The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced new measures to simplify export procedures for IT companies and freelancers in Pakistan, aiming to promote ease of doing business and boost the country’s digital economy. According to the central bank, the reforms focus on streamlining export realisation processes, standardising documentation, and improving complaint resolution systems for exporters…
A case has been registered against Haleem Adil Sheikh and more than 100 workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf following a protest in Karachi’s Red Zone that allegedly turned violent. According to police reports, at least 24 PTI workers were arrested during the protest, including former MNAs Alamgir Khan and Dawa Khan. The first information report (FIR)…
Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep concern after three Pakistani nationals were injured in an incident at Khor Fakkan Port in the United Arab Emirates. According to official reports, the injuries occurred when debris from a missile interception fell near the port area, triggering a fire and causing panic among civilians. Emergency response teams quickly arrived…
Pakistan has taken a leading role in regional diplomatic efforts to broker a potential 45-day ceasefire between Iran and the United States, as tensions between the two nations approach a critical point. According to multiple international reports, the proposed ceasefire is being considered as a first step toward achieving a long-term peace agreement. The initiative…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammed Sohail Afridi has emphasized that the use of force alone cannot bring lasting peace to the tribal districts, urging collaborative and result-oriented efforts to address ongoing unrest. Speaking at a peace jirga held in Bajaur, the chief minister highlighted that decades of military operations have failed to deliver sustainable peace…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Textbook Board has formally requested the provincial government to allow it to develop and publish school textbooks independently, a move that could significantly reduce financial burdens and improve educational quality. According to officials, the board currently relies on private publishers for textbook development, resulting in an annual royalty payment of approximately…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken a major step against human trafficking by arresting a suspect in Faisalabad linked to an organised network involved in sending Pakistani girls abroad, particularly to Dubai, under false job promises. According to FIA officials, the arrest was made during a targeted raid conducted by the Faisalabad zone team…
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has announced that the government is considering early market closures across Pakistan to reduce electricity consumption and control rising economic pressures. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, the minister said Pakistan relies heavily on imported fuel for electricity generation, making energy conservation a national priority amid the ongoing global oil…
The federal government has appointed Zahida Sarfraz as a member of the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue in Islamabad, according to an official notification. Zahida Sarfraz, who serves as an Inland Revenue Service officer in BS-20, has been elevated to the position of Member (BS-21) in the tribunal’s Bench-IV for an initial term of three years….
Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has called for a major shift in Pakistan’s fuel pricing system, urging the government to deregulate petrol prices and allow market forces to determine rates. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Abbasi criticised inconsistent economic policies and said administrative control over fuel prices was not sustainable. He stressed…
