22 h. ago Pakistan reaches nations hockey cup semifinal despite loss to New Zealand

KUALA LUMPUR – Pakistan has qualified for the semifinals of the Nations Hockey Cup in Malaysia, thanks to a better goal average — even after losing to New Zealand. Earlier today, Pakistan faced a tough match against New Zealand, who narrowly defeated them by 4-3. With this win, New Zealand secured their spot in the […]

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67 h. ago PTI seeks PPP support for budget walkout in parliamentary meeting

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally reached out to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for support in boycotting the upcoming federal budget vote. The two parties held a key meeting at Parliament House on Monday, where PTI leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, also a former speaker, […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan emerges as vital air route as airlines reroute amid middle East airspace closures

June 15, 2025 – As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to disrupt regional aviation, Pakistan’s airspace has become a crucial corridor for international flights, especially for airlines connecting Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Major carriers such as Emirates are now flying over northern and western Pakistan to reach destinations like Egypt and North America. […]

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6 d. ago Blistering heat wave grips Pakistan, temperatures soar above 48°C

LAHORE: A severe heatwave continues to scorch much of Pakistan, with temperatures reaching alarming levels across the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the heatwave is expected to persist until Thursday, June 13, with temperatures in many areas remaining 4 to 7°C above the seasonal average. Citizens are urged to avoid direct sunlight, […]

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8 d. ago Gold price rises by Rs600 per tola in Pakistan amid global surge

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday, following the global trend. The price per tola rose by Rs600 in a single day. With this jump, the new price reached Rs352,900, as shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold also went up. It increased by Rs514, bringing […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan warns of ‘act of war’ if India builds storage dams on Indus River

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik accused India of manipulating the flow of the Indus River system to disrupt Pakistan’s crop patterns and food security. In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, Malik stated that India had been holding and releasing water, creating conditions that prevent water from reaching Pakistan when needed for […]

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9 d. ago Country reaches $411bn GDP milestone, reports broad economic recovery amid reforms

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy has made a remarkable recovery, reaching a $411 billion GDP milestone for the fiscal year 2025, driven by IMF-backed reforms, robust industrial growth, and record investor confidence. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the achievement on Monday, marking a historic turning point in the country’s economic trajectory. At the launch of the […]

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1 week ago Pakistan’s power capacity reaches 46,605 MW, but idle plants push cost burden on consumers

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s electricity generation capacity has hit a new high of 46,605 megawatts during the current fiscal year, but the rise is adding financial pressure on consumers due to payments to idle power plants. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, the country’s total installed capacity grew by 1.6% compared to the same period last […]

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1 week ago Govt hires KPMG to tackle Rs2.8 trillion gas sector circular debt

The government has taken a major step to address the growing circular debt in Pakistan’s gas sector, which has reached Rs2.8 trillion. To find a practical solution, it hired the audit firm KPMG to create a Circular Debt Management Plan (CDMP). This plan aims to be acceptable to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and help […]

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2 w. ago Oil sales rise 10% in may as smuggling drops and demand improves

Oil sales in Pakistan rose 10% year-on-year in May 2025, reaching 1.53 million tons. The increase was also 5% higher than the previous month. Experts link this rise to multiple factors. These include cheaper fuel prices, higher diesel demand due to wheat harvesting, reduced fuel smuggling, and signs of better economic activity. From July 2024 […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to finalise framework for UAP railway project

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to work closely for the early finalisation of the framework agreement for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Line Project. The agreement was reached during a telephone call between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday. The two leaders […]

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3 w. ago IMF leaves without final deal, budget talks with Pakistan to continue

ISLAMABAD – May 25, 2025: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) ended its 10-day visit to Pakistan without reaching a final agreement, saying that discussions on the fiscal year 2026 budget will continue in the coming days. In a statement, outgoing IMF Mission Chief Nathan Porter said both sides are still working to agree on key […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan and IMF yet to finalize budget targets, talks to continue

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have not yet reached a full agreement on next year’s budget targets. The IMF team visited Pakistan from May 19 and held discussions with government officials. Talks covered the country’s economic situation, loan program progress, and key budget goals. Although both sides made progress, some matters are still […]

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3 w. ago PM to embark on tour of friendly states as part of diplomatic push

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan from May 25-30, the Foreign Office (FO) announced in a statement on Friday, to hold “wide-ranging discussions” with the nations while acknowledging their support during Pakistan’s recent escalation with India. The visit comes a fortnight after Pakistan and India reached a US-brokered ceasefire following […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan reports two new polio cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, total rises to 10

Pakistan’s confirmed polio cases in 2025 have reached 10 after two new wild poliovirus cases were reported from Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). This brings the total cases to five in KP, four in Sindh, and one in Punjab. While nationwide polio vaccination campaigns continue, certain areas in southern KP […]

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4 w. ago Seafood exports propel Pakistan’s economy, growing 8.4% to $370.9 million

ISLAMABAD, May 21 – Pakistan’s seafood exports have experienced a notable growth of 8.4% during the first ten months of the current fiscal year, reaching $370.9 million. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, this is an improvement from $342.2 million recorded in the same period last year, marking a positive shift in the country’s […]

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4 w. ago Gold price in Pakistan rises by Rs300, reaches Rs342,800 per tola

Gold prices in Pakistan continued to rise on Tuesday, reflecting a global increase in gold prices. The price of gold per tola in the local market reached Rs342,800, a rise of Rs300 from the previous day. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 10 grams of gold increased by […]

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last month Pakistan, India ‘agree to pull back troops to peacetime position by May

Pakistan and India have reached a mutual understanding to reposition their armed forces back to peacetime deployments along the Line of Control (LoC) and international border by May 30, according to senior officials familiar with the development. Military leadership from both countries, particularly the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs), are actively coordinating the phased […]

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