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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

Sharjah: a laid-back haven for those seeking relief from Dubai’s expensive rents

Sharjah is emerging as an affordable alternative to Dubai’s rising rents, attracting residents and investors with lower property prices and new developments allowing foreign ownership.

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Thousands detained as India’s “largest democracy” faces criticism

The UN, Amnesty and Human Rights Watch have criticised India over the mass detention of protesters, opposition leaders, lawyers and journalists in Delhi.

Islamabad beats New York, London and Paris in quality of life index

Pakistan's capital has beaten Paris, New York and London in Numbeo's 2026 Mid-Year Quality of Life Index, scoring 140.7, in a ranking that highlights Islamabad's safety, climate and affordability.

President signs advice on emergency, governor’s rule in KP

The federal government has moved to impose an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to protect citizens and restore peace, with President Asif Ali Zardari signing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's advice on the province's security situation

Opposition leaders detained at CJP protest in Delhi

Former chief ministers Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Pinarayi Vijayan were among those held as the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar demanded the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal potentially unlocking $1.2bn

he International Monetary Fund and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on two programme reviews, potentially unlocking about $1.2 billion in financing, subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board.