Raza Butt

Raza Butt is the editor of The Thursday Times.
Economy

Pakistan eyes $38bn remittance target after record $4.05bn march inflow

Remittances from overseas Pakistanis surged to a record $4.05 billion in March, up 37% from last year—prompting the State Bank to raise its annual target to $38 billion.
Economy

Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s economic outlook from stable to positive

Global credit rating agency Moody's upgraded Pakistan's economic outlook from 'stable' to 'positive', raising the country's credit rating from 'Caa3' to 'Caa2' amid improving financial stability.
International

Donald Trump vows a “Golden Era” with sweeping national reforms

Donald Trump, sworn in as 47th President, launches a "golden era" with bold policies on borders, energy, and economic sovereignty.
Newsroom

Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi sentenced in £190 million corruption case

Islamabad’s Accountability Court sentences Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in the £190 million corruption case, ordering Al-Qadir University into government control. The ruling intensifies Khan’s legal troubles amid Pakistan’s political turmoil.
Judicial

آخر 9 مئی کا کوئی ماسٹر مائنڈ بھی ہو گا، سازش کس نے کی؟ جسٹس حسن اظہر رضوی

آخر 9 مئی کا کوئی ماسٹر مائنڈ بھی ہو گا، سازش کس نے کی؟ کیا 9 مئی کے واقعات میں کسی فوجی افسر کے ملوث ہونے پر ٹرائل ہوا؟ لوگ کیسے بغیر ہتھیاروں کے کور کمانڈر ہاؤس میں پہنچ گئے؟
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ACROSS TT

Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

International 0
Trump says US-Iran negotiations are going very well and a deal could come this weekend, while cautioning it might not happen. Talks back on track.

Pakistan manufacturing returns to growth as export orders hit 15-month high

Economy 0
Per a new purchasing managers’ survey released by HBL and S&P, Pakistan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May, returning to expansion as new orders recovered and export orders posted their strongest rise since February 2025.

Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

Newsroom 0
Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.

Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

International 0
Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Analysis 0
Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.

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