IMF report predicts brighter economic future for Pakistan after $7bn tranche
With improved fiscal stability, rising exports, and climate resilience efforts, Pakistan is poised for sustainable growth and relief from its debt cycle, says the IMF
Analysis
SCO Summit 2024: Who’s heading to Islamabad to attend?
The 2024 SCO Summit in Pakistan on October 15-16 will bring together heads of government from member nations like China, Russia, India, and Iran, focusing on security, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity.
Zafar Hijazi exposes the judiciary’s role, pressure in the infamous Panama Papers scandal: The Thursday Times Exclusive
Talking to Hotseat from The Thursday Times, former SECP Chairman Zafar Hijazi reveals the judiciary's involvement in the 2017 Panama Papers case, the pressure he faced, and his decision to stand firm.
A defiant Kamala Harris crushed Trump in their debate. But Trump continues to hold his own
The first 2024 presidential debate in Philadelphia between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was a fiery exchange, where Harris fiercely defended the Biden administration but struggled with some misleading claims, while Trump, though brash and confrontational, capitalised on his familiar style, attacking Harris on the economy and immigration but failing to offer concrete solutions, leaving voters with sharp contrasts and exposed weaknesses in both candidates.
British newspaper questions Imran Khan’s potential Oxford chancellorship over Taliban links
Imran Khan's bid for Oxford University's Chancellorship has sparked controversy, with a British newspaper highlighting his past remarks, including calling Osama bin Laden a "martyr" and praising the Taliban. The backlash focuses on his views on women's rights, education, and his belief that women should "remove temptation" to prevent rape.
Mohsin Habib Warraich, frontman for former spymaster Faiz Hameed, escapes Pakistan
Mohsin Habib Warraich, the trusted frontman of ex-spy chief General Faiz Hameed, has fled Pakistan for London, dodging a corruption probe linked to Faiz's shady power abuses, luxurious lifestyle, and high-stakes deals, with insiders spilling that he now flaunts his wealth in a flashy Rolls-Royce while Faiz faces the heat back home.
Behind the scenes, ‘Puppet Master’ Obama pushes Biden to exit presidential race
Behind the scenes, President Biden, battling Covid and feeling betrayed by allies, views Barack Obama as a puppet master orchestrating efforts to push him out of the race, causing friction within the Democratic Party as Biden grows increasingly resentful and considers stepping aside, despite public insistence that he will remain a candidate.
A detailed guide to Maryam Nawaz’s first 100 days as Punjab’s Chief Minister
Maryam Nawaz's first 100 days as Punjab's Chief Minister have been transformative, launching ambitious projects like the Nawaz Sharif IT City, the Free Medicine Delivery Project, the "Never Again" women’s safety app, day care centers at workplaces, and the CM Pink Games, setting a robust foundation for sustainable growth and women's empowerment, with her proactive leadership promising a progressive and thriving future for Punjab.
What, exactly, is in Imran Khan’s jail cell?
Imran Khan's jail cell, equipped with luxuries like an LED TV, cooler, private kitchen, and library, starkly contrasts with his own past directives to remove such privileges for prisoners like Nawaz Sharif, illustrating the irony and political complexities of his incarceration despite being involved in cases for selling state properties, and misusing his authority while in power in a show of financial misconduct.
Dubai Unlocked: Cold hard cash hidden in the desert for Pakistan’s elite in Dubai real-estate empire
From the late General Pervez Musharraf to the family of Asif Ali Zardari, the newly-revealed Dubai Unlocked files reveal millions of dollars stashed away in luxury Dubai properties scattered around the Emirate for some of Pakistan’s wealthiest personas.
