Tag: Pakistan
20 Sep 2026
Petrol may reach Rs1,000/litre amid fuel shortage, warns minister
The warning came amid a sharp rise in fuel prices and heightened volatility in international oil markets, driven by renewed hostilities in the Middle East and disruptions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
17 Sep 2026
Pakistan keeps Makkah Accord response details confidential
FO spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said operational details, including the timing, location, nature of any response, forces involved and objectives, could not be disclosed because of the need for “operational confidentiality.”
10 Sep 2026
Digital transactions in Pakistan rise to over 2 million under cashless economy drive
The meeting discussed Pakistan’s digital transformation, the economic reform agenda, and progress towards a cashless economy.
25 Aug 2026
Pakistan reports progress in Tehran peace talks
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who accompanied Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir to Tehran, said their meeting with Pezeshkian was “very positive and productive”.
21 Aug 2026
Westminster Islamabad students win Global Model UN Singapore 2026
According to Westminster, its students won eight Best Diplomacy Awards, while two members of the delegation were shortlisted among 12 international speakers for the Opening Ceremony’s Plenary Speech.
17 Aug 2026
FREEDOM TO UNALIVE: THE HUMAN COST OF LIVING IN KARACHI
Why are the younger generations of the city paying the price for lawlessness seemingly imposed by design?
21 Jul 2026
PTA, Meta sign Letter of Intent to strengthen online safety in Pakistan
The partnership will also focus on joint initiatives promoting online safety and digital well-being for children and young people.
19 Jul 2026
Petrol pump owners reject ‘mafia’ claims, call for action on fuel supply issues
Speaking about ongoing fuel supply concerns, Chaudhry said petrol pump owners have no authority to arrange fuel supplies beyond what is provided by oil companies.
19 Jul 2026
Pakistan tops list of Umrah pilgrims as Saudi Arabia records 22.5% increase in visitors
KSA started issuing visa permits on May 31.
14 Jul 2026
Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, urges de-escalation
Houthis launched missile attack on Saudi Arabia on Monday.
9 Jul 2026
UN chief praises Pakistan’s peace efforts during meeting with Mohsin Naqvi in New York
According to official statements, Guterres and Naqvi exchanged views on Pakistan’s mediation initiatives and the country’s longstanding contributions to international peace.
25 Jun 2026
Hajj 2027 registration surpasses 80,000 in first three days
Among departure cities, Karachi emerged as the most preferred embarkation point for intending pilgrims, followed by Lahore and Islamabad.
14 Jun 2026
India defeat Pakistan by 64 runs in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash
Chasing a target of 171, Pakistan were bowled out for 106, falling well short of the required score.
9 Jun 2026
Budget shake-up: development spending cut as tax relief planned
According to officials familiar with budget discussions, the proposed Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2026-27 has been revised downward from Rs1.126 trillion to Rs1 trillion.
8 Jun 2026
Junaid Anwar contacts Dar, Somali envoy for safe recovery of Pakistani crew
The minister stressed the need to expedite efforts for the safe and early recovery of the Pakistani personnel.