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IBA Karachi hosts pre-budget seminar

IBA Karachi hosted a pre-budget seminar, “Pakistan Economic Outlook for Budget 2025-26”, critically examining Pakistan’s economic landscape and the upcoming Federal Budget 2025-26 at the main campus, organised by the Centre for Business and Economics Research (CBER) at School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS). Given the targets set, Former Finance Minister Dr Miftah Ismail […]

Pakistan, India exchange soldiers

In a rare display of goodwill, Pakistan on Wednesday handed over a Border Security Force (BSF) constable to Indian authorities, while the Indian side reciprocated by returning a Pakistan Rangers official. The BSF constable, Purnam Kumar, was captured by Pakistani forces on April 23, 2025, after he inadvertently crossed into Pakistani territory through the Ganda […]

13k civilians trained in wartime drills

As hostilities flared recently between Pakistan and India, authorities ramped up civil defence preparedness by training over 13,000 individuals, including 400 women, in emergency response and public safety protocols, the National Assembly was informed on Wednesday. During the ongoing session chaired by Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Minister of State for National Health Dr […]

Asif warns of another India misadventure

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned of another possible Indian misadventure, saying Pakistan would respond forcefully if provoked. Speaking with a private TV channel on Wednesday, Asif said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was politically cornered and could take impulsive action due to mounting pressure and declining political capital. “If Modi makes a reckless move […]