Tag: Pakistan
9 May 2026
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs14.92, high-speed diesel by Rs15
Petrol rate will be raised to Rs414.78 while the rate of HSD will go up to Rs414.58.
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.
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.
6 May 2026
Defence minister announces rehabilitation of DIK airport after 'years of neglect'
Says PAA, MoD continuing their efforts to restore and rehabilitate dysfunctional airports around the country.
6 May 2026
Khawaja Asif warns of stronger response to any future aggression
The defense minister asserted that the whole nation is united with the armed forces and supports them like a steel wall.
5 May 2026
FM Dar hopeful of progress in US‑Iran talks, urges peaceful settlement through negotiations
Expressing thanks to both sides, he said it was necessary to complete the task with dignity since it was required by the region.
5 May 2026
JUI-F to hold nationwide protests on Wednesday, Friday over k!lling of cleric Maulana Idrees
According to him, all provincial and district chapters of the party would organise protest rallies in all four provincial capitals as well as in all districts.
4 May 2026
Gold price drops by Rs 3,800 per tola in Pakistan
In the international market, gold prices have fallen by $38 per ounce.
1 May 2026
Govt slashes passport delivery time to 14 days, orders offices to go cashless
Furthermore, officials were also asked to finalize a different category of ‘business passport’ and streamline the home delivery process of passports, the statement added.
30 Apr 2026
Crackdown efforts fail to curb gutka use in Sindh
Under this law, any person engaged in manufacturing and selling gutka, mawa, and mainpuri may be sentenced to jail for one to three years. His equipment and premises will also be sealed.
30 Apr 2026
PA passes Punjab Film City Bill 2026 amid fiery debate and opposition uproar
The Senior Minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, introduced the bill to the House, describing it as a policy measure for rebuilding the “dismantled” film industry in Punjab.
30 Apr 2026
Pakistan working silently to find 'new formula' to break US-Iran deadlock: sources
According to the plan, the war could be brought to an end and the Strait of Hormuz reopened provided that the US lifted its sanctions against Iran.
30 Apr 2026
Iran officials won’t attend FIFA congress in Canada after ‘inappropriate’ comments
Tasnim said three federation officials arrived with visas to participate in Thursday’s congress, but returned on the next available flight.
29 Apr 2026
Hospitals under fire for drug purchase violations
Due to the non-compliance of the procurement process, these hospitals owe millions of rupees to vendors for medicines supplied to them.