Pakistan introduced a number of changes to its fiscal 2024 budget on Saturday, said Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, in a last-ditch effort to clinch a stalled rescue package with the International Monetary Fund.

Pakistan reviews FY2024 budget as last ditch effort to clinch IMF deal

Pakistan’s Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Wednesday formed a nine-member bench to hear petitions against the trial of civilians before military courts under the Army Act for the May 9 violence, which erupted after former premier Imran Khan’s arrest in a corruption case.

Pakistan: Chief Justice forms 9-member bench over military court trials in May 9 case

The 'Dear Earth' art show has been held in Hayward Gallery in London. This ground-breaking exhibition of artistic responses to the climate disaster addresses themes of action, compassion, hope, and interconnectedness.

Dear Earth: Art and Hope' unveiled amid climate crisis

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again in National Crime Agency (NCA) 190 million pounds scandal, ARY News reported on Friday.

Pakistan: Accountability Bureau summons former PM Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi again

Pakistan's election commission will now be able to announce poll dates unilaterally without having to consult the president. The announcement comes after a bill seeking amendments to the elections act 2017 was passed by the Senate. Senate's chairman presented the bill for voting before the House, and it was passed with a majority. State minister shahadat awan introduced the elections bill 2023. This is despite protests from the opposition senators of Pakistan tehreek-e-insaf and jamaat-I-islami.

PAKISTAN Senate approves bill allowing ECP to unilaterally announce election dates

The key question is whether the United States is facing a local crisis as a result of Thursday's meeting between Cuban counterpart Miguel Dias Canal and Iranian President Brian Rice in Havana. Bryce's visit coincides with Cuba's efforts to strengthen ties with important but far-off allies like Russia and China.

Iranian President Raisi meets Cuban counterpart Miguel Diaz-Canel

One organization is clearly miffed with the Pakistan budget. That's the international monetary fund, with which Pakistan is in a deadlock over getting more funds. The IMF has called the budget "Insufficient" to meet the aims of its aid program for Pakistan. The criticism comes just weeks ahead of the July 31 deadline to review a 6.7 billion dollar IMF loan program.

IMF miffed with Pakistan budget

A Hindu girl in Pakistan's Sindh province was allegedly kidnapped, forcibly converted to Islam, and married off, her father said. The teen, identified as Suhana, was kidnapped and sent to the Qazhi Ahmed Taluka of Sindh's Shaheed Benazirabad district by her tutor, Akhtar.

Hindu teen allegedly kidnapped in Pakistan, converted to Islam, and married off by tutor

Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is set to unveil on Friday Rs 14.5 trillion annual budget for 2023-24 that includes a staggering 66 percent hike in the discretionary budget of parliamentarians, a decision that might push the cash-strapped country towards a looming default due to shrinking foreign reserves.

Cash-strapped Pakistan government unveils budget ahead of general elections this year

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi will leave the Imran Khan-led party as soon as he finds an alternative.

Mahmood Qureshi to quit PTI once he finds alternative: Khawaja Asif, Qureshi's son denies reports

The country's year-on-year inflation rises to record 37.97 percent as crucial IMF bailout talks remain in limbo. Pakistan's annual inflation rate has risen to 37.97 percent in May, the statistics bureau said, setting a national record for the second month in a row.

Pakistan inflation hits record for second consecutive month

Two Italian intelligence agents and a retired Israeli security forces member were among four victims of Sunday's boating disaster on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, local officials say.

Italy: Agents die when boat capsizes on Lake Maggiore

Since his re-election in 2022, President Macron of France has been facing severe protests. The primary reason for these continued protests is the change he has brought in the French Pension System that require people to work for two more years, before they can start earning their state pension.

Ticking crisis of pension: India needs to show extreme caution

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the government is considering banning former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Party PTI likely to get banned, says govt

Chief of Army Staff warns any effort to create a wedge between Army and the people of Pakistan is an act against the State and not condonable under any circumstances.

Pakistan: Legal process of May 9 rioters' trial under army laws has commenced: COAS

Pak military has finally hinted at action against Imran Khan under Army Act. But why the delay? Is Pak Army hiding behind Shehbaz Sharif to orchestrate its plans? Watch #WIONWideangle | Pakistan in Paralysis: Is the Army in Two Minds?

Pakistan in Paralysis: Is the Army in Two Minds?

The fate of the Asia Cup this year is pretty much up in the air. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Najam Sethi threatens World Cup Boycott if they lose Asia Cup hosting rights. The latest controversy comes after India said it won't play matches in Pakistan, citing safety concerns.

Pak threatens to boycott cricket world cup

In a new alert, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said that more countries now face outbreaks, increasing numbers of cases are being reported and the outcome for patients is worse than 10 years ago.

One billion people in 43 countries face cholera risk, amid 'bleak' outlook

According to recent research, growing food costs will soon overtake energy costs in the UK to drive inflationary trends, according to a survey conducted by the Resolution Foundation. The poorer households will be directly impacted by this factor, and they will suffer the most from the cost of living problem.

UK: Cost of living crisis will affect poorer households

Pakistan needs significant additional financing for a successful completion of the long-stalled ninth review of the International Monetary Fund's bailout package, the IMF said in a scheduled press conference on Thursday.

Pakistan needs significantly more financing for successful bailout review -IMF

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday condemned the protests by the supporters of former premier Imran Khan after his arrest in a corruption case and warned to deal with demonstrators with an iron fist.

"Act of terrorism": Pak PM slams violent protests by Imran Khan's supporters

Pakistan is in a deep economic mess. And the political fallout of Imran Khan's arrest is making it worse. Analysts feel any hopes of an international monetary fund loan are fast eroding and the country may be on its way to a debt crunch.

Pakistan's deepening political crisis douses hopes for IMF relief

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday vowed to treat rioters with iron hands, as the government deployed troops in Islamabad, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to maintain law and order following violent protests that erupted across the country after the arrest of PTI chief Imran Khan.

Pakistan: PM vows to treat rioters with 'iron hands'

For the past two years, British nationals have faced a consistent cost of living crisis, making it difficult for households to meet their needs. The cost of living increased sharply across the UK between 2021 and 2022.

Cost of living crisis in UK: 10% young adults admit shoplifting, says survey

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