PM Shehbaz draws ire for urging Imran Khan to sue UK publication

The premier faced backlash for his tweet because the FT article also claimed that Shehbaz Sharif and his brother former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif were offered a bribe of $20 million. 

Imran Khan says not COAS’ job to contact US for help

Imran Khan said the report implied that no one including the international community and the people of the country has confidence in the coalition government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

COAS Bajwa seeks US help for immediate release of $1.2 loan trance?

The Tokyo-based publication while quoting anonymous sources from both Pakistan and the US claimed that the army chief reached out to the US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman.

APTMA reveals urgent measures for stabilizing Pakistan’s economy

APTMA is pushing for all leaders and policymakers to develop a consensus on how to navigate this situation of extreme distress and pull the economy out of this downward spiral.

FT report on PTI’s foreign funding causes storm

Important to note that political parties in Pakistan are not permitted to receive funding from foreign nationals and companies. The report said the PTI received foreign funding ahead of the 2013 general elections when Imran Khan needed funding the most.

By-elections after resignation of 11 PTI MNAs

Interestingly, 131 PTI lawmakers had resigned, but the Speaker accepted the resignations of only 11 lawmakers and not others.

Pakistan Govt to sell OGDCL to UAE for 2 billion?

The decision has been taken to sell stake in oil and gas companies and the state-owned power company to the United Arab Emirates for $2-2.5 billion to avoid the risk of bankruptcy.

US ready for direct flights from Pakistan

In a meeting held with senior US officials, the US was pleased to share the readiness to resume the process to allow Pakistan direct flight access.

Govt lifts import ban on luxury items after saving $275.5 million

due to the import ban on luxury items, Pakistan's import bill was reduced by over 69% from $399.4 million to $123.9 million between May 20 and July 19.

Zameen.com partners with HBFC to promote home financing solutions

By using housing finance facility, customers can build or purchase their dream home anywhere in Pakistan and become homeowners.

HBL becomes first bank in Pakistan to cross Rs 5 trillion

HBL has become the first bank to achieve a Balance Sheet size of Rs 5.0 trillion, driven by strong deposit mobilization. Strong mobilization efforts resulted in a 10% growth in domestic deposits.

FM Bilawal urges PM Shehbaz to end tax on diplomats

In a letter written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto lamented that it was for the first time that a tax has been imposed on foreign ministry officials posted abroad.