Asad Umar apologises to LHC for 'scandalous' speech

Pakistan's Planning Minister Asad Umar in Islamabad on April 18, 2019. (AFP/File)
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Updated 07 December 2022

Asad Umar apologises to LHC for 'scandalous' speech

December 7: GEO News reported the Lahore High Court (LHC) Wednesday discharged a contempt notice issued to PTI Secretary General Asad Umar after he apologised to the court for his 'scandalous' speech against the judiciary. Read more I 


Earthquake in Pakistan and Afghanistan kills at least 12 people

Updated 22 March 2023

Earthquake in Pakistan and Afghanistan kills at least 12 people

March 22: At least 12 people have been killed and more than 200 injured after a powerful earthquake shook large parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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IMF Flags Few More Hurdles for Pakistan to Secure Bailout

Updated 22 March 2023

IMF Flags Few More Hurdles for Pakistan to Secure Bailout

March 21: Bloomberg reported, The International Monetary Fund said Pakistan has a few more tasks before it can unlock a $6.5 billion loan to avoid a default, putting pressure on the government to secure assurances from countries that have promised financing support.

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Economic assistance: Confirmation from friendly states likely in a few days: minister

Updated 22 March 2023

Economic assistance: Confirmation from friendly states likely in a few days: minister

March 22: Business Recorder reported, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said Pakistan is likely to get confirmation from the friendly countries of economic assistance in a few days, which was the last condition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which will be followed by the staff-level deal with the Fund.

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Bilawal felicitates Saudi, Iranian counterparts on historic deal

Updated 22 March 2023

Bilawal felicitates Saudi, Iranian counterparts on historic deal

March 21: Express Tribune reported, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday telephoned his Saudi and Iranian counterparts to congratulate them on their rapprochement brokered by China in a crucial development that may bring a positive impact on Pakistan.

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BCCI should send Indian team to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023: Shahid Afridi

Updated 22 March 2023

BCCI should send Indian team to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023: Shahid Afridi

March 21: Geo News reported, Former national side captain Shahid Afridi has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send their team to Pakistan to participate in this year’s edition of the Asia Cup.

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