Pakistan is set to participate in the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026) with a high-level delegation, as the country seeks to strengthen economic ties with Russia and attract new investment opportunities. Read More: Pakistan pushes reforms to accelerate investment and export growth The four-day forum, which begins on June 3 in St Petersburg, is regarded as […]
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Ahsan Iqbal says economy is recovering
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has said Pakistan’s economy is on the path to recovery, while emphasizing the need to prioritize and complete ongoing development projects to support sustainable growth. Read More: Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan saved region, slams India Speaking at the Annual Plan Coordination Committee meeting for the 2026-27 […]
Bilawal calls for greater local empowerment in Gilgit-Baltistan
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for greater local empowerment in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying that decisions affecting the region should be made by its people rather than by federal officials in Islamabad. Read More: Free scooties distributed among women in Sukkur under Sindh govt Addressing an election rally in Shigar for the GBA-12 constituency, the Pakistan Peoples […]
Aleema rejects reports of Imran’s meeting with former army chief
Aleema Khan has dismissed reports circulating on social media that her brother, former prime minister Imran Khan, met a former army chief while incarcerated at Adiala Jail, describing the claims as completely false. Read More: Aleema says Imran spoke to his sons for approx 20 minutes In a statement posted on social media, Aleema said reports […]
Pakistan plans higher taxes on EVs and hybrids
Electric and hybrid vehicles in Pakistan could become more expensive in the upcoming fiscal year as the government considers ending existing tax concessions in the federal budget for 2026-27. The proposed move follows discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has reportedly opposed continuing preferential tax treatment for environmentally friendly vehicles and related products. […]
PTI leader Junaid Akbar detained during Gilgit-Baltistan election campaign
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Junaid Akbar Khan was detained by authorities in Gilgit-Baltistan while participating in election campaign activities ahead of the region’s upcoming polls. According to reports, Gilgit-Baltistan Police took Junaid Akbar into custody in Hunza during a campaign visit. The incident occurred as political parties intensified their outreach efforts ahead of […]
Pakistan Army troops at Siachen send Eidul Azha greetings
Pakistan Army soldiers stationed at the freezing heights of the Siachen Glacier extended heartfelt Eidul Azha greetings to the nation while reaffirming their unwavering commitment to defending the country under extremely difficult conditions. The troops, deployed at one of the world’s highest military frontlines, remained fully alert and operational despite severe weather, icy winds and […]
PM Shehbaz praises nuclear heroes on Youm-e-Takbeer
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s defence remains firmly secure and ready to eliminate all threats. He issued a strong message on Youm-e-Takbeer, reaffirming national unity and military strength. His remarks came as the country marked 28 years of its nuclear tests conducted in 1998. Pakistan carried out nuclear tests on May 28, 1998 in […]
Wang Yi, Asim Munir discuss Pakistan-China cooperation
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir in Beijing on Monday, reaffirming the longstanding strategic partnership between the two countries. Read More: China, Pakistan reaffirm security and CPEC cooperation in During the meeting, Wang Yi welcomed the visit of the Pakistani […]
Global recognition grows for Asim Munir mediation role
Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is increasingly receiving international recognition for his reported mediation efforts between the United States and Iran amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: CDF Asim Munir’s mediation pushes Iran deal closer According to a report by CBS News, the Field Marshal’s recent visit to Tehran played a significant role […]