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Prime Minister Shehbaz reviews economic situation, directs oil supply measures

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the special meeting of the federal cabinet in Islamabad, Pakistan on March 4, 2025. Photo: PID/ File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a meeting to review Pakistan’s economic situation amid ongoing global tensions. Officials briefed him on the impact of international developments on the country’s economy. According to […]

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Petrol price rise leaves citizens torn between fuel and food

Increase in petrol prices also pushed up the price of fruits, vegetables and other daily necessities Gasoline rush. Photo: file LAHORE: A sharp increase of Rs 55 per liter in oil prices has exacerbated the cost of living, with residents reporting higher transport fares and rising prices of daily necessities. After the government’s overnight announcement,

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ATC sentences 47 PTI leaders to 10 years in May 9 GHQ attack case

Court sentences proclaimed offenders in absentia, imposes Rs 500,000 fine and confiscation of properties Supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) throw stones after police fired tear gas to disperse them in Lahore May 9, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Saturday delivered a verdict in the May 9 General Headquarters

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CDF Munir meets Saudi defense minister amid Iranian attacks on US bases

Both sides are discussing joint steps under the defense pact as Pakistan urges restraint to avoid a wider conflict Defense Chief Asim Munir and Defense Minister Khalid Bin Salman met today to discuss the security situation arising from the US-Israel war against Iran. PHOTO: ISPR Defense Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Saudi Arabia

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Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran’s commander-in-chief

Pakistani citizen found guilty in US of planning Iran-directed assassinations of top politicians A Pakistani man was convicted on Friday of plotting to kill President Donald Trump and other prominent US politicians two years ago at the behest of Iran, the Justice Department said. Asif Merchant was accused of trying to recruit people in the

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15 terrorists of TTP, BLA killed in two Balochistan operations: ISPR

Army says operations in Harnai and Basima targeted Indian-backed groups as ‘Ghazab Lil Haq’ enters ninth day Pakistan’s security forces killed at least 15 terrorists linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan on Thursday, March 5, 2025, the military said on Saturday. In a statement,

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The government passes legislation to regulate virtual assets

Regulators say Pakistan’s regulatory regime is being aligned with international standards ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has met another key condition set by the IMF by establishing a new legal framework for the country’s digital financial sector. Parliament recently approved the Virtual Assets Act 2026, which formally established the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Pvara). Pvara was originally

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