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Breaking stories from The Thursday Times' in-house reporter.

Pakistan secures IMF funding boost, stock market surges in response

IMF and Pakistan agree on new $1.3 billion funding package, sparking a strong stock market rally with gains of over 1,400 points. Economic stability shows significant improvement over the past eighteen months, with inflation dropping to its lowest level in nearly a decade.

آئی ایم ایف اور پاکستان کے درمیان 1.3 ارب ڈالر کی نئی فنڈنگ پر اتفاق ہوگیا

آئی ایم ایف اور پاکستان کے درمیان 1.3 ارب ڈالر کی نئی فنڈنگ پر اتفاق، اسٹاک مارکیٹ کا مثبت رد عمل، 1400 سے زائد پوائنٹس کا اضافہ۔

Zulfikar Bhutto honoured with Pakistan’s highest civil award, Nishan-e-Pakistan

Former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto has been awarded Pakistan's highest honour, Nishan-e-Pakistan. His daughter, Sanam Bhutto, received the accolade from President Zardari alongside First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari.

ذوالفقار علی بھٹو کو اعلیٰ ترین سول ایوارڈ ’نشانِ پاکستان‘ سے نوازا گیا

سابق وزیراعظم ذوالفقار علی بھٹو کو ملک کے اعلیٰ ترین سول ایوارڈ ’نشانِ پاکستان‘ سے نوازا گیا۔ ان کی صاحبزادی صنم بھٹو نے صدر آصف علی زرداری سے یہ اعزاز وصول کیا۔

Pakistan stock market rallies as KSE 100 Index crosses 118,000 points amid investor optimism

Pakistan stock market sees strong growth as KSE 100 Index crosses 118,000 points amid renewed investor confidence. Market gains over 932 points, boosted by positive economic reforms and investor optimism.

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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.

Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.

India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.

Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

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