5 h. ago Israeli politician threatens Pakistan’s nukes, faces strong backlash

Former Israeli Deputy Defence Minister Meir Masri has threatened Pakistan’s nuclear program in a post on social media. He wrote in Arabic and Urdu, saying Israel might move to dismantle Pakistan’s nuclear capability after its campaign against Iran. Though Masri holds no official role now, he remains an influential figure in Israel’s Labour Party and […]

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31 h. ago Pakistan’s current account surplus tops $1.8 billion in first 11 months of FY25

KARACHI – Pakistan’s current account balance showed a surplus of $1.812 billion during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024-25, a significant improvement compared to a deficit of $1.572 billion in the same period last year. This positive trend reflects stronger external financial flows despite ongoing economic challenges. However, the current account recorded a […]

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56 h. ago Pakistan’s current account records $103 million deficit in may despite strong yearly surplus

Pakistan’s current account posted a deficit of $103 million in May 2025, reversing the $47 million surplus seen in April, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday. This change mainly resulted from a rise in imports and a drop in exports. However, compared to May 2024, the current account […]

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6 d. ago Electricity Bill Payments at Pakistan Post offices to end from July 1

ISLAMABAD – Electricity Bills will no longer be payable at Pakistan Post Offices from July 1, as manual bill payments

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7 d. ago IHC defers hearing of appeals by PTI founder, wife against sentences in £190m case

PTI protest postponement, demand suspension of sentences, grant of bail to Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) postponed hearing on appeals by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, seeking suspension of the sentences in the £190 million case. The IHC decision sparked protests by PTI leaders, […]

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9 d. ago PM Shehbaz calls economic indicators ‘satisfactory’, urges unity for growth

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s economic indicators are “satisfactory,” and now is the time to move forward. He highlighted growth in exports, remittances, and IT exports, expressing optimism about Pakistan’s economic direction. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting before the budget presentation, the Prime Minister emphasized the resilience shown by the nation over […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan posts $1.9 billion current account surplus, boosted by remittances and IT exports

In a rare economic turnaround, Pakistan recorded a $1.9 billion current account surplus during July-April FY2025. This marks a sharp contrast to the $1.3 billion deficit in the same period last year. The Ministry of Finance described this as a “historic achievement”, last seen only in 2003 when the surplus hit $4.1 billion. Finance Minister […]

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9 d. ago Chinese defence stocks surge as Pakistan signals major arms deal: report

Shares of Chinese defence firms soared on Monday after Pakistan announced plans to acquire a significant package of military equipment from Beijing, including one of China’s most advanced stealth fighter jets, according to a Bloomberg report. In a social media post last Friday, the government of Pakistan said it would purchase 40 J-35 fifth-generation stealth […]

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1 week ago Bilawal offers peace talks with India at neutral venue, thanks Trump for ceasefire

WASHINGTON – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has announced that Pakistan is ready to hold peace talks with India at a neutral location. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Bilawal emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to achieving lasting peace in South Asia and welcomed international support for this cause. Bilawal thanked former U.S. […]

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2 w. ago Afghanistan to upgrade diplomatic post in Islamabad in response to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan has announced its decision to elevate diplomatic ties with Pakistan by upgrading its chargé d’affaires in Islamabad to the rank of ambassador. The move follows Pakistan’s declaration to enhance its diplomatic engagement with Kabul in a similar manner. Zia Ahmad Takal, head of public relations at the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s Ministry of […]

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2 w. ago Pakistani rupee undervalued: True value 249.2 PKR per USD, report reveals

Tola Associates’ latest economic report reveals that the Pakistani rupee (PKR) is artificially undervalued. The fair value of the rupee, after analyzing the current account balance from July to April of FY25, is estimated at 249.2 PKR per US dollar. However, the rupee is currently trading at around 282.2 PKR/USD in the inter-bank market, signaling […]

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2 w. ago Breaking The Cycle Of Kowtowing: The Field Marshal Redefines Pakistan’s International Posture.

“Kowtowing” refers to an act of excessive submission, originally from a Chinese custom of kneeling and touching the head to

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2 w. ago Pakistan beat B’desh by 57 runs, win first home T20I series since 2021

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 57 runs in the second T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Friday, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. This marks Pakistan’s first T20I series win at home since 2021. Batting first after winning the toss, Pakistan posted 201/6 in their 20 overs on the back […]

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2 w. ago JPMC to introduce instant digital biopsy system for cancer patients

KARACHI: The Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) will become Pakistan’s first public hospital to offer immediate biopsy reports for suspected cancer patients by introducing a confocal instant digital pathology system. This advanced technology will enable surgeons to determine tumor type and spread in real-time during surgery. Professor Shahid Rasool, Executive Director of Jinnah Hospital Karachi, […]

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2 w. ago Fake News Alert: Pakistan Observer Logo misused in propaganda posts targeting E

ISLAMABAD – As Punjab government moves forward with its much-anticipated e-taxi initiative, introducing electric taxis in provincial capital, a disturbing

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