State Bank to Review Monetary Policy Amid IMF Demands and Inflation Concerns
The State Bank of Pakistan will hold a crucial meeting today to review its monetary policy in the wake of rising inflation and demands from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The upcoming meeting will focus on policies related to inflation and oil prices, as well as the IMF’s demands. It’s worth noting that the current interest rate stands at 10.5 percent.
In other news, a ban on drone flights has been imposed across the country, effective from February 27. A statement released by the Ministry of Information claimed that Afghan media outlets are spreading propaganda about alleged airstrikes on Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, stating that the Afghan Taliban regime has no capacity to provide for its people.
Tragedy struck in the town of Milo Wala in the Sargodha district when a domestic dispute turned violent, resulting in the deaths of three women. An ancient walnut tree, which has been imprisoned since the British era, is set to be released, with a tree in Lundikot being chained.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has requested 6,400 billion rupees from the Punjab government for the supply of water from Gujrat to Mera. Senator Kamil Ali Agha faced opposition in the Senate’s Economic Committee over his power division.
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has taken proactive steps to investigate the recent student suicides, including the tragic death of Fehmida Laghari, a third-year student at the Muhammad Medical College in Mirpur Khas. According to her husband, she had called the police after failing to reach her, only to inform them that her mother and daughter were lying dead.
A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court regarding the legal documents of PTI’s founder, seeking the power of attorney. A resolution was passed in the Punjab Assembly, praising the success of Imran Khan’s government, which completed one year in office. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has imposed a ban on goods made through forced labor.
According to a document, Pakistan Railways earned 44 percent more revenue than usual from its Rawalpindi Railway Station. PTI’s Secretary-General, Salman Akram Raja, stated that they are peace-loving people, but their chadar-chowri (honor) has been compromised. The court asked the Attorney General for assistance, inquiring about the extent of the Islamic Ideological Council’s authority to give advice.
The Pakistan Airports Authority was successfully activated due to the efforts of the Pakistan Army, the World Food Program, and the Pakistan Airport Authority. The United Nations has released a new report on the global food crisis. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi claimed that US President Donald Trump has requested negotiations.
On Sunday morning, around 5 am, family members reported severe stomach pain and diarrhea. Initially, a local doctor provided treatment, but as the condition worsened, they were transferred to a larger hospital. A petition was filed in the court, stating that the accused had asked on the chatbot on April 13, “What would happen if someone was thrown into a dumpster in a garbage bin?” The court asked the Attorney General for assistance, inquiring about the extent of the Islamic Ideological Council’s authority to give advice. Senator Kamil Ali Agha faced opposition in the Senate’s Economic Committee over his power division.
German Chancellor Fredrick Merz praised the Iranian negotiation team, stating that they are negotiating with great skill.
