Pakistan is once again facing a sharp increase in Iranian fuel smuggling as illegal petroleum products continue entering the local market through border regions. The renewed inflow comes during a period of rising global oil prices and continued uncertainty caused by disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. According to reports, domestic refineries including…
Pakistan’s Petroleum Division has proposed major relief measures for fuel consumers in its recommendations for the federal budget 2026-27, including reducing the petroleum levy target to Rs1 trillion and lowering the levy on petrol and diesel to Rs50 per litre while international oil prices remain high. According to reports, the recommendations have been submitted to…
A revised Iran peace proposal reportedly backed by Pakistan and Qatar has added new strain to discussions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue through regional mediators. According to reports cited by Geo News and Axios, Pakistan and Qatar worked alongside regional countries including Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and…
Pakistan’s major opposition parties are preparing separate protest campaigns against the government over inflation, governance failures, and economic pressure on the public, exposing deep divisions within the opposition alliance landscape. According to reports, opposition groups including Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and Jamaat-e-Islami have announced independent protest plans instead of joining a united anti-government…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important advisory for WhatsApp users across Pakistan, warning that accounts linked to inactive or unregistered SIM cards may become inaccessible if users fail to update their account details. According to the regulator, users must ensure that their WhatsApp accounts remain connected to active and properly registered SIM…
Flour millers in the Rawalpindi-Islamabad region have urged the Punjab government to revise its wheat and flour policy after claiming that nearly 40 percent of flour mills in the twin cities have shut down due to continuous financial losses. Industry representatives say unequal wheat distribution, rising transport costs and administratively fixed flour prices are pushing…
A militant attack on the Border Military Police (BMP) station in Chitarwata, located in the tribal region of Koh-i-Sulaiman tehsil in Dera Ghazi Khan, has raised fresh security concerns in Punjab. According to official sources, armed militants targeted the police station, causing structural damage to the building while security personnel remained safe during the incident….
v Livestock traders at Lahore’s Shahpur Kanjran cattle market have raised serious concerns over alleged overcharging and rising operational costs ahead of Eidul Azha. Traders claim that fees for animal entry, fodder and space allocation are being collected far above the officially approved rates, creating additional financial pressure on sellers and buyers alike. According to…
Pakistan’s migrant outflow witnessed a noticeable decline in 2024 as stricter visa policies and changing labour regulations in destination countries reduced overseas employment opportunities for Pakistani workers. According to the newly launched Pakistan Migration Report 2025, the number of Pakistanis leaving for work abroad fell after a sharp increase in previous years, highlighting the growing…
The National Assembly of Pakistan was informed on Monday that more than 164,000 Pakistanis were deported from Gulf countries over the past five years, according to official data presented by the Ministry of Interior. The report revealed that the highest number of deportations came from Saudi Arabia, where 108,029 Pakistanis were sent back during the…
