KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account returned to deficit in April, as a widening trade gap offset gains from overseas remittances, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said Monday. The central bank reported a current account deficit of $324 million for April 2026, reversing a surplus of $1.13 billion in March. The country had posted a deficit…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates, expressing full solidarity with the UAE government and people. In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that any deliberate targeting of nuclear facilities constitutes a grave violation of international law, including international humanitarian…
The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday strongly condemned the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear power plant, saying that “such reckless actions carry potentially catastrophic and irreversible consequences for human life, the environment and regional as well as global peace and security”. A day ago, a drone strike had triggered a fire near…
Monday, Could 18, 2026, would be the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447. The crescent for the month of Dhul Hijjah seen on Sunday throughout Pakistan. Subsequently, Monday, Could 18, 2026, would be the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447. Eid-ul-Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhu Al Hijjah, the ultimate month of the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone call with his Qatari counterpart on Sunday and thanked the leadership of Qatar for its “strong endorsement and support of Pakistan-led peace efforts”. According to a statement shared by PM’s spokesperson for foreign media Mosharraf Zaidi on X, the premier had a “warm and cordial conversation” with Qatar’s…
A gathering of the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee is at present beneath solution to sight the Zilhaj moon, primarily based on which the dates for Eidul Azha are to be decided. The assembly of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is being held in Karachi, whereas different zonal committees are holding conferences in different cities. Talking to the media…
Karachi: The assembly of Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to sight the moon of Zilhaj has began in Karachi to find out the date of Eid ul Adha, whereas zonal committee conferences are concurrently being held in Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta and Peshawar, ARY Information reported. The session is being chaired by Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana…
The Inter-Companies Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday took exception to the Indian military chief’s current provocative remarks and cautioned New Delhi towards pushing South Asia in the direction of one other battle with “devastating” penalties for the area. “Indian COAS gave a provocative assertion throughout a current interview that ‘Pakistan ought to determine if it…
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Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan women’s team in the tri-series in Ireland and the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, the PCB announced today. The Women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for both tournaments. Pakistan will feature in a tri-series in Ireland, where hosts Ireland and West…
