Trump Heads to China for High-Stakes Summit With Xi Amid Trade and Global Tensions
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would urge Chinese President Xi Jinping to further open China’s...
Month: May 2026
Demi Moore Calls for Cooperation With AI as Cannes Film Festival Opens
CANNES: Hollywood star Demi Moore has urged the global film industry to embrace and responsibly manage artificial intelligence rather than...
Pakistan, IMF Discuss Budget Preparations and Long-Term Economic Reform Agenda
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday held detailed discussions with a visiting delegation of the International Monetary Fund...
President Zardari Approves Sitara-i-Shujaat for Shepherd Martyred While Foiling Suicide Attack
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday approved the award of the prestigious Sitara-i-Shujaat for a courageous citizen who sacrificed...
Karachi Drug Dealer ‘Anmol Alias Pinky’ Remanded for 3 Days in Police Custody
Karachi: A judicial magistrate in South Karachi has granted a three-day physical remand of alleged drug dealer Anmol, also known...
Trump Rejects Need for China’s Help as Iran War Deepens, Oil Surges and Hormuz Tensions Escalate
US President Donald Trump has stated that he does not believe China’s assistance will be necessary to end the ongoing...
Hot and Humid Conditions Persist in Karachi as Temperature May Rise Up to 39°C, Light Rain Expected in Interior Sindh
Karachi: The Meteorological Department’s Early Warning Center has forecast hot and humid weather conditions for Karachi and most parts of...
IMF Delegation Arrives in Pakistan for Budget Talks Ahead of FY2026–27 Federal Budget
Islamabad: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to hold consultations on the upcoming federal budget for...
Pakistan Receives $1.3 Billion IMF Inflow as SBP Strengthens Foreign Exchange Position
Islamabad: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed receipt of approximately US$1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
Pakistan to End Rs140 Billion Gas Cross-Subsidy by 2027 Under IMF Commitment, Shift Toward Income-Based Relief
Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will phase out Rs140 billion worth...