In a recent press briefing, the US State Department condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives, urging accountability for the perpetrators. President Trump and Secretary Rubio reaffirmed support for India in its fight against terrorism, as tensions rise between India and Pakistan.
3 min read25 Apr 2025External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted ongoing attacks on minorities in Pakistan, asserting that even Indira Gandhi couldn’t shift the nation’s entrenched bigotry. He stressed India’s commitment to monitoring minority welfare in neighbouring countries.
1 min read28 Mar 2025Cash-strapped Pakistan announced to cut nearly 1.5 lakh government jobs, close six ministries, and merged two others. This is the county’s efforts to reduce administrative expenditures as it secures a $7 billion loan deal from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Watch for more!
30 Sep 2024Traders in Pakistan went on strike on Wednesday, shutting down their businesses in all major cities and urban areas. This is to protest a rise in electricity costs and new taxes imposed on shop owners. The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has steadily raised electricity prices since Pakistan last month struck a deal with the International Monetary Fund for a new $7 billion loan. Watch!
30 Aug 2024The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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