Pakistan’s new govt to slow down economy: Planning Ministry

Pakistan's foreign reserves have been on a steep decline in recent months - falling to $9.7 billion, less than 45 days of imports.

Malik Riaz denounces leaked audio as ‘fabricated’

"I do not wish [to be] involved in political campaigns of any political party," he wrote, adding that he would pursue the matter legally.

Pakistan slams India for BJP’s insulting remarks against Holy Prophet

A BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma made insulting comments about the Holy Prophet and his wife Ayesha in a TV debate. The remarks resulted in a wave of condemnation in India and from the Muslim world.

Have Saudi & Gulf states banned Indian products after ‘Islamophobic’ statements?

Earlier Sunday, neighbouring Kuwait said that, like Qatar, it had summoned India's ambassador, amid widespread calls on social media for a boycott of Indian goods in the Gulf.

Mob sets man on fire in the capital of Nigeria

An enraged mob set a man on fire in the capital of Nigeria. It was not immediately clear if the murder in Abuja's Lugbe...

US President postpones Saudi Arabia and Israel visits

Joe Biden has pushed back a possible trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia, US media reported Saturday.

North Korea launches eight ballistic missiles, says South Korean military

North Korea fired these ballistic missiles from multiple locations Sunday, South Korea's military said, a day after Seoul and Washington completed their first joint drills involving a US aircraft carrier in more than four years.

Imran Khan approves reorganization of PTI Punjab

According to details provided by Farrukh Habib, who is the spokesperson for the party, Chairman Imran Khan directed that Punjab be divided into three regions i.e North, South, and Central. 

Government decides 6 percent rise in defence budget

The 6 percent increase came in a view to meet armed forces' requirements besides enhanced salary requirements

Donald Blome assumes charge as US envoy to Pakistan

Blome is the first US ambassador to be appointed to Pakistan after a gap of four years.

Cutting ex-FATA budget national security risk: Asad Umar

For the development of the merged tribal districts in the KP province, Rs40 billion would be allocated which is Rs14 billion lesser as compared to the current fiscal year.

Govt hikes defence budget by 6%

ECC approves over Rs1.45 trillion hike to meet the needs of the armed forces, including enhanced salary requirements.