Pakistan’s trade deficit increases 20.05pc as imports rise in March

According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the trade deficit for the month of March 2021 was recorded at $ 3.271bn, showing a month-on-month increase of 28.02 percent as compared to a deficit of $2.555bn recorded in February 2021.

Pak-Saudi govts expanding collaboration to tackle climate change

The Saudi government was interested in replicating Pakistan’s recently launched Olive Tree Tsunami Initiative and National Agriculture Programme in the country.

Seven deaths in UK among AstraZeneca jab recipients after blood clots

The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said in a statement that "Out of the 30 reports up to and including 24 March, sadly 7 have died."

Biden orders removal of missiles, forces around Persian Gulf

The removal of Patriot batteries, the permanent aircraft-carrier presence and other military capabilities means that several thousand troops may leave the region over time

Pakistani mangoes to enter Chinese market on large scale this summer

Taking the opportunity of China International Import Expo 2021, Pakistani mangoes are expected to enter the Chinese market on a large scale this summer.

Pakistan’s poverty alleviation, achievement of SDGs govt’s priorities: FM

FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said that poverty alleviation and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was important part of the present government’s priorities.

US seeks Israel to ensure ‘equal’ treatment of Palestinians

Blinken also committed to "strengthening all aspects of the US-Israel partnership" and voiced support for the Jewish state's agreements over the past year to normalize relations with four more Arab nations.

Iran denies direct talks with US in nuclear meet

Tehran rejects any direct meeting with Washington on 2015 nuclear deal

Pakistani, Chinese firms to make virus jab in Pakistan

Pakistani company Searle says it has finalized a deal with Livzon Mapharm to manufacture a new vaccine in Pakistan

Bill proposed in NA to rename Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Mohsin Dawar of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) moved a constitutional amendment bill in the House, asking to rename the KP province to just ‘Pakhtunkhwa’....

Pakistan committed to ‘protection’ of human rights, denies US allegations

Global human rights agenda better served through constructive engagement, says Pakistan on US human rights report

Pakistan added to England’s travel ‘red list’

In a statement released by the UK government, the restrictions will help reduce the risk of new variants – such as those first identified...