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WB acknowledges Pakistan’s economic stabilization, reform progress: Khurram Schehzad
ISLAMABAD :Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Thursday said the World Bank (WB) had acknowledged Pakistan’s progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, strengthening fiscal discipline and advancing structural reforms, while highlighting the country’s potential to significantly increase per capita incomes by 2050. In a post on social media platform X, the advisor while highlighting […]
Pakistan’s incomes could triple by 2050 with faster structural reforms: World Bank
ISLAMABAD, :The World Bank Group on Thursday released its latest report, titled Pakistan Development Update: October 2026 — Attaining Escape Velocity, saying the country could triple its incomes by 2050 through accelerated structural reforms to boost private investment and sustain economic growth. The report said that following progress in macroeconomic stabilization, Pakistan has an opportunity […]
Gold prices decline by Rs3,000 per tola
ISLAMABAD :Gold prices witnessed a decline in the domestic market on Thursday, with the price of 24-karat gold per tola falling by Rs3,000 to Rs431,536, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs2,572 to Rs369,972, while the price […]
Gilani meets Maldivian President Muizzu
ISLAMABAD :Chairman of the Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, met the President of the Republic of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu in Islamabad on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen longstanding bilateral ties, enhance trade and economic cooperation, and promote parliamentary diplomacy. Senator Talha Mahmood, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence; Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman, Chairman […]
Ayaz meets President of Maldives, both sides reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD :Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Thursday met with President of Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, during his state visit to Pakistan. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Maldives, with particular emphasis on further strengthening cooperation and promoting people-to-people contacts. During the meeting, Ayaz Sadiq said that Pakistan […]
UN warns 1.5°C temperature limit will breach—unless cuts accelerate now
UNITED NATIONS :With the 1.5°C temperature limit officially breaching, the UN has warned the world must slash emissions 18% by 2030 and 45% by 2035—while sucking 320 billion tonnes of CO2 from the air—just to reverse the peak by 2100. The recommendation comes in the Emissions Gap Report 2026: The Point of Return, published on […]
Unresolved Kosovo tensions threaten regional stability, Pakistan tells UNSC
UNITED NATIONS:Despite progress in forming Kosovo’s institutions, Pakistan has told the UN Security Council that ongoing inter-communal tensions and unresolved issues with Serbia continue to threaten stability, making it vital to curb these trends before they take root. “We unequivocally condemn all actions directed against any people on the basis of their faith, belief or […]
Pakistan pushes for legally binding space treaty to prevent outer space arms race
UNITED NATIONS,:With humanity’s survival increasingly tied to orbital infrastructure, Pakistan has warned that space weaponization has moved from theoretical doctrine to active deployment, making a legally binding treaty on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS) more critical than ever. “We must pursue a comprehensive approach that can preserve outer space as […]
Ambassador Sheikh outlines shift toward technology in Pakistan-US relations
WASHINGTON: The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC hosted the “Pakistan-US Tech Connect 2026” to facilitate direct engagement between leading Pakistani technology firms and their American counterparts, wherein Pakistan’s Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh called for pivoting from traditional security concerns toward technological alignment. The event was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology […]
Over one million Pakistanis rely on insulin
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan has an estimated 33 million people living with diabetes, with more than one million relying on insulin, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions to ensure uninterrupted access to the essential medicine. Amid concerns over insulin access, Novo Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting people living with diabetes by working with partners to […]