Friday, March 28th, 2025
Pakistan to present new budget after IMF consultations
Faisal Sheikh ISLAMABAD: The federal government will present the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 after consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), sources said. The sources in the Ministry of Finance told that another IMF delegation is expected to visit Pakistan soon for discussions. According to officials, both in-person and online consultations with the IMF will continue before finalising the budget, which is set to be presented in the first week of June. The discussions will cover key economic policies and revenue measures required to align with the IMF’sRead More
Hostile agencies involved in Baluchistan train attack
Zahoor Buledi said that we will defeat terrorists with full force as they have nothing to do with any religion. DNA QUETTA, MAR 28: Balochistan Minister of Planning and Development Zahoor Buledi and Finance Minister Mir Nausherwani on Friday said that foreign hostile agencies were involved in terrorist attack on Jaffar Express. Addressing a joint Press conference in Quetta, they said that present government adopted zero tolerance policy against terrorism. They said that entire world strongly condemned terrorists attack on Jaffar Express. Zahoor Buledi said that we will defeat terroristsRead More
Pakistan expresses grief over devastating earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand
ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 /DNA/ – Pakistan deeply saddened by the heartbreaking news of the devastating earthquake that has struck Myanmar, Thailand, and neighboring countries. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this tragedy, and we are praying for all those affected as well as for the speedy recovery of the injured. We applaud the courageous individuals and emergency responders who are working diligently on the ground to deliver rescue and relief efforts. Their bravery and commitment during this urgent time are truly admirable. We express our solidarity with the governmentsRead More
Powerful quake in Southeast Asia kills several, Myanmar declares state of emergency
A powerful earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing several people, bringing down a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok and toppling buildings and bridges in neighbouring Myanmar, where the ruling junta declared a state of emergency in some areas. At least three people were killed in the town of Taungoo in Myanmar when a mosque partially collapsed, witnesses said, while local media reported that at least two people died and 20 were injured after a hotel collapsed in Aung Ban. In Thailand, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said there had beenRead More
Special Eid trains begin operations to facilitate passengers
ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 (DNA) — The government has launched special Eid trains on key routes during Eid-ul-Fitr to help people reach their hometowns safely and on time.According to the schedule, the first special train departed from Karachi Cantonment to Lahore on March 26 (Wednesday). It has 16 coaches and will pass through Hyderabad, Rohri, Multan, and Sahiwal.The second train also left on March 26 from Quetta to Peshawar Cantonment with 11 coaches, traveling via Multan and Sahiwal. On March 27, the third special train will depart from Lahore to Karachi withRead More
ICCI, Chinese delegation agree to boost trade ties
ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 /DNA/ – A high-level 10-member delegation from the Hong Kong Shandong Chamber of Commerce Pakistan visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday to explore avenues for trade and investment cooperation in Pakistan. During its meeting with ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, and Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry, the Chinese delegation expressed strong interest in fostering business collaboration, particularly in the medical equipment sector. The Chinese representatives described Pakistan as a promising market and expressed their intention toRead More