BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ms. Iva Petrova has concluded its staff visit to Islamabad after holding discussions with Pakistani authorities on the country’s economic outlook, fiscal reforms, and budget strategy for fiscal year 2026-27. The IMF delegation remained in Pakistan from May 13 …
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–Govt shifts toward commercial financing, plans Panda bond Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan is expected to receive a $1.2 billion tranche from the International Monetary Fund next month, marking a key step under the ongoing economic reform programme. Speaking to media in Islamabad, the minister said …
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–Christians across Pakistan marked Easter with special prayers, gatherings, and renewed calls for peace and interfaith harmony BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Easter Celebrations were held in major cities including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi as churches filled with worshippers from early morning. Easter, one of the most significant events in Christianity, …
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–Pakistan’s deputy premier will hold talks in Beijing amid regional tensions and strong bilateral ties Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China on Tuesday for high-level talks, underscoring Islamabad’s commitment to its strategic partnership with Beijing. The visit follows an invitation from …
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–Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt met in Islamabad to boost regional coordination on security, trade, and diplomacy Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt on Sunday opened Quadrilateral Consultations in Islamabad, signalling renewed efforts to deepen coordination on regional security, economic …
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—PIA restarts direct Islamabad-London Heathrow service, marking return to UK market after safety reforms and privatization Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines on Sunday relaunched direct flights to London, ending a six-year suspension on the high-demand UK route, as the national carrier seeks to rebuild its global standing after safety …
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–Foreign ministers meet in Islamabad to push coordinated de-escalation efforts amid rising US-Iran-Israel tensions —Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Irani FM, Abbas Araghchi Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday hosted high-level quadrilateral talks in Islamabad as it stepped up diplomatic efforts to ease escalating tensions in the Middle …
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BeNewz Report WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund failed to reach a staff-level agreement on the latest review of the $7 billion programme but decided to continue negotiations in coming days as discussions on fiscal, monetary and energy reforms remain unresolved. Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) did …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Federal Board sets March 31 start for SSC Part I and II annual exams, issuing detailed date sheet for morning and evening sessions across all centres. The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has announced that the Secondary School Certificate Part I and II first annual …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Lack of clarity on the Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD) report and pending confirmation of external financing have delayed Pakistan’s staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), though officials remain hopeful the deal will be concluded during Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s upcoming visit to Washington. …
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