12 h. ago UAE Visa Update 2025: New Service lets you apply for Golden Residency remotely

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15 h. ago Sweden restarts visa services in Pakistan, easing travel for nationals

Sweden has resumed its visa services in Islamabad, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. Starting July 7, 2025, Pakistani nationals can apply for Schengen visas locally to visit Sweden for up to 90 days. This step ends a two-year halt that began in April 2023 when Sweden closed its embassy in Islamabad over security concerns. […]

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5 d. ago PM appreciates Saudi Arabia’s role in Middle East peace, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its ongoing efforts to promote peace in the Middle East and its significant role in facilitating the recent ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India. The Prime Minister made these remarks during a meeting with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad, […]

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1 week ago Middle east tensions may push solar panel prices higher in Pakistan

Pakistan may face a sharp rise in solar panel prices due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, warn local importers. The conflict between Iran and Israel has disrupted shipping routes and caused freight costs to surge. Experts say if tensions continue, solar imports could become significantly costlier, putting pressure on consumers already burdened by high […]

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1 week ago Pakistan welcomes middle east ceasefire, emphasizes UN charter

Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, urging all involved parties to fully respect the agreement. The Foreign Office described the development as a positive step toward reducing tensions in the volatile Middle East. The ceasefire was brokered by Qatar and the United States after nearly two weeks of intense military exchanges. […]

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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 Middle east conflict hits Pakistan stock market, index drops by 3,855 points

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has strongly affected the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The PSX 100 index fell sharply by 3,855 points and closed at 116,167. During the trading session, the index briefly dropped more than 4,000 points before recovering around 500 points. A total of 5.9 billion shares were traded worth 23 billion […]

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2 w. ago Russia, China and Pakistan propose draft resolution for ceasefire in Middle East

UNITED NATIONS: Russia, China and Pakistan have proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East, ahead of an emergency UNSC session, Reuters reports. It is not immediately clear when it can be put to a vote. The three countries circulated the draft text, said diplomats, and […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s inflation likely to ease to 3.1% in june: JS global

Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to decline slightly in June 2025, dropping to 3.1% from 3.5% in May. Brokerage firm JS Global attributes this to the fading base effect and stabilizing prices across key sectors. The average inflation for the ongoing fiscal year (FY25) could settle around 4.6%. This is a major improvement from FY24’s […]

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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 Aurangzeb: Economy shielded against middle east crisis, US tariffs under review

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb assured that Pakistan is fully prepared to handle any economic fallout from Middle East tensions. Speaking at a national workshop in Islamabad, he said the government recently held meetings with key officials. These meetings focused on stock reserves and keeping asset prices stable in case of regional escalation. The minister expressed […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Achakzai raises alarm for Pakistan over rising tensions due to Iran, Israel war

QUETTA: Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai has raised alarm over rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel, warning of serious repercussions for Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, the veteran politician and head of the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution of Pakistan urged […]

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3 w. ago Big push for affordable housing: Rs5 billion subsidy in federal budget

The federal government has allocated Rs5 billion in the FY26 budget for a new low-cost housing scheme. This scheme will provide a mark-up subsidy on loans to make home financing easier. The government will work with the State Bank of Pakistan to launch the program soon, aiming to help more people afford homes. Under this […]

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4 w. ago Drive safe: NHMP issues travel advisory as eid holidays wind down

ISLAMABAD – As the Eidul Azha holidays near their end, the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a travel advisory, urging citizens to take extra precautions while returning to their destinations. The advisory comes in anticipation of heavy traffic on national highways and motorways. NHMP officials expect a significant rise in vehicle volume […]

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