Pakistan hopes to get new IMF loan by early July, says finance minister

  • Pakistan’s current $3 billion financial arrangement with IMF expires in late April
  • Islamabad is seeking “bigger,” long-term loan to ensure macroeconomic stability
By Reuters ·

Iranian president in Lahore on second day of official visit to Pakistan

  • On Monday, Islamabad and Tehran signed eight accords including on trade, technology, health, culture, information 
  • Interior ministers of Pakistan and Iran agree on joint action plan to deal with terrorism, smuggling, drug trafficking 
By Shahjahan Khurram ·

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Pakistani, UAE officials perform groundbreaking of bulk and general cargo terminal in Karachi

  • Pakistan’s maritime affairs minister says UAE’s investment an important “breakthrough” that has increased interest of other players
  • Multi-purpose terminal will handle grains, fertilizers and other kinds of export and import, says official of company operating terminal
By KHURSHID AHMED    ·

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‘Stars of tomorrow’: Pakistan forum provides a canvas to small-town, minority artists

  • Imtisal Zafar launched Pakistan Art Forum in 2014 to bring Pakistani art to collectors and enthusiasts globally 
  • PAF holds third annual Stars of Tomorrow show, spotlighting lesser known artists from remote Pakistani towns 
By Haseeb Asif ·

Riyadh prepares to host special meeting of World Economic Forum

  • Heads of state and senior executives from the public, private sectors are expected to be among the participants
  • The aim of the meeting is to find solutions to a host of global humanitarian, climate and economic challenges
By Arab News ·

Tent compound rises in Khan Younis as Israel prepares for Rafah offensive

  • Israel has said it plans to evacuate civilians from Rafah during an anticipated offensive on the southern city
  • The Israel-Hamas war has killed more than 34,000 Palestinians
By AP ·

Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023:UN

  • UN’s weather and climate agency said Asia was warming at a particularly rapid pace
By AFP ·

Saudi Arabia leading region’s transformative journey 

  • SVC makes significant strides in shaping private investment landscape
By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year

  • Laureus rewarded Spain as the first all-female team to win the team award
  • American gymnast Simone Biles was given the comeback of the year award
By AP ·

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Why the bidding may be furious for a portrait of Ottoman ruler Mehmed II, coming up for sale soon

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  • The newly rediscovered medallion features a portrait of Sultan Mehmed II The Conqueror
  • The item is expected to sell for around £2 million at auction at Bonhams of London
By Jonathan Gornall ·