A breather for cash-strapped Pakistan as the country's economy is in doldrums, the people are suffering with no quick fix in sight. Meanwhile, Pakistani broadcaster Geo News said that Shehbaz Sharif has approved the deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

A breather for cash-strapped Pakistan as PM Shehbaz Sharif approves deal with IMF

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is said to have reached an "agreement" unlocking over a $1 billion loan tranche under Extended Fund Facility (EFF) that had been stalled for the last five months, the country's local media outlet Geo News reported.

Pakistan, IMF strike agreement on stalled bailout package, official announcement expected soon

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have failed to reach a clear agreement to unlock the crucial $1.1 billon in terms of bailout funds and this comes just hours after local media had reported that all matters had been settled and the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also approved the deal.

IMF delegation in Pakistan to discuss bailout fund, seeks more time to conclude deal

The International Monetary Fund has asked for more time for negotiations with Pakistan over a deal that would unlock $1.1 billion in much-needed funds for the country, Secretary of Finance Hamed Sheikh said.

IMF seeks more time to conclude Pakistan deal worth $1.1 billion

Pakistan's government said it was not planning to hike fuel prices and warned oil companies against stockpiling petrol after some consumers complained they had been unable to purchase fuel at pumps.

Pakistani minister says fuel supplies adequate, warns against hoarding

People in several Pakistani cities stood for hours in long queues at petrol stations after oil marketing companies reduced their supplies. In Punjab province, pumps in several cities were closed down due to a shortage of petrol.

Pakistan: Fuel shortage at petrol pumps in Punjab

Pakistan is struggling to deal with the aftermath of last year's devastating floods and the skyrocketing inflation the country is witnessing amidst rising terror threat and now adding to its rules is the international monetary funds tightening scrutiny.

IMF seeks flood rehabilitation expenditure details from Pakistan

Pakistan say that petrol pumps in cities across the Punjab province are facing fuel shortages. The consumers have complained that they are unable to purchase fuel at pumps. Pakistan government has warned oil companies against holding of petrol.

Pakistan: Fuel shortage at petrol pumps in Punjab, Petroleum Min warns oil firms against stockpiling

When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021, the US and Europe blocked more than nine billion dollars in Afghan Central Bank reserves, but now reports suggest that millions of dollars are being smuggled into Afghanistan from Pakistan.

Pakistan's pain is Taliban's gain? Taliban smuggles dollars through Pakistan

Pakistan's former military ruler General Pervez Musharraf's mortal remains arrived here on a special flight from Dubai and he will be buried in the Army Cantonment area where all arrangements have been completed, officials said.

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf’s body arrives in Karachi

Pervez Musharraf was a polarising figure in Pakistan. Even after death, Pakistanis are divided on his legacy. Reports say, the former military ruler may not get a state funeral. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan divided on Musharraf's legacy

A suicide bomber blew himself in a mosque in Peshawar in one of the deadliest terror attacks Pakistan has seen in recent history. Over 100 men, including police officers and civilians, were killed.

Why nobody will help Pakistan fight home-grown Taliban

Pervez Musharraf, the former president of Pakistan, was laid to rest on Tuesday (Feb 7) in Karachi. What's left for India is his ambiguous legacy. In an interview with WION, the former envoy to Pakistan from 2017 to 2020, Ajay Bisaria, discussed how Musharraf, the former military dictator, had “a mind of a guerrilla," with surprise and deceit as his weapons.

Exclusive: India gave Musharraf a second chance, but his sins could not be washed away: Ex-envoy to Pakistan 

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit Ankara on Wednesday to "express his condolences" to Turkey following Monday's deadly earthquakes.

Pak PM Nawaz Sharif and FM Bilawal Bhutto to visit Ankara

Former Pakistan President and Army Chief General Pervez Musharraf's funeral was held in Karachi on Tuesday. It was attended by several retired and serving military officers.

WION Dispatch: Former Pak President Musharraf's last rites held in Karachi

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered the immediate restoration of the Wikipedia website that was banned by the country's telecom regulator last week citing failure to remove "sacrilegious content.

'Blanket ban not suitable': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif orders immediate restoration of Wikipedia

Mortal remains of former Pakistan President General Retd Pervez Musharraf were brought to Karachi, Pakistan, in a UAE jet. His last rites will be held on Tuesday, 7 February at 1:45 PM PKT in Karachi.

Pervez Musharraf’s mortal remains arrived in Karachi, last rites to be held today

General Pervez Musharraf's body repatriated to Pakistan

The life and legacy of General Pervez Musharraf who passed away today, brought multiple twists and turns to the India-Pakistan relationship of a kind, perhaps, never seen before. Watch the video to know more about the former Pakistan President's life.

Obituary to the last military dictator and former president of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf

Former president of Pakistan General Pervez Musharraf, who backed the US-led invasion of neighbouring Afghanistan during his tenure, has died after a prolonged illness at the age of 79.

Pakistan divided on Pervez Musharraf's legacy

Pakistan has blocked Wikipedia for hosting "blasphemous content". The move come after the free online encyclopaedia was given a 48-hour deadline to remove some material. Watch further to know more.

Pakistan to block Wikipedia over blasphemous content

Former President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) passes away after a prolonged illness, at a hospital in Dubai. Reportedly, the former four-star general succumbed to 'Amyloidosis'. Watch further to know more.

Edward P Joseph talks about Musharraf, says 'There's not doubt about his legacy in Pakistan'

Imran Khan has appealed his supporters and workers to get ready for a mass arrest movement, the former Pakistan Prime Minister said that the government is inflicting torture on the leaders of his party.

WION Fineprint: Imran Khan calls for mass arrest movement, says 'get ready for Jail Bharo movement'

In the latest, Pakistan’s former president and army chief General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, passed away on Sunday morning at a hospital in Dubai.

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