Finance minister accuses PTI leaders of trying to damage national economy by issuing letter voicing intent to renege on earlier commitment for budgetary surplus
Government slams attempts to ‘damage’ national economy, as opposition party defends phone calls in which leaders discuss means to stall IMF bailout
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/pti-under-fire-over-leaked-audio-on-imf-deal/
In statement, Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes as ‘highly regrettable’ accusations based on conjecture
While CPEC can prove ‘game-changer’ for Pakistan, its opaque nature risks aggravating political tension, widening social divides, generating new sources of conflict
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/pak-china-differences-over-cpec/
Pakistan’s political chaos hampers the national cohesion required to tackle the destruction caused by this year’s devastating floods
P.M. Sharif announces aid for flood-hit people while urging philanthropists to donate generously
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/complete-rehabilitation-from-floods-may-take-years-army-chief/
At least 1,061 people killed across Pakistan due to rains since mid-June, with Federal Flood Commission warning of medium-to-high floods in Indus this week
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/sindh-preps-for-downriver-floods/
Sensitive price index for week ending Aug. 25 shows weekly inflation increasing by 1.83%, year-on-year by a whopping 44.58%
Finance minister questions whether Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government wants to ‘destroy the country’ if Imran Khan is not returned to power
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/government-accuses-pti-of-attempting-to-sabotage-imf-deal/
Damage to Munda Headworks threatens Nowshera, Charsadda, as authorities urge locals to evacuate to safety
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/floods-continue-to-wreak-havoc-in-pakistan/
Interior minister charged with ‘threatening’ judiciary and government officials in public speeches from April 2021, January 2022
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/punjab-government-registers-terrorism-case-against-rana-sanaullah/
Devastation due to rain-related incidents in country’s north prompts provincial government to direct expedited relief efforts for local residents
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-declares-emergency-in-swat-till-aug-30/
The trials and tribulations of Pakistan’s preeminent poet reflect the changes within the country from its creation in 1947 through his death in 1984
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/the-life-of-faiz-ahmed-faiz/
Rejecting government claims of region’s security being ‘completely under control,’ locals warn situation could once again spiral to 2007’s peak of militancy
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/residents-of-swat-remain-in-fear-of-ttps-return/
Corps Commanders Conference decides to maintain efforts to counter terrorism across Pakistan, especially in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/general-officers-of-army-donate-one-months-salary-for-flood-relief/
Death toll climbs to 937, as authorities appeal to international donors to help the country recover from devastation caused by rains since mid-June
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/national-emergency-declared-over-floods-across-pakistan/
In statement, Emiri Diwan says investments will include various sectors of Pakistan’s economy
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/qatar-investment-authority-to-invest-3b-in-pakistan/
Foreign Office reiterates demand for joint probe into incident after Indian Air Force sacks three officers for their role in missile firing
PTI chairman has been charged under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act for allegedly threatening a woman judge
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/imran-khan-granted-interim-bail-by-islamabad-anti-terrorism-court/
Confirming the prime minister’s announcement, Khurram Dastgir-Khan says 17 million people will be provided relief equal to Rs. 22 billion
NDMA says 903 people have died due to rains thus far, with Climate Change minister warning torrential downpours have provoked humanitarian disaster
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/pakistan-seeks-aid-as-deaths-caused-by-floods-cross-900/
Foreign Office urges international community to take urgent notice of rising Islamophobia in India and hold incumbent government accountable
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/pakistan-condemns-blasphemous-remarks-of-bjp-official/
Judge rejects returning officer’s objections to PTI chief’s nomination papers and sets aside objections raised by PMLN candidate, respectively
Announcing relief package, premier says fixed tax on retailers was ‘against our vision’ and has been reversed
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/p-m-sharif-waives-fca-for-17m-electricity-consumers/
Total casualties due to rain-related incidents since mid-June climb to 830, with 1,348 people injured
https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/ndma-reports-10-more-deaths-due-to-floods/