology and cooperation in the tea sector. PHOTO: PPP Pakistan and China on Monday signed three memorandums of understanding
