Govt ground 150 pilots flying with fake licenses

Govt ground 150 pilots flying with fake licenses

The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) management has grounded nearly 150 of its pilots after Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan said they had been flying with fake licenses. Sarwar’s claims in the National Assembly have stirred

IMF lowers economic growth forecast for pakistan

IMF lowers economic growth forecast for pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday forecast Pakistan’s growth rate to clock in at -0.4 per cent in the ongoing fiscal year before rising to 1pc in the next.  The IMF’s June World Economic

Plane crash caused by pilot’s overconfidence, says Aviation minister

Plane crash caused by pilot’s overconfidence, says Aviation minister

The May 22 plane crash that killed 99 people on board was a result of “human error” especially the airline pilot -- who also died in the crash -- and the air traffic control (ATC)

India initiates diplomatic spat with Pakistan

India initiates diplomatic spat with Pakistan

In another sign of worsening ties between the two neighbours, Pakistan on Wednesday asked India to cut down its size of diplomatic emissaries from the country by 50 per cent.  The call came in after

US report says Pakistan’s budget lacked fiscal transparency.

US report says Pakistan’s budget lacked fiscal transparency.

In a document titled “2020 Fiscal Responsibility Report,” the US State Department claimed the budget presented by the Pakistan government lacked key information on the government and government-guaranteed debt related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. 

I Was never in favor of strict lockdowns, says PM Khan

I Was never in favor of strict lockdowns, says PM Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said he was never in favor of strict lockdowns as he blamed them for spreading fear and panic among the masses.  “I would have not allowed a lockdown. Panic

Pakistan calls on OIC to resolve Kashmir issue

Pakistan calls on OIC to resolve Kashmir issue

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday called upon the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to take immediate efforts to resolve the Kashmir issue as people belonging to the region are looking upon the muslim

Renowned scholar Allama Talib Jauhari passes away

Renowned scholar Allama Talib Jauhari passes away

80-year-old eminent Shia scholar, poet, and orator Allama Talib Jauhari passed away in a private hospital of Karachi, Pakistan on Sunday.  His last rites were performed at the Amroha Ground, Ancholi, Karachi where thousands gathered

Pakistan to get $350m from ADB, World Bank for anti-locust operation

Pakistan to get $350m from ADB, World Bank for anti-locust operation

The World Bank on Monday said it will provide $200 million to Pakistan under the Locust Emergency and Food Security Project (LEAFS) to help authorities fight locusts, improve food security, and protect at-risk livelihoods.  The

Pakistan has been ranked 29th in terms of most number of covid-19 death cases

Pakistan has been ranked 29th in terms of most number of covid-19 death cases

Though about 1,000 cases and over 20 deaths have been registered daily in the country over the past five days, Pakistan has been ranked 29th in terms of most number of covid-19 death cases and