Pakistan’s workers’ remittances recorded a 5% year-on-year decline in March 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, highlighting emerging external risks despite overall resilience. Remittances stood at $3.83 billion in March, compared to $4.05 billion in the same month last year. However, inflows increased by 17% on a month-on-month basis, largely…
The government has decided to secure a $1 billion budget support loan from the Asian Development Bank to strengthen policies aimed at tackling climate-related disasters, while deferring a separate $40 million project backed by the World Bank due to concerns over high costs. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Central Development Working…
The Peshawar High Court has directed legal representatives of Muhammad Sohail Afridi to submit additional documents in a petition challenging a notice issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan. The case was heard by a two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Farah Jamshed, who stated that the matter would be decided on…
The Balochistan government has launched a one-month free vehicle and motorcycle registration campaign aimed at providing relief to citizens and improving compliance across the province. According to officials, the initiative was approved by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti following rising fuel prices, which had impacted vehicle owners. Director General Excise and Taxation Muhammad Ayub Hazara…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has initiated a review of penalties imposed on private organisations managing outsourced government hospitals following rising complaints about poor service delivery. Under the current system, overseen by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Foundation, private partners can be fined up to 10% of their total budget for failing to meet contractual obligations….
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a new initiative to provide electric scooters to working women and female students, aiming to promote eco-friendly transport and women’s empowerment. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, where multiple development projects were reviewed under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026-27. Officials…
The auction process for the Bhata Ground Cattle Market has hit a deadlock after bidders rejected the Rs4 billion reserve price set by authorities. The market, located in Rawalpindi, is one of the largest livestock trading centres serving both Rawalpindi and Islamabad, especially during Eid ul Adha. According to reports, bidders formed a unified stance…
An inspection of the Railways Police Pakistan training centre has revealed serious shortcomings in infrastructure and training standards, raising concerns about the quality of facilities provided to trainees. During a visit to the centre in Lahore, Inspector General Muhammad Wisal Fakhar Sultan expressed strong dissatisfaction with the existing arrangements. The IG observed that trainees were…
Unseasonal rain, hail, and strong winds have caused significant damage to standing wheat crops in parts of central Punjab, particularly in Sargodha, raising concerns among farmers and market stakeholders. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the current spell of wet weather is linked to a strong westerly system and is expected to continue until mid-April,…
The Punjab government has approved plans to expand its free public transport programme to 17 districts, aiming to provide relief to commuters amid rising fuel prices. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, where officials reviewed the impact of increasing oil prices on transport fares. Under the plan,…
