US package to keep Pakistan’s F-16s combat-ready through 2040, say analysts
ISLAMABAD: The $686 million defence package offered to Pakistan by US President Donald Trump’s administration this week will transform the
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IMF “conditionalities” not new, just execution of passed legislation: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Addressing concerns over “new” International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditionalities, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has clarified that the measures being
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Govt to make senior officials’ assets publicly available online
System will include risk-based verification and anti-money laundering checks on officials 1 Grades 17–22 must declare domestic, foreign assets
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ADB approves $540m for Pakistan’s SOE reforms, coastal resilience
Project to aid 500,000 people, protect farmland, restore forests under national climate resilience plans ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Pakistan to allow Binance to explore ‘tokenisation’ of up to $2bn of assets
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with crypto exchange Binance to explore the “tokenisation” of up to $2
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Pakistan receives $1.2bn tranche from IMF following Executive Board’s approval
Amount would be reflected in SBP’s foreign exchange reserves for week ending on Dec 12, says central bank ISLAMABAD: Following
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US okays $686m tech sale for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets
Sale will “maintain Pakistan’s capability to meet current and future threats”, says DSCA WASHINGTON: The United States has approved the
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US EXIM Bank to invest $1.25b in RekoDiq project: Natalie Baker
Says initiative to open new avenue of job opportunities in both countries ISLAMABAD: US Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan Natalie Baker
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Pakistan, UK hold first development dialogue in 8 years amid record £5.5bn trade
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb and the United Kingdom’s Minister for Development, Baroness Chapman on Wednesday held the
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‘Too much tax’ imposed on mobile phones, says lawmaker
FBR told its valuation for imported smartphones exceeds prevailing market rates ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance on
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