8 May 2026
IMF approves $1.2b tranche for Pakistan amid reform commitments
The funds are expected to be dispersed early next week and would increase the reserves of the central bank to above $17 billion.
8 May 2026
Umme Rubab Chandio claims life threats, demands action from authorities
She alleged incidents of firing near agricultural activity, which she described as attempts to scare workers and keep land uncultivated.
8 May 2026
NCCIA raids major call centre in Karachi, detains over 50 agents
NCCIA carrying out action against illegal call centres.
8 May 2026
Interior Ministry rejects claims of targeted deportations of Pakistanis from UAE
Pakistan and the UAE share longstanding diplomatic, economic and labour ties, with hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis living and working across the Gulf state in various sectors of the economy.
8 May 2026
FIA uncovers major gold and silver smuggling network in Karachi
According to the FIA, Tariq Mahmood, Director of TGM Gold Bullion Pvt. Limited has emerged as the central figure in the case.
8 May 2026
Gold prices fall sharply in Pakistan amid decline in global market
Silver prices also declined
8 May 2026
Armaghan case: Defence moves to shift trials, raises objections over court conduct in Karachi
Armaghan’s mother filed plea in SHC.
8 May 2026
Bangladesh measles crisis kills 300+ children
According to official government data and reports from international health agencies, at least 336 children have died since March 15. There have been than 50,000 measles cases with most of them being children between six months and five years old.
8 May 2026
Indonesia volcano eruption kills 3 hikers, 10 missing on Dukono
Police officials said the victims included two foreign nationals and one Indonesian resident from Ternate. Seven hikers were safely evacuated, while five others were reported injured following the eruption.
8 May 2026
Ishaq Dar seeks Singapore’s help for repatriation of Pakistanis from seized vessels
Pakistan was ready to assist in the safe repatriation of Iranian nationals through Pakistan a
8 May 2026
Petrol prices likely to rise by Rs4.75 per litre
expected increase is mainly linked to higher international oil prices
8 May 2026
Overseas Pakistanis may get relief in PTA mobile phone taxes
mobile phones brought from abroad remain functional for a limited time before services are suspended unless the required tax is paid.
8 May 2026
Man dies in police custody in Karachi’s Pak Colony; probe ordered
DIG South Zone Asad Raza took notice of the incident and ordered a transparent and impartial inquiry into the death
8 May 2026
SHC orders govt to make University Road operational within two months
In its ruling, the court stated that it expected the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project to be completed and made functional within the stipulated deadline of October 2027
7 May 2026
Iran thanks Pakistan for repatriating nationals from seized vessels, praises diplomatic support
The sentiments were conveyed in a phone conversation between the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.