4 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal warns: Pakistan’s population headed for 386 million by 2050

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on population management, calling it a national emergency. He warned that Pakistan’s 2.55% population growth rate could push the population beyond 386 million by 2050. The Minister stressed that family size affects every aspect of life—health, education, and jobs—and urged national coordination to […]

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5 d. ago Opposition protests removal of MPAs from Punjab House committees

LAHORE: Opposition lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly protested outside the legislature on Monday after the removal of four of their members from standing committee chairmanships through no-confidence motions. The opposition MPAs affected by the move were Ansar Iqbal (suspended), Rai Muhammad Murtaza Iqbal (suspended), Saima Kanwal (suspended), and Muhammad Ahsan Ali, who were chairing the […]

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7 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal blames PTI for targeting institutions, praises government’s economic recovery efforts

NAROWAL – Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal strongly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday for targeting state institutions, especially through social media campaigns. He accused the party of spreading negativity against the country’s armed forces and undermining national unity. Speaking at a public ceremony in Narowal, Ahsan Iqbal said that the […]

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1 week ago Balochistan CM pledges peace and development, launches women’s bus service and cultural projects

QUETTA – Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti vowed to maintain zero tolerance for unrest in the province and unveiled a series of development and cultural initiatives during the provincial budget session on Wednesday. While addressing the assembly, CM Bugti stressed that peace and progress are the government’s top priorities. He announced the launch of a […]

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1 week ago PM speaks to Iranian President, reiterates Pakistan’s support at all forums

Premier Shehbaz emphasizes importance of restoring peace through dialogue and diplomacy President Pezeshkian appreciates Pakistan’s consistent support to Iran throughout the crisis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, this afternoon, and reiterated Pakistan’s support for Iran at all […]

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1 week ago Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts lauded by China in ongoing Middle East crisis

ISLAMABAD: China lauded Pakistan’s proactive role in seeking regional peace through diplomatic channels, particularly in light of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. This recognition came on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated following a missile strike by Iran on the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. At an emergency session held on […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan recommends US President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his “decisive diplomatic intervention and leadership” during the recent India-Pakistan crisis. The Government of Pakistan in a post on X stated that the decision has been taken in view of President Trump’s decisive diplomatic […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz orders leasing of ships to cut $4 billion sea trade loss

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to lease additional ships in order to strengthen its fleet and reduce heavy sea trade losses. During a high-level meeting on Friday, the prime minister reviewed the current operations of PNSC. The session was attended by Economic Affairs Minister Ahsan Iqbal, […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan says not engaged in new military cooperation with Iran amid Israeli strikes

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday Islamabad had not engaged in any new military cooperation with Tehran since Israel launched attacks on Iran last week and had not held specific talks with the United States over the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Iran, which borders Pakistan, has hit back with strikes against […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan slams Gaza crisis as ‘collapse of humanity’ at UN session

At the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan strongly condemned the ongoing crisis in Gaza, calling it a “stain on the conscience of humanity.” Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted the shocking death toll of over 55,000 people — including 18,000 children and 28,000 women — and described the destruction of homes, hospitals, and schools […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan snooker association faces financial crisis, seeks government support

The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) is struggling with a serious financial crisis. It has now appealed to the government for urgent funding. According to PBSA officials, the lack of funds is making it nearly impossible to participate in upcoming international events. They highlighted that the team may miss this month’s Asian Team & […]

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2 w. ago 39 government departments exceed budget limits, energy and defense lead

ISLAMABAD – At least 39 federal departments in Pakistan have overspent their allocated budgets for the current fiscal year, with the energy and defense sectors emerging as the top contributors to the excess. Meanwhile, dozens of other departments failed to utilize their full funds. According to official budget documents, the energy sector overspent by Rs129.5 […]

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2 w. ago Rs5.3 Trillion Punjab Budget 2025 unveiled with major allocations for Development, Youth, and Health

LAHORE – Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman unveiled a record-breaking Rs5.3 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26,

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2 w. ago Pakistan approves Rs 25 billion for key projects, focuses on energy, education, and digital growth

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved eight major projects worth Rs 25.19 billion. Additionally, it recommended a Rs 10.67 billion hydropower project in Gilgit-Baltistan to ECNEC for final approval. These decisions were made in a meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, aiming to boost growth in energy, education, transport, and IT sectors. […]

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3 w. ago Bilawal warns against turning Iran conflict into Iraq 2.0 or world war III

Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that the growing conflict between Iran and Israel must not escalate into a regional war. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels, he said Pakistan cannot afford another Iraq-style war or a global crisis like World War III. He urged the world to push for immediate peace. “We […]

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3 w. ago Sindh CM unveils Rs3,450 billion budget with record development plans

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has presented a record Rs3,450 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. He announced that the province plans to complete 1,460 development schemes this year, a significant jump from 603 last year. The chief minister emphasized that if the federal government releases full funds, the development budget may increase […]

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3 w. ago Blood Shortage Crisis Pakistan short of 5mn annual donations

Pakistan receives less than half of the five million blood donations it needs each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, highlighting critical gaps in the country’s health care system as it vowed to promote voluntary donations. About 1.9 million of Pakistan’s 2.3 million annual blood donations come from family or replacement donors, […]

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3 w. ago KP unveils Rs2.1 trillion budget with pay hikes, reforms and development focus

  PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a Rs2.119 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget proposes a 10% increase in salaries for government employees and a 7% hike in pensions. The provincial minimum wage has also been raised from Rs36,000 to Rs40,000. Provincial Finance Minister Aftab Alam presented the budget, highlighting […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan sets up crisis unit to protect citizens in Iran amid escalating tensions

After Israel’s recent large-scale attacks on Iran, Pakistan has taken urgent steps to protect its citizens, especially pilgrims in Iran. The situation remains tense, and the safety of Pakistani visitors has become a top priority. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the formation of a special Crisis Management Unit at the Ministry […]

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3 w. ago Ahsan highlights development priorities, says Balochistan put on accelerated path

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while highlighting development priorities of the government, said here on Thursday that Balochistan has been put on accelerated development path for which Rs230 billion have been earmarked in the federal budget 2025-26. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said, development of Balochistan was […]

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