Pakistan Economic
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Cash-strapped Pakistan rejects US 'Summit for Democracy' invitation fearing China's diplomatic clash
World | Mar 29, 2023, 06:27 AM ISTNotably, the Biden administration hosted the Summit virtually today but did not send invitations to China and Turkey-- two of its closest allies.
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Special Report: What a Ramadan in Pakistan suffering from hunger !
News | Mar 22, 2023, 11:51 AM ISTToday those who spread terror are craving for every grain. The people of Pakistan are asking for flour and when flour arrives in the city, there is loot. See in this report
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Pakistan economic crisis: Govt to provide subsidised petrol to low-income people
World | Mar 19, 2023, 11:00 PM ISTA subsidy of Rs 50 per litre was part of a relief package and it would be available to those who own motorcycles, rickshaws, 800cc cars, and other small vehicles, Sharif told a meeting held to review the relief package for the vulnerable groups.
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Pakistan: Foreign airlines struggle to repatriate dollars from crisis-hit nation
World | Mar 17, 2023, 06:05 PM ISTPakistan, currently in the throes of a major economic crisis, is grappling with high external debt, a weak local currency and dwindling foreign exchange reserves.
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Pakistan likely to procure Russian crude oil on discounted rate: Reports
World | Mar 12, 2023, 05:12 PM ISTPakistan, which is currently grappling with high external debt and a weak local currency, is desperate to purchase cheap crude at discounted rates from Russia.
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Pakistan economic crisis: Islamabad receives $700 mn from China bank, eyes $1,300 mn more
World | Mar 02, 2023, 01:27 PM ISTPakistan has received $700 million from the China Development Bank to boost the country's foreign exchange reserves, which have been strained by external debt. The deposit is expected to provide relief to Pakistan, which is struggling with the pandemic and repayment obligations.
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Will Pakistan's economic crisis affect Beijing-Islamabad relationship? China's quandary grows
World | Feb 21, 2023, 10:24 AM ISTPakistan's economic crisis: According to IMF data, China holds roughly USD 30 billion of Pakistan’s USD 126 billion in total external foreign debt. However, Beijing said it stands with Islamabad in its difficult time.
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Corruption Perceptions Index 2022: Pakistan ranks 140 out of 180 countries; which country tops list?
World | Jan 31, 2023, 07:06 PM ISTIt is worth mentioning that the index scores 180 countries and territories around the world based on perceptions of public sector corruption, using data from 13 external sources.
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Pakistan hikes petrol price by Rs 35; minister calls it 'minimum' increase I Check prices here
World | Jan 29, 2023, 11:22 PM ISTThe finance minister refuted the so-called intelligence and media reports which had speculated that the prices would be increased by a minimum of Rs 50 per litre.
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SCO Summit 2023: Will debt-ridden Pakistan send its Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto to India?
World | Jan 27, 2023, 04:52 PM ISTThis year, India's invitation to Islamabad is considered crucial amid the fact that both nations had exchanged a series of heated arguments at the United Nations and the latter experiencing the worst-ever economic turbulence.
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Muqabla: Pakistan govt mulling over 10% cut in govt employees' salary amid economic turbulence
News | Jan 26, 2023, 09:28 PM ISTPakistan economic crisis: Pakistan is considering different proposals, including slashing the salaries of government employees by 10 per cent across the board, according to a media report on Wednesday, amidst the looming economic crisis in the cash-strapped country.
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No petrol in Pakistan! Long queue at fuel stations amid economic turbulence: Reports
World | Jan 25, 2023, 08:53 PM ISTPakistan's capital city of Islamabad and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was the most affected cities as oil marketing companies reduced their import.
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Pakistan: Sharif govt mulling over 10% cut in govt employees' salary amid economic turbulence
Business | Jan 25, 2023, 05:18 PM ISTThe NAC is also considering cutting down expenditures of ministries/divisions by 15 per cent, reducing the number of federal ministers, ministers of state, and advisers from 78 to 30 only while the remaining should work on a pro bono basis.
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'Pakistan PM Sharif travelling to countries with begging bowl but none giving him a penny': Imran
World | Jan 22, 2023, 10:25 PM ISTKhan's comments came weeks after Sharif's two-day visit to the UAE during which the Gulf emirate agreed to extend an existing loan of USD 2 billion and provide an additional loan of USD 1 billion to help cash-strapped Pakistan tackle its economic woes.
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Gilgit-Baltistan people demand unification with India amid Pakistan's economic turbulence I DETAILS
World | Jan 19, 2023, 07:21 PM ISTThe protests came as Pakistan has been facing multiple issues, including economic crises and internal disturbances.
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"Forced Pakistan go around globe with begging bowl:" PTI leaders share old video of PM Modi I WATCH
World | Jan 19, 2023, 08:25 PM ISTAs Pakistan witnessing the worst-ever economic crisis, the Opposition leaders are now sharing the old video of PM Modi to corner the incumbent Shehbaz Sharif-led government.
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'Shameful for nuclear power to beg', says Pakistan PM Sharif amid worst-ever financial crisis
World | Jan 15, 2023, 05:15 PM ISTThe statement from Pakistan PM Sharif came nearly two days after the United Arab Emirates agreed to extend a $2 billion loan to Islamabad.
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Pakistan's economy in critical stage; need to tackle terrorism, says Army chief Gen Munir
World | Jan 01, 2023, 07:34 AM IST(The) COAS stated that Pakistan is passing through one of her most critical junctures and this requires the development of national consensus by all stakeholders to sail through the confronted challenges of the economy and terrorism.
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Pakistan, China agree to build Karachi-Peshawar Rail link | Why's project called backbone of CPEC
World | Oct 28, 2022, 04:02 PM ISTThe green signal to USD 10 billion rail project is a major boost to the shaky economy of Pakistan as the country is facing unprecedented inflation.
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Pakistan Economic Crisis | Imran Khan | Bajwa | Shehbaz Sharif | America | Imran Khan | India TV
News | Sep 21, 2022, 11:25 AM ISTPakistan | Pakistan के PM Shehbaz Sharif America में हैं Pakistan के आर्मी चीफ जनरल बाजवा China में हैं और Pakistan में Imran Khan ने नई बगावत का ऐलान कर दिया है। Imran Khan ने अपने समर्थकों को बड़ी लड़ाई की तैयारी करने को कहा है। Pakistan में Imran Khan और Pakistan Army सीधे-सीधे आमने-सामने हो गए हैं। 40 दिन बाद Pakistan को नया आर्मी चीफ मिलेगा और जिस जनरल के नाम पर सबसे ज्यादा चर्चा हो रही है Imran Khan को उसी जनरल से सबसे ज्यादा डर लगता है, क्योंकि वो आएगा तो Imran Khan से बदला जरूर लेगा।#Pakistan #ImranKhan #Bajwa #ShehbazSharif #America #ImranKhan #PakistanEconomicCrisis