News about Happenings in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Pakistan will facilitate the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, who are expected to transit through Karachi in the coming days before returning to Iran. In a statement, Dar said the group includes eight Iranian fishermen rescued at […]
Pakistan’s role in facilitating the recent understanding between the United States and Iran was driven solely by the objective of promoting regional peace and stability, with senior security officials saying the country had no interest in “headline diplomacy”. During a briefing with journalists, top security officials said Pakistan had been […]
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the country’s economy has moved out of the “ICU” phase and expressed optimism that it could achieve 6% to 7% GDP growth in the coming years as macroeconomic conditions continue to stabilise. Speaking during the National Assembly debate on the Federal […]
GILGIT: At least four independent winners of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections have joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), announcing their decision during a meeting with Federal Minister for Communications and IPP President Abdul Aleem Khan on Tuesday. The lawmakers include Anwar Ali from GBA-23 Ghanche-2, Asad Shafiq from GBA-24 Ghanche-3, Muhammad […]
ISLAMABAD: Opposition leaders on Sunday strongly rejected the federal budget, accusing the government of ignoring economic realities, increasing the tax burden on citizens and failing to address rising poverty across the country. Speaking at a budget seminar in Islamabad, Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas said the government was […]
PESHAWAR: At least seven people were killed and 33 others injured in rain, lightning and strong wind-related incidents across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the past 24 hours, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The deceased included two children, four men and one woman, while the incidents were […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs3 trillion for defence in the budget for fiscal year 2026-27, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb saying the move is aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s security and making the country “invincible” in the face of regional challenges. Presenting the federal budget in the National Assembly […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced a 7% increase in salaries and pensions for government employees as part of the Rs18.771 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, while also unveiling a series of tax relief measures for the salaried class and businesses. Presenting the federal budget in parliament, Finance […]
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday announced the imposition of a Federal Excise Duty (FED) on imported vehicles as part of the government’s new fiscal measures unveiled in the federal budget. Presenting the budget, the finance minister said the new duty will also apply to sport utility vehicles (SUVs) […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s poverty rate climbed to 28.9 per cent in FY2024-25 while education spending fell to just 0.8 per cent of GDP in FY2025, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26, highlighting growing socioeconomic challenges despite recent macroeconomic stability. The survey shows a significant reversal in poverty reduction trends, with […]