IMF thinks Pakistan would not be able to reach its growth objective. Channel News Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that Pakistan’s economy will rise by 3% in the current fiscal year. On Friday, the IMF issued its World Economic Outlook report, which included mixed economic estimates for the current and forthcoming fiscal years. According to the research, Pakistan’s economic growth is predicted toContinue Reading

TikTok CEO to attend Trump's inauguration: US media Channel News Pakistan

The CEO of social media company TikTok will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, according to US media, as the president-elect appears to consider sparing the app from a potential ban on US operations. Shou Chew is expected to attend the January 20 event with many other high-profile social mediaContinue Reading

Hitman slain in Lahore police 'encounter'. Channel News Pakistan

LAHORE – The Model Town Organised Crime Unit stated that an outlaw who had become a symbol of terror in Punjab was slain by his own accomplices during a purported confrontation with police on Tuesday. The suspect, Rafiq alias Phaki, was engaged in scores of cases of kidnapping for ransom,Continue Reading

UAE extends $2 billion deposit to Pakistan for another year. Channel News Pakistan

KARACHI — According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the UAE has extended the term of its $2 billion deposit with Pakistan by one year. The deposit, which was due to expire today, has been extended to assist Pakistan handle financial constraints and boost its economic position. The extension willContinue Reading

The Kasur judicial complex is inaugurated by LHC CJ Aaliya Neelum. Channel News Pakistan

KASUR: Justice Aaliya Neelum, the chief justice of the Lahore High Court, visited Kasur on Thursday and officially opened the Sessions Court’s Judicial Complex. Chief Justice Aaliya Neelum was greeted by Sessions Judge Tariq Javed upon her arrival at the Kasur Sessions Court. Following a salute by a well-behaved policeContinue Reading

Burhan, the head of the Sudanese army, will face penalties from the US Channel News Pakistan

NAIROBI (Reuters) Three people with firsthand knowledge of the situation told Reuters that the United States will put financial penalties on Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of the army in Sudan. Only a week after enacting penalties against Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, Burhan’s adversaryContinue Reading

A boat tragedy in Spain claims the lives of 44 Pakistani refugees. Channel News Pakistan

(Web Desk) Madrid Walking Borders, a migrant rights organization, reported Thursday that up to 50 migrants, including 44 Pakistanis, may have perished in the most recent fatal accident involving those attempting to cross from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands. According to the NGO, 36 individuals were rescued by MoroccanContinue Reading