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Pakistan fulfils all conditions for IMF deal’s approval: PM Shehbaz
discuss Pakistan’s loan By APP & Web Desk September 25, 2024 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday confirmed that Pakistan is in the final stages of securing an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after agreeing to all of its stringent conditions after he attended the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) earlier on the same day. “There is an IMF board meeting tomorrow. We have fulfilled all their conditions which were very strict,” the prime minister told reporters following the inaugural session of the UNGA in…
PM Shehbaz arrives in US to attend 79th UNGA session
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached New York on Monday on a five-day official visit to the United States during which he will attend the UN General Assembly (UNGA)’s 79th session. He will address the UNGA session on September 27 (Friday). At the UNGA, he will highlight Pakistan’s perspective on a multitude of international and regional matters, including the Kashmir dispute and the Palestine issue. The premier will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and support for the role of the United Nations in fostering global peace, security and prosperity. On…
Ali Amin Gandapur’s non-bailable arrest warrant issued ahead of Lahore rally
reason ByArfa Feroz Zake September 21, 2024 ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday issued non-bailable arrest warrant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur ahead of the much-hyped rally, set to take place in Lahore at 3pm. Non-bailable arrest warrants were also issued for former deputy speaker Punjab Assembly Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi, Istehkam-e-Pakistan leader Aamer Mehmood Kiani and PTI leader Raja Rashid Hafeez, who are nominated in a case related to alleged vandalism at the Judicial Complex, Islamabad, last year. The court also declared ex-PTI leader Umer Tanveer…
Daily Metro Times-21 September 2024
Pakistan to work with China for shared prosperity, global peace: President Zardari
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working together with China for shared prosperity and promoting peace and stability in the world. Speaking at the “China’s National Day Reception” hosted by the Chinese embassy, President Zardari said that high quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would “help unlock greater benefits for our people, besides enhancing connectivity and prosperity of the region”. He emphasised the importance of advancing the high-quality development of CPEC to unlock greater benefits for the people of two countries. The event…
Daily Metro Times-19 September 2024
US President Joe Biden terms Pak-US ties vital for peace, security in region
President Joe Biden has highlighted the significance of the relationship between United States and Pakistan, emphasising on its role in “regional stability and security”. The US president’s remarks came after he accepted the ‘Letter of Credence’ from Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, during a ceremony at the Blair House in Washington. “The relationship between our two countries remains important for regional stability and security. We appreciate US-Pakistan cooperation on countering terrorist threats,” said Biden when commenting on the ties between the two nation. Biden emphasised both US and…
Fatalities double in Myanmar in aftermath of Yagi
YANGON: The death toll from the flooding in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi has doubled in Myanmar to reach 226, confirmed the state media. The state TV on Monday revealed that 77 people were still missing following the storm which caused flooding that destroyed rice paddies and other crops spread across 640,000 acres. Typhoon Yagi hit northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar more than a week ago with powerful winds and an enormous amount of rain, triggering floods and landslides that have killed more than 500 people, according to official figures.…
Nation observes 12th Rabi ul Awal with religious zeal
Streets across Pakistan were decorated as the nation marked the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) on the 12th of Rabi ul Awal, 1446, on Tuesday. To honour the significant day, Muslims across Pakistan illuminate streets and buildings with vibrant colourful and green lights, as well as carry out processions, milad gatherings and prayer ceremonies. Additionally, the Karachi Traffic Police has also issued a detailed traffic diversion plan for three processions set to be held today on the MA Jinnah Road which will be closed for the day. Furthermore, joining…