Pakistan Financial News

27.01 / 14:33

Citizens security country reports International Financial Pakistan seeks $2 billion financial assistance from China for a year: Report

The Express Tribune newspaper reported. According to the report, in a letter to Chinese Premier Li Qiang, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has requested his counterpart to roll over the debt as soon as the deposit time for the loan from China is completed on March 23.

27.01 / 11:33

security Election country reports International Cash-strapped Pakistan seeks $2 billion loan from China

Pakistan has sought financial assistance of USD 2 billion from its close ally China for a year, according to a media report on Saturday. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, in a letter, has requested his Chinese Premier Li Qiang to roll over the debt as soon as the deposit time for the loan from China is completed on March 23. In his letter, Kakar expressed gratitude to China for its financial assistance to Pakistan during its economic crisis as the cash-strapped country has secured a safe deposit of a total of USD 4 billion in loans from China, reducing the country's mounting pressure on external debt payments and stabilising its foreign exchange reserves, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.

27.01 / 06:21

Career Election Death country Courts Ex-Pakistan PM Khan, party erased from election campaign

Imran Khan is wildly popular in his constituency and ancestral homeland of Mianwali, but the political posters that line the streets do not bare his face and flags do not fly his colours. A relentless crackdown widely attributed to Pakistan's powerful military has seen him and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party almost erased from the election campaign ahead of the vote. «Our party workers are facing harassment, and I personally have received death threats,» says 61-year-old Jamal Ahsan Khan, who is standing for PTI in Mianwali in place of his leader.

26.01 / 14:11

Ball Remark reports Courts peace Muslims should hand over Gyanvapi site to Hindus: Giriraj Singh

Giriraj Singh on Friday said Muslims should hand over the Gyanvapi mosque site to Hindus, and said no statements should be made that can disrupt communal harmony. The remarks came a day after the ASI survey report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex was made public, with the lawyer representing the Hindu litigants claiming that the mosque was built after demolishing a pre-existing temple. "'The Pran Pratishtha (consecration) at the Ram temple (in Ayodhya) has been done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Sanatanis have welcomed it… But our demand has always been Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura," Singh said.

26.01 / 08:35

Target film show country audience reports Features Fighter Box Office Collection Day 1: Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan's film mints ₹22 crore in India

Fighter," featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, commenced on Thursday with a decent start. As per early estimates reported by Sacnilk, “Fighter" garnered a net income of 22.00 crore in India on its inaugural day across all languages.

26.01 / 04:27

Action Entertainment film stars Fighter vs Pathaan Box Office Collection Day 1: Hrithik Roshan or Shah Rukh Khan - who’s winning?

Bollywood movie Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, was released in theatres on January 25 on the eve of Republic Day. Before comparing its numbers with those of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, let’s take a look at some similarities between the two films. Fighter happens to be the first big-star entertainer of the year in 2024.

26.01 / 03:49

UPS security Research students War Mind your chats or pay a heavy price

Aditya Verma, a British-Indian student, can hardly be faulted for thinking two F-18s flanking his flight to Menorca in Spain were holding an exercise in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war. But then, maybe he can be.

25.01 / 16:19

Citizens Remark country reports Investigations International "Pakistan will reap what it sows": India refutes Pakistan foreign ministry's assassinations claim

India's external affairs ministry on Thursday called Pakistan foreign ministry's assassination remark false and malicious in an official press release. In response to media queries regarding remarks made by Pakistan Foreign Ministry, the official Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said, «We have seen media reports regarding certain remarks by Pakistan Foreign Secretary.

24.01 / 13:55

UPS security country testing travelers shock England's off-spinner Shoaib Bashir gets visa to travel to India for Test series

Shoaib Bashir has now received his visa, and is due to travel to join up with the team in India this weekend. We're glad the situation has now been resolved in a post on X. Earlier, The delay in issuance of an Indian visa to rookie England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir snowballed into a major controversy on the eve of a much-hyped Test series between the two countries with visiting skipper Ben Stokes calling the turn of events "frustrating" and a British government spokesperson demanding "fair" treatment for the youngster.

24.01 / 12:35

UPS Citizens BBC performer testing Here's all about Shoaib Bashir – British Muslim of Pakistani descent who was denied Indian visa

ALSO READ: India Vs England: 'I feel for him honestly', says Rohit Sharma on Shoaib Bashir's visa row "I can't speak to the specifics of this case. But more broadly we have previously raised issues of this kind with the High Commission. We have been clear that we expect India to treat British citizens fairly at all times in its visa processes.

24.01 / 11:03

Citizens BBC testing India Vs England: 'I feel for him honestly', says Rohit Sharma on Shoaib Bashir's visa row

ALSO READ: India vs England: ENG's Shoaib Bashir ruled out of 1st Test due to visa issues, Ben Stokes calls it ‘very frustrating’ Shoaib Bashir, a British Muslim of Pakistani descent, faced visa issues amid England embarking on India's tour for a five-Test series. With his teammates proceeding to Hyderabad for the first test after a training camp in Abu Dhabi, the young cricketer remained in the Emirate and later returned to England to seek the necessary approval at the Indian embassy. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government expects British citizens to be treated fairly by India's visa processes.

24.01 / 05:59

Booking Action film show Features Fighter advance booking: Hrithik, Deepika’s film collects ₹3.68 crore for Day 2

₹3.68 crore in revenue on January 23, according to Sacnilk data. In specific, the Hindi 2D and 3D shows contributed 45011 and 54794 tickets, respectively. Key regions driving the film's theater occupancy include Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Punjab, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh.

24.01 / 04:45

security Trade Trade resumes as Pakistan and Afghanistan reopen Torkham border crossing after 10 days

Officials say trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resumed after they reopened a key northwestern border crossing shut for more than 10 days

23.01 / 18:49

UPS FIVE wellness testing International Won't be ultra-attacking, but can't see any of my batsmen taking backward step: Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid did not see Indian batters replying to England's 'Bazball' in kind but he said they will not be taking a backward step in the five-match Test series beginning here from Thursday. Dravid said India will formulate their game plans as per the situations that the match throws up at them in the rubber. «I don't think we are going out there to try to be ultra-attacking. I think we look to play what's in front of us, what the situation demands.

23.01 / 17:03

awards testing International BCCI Awards 2023: Ravi Shastri receives Lifetime Achievement honour, check full list here

ALSO READ: Netizens hail Ravi Shastri's ‘commentary’ during India vs South Africa in 2nd Test match. See post Earlier, Gill replaced Pakistan's Babar Azam to take the top spot in the ICC rankings.

23.01 / 14:43

Career economy awards performer testing International Naman Awards 2024: Mohammed Shami wins men's best international cricketer award

Mohammed Shami has been the backbone of India's pace in the past few years and successfully complemented Jasprit Bumrah in the team. In the ICC World Cup 2023, Mohammed Shami single-handedly decimated dangerous batting orders of the world and played a crucial role in taking India to the finals. In One Day International cricket, Mohammed Shami has wonderful numbers as the pacer clinched 195 wickets in 100 innings with best performance of 7/57.

23.01 / 10:13

Platform Instagram Actor love social Updates Relationships Shoaib Malik's third wife Sana Javed changes name to Sana Shoaib Malik days after marriage

Shoaib Malik and acclaimed actor Sana Javed tied the knot on January 20, marking a new chapter in their lives. The announcement was made through their respective social media platforms, accompanied by snapshots capturing their wedding ceremony.

23.01 / 01:43

wellness testing Updates International Visa issues: England cricketer of Pakistan origin still stuck in UAE; Test starts on January 25

cricket operations, is staying with Bashir. The ECB, under coach Brendon McCullum's guidance, is urgently liaising with Indian authorities for a solution. They are hopeful; updates may come soon.

22.01 / 17:19

markets Provident economy Trade Experts War Geopolitical tensions Oil prices rise on geopolitical tensions, world's uncertain growth outlook; Brent settles at $79.46

Brent crude experienced a 90-cent increase, reaching $79.46 per barrel by 1450 GMT. Simultaneously, the front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude futures contract for February delivery saw a $1.10 rise, reaching $74.42 per barrel in subdued trading conditions as the contract approached its Monday expiration. The March WTI contract, which was more actively traded, rose by 91 cents to reach $74.16.

22.01 / 16:23

security Universities show gatherings Videos Pakistan temporarily closes armed forces-run universities due to fear of militant attacks

National Defence University, due to the fear of possible attacks by the militants. The move by the Pakistani authorities to temporarily close down the armed forces run National Defense University, Air University and Bahria University in addition to other institutions, came after a security alert was issued by intelligence organisations about a possible attack on military-linked educational institutions of higher learning. «At least three armed forces-run universities that include the National Defense University, Air University and Bahria University and a few other higher institutions were shut temporarily after intelligence was received about a possible attack on them,» said a source.

22.01 / 14:03

community country social peace International Ayodhya Ram Mandir Consecration: Here's is Pakistan's first reaction

Ram Lalla took place today in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and a host of distinguished guests. Meanwhile, neighbouring Pakistan in its first reaction to the event the country's foreign office said in a statement that the consecration ceremony is "indicative of India's growing majoritarianism.' “Deplorably, India’s superior judiciary not only acquitted the criminals responsible for this despicable act but also allowed the construction of a temple on the site of the demolished mosque," Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement.

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