ISLAMABAD – The Saudi Development Fund (SDB) has announced a “generous directive” to deposit $3 billion into the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reserves while financing the oil derivatives trade for a total of $1.2 billion during the year. The move aims to help the Pakistani ...

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan’s Federal Shariat Court (FSC) on Tuesday declared ‘un-Islamic’ the tradition of Swara, a practice in which girls, often minors, are given in marriage or servitude to an aggrieved family as compensation to end disputes, local media reported. A three-judge ...

FAISALABAD – The U.S. Consul General in Lahore William K. Makaneole highlighted the importance of English language as a key to pursuing higher education and supporting the economic development of Pakistan.    Consul General Makaneole welcomed 100 new students to the English Works! ...

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the appointment of Lieutenant General Nadeem Anjum as new director general of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). An official notification issued by PM Office states the appointment of the new top spymaster will come into effect from November ...

ISLAMABAD – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen Faiz Hameed called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday, local media reported. The premier and army chief held a separate meeting before they were joined by ...