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WASHINGTON: Pakistan is intensifying its efforts to curb the illicit trade of cigarettes aimed at improving revenue collection and protecting legitimate businesses. Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb stated this…

KARACHI (PR): Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) demonstrated resilient financial performance and on a standalone basis, reported a Profit before Tax (PBT) of PKR 11.1 billion and net profit stood at PKR 5.1 billion. Impacted by reduction in…

NEW YORK: The Society for Foreign Consuls (SOFC) in New York is preparing to mark a historic milestone as it approaches its 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration will commemorate a century of diplomatic service, cooperation, and…

ISLAMABAD: In retaliation to India, Pakistan on Thursday announced to immediately close the Wagah border and suspend trade with Infia. The decision was taken at a a meeting of the  National Security Committee (NSC). Pakistan has ordered…

Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in the Pahalgam district of Indian occupied Kashmir, Kashmiri students are facing severe harassment and violence in several Indian states. According to international…

MUMBAI: India has summoned the top Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi, local media reported on Thursday, a day after it announced measures to downgrade ties with Islamabad as relations between the nuclear-armed rivals plummeted following a…

ISLAMABAD: In response to India’s decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has asserted that India cannot unilaterally withdraw from the agreement. “This is not just a bilateral treaty between…

WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Lan Fo’an on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings discussed ongoing economic reforms and further bilateral cooperation. During…

WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has hailed Fitch Ratings' recent upgrade of Pakistan’s credit outlook as a strong endorsement of the government’s ongoing reform agenda. Speaking at the MENAP Ministers and Central Bank…

NEW DELHI: India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan and announced the closure of the Attari check post for Pakistani nationals. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.…