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IMF deal almost agreed in principle – Asad Umar
Finance Minister Asad Umar said Pakistan and International Monetary Fund have almost reached a deal in principle on a bailout package as Islamabad strives for a fix to the balance of payment crisis amid ballooning trade...April 12, 2019 1123 1 -
A poet’s tribute to NZ PM Jacinda Ardern
A Pakistani poet has beautifully expressed sentiments of many in the Muslim community with a thought-provoking tribute to the brave and honest leadership of New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern in the aftermath of massacres in...March 26, 2019 2043 1 -
‘Pakistan needs to attract more investments for higher economic growth’
A leading entrepreneur and founder of Pakistani American Leadership Center, Mossadaq Chughtai has said Pakistan needs uninterrupted inflow of foreign investment in order to achieve sustainable high growth and improve the quality of life. He noted that the...March 24, 2019 1055 0 -
‘Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan’ singer Shahnaz Begum passes away
Shahnaz Begum, who sang one of the most popular patriotic songs “Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan”, passed away Saturday in Dhaka. She was 67, and died as Pakistanis celebrated Pakistan Day, a national day that renews determination each...March 24, 2019 3010 0 -
Pakistani hero, who tried to overpower terrorist attacker at New Zealand mosque, dies
A Pakistani man, who had immigrated to New Zealand to work as a teacher and identified as Naeem Rashid, died in a hospital from wounds after he heroically tried to overpower Australian a gun-wielding terrorist attacker...March 16, 2019 2000 1 -
In countrywide crackdown, Pakistan detains mililtant leaders; seizes control of seminaries
In a countrywide swoop against militant groups, Pakistan has detained more than one hundred activists of banned organizations and seized control of around 400 seminaries and assets. State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Afridi says the Government...March 7, 2019 890 0 -
SP Anoosh Chaudhry ranked top investigator in 2018
In a profession traditionally dominated by men, Dr Anoosh Masood Chaudhry, a female superintendent police (investigation) in Lahore has outperformed her male colleagues, emerging as the best crime fighter for 2018. The annual performance report of...January 15, 2019 2921 0 -
Pakistan’s GDP growth to be 3.7% in 2018-19; rebound to 4.6% over medium term
The World Bank sees GDP growth in Pakistan slow down to 3.7% due to macroeconomic imbalances, depleted foreign exchange reserves and tightening financial conditions. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the Bank also says that...January 11, 2019 848 0 -
After Saudi Arabia, UAE also to unveil $6.2 billion deal for Pakistan
After Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates has also come to Pakistan’s rescue with a $6.2 billion economic deal for the key South Asian country. Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will unveil the...January 5, 2019 915 3 -
Section of major avenue in New York named after Quaid-e-Azam
The New York City Council has designated part of Coney Island Avenue, a major traffic route, in Brooklyn after Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The Pakistani community welcomed the announcement by Pakistani-American Youth Organization (PAYO), which...December 28, 2018 1087 0
