Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board has given the green light for a USD 1.1 billion loan tranche for Pakistan, signalling the conclusion of the second bailout package, ARY News reported.This latest funding marks the third and final installment of a USD 3 billion standby arrangement with the IMF, crucial for Pakistan to stave off a sovereign default, particularly as

Despite restrictions in cooperation with NASA due to US regulations, China has incorporated scientific payloads from France, Italy, Sweden, and Pakistan for the missionChina’s Chang’e-6 rocket, will venture to the Moon’s far side, also known as its "hidden" or "far" side, which is permanently facing away from Earth, posing communication challenges.China is gearing up to launch its Chang’e-6

London: In the upcoming mayoral elections in London scheduled for May 2, a compelling showdown is on the horizon as Indian-origin candidate Tarun Ghulati steps up to challenge the incumbent Pakistani-origin mayor, Sadiq Khan.This electoral face-off symbolises a unique contest between two individuals hailing from former British colonies, each vying for the city’s top leadership position.Ghulati,

Riyadh: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed on Monday a proposal for a ceasefire presented to Hamas by Israel, characterising it as "extraordinarily generous," CNN reported."In this moment the only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a ceasefire is Hamas," he told World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende in the Saudi capital Riyadh. "They (Hamas) have to decide and

Muzaffarabad: The atmosphere in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir remained tense as locals voiced their frustrations towards the government and local administration, citing a lack of essential amenities on Monday.Residents expressed grave concerns over the absence of critical infrastructure, such as tunnels to mitigate landslides and accidents.The lawyers from Jamaat-e-Islami held a protest in front of

India has increased exports of arms and defence products 35 times since 2014, when the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power, and intends to further increase it, Azernews reports.This was stated by the Minister of Defence of the South Asian Super Power Rajnath Singh, speaking at an election rally in Ahmedabad."In 2014, we exported defence products worth 6 billion rupees ($72