Nawaz Requests Inclusion of AJK, GB in NFC Framework

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to allocate funds for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) in accordance with the National Finance Commission (NFC) award. The statement comes ahead of elections scheduled in both regions early next year. Mr Sharif…

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A New Chinese Electric Vehicle Brand Sets Its Sights on Pakistan

China’s well-known electric vehicle maker XPENG is preparing to enter Pakistan, adding further momentum to the country’s developing EV market.According to the report, the company’s first expected model is the XPENG G6, a mid-size electric coupe-SUV built on the advanced 800-volt SEPA 2.0 platform, supporting ultra-fast charging from 10% to 80% in nearly 20 minutes….

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Visit Islamabad Tomorrow

President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, will arrive in Islamabad tomorrow for a two-day official visit at the special invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation of ministers and senior officials. The visit holds special significance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan…

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Pakistan Expected to Receive $1.2bn Ahead of Crucial IMF Meeting

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board will meet tomorrow (Dec 8) to review Pakistan’s loan programme — a crucial step that is likely to unlock around $1.2 billion in fresh financing at a sensitive moment for the country’s economy. The IMF confirmed the meeting through its official announcement on Friday. According to the…

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