TT Staff Reporter

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

Qatar eyes purchase of 40% of PIA for over $2 billion

Qatar shows significant interest in acquiring a 40% stake in Pakistan International Airlines for over $2 billion, sans the Roosevelt Hotel in New York
Economy

Pakistani petrol prices cut by 2 rupees per litre, diesel by 6.5 rupees per litre

Pakistan's caretaker government announces a significant reduction in fuel prices, including a Rs2.04 decrease in petrol and Rs6.47 in diesel.
International

Iran will not enter the war with Israel on behalf of Hamas, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tells Hamas chief

Iran reaffirms political and moral support for Hamas but rules out military intervention during a recent meeting between Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ismail Haniyeh.
Economy

IMF reach staff-level agreement with Pakistan on economic reforms to access $700m in funding

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement that could unlock $700 million in funding, as part of a larger $3 billion stand-by arrangement.
International

Ireland’s Parliament faces crucial vote on expelling Israeli ambassador today

The Irish Parliament confronts a decisive moment as it debates the expulsion of Israel's Ambassador and leading opposition party Sinn Féin's push to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court.
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India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

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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

Military 0
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

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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.

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد سے رابطہ، سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت

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وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد محمد بن سلمان سے ٹیلیفونک رابطہ۔ بحیرۂ احمر میں سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت، پاکستان کا سعودی عرب کے ساتھ مکمل یکجہتی کا اعادہ۔ فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر اور پوری پاکستانی قوم اس نازک وقت میں سعودی قیادت اور برادر عوام کے ساتھ مضبوطی سے کھڑے ہیں۔

Pakistan requests $10bn US exchange stabilisation facility, Reuters

Analysis 0
Pakistan has formally requested a rare $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility from the United States, according to Reuters. The proposed arrangement could strengthen the country's foreign exchange reserves, support the rupee and mark a significant step forward in bilateral economic relations.

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