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90 people died in 2022 due to heatwave spells in India, Pakistan: Study

The 2022 heatwave is estimated to have led to at least 90 deaths across India and Pakistan, a study that looks specifically at the recent spells of heatwaves across India and Pakistan said

Pak FM rules out removal of fuel, power subsidies ahead of IMF talks

Pakistan FM Miftah Ismail said on Monday that the government will not remove subsidies on power and fuel as per the commitment made by the previous government with the IMF.

Pakistan central bank hikes main policy rate by 150 bps to 13.75%

The country is going through economic turmoil, including high inflation, reserves declining to as low as less than two months' of imports and a fast-weakening currency

Pak govt says polls to be held next year, rejects ousted PM Khan's demand

Pakistan's coalition government has rejected ousted prime minister Imran Khan's demand that early elections be held in the country

Pak PM warns Imran Khan, says nation will hold him by collar for his 'sins'

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a warning against PTI's Chairman Imran Khan saying that the ousted former prime minister wants a civil war in the country

Imran Khan wants to begin civil war in Pakistan, alleges PM Shehbaz

The nation will never forgive him [for the sin] and will hold him by the collar, Prime Minister Shehbaz said on Monday, while addressing questions from the press

Shadab, Nawaz return for Pakistan's ODI series against West Indies

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the three-match ODI series, scheduled for June 8, 10 and 12 at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, will not be played in a Managed Event Environment (bio-bubbles)

Pak's ex-PM calls for march to Islamabad on May 25; seeks fresh elections

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan asked his supporters to march peacefully to Islamabad on May 25 to press for the dissolution of the National Assembly and fresh elections in the country.

China-Pak FMs say 'critical to resolve outstanding disputes' in South Asia

Pakistan's FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and emphasised that it is critical to resolve all outstanding disputes in South Asia

Pak foreign min Bilawal Bhutto due to hold talks with Wang Yi on Sunday

Pakistan's new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is due to arrive late Saturday on his maiden visit to China to hold comprehensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi

Former Pak PM Imran under fire for 'sexist comments' against Maryam Nawaz

During his jalsa, Khan, referring to Maryam's Sargodha rally on May 19 in which she continually berated him, said: "Someone had sent me the speech delivered by Maryam Nawaz in Sargodha yesterday"

New Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit China in May

At the special invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit China between May 21 and 22, his maiden visit to China after assuming office last month,

Pakistan condemns conviction of Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik

Pakistan has condemned the conviction of Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik by a Delhi court in a case related to funding of terror activities in J&K, after he pleaded guilty to all charges

Maryam Nawaz says PML-N should quit govt and go for fresh polls in Pakistan

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the current government may have to take difficult economic decisions that would fuel inflation

Will provide highest security to Chinese nationals in Pak: Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan pm Shehbaz Sharif has said his government is committed to providing the highest level of security to all Chinese institutions and nationals working on various projects in the country

Pak Foreign Minister Bilawal defends Imran's controversial Moscow visit

Khan met President Putin in the Kremlin on February 24, the day the Russian leader ordered a special military operation against Ukraine

Pakistan bans import of non-essential luxury items to stabilise economy

The Pakistani government has imposed a complete ban on the import of more than three dozen non-essential luxury items as part of an emergency economic plan to stabilise the national economy.

Pakistan reports 89 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate stands at 0.51%

Pakistan reported 89 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the tally of infected people to 1,529,560, the Health Ministry said.

Pakistan logs 6% growth in FY22, economy's size jumps to $383 billion

The provisional GDP grow­th rate for the year 2021-22 is estimated at 5.97 per cent, ann­ounced the Planning Ministry after a meeting of the National Accounts Committee

Value of Pakistani Rupee hits all time low of Rs 200 against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee continued its month-long run of devaluation, with the currency trading at its all-time low of Rs 200 against the US dollar on Thursday.