#Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved, $400 million in financing for a new project that will provide safely managed water, sanitation and basic hygiene services, and help improve the institutional and…

KARACHI: Pakistan has received a major financial infusion as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) transferred $1.2 billion, the State Bank of Pakistan announced on Thursday.  The disbursement arrives at a crucial moment for the economy…

Islamabad: In a landmark move to enhance regional connectivity and sea-based transport, Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs has issued its first-ever international ferry service license, clearing the way for routes linking Pakistan with…

Beijing: Pakistan has officially set its sights on space exploration with plans to launch a lunar mission by 2035, according to Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. The minister revealed this ambitious target during a high-level dialogue in…

Islamabad: Pakistan is set to initiate negotiations with Qatar over future LNG supply arrangements, months ahead of a key contractual price review scheduled for March 2026. The early move comes amid a worsening surplus of re-gasified…

Islamabad: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has officially announced that the application process for Hajj 2026 will commence tomorrow. The registration process will commence with the collection of…

Islamabad: In a move aimed at improving Pakistan’s image as a tourist- and investor-friendly destination, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the immediate establishment of separate immigration counters for foreign nationals at all…

Sharjah: A thrilling T20I tri-nation series will be held between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from August 29 to September 7, 2025. The series is set to help teams prepare for the…

Lahore: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Saturday for a two-day official visit to strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran. This visit marks Pezeshkian’s first…