IMF flags risks, slippages in Pakistan reforms despite $1.2 billion tranche

IMF flags risks, slippages in Pakistan reforms despite $1.2 billion tranche

In a report issued Thursday after the IMF Executive Board completed the second review of Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), the Fund said it has approved an immediate disbursement of about $1 billion under the EFF and around $200 million under the RSF. Dec 12, 2025
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J&K Congress disowns SC Dept chief Karan Bhagat amid 'unauthorized' event

A major rift erupted within the J&K Congress after the party disowned SC Department chairperson Karan Bhagat for organizing an "unauthorized" event attended by senior leaders Vikar Rasool Wani and Tina Choudhary. Bhagat hit back at JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra, accusing him of "soft separatism" and lacking understanding of Congress culture. Dec 11, 2025
Terror funding case: SC defers Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Shah's bail plea to Jan 7

Terror funding case: SC defers Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Shah's bail plea to Jan 7

His name was included in the second supplementary charge sheet filed by the NIA on October 4, 2019. When the matter was taken up, counsel for the NIA sought that the proceedings be deferred to January, informing the top court that Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta was occupied in a part-heard matter before another Bench and was therefore unavailable. Dec 11, 2025
Neelam Kothari faints mid-flight after meal, slams Etihad airline; netizens say ' drama queen seeking attention'

Neelam Kothari faints mid-flight, slams airline; netizens call her "drama queen"

Neelam Kothari has publicly called out an airline after what she described as a deeply distressing experience during her recent Toronto–Mumbai flight. Taking to social media, the actor shared that the journey turned into an ordeal marked by a prolonged delay and a serious medical emergency onboard, with little to no support from the airline's cabin crew. Dec 10, 2025
BJP leaders misled House on facts related to Vande Mataram: Kharge

BJP leaders misled House on facts related to Vande Mataram: Kharge

He also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of repeatedly disrespecting Congress leaders, including the first PM Jawaharlal Nehru. Taking part in a discussion on Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha, Kharge said, "The PM misled the House on facts related to correspondence between Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose." Dec 9, 2025