Day: June 14, 2024

US Mission Chargé Andrew Schofer Visits Karachi/Thatta to Bolster Maritime Security and Cultural Ties

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KARACHI: Chargé d’affaires (CDA) of the United States Mission in Pakistan Andrew Schofer highlighted the strong Pak-US partnership and the American commitment to enhancing maritime security, supporting religious freedom, and cultural heritage preservation during his visit from 12th till 14th June. CDA Schofer visited Mazar-e-Quaid to honor Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Schofer’s visit […]

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Poet/Journalist Ahmed Farhad Shah Gets Bail

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MUZAFFARABAD: AJK High Court on Friday (14th June, 2024) granting bail to poet/journalist Ahmed Farhad Shah ordered his release. It may be recalled that Ahmed Farhad was picked from his home in Islamabad by unknown persons on 15th day of May. While on 29th May IHC was hearing a petition seeking his recovery, the court […]

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Anchor Imran Riaz Khan released yet again!

Sana Mehmood

LAHORE: Police here on Friday (14th June, 2024) has released anchor Imran Riaz Khan after a local court discharged him from a case of obstructing a public servant from discharging his duties. On Tuesday (11th June, 2024) night, Imran Riaz was arrested in a case of monetary fraud from Allama Iqbal International Airport, while he […]

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Pakistan spends half of its revenue on interest payments: Moody’s

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NEW YORK: Citing the financial bill for FY 2025, announced a couple of day ago, Moody’s stated on Friday (14th June, 2024) that the budget estimated debt servicing payments to have increased by 18% compared to the previous year. “The government spends more than half its revenue on interest payments, indicating very weak debt affordability […]

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CJ of LHC confirms interference by institutions

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LAHORE: LHC CJ Malik Shahzad Ahmad, while speaking at an event held here on Friday (15th June, 2024), has revealed that he had been receiving written as well as verbal complaints from institutions that tantamount to interference in judicial matters. Maintaining that interference of the establishment in the judiciary would cease soon, the JC prompted […]

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