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Pakistan's political parties blame each other for economic crisis

Pakistan's political parties, the incumbent PML-N government and the ousted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government led by Imran Khan on Sunday blamed each other for the economic mess in the country

Stop attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, Beijing tells Gen Bajwa

Highlighting the attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, Beijing on Sunday asked Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to stop attacks on its nationals

Pak, China reaffirm their 'strategic partnership in the challenging times'

The tri-service military delegation of Pakistan visited China from June 9 to 12

Imran Khan moves SC against election body for not disqualifying dissidents

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has knocked at the doors of the country's Supreme Court to challenge the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) declaration on May 11

Prophet controversy: Pakistan runs disinformation campaign against India

Pakistan is once again using social media to defame India after row over remarks on Prophet Mohammad by suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma during a TV debate

Pakistan unemployment: 27.6% rise in people seeking jobs overseas

The Covid pandemic has given another blow to the opportunities for employment in Pakistan which is shrinking by the day.

Pakistan's Punjab gets huge share of 51.74% in budgetary distribution

Sindh's share was 24.55 per cent. 14.62 per cent and 9.09 per cent share would be distributed to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan respectively, The Express Tribune reported.

Pakistan unveils 'pro-people' FY23 budget with focus on inclusive growth

Pakistan has proposed its financial budget for the next fiscal year with plans to focus on sustainable and economic growth, with officials calling it a "pro-people" and balanced budget amid financial

Pak FM discusses remarks on Prophet by ex-BJP leaders with UNGA President

Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari apprised President of UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid of the controversial remarks made by two former senior BJP officials against Prophet Mohammad

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf hospitalised in UAE: Family

Earlier, his close aide and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said that General Musharraf is critical and on a ventilator support in a UAE hospital

Pakistan hikes defence budget by over 11%; allocates Rs 1,523 billion

The budget showed that debt servicing has risen to 29.1 per cent of the budget, making it the single largest expenditure and accounting for 45.4 per cent of the current expenditure

Imran Khan attacks Shehbaz, says PM wanted to get rid of corruption charges

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday slammed Shehbaz Sharif government for destabilizing the country's economy

IMF asks Pak to renegotiate CPEC energy deals before making payments: Rpt

As of now Pakistan has repeatedly been seeking international aid to support its failing economy

Pak journalist warned of legal action over baseless allegations: Military

The military dismissed allegations hurled against its top leadership by senior journalist Shaheen Sehbai, terming them as 'baseless propaganda'

Power crisis: Pakistan to shut markets at 8:30 pm, puts curbs on weddings

Pakistan, which is facing a worsening power crisis, has taken various steps to bring down the consumption of electricity to reduce load shedding

Pakistan likely to present nearly Rs 9.5 trillion budget on Friday: Report

Quoting sources, media report said the defence budget is estimated around Rs 1.53 lakh crore - up by Rs 73,000 cr or 5% over the revised budget of the outgoing fiscal year

Five-day work week, curtailed foreign trips as Pak battles an energy crisis

Pakistan announced a six-day work week soon after Sharif took over as the new prime minister in April

German Foreign Minister tests Covid positive during Pakistan visit

Annalena Baerbock, who arrived earlier Tuesday on a two-day maiden visit to Pakistan, tested positive for coronavirus shortly after meeting with her counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad.

Kupwara Encounter: 2 LeT militants, including 1 Pakistani killed

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants, including one Pakistani national, were killed by the security forces in Kupwara encounter

Petrol prices in Pakistan rise by PKR 60 in a week, hit record levels

The prices of petroleum products in Pakistan have risen by a massive PKR 60 per litre in about a week taking them to record levels