Fitch maintains Pakistan at ‘B-‘ under revised sovereign criteria Fitch affirms Pakistan’s long-term instruments at ‘B-‘. Agency assigns ‘RR4’ recovery rating and removes UCO. Debt trajectory and external liquidity pressures remain key risks. KARACHI: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Pakistan’s long-term instruments at ‘B-‘, assigned an ‘RR4’ recovery rating and removed the sovereign from Under Criteria…
Iranian authorities say 2,427 people were declared martyrs, 690 categorised as terrorists and rioters Tehran shows charred buses, highlights destruction from unrest. Authorities praise security forces’ restraint during protest wave. Exiled royals urge continued protests, say there’s no turning back. Iran put the protest death toll at 3,117, terming the unrest “foreign-backed acts of terrorism”…
Foreign loans additional to IMF’s $1 billion lent to Pakistan under Extended Fund Facility $209.5m received under RSF as first IMF installment. Govt fails to launch any int’l bond during first half of FY 2025-26. Largest portion, $600m received from Saudi Arabia in as oil facility. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan obtained $4.5 billion in foreign loans from multilateral…
Babar Azam’s stint with Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League has come to an end after the franchise confirmed he has been recalled to join Pakistan’s national camp ahead of upcoming international fixtures. In a post on X, the Sixers said: “Babar Azam has been recalled to join Pakistan’s national camp ahead of upcoming…
RAWALPINDI: A fire safety audit conducted by the Punjab government has revealed alarming shortcomings in high-rise buildings across Rawalpindi, with only one out of 163 buildings found to be fully compliant with government fire safety regulations. The audit was ordered by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz following the deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi, which…
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) services are now accessible at more than 2,000 e-sahulat franchise locations across Pakistan. According to NADRA statement, citizens can renew their CNICs or apply for a replacement for lost identity cards at a franchise conveniently located near their home. For information on the nearest e-sahulat franchise, a…
Srinagar: An Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldier has died in Srinagar city of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). According to Beyond the Time News, the BSF man, identified as Ja Kishan of the 60th Battalion, suffered a suspected heart attack on Thursday at the BSF camp in the Panthachowk area of the…
#JournalismUnderAttackInIIOJK New Delhi: Strong reactions continue to emerge following the recent summoning of Srinagar-based journalists by Indian police in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The Editors Guild of India (EGI) expressed concern over what it described as the “continued repression of legitimate journalistic activity,” while the Digipub News India Foundation condemned the…
Elections Amendment Bill now requires approval from Senate and assent from president before it can become law PPP lawmaker Shazia Marri tables bill in lower house. Bill allows withholding asset details over security concerns. Proviso empowers speakers to block public asset disclosure. ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) passed the Elections Amendment Bill, 2026, seeking to…
Eight Muslim countries including Pakistan, KSA, Qatar, others issue joint statement on joining Trump’s peace board Pakistan joins Board of Peace after US invitation. Focus on Gaza ceasefire, aid and reconstruction. Supports two-state solution under UN resolutions. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP), the Foreign Office announced,…