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March 17, 2025

Tahir Khan

FeaturedNewsPakistan

Pak Afghan jirga makes progress, Torkham could be opened anytime: member

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Afghan elders and traders made progress in a joint Jirga held on Monday to discuss the reopening of Torkham, a key border crossing for trade and pedestrians, a Jirga member said. Torkham was closed on Feb 21 after a controversy surfaced over constructions on both sides near the border. Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan told a weekly press briefing on March 13 that the Afghan side had carried out an illegal and unilateral construction activity within the Pakistani territory at two points along the Pakistan border. On their part, Afghan Taliban officials insisted that they

March 9, 2025

Hafsa Akram

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Responsibility of youth (Opinion)

Pakistan is facing political & economic upheaval, with one of its important state assets, like ‘our youth,’ highly impacted, disturbed & distracted due to the ongoing situation in the country. Political polarization and misinformation threaten to divide the very fabric of society. What would happen to that society where the state-important pillar ‘youth’ is being polarised, diverted from their original work? The responsibility of Pakistan’s youth today is greater than ever: to rise above political hate, foster unity, and contribute meaningfully to national development. The country is facing massive issues at all levels.What if the youth were truly being taught

March 4, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Talks begin with IMF on new bailout

Formal negotiations between the International Monetary Fund economic review mission and Pakistan’s economic team are set to commence today (Tuesday) for a $1 billion tranche from the $7 billion bailout deal. The talks will begin with a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the IMF delegation, where the finance secretary and other senior officials will brief on the economic situation and ongoing reforms. In July, Pakistan and the IMF finalised a three-year, $7 billion aid package designed to help the country establish macroeconomic stability and foster stronger, more inclusive growth. The 37-month Extended Fund Facility programme includes six reviews

March 4, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Economic indicators improving due to govt’s efforts: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says provision of essential items to the people at affordable prices is the top priority of the government. In a statement, he expressed satisfaction over the continuous decline in the Consumer Price Index inflation. He also expressed confidence that inflation will decrease further. The Prime Minister said the current government is completing its one year in office and this is extremely good news on this occasion. He said it is very encouraging that inflation has come down to 1.5 percent last month, which is the lowest inflation rate since September 2015. He said the average inflation