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EU to abolish the ban on PIA: Spokeswoman
The Europen Unions' embargo on Pakistan Airlines (PIA) flights are expected to be lifted soon. According to sources, the Audit…
PTI, JI file contempt petition against ECP, govt
Pakistan's ruling party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), have filed contempt petitions against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)…
Pakistan decides to outsource three airports
The government resolved to hire international operators to handle Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi airports to attract foreign investment and provide…
Karachi, Islamabad ban pillion riding before New Year
As New Year's Eve approaches, authorities in Pakistan have imposed strict measures to ensure public safety. Pillion riding, carrying and…
NADRA asked to take action against overstaying foreigners
The Interior Ministry wrote to NADRA about discontinuing amnesty for foreigners 'illegally' remaining in Pakistan. As the amnesty scheme expires…
SBP hikes export financing markups to 13%
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) boosted export finance markup rates by 200 basis points. The Circular was issued late Thursday to reduce the spread between the policy rate, Export Finance Scheme (EFS), and…
PTI rejects long-term interim setup
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) denied a long-term temporary government setup. Former NA Speaker Asad Qaisar said the administration offered PTI a…
SBP forex reserves hit near 8-year low at $5.821bn
Due to debt servicing, the State Bank of Pakistan's foreign reserves declined from $294 million to $5.821 billion. This leaves…
PTI delegation meets with NA speaker over resignations
A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) delegation met with National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf to discuss resignation verification. The delegation includes…