Pakistan Plans to Extend Debt Maturity Periods to Ease Financing Pressure Officials have revealed a new plan to extend the average maturity period of Pakistan’s debt in an effort to reduce future financing needs. Under the proposal, the average maturity of domestic debt will increase from the current 3 years and 8 months to 52 […]
FBR Targets Key Sectors in Major Audit Drive ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a major audit initiative targeting a wide range of industries in a bid to strengthen tax oversight and boost compliance. The sectors under scrutiny include automotive, aviation, banking, beverages, cement, ceramics, chemicals, coal, departmental stores, edible oil, […]
50 Militants Killed in Four Days as Pakistan Forces Continue Operations in Zhob and Mastung ZHOB – Following successful operations in the Sambaza area of Zhob District between August 7 and 9, 2025, where 47 militants were killed, Pakistani security forces carried out another targeted sanitization operation on the night of April 10-11 along the […]
Gadani Jetty Turns Pink as Experts Warn of Ecological Threat GADANI – In a rare but alarming event, the waters around Gadani Jetty have turned a striking shade of pink, accompanied by a foul smell and reports of dead fish floating along the shoreline. The unusual phenomenon, commonly referred to as a “pink tide,” prompted […]
SC Questions Scope of Observations in Imran Khan Bail Case, Adjourns Hearing to Aug 19 ISLAMABAD – Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has raised concerns over whether the Supreme Court can give final observations in a bail case, signaling a cautious approach in proceedings linked to PTI founder Imran Khan. During Monday’s hearing, the court directed […]
NADRA Outlines Simple Process for First-Time CNIC Applicants ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has reminded citizens that every Pakistani aged 18 or above is eligible to apply for a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) — a key document for accessing banking services, obtaining a passport, or voting in elections. To apply […]
Khawaja Asif Urges Annual Asset Declarations, End to Dual Citizenship for Bureaucrats ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called for sweeping reforms in Pakistan’s bureaucracy, including mandatory annual asset declarations, an end to dual citizenship, and a halt to the allotment of government plots to bureaucrats. Speaking on ARY News’ program Khabar, Asif alleged […]
PML-N Finalizes Strategy for Punjab By-Elections ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has intensified preparations for the upcoming Punjab by-elections, holding a high-level meeting at the party’s central secretariat. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif attended the session, which focused on ticket distribution, candidate […]
Business Optimism on the Rise as Reforms Boost Confidence ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s business community is showing renewed optimism about the country’s economic direction, with confidence levels hitting their highest point in years, according to Gallup Pakistan’s Q2 2025 survey. The survey, conducted between July 23 and 27, found that 61% of businesses rated their current […]
Pakistan Rejects India’s Allegations, Reaffirms Responsible Nuclear Stance In response to recent comments from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Pakistan’s Foreign Office has firmly rejected the accusations, describing them as immature and misleading. A Foreign Office spokesperson highlighted that Pakistan, as a responsible nuclear power with a strong command and control system fully under […]
