US VP JD Vance, special envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner arrive in Pakistan for ‘Islamabad Talks’ | The Express Tribune

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Ishaq Dar urges constructive engagement, reiterates Pakistan’s support for lasting resolution to conflict US Vice President JD Vance, walks with Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Islamabad Natalie A. Baker, and Interior … Read more

PM Shehbaz hails kingdom’s ‘longstanding economic and financial support’ in meeting with Saudi finance minister | The Express Tribune

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Says it has played a vital role in stability, emphasises Pakistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the kingdom’s longstanding economic and financial support to Pakistan, saying it had played a vital role in the country’s stability. The remarks came during a meeting … Read more

Shopping malls, markets to close at 8pm in Sindh under austerity drive | The Express Tribune

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Shopping malls, markets to close at 8pm in Sindh under austerity drive | The Express Tribune

Essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and petrol pumps exempted from restrictions A shopkeeper stands outside his shop while waiting for customers, ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan April 19, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: The Sindh government announced new operating hours for markets, restaurants, and wedding halls on Friday under austerity measures aimed … Read more

Sindh government forms high-level ministerial committee to review Gul Plaza fire findings | The Express Tribune

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Committee tasked with formulating a comprehensive strategy to implement the commission’s recommendations View of site after fire broken out incident at Gul Plaza shopping mall. Photo: PPI Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday reviewed a judicial commission’s report on the Gul Plaza fire tragedy and ordered the formation of a high-level ministerial committee … Read more

Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli aggression against Lebanon: FO | The Express Tribune

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Calls on international community to take urgent, concrete steps to end aggression Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi speaking at a press briefing today on Thursday, March 26. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon, citing the loss of innocent lives and widespread destruction of infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Foreign … Read more

Two- days public holiday announced in Islamabad in view of US-Iran talks | The Express Tribune

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As per notification, April 9 and 10 have been declared local holidays within the revenue limits of the ICT A view of Islamabad city. PHOTO: FILE The Islamabad administration on Wednesday announced a two-day public holiday in light of upcoming talks between the United States and Iran in the federal capital. According to a notification issued … Read more

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to explore comprehensive peace solution: China | The Express Tribune

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Chinese foreign ministry says both sides also agree not to take actions that could escalate, complicate the situation Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning gestures during a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, on May 24, 2023. PHOTO: CHINESE FORIEGN MINISTRY China’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Afghanistan and Pakistan … Read more

Shops, markets begin shutting at 8pm as PM reviews austerity measures | The Express Tribune

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PM Shehbaz warns of strict action against hoarders of petroleum products in austerity review meeting The Islamabad administration began enforcing the federal government’s directive to close shopping centres and markets at 8pm from Tuesday as part of a nationwide austerity drive aimed at conserving energy and stabilising the economy. The move followed a decision taken … Read more

Petrol pump owners threaten nationwide shutdown over commission dispute | The Express Tribune

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Accuses government of not inviting in meetings, says commission should increase when fuel prices rise People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) and the All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) on Tuesday warned of a nationwide closure … Read more

Pakistan’s repayment of UAE deposit signals improving external stability: analysts | The Express Tribune

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Says Pakistan’s clear capability to fulfil commitments reinforce mutual trust rather than any strain Pakistan-UAE flags. Photo: File The reimbursement of matured long-term foreign deposits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reflects Pakistan’s improving external liquidity position, economic stability, and enhanced policy credibility, besides the capacity to honour its international obligations without compromising macroeconomic fundamentals, … Read more