The State Bank of Pakistan has announced the expansion of its nationwide cashless payments initiative for Eidul Azha, aiming to promote digital transactions across cattle markets and reduce reliance on cash. According to the central bank, the “Go Cashless” campaign has been significantly scaled up this year, with coverage increasing from 54 cattle markets in…
A new report by the Energy Transitions Commission has called for an accelerated transition towards renewable energy following disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, warning that reliance on fossil fuels continues to expose economies to major risks. According to the commission, recent instability in global energy markets has revealed the structural weaknesses of…
Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation during high-level talks held in Islamabad, focusing on counter-terrorism, anti-narcotics efforts, and regional stability. The meeting took place between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur. Acting US Ambassador Natalie…
President Asif Ali Zardari conferred a total of 47 military awards on officers and personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces in recognition of their bravery, leadership, and distinguished service to the nation. The awards were presented during a prestigious investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The event was attended by First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Senate…
The Government of Pakistan has announced a major step towards transparency by deciding to publish asset declarations of civil servants in a redacted form. This development comes as part of broader governance reforms linked to commitments made under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and…
Pakistan has reaffirmed that its relationship with the United Arab Emirates remains strong, brotherly, and firmly rooted in mutual trust and resilience, dismissing recent reports suggesting tensions between the two countries. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that there is “absolutely no question” of any strain in ties between Islamabad and Abu Dhabi, emphasizing that…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan and Azerbaijan share strong brotherly relations, emphasizing that bilateral ties between the two countries continue to grow with time. The prime minister conveyed his warm greetings to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev during a meeting with Azerbaijan’s Justice Minister Farid Turab Oglu Ahmadov in Islamabad. He recalled his…
Pakistan has strongly rejected what it describes as a foreign-backed disinformation campaign aimed at undermining its diplomatic role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that a coordinated negative information campaign has been circulating in recent days, allegedly originating from external sources with the intent to create…
Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter has praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role in ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and the United States, suggesting that the country’s leadership deserves international recognition for its mediation efforts. Speaking during a television programme, Ritter highlighted Pakistan’s central role in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington amid a complex and sensitive…
Authorities in Islamabad have introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the burden of heavy school bags on students, while also taking steps to enforce the removal of a banned O-level Pakistan Studies book still being sold in the market. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA),…
