General

Pakistan PM reiterates call for protests against Quran desecration

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his call for nationwide protests against the recent desecration of the Quran in Sweden, as the country observes Youm-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran, or Quran Sanctity Day.“When it comes to the [matter of] Qu…

Economy

Pakistan’s central bank forex reserves rise 393 mln USD

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said its foreign exchange reserves have increased by 393 million U.S. dollars.During the week ending on June 30, the total foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan’s central bank moved to around 4.46 billion dollars, the …

Economy

World Bank Approves $46 Million for Healthcare Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$ 46 million in financing for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Citizen-Centered Service Delivery Project, which will support both supply and demand side interventions to improve health service delivery in…

Economy

Weekly Inflation Drops to 9 Month Low

The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended July 6, 2023, recorded an increase of 28.55 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, says the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).According to Topline Securities, this is the lowest …

Economy

Changan Announces Big Offer on Alsvin With Numerous Benefits

Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) has introduced a discount offer capitalizing on its strengths in the midst of industrywide turmoil.According to a social media update, those who purchase an Alsvin sedan within the ongoing month will get a rebate o…

Politics

IMF Team to Meet PTI Chairman Today to Seek Assurance Over Loan Program

A team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to call on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan today to solicit the party’s support over the standby agreement.In a tweet, PTI’s Hammad Azhar said that the party’s economic tea…