At least 18 militants, including a commander, were killed during a violent clash between two rival armed groups in the central region of Kurram District, according to police officials. Read More: Al-Qaida in Syria losing ground in battles with insurgents The incident took place in the Manato Kamran Khel area of Central Kurram, where armed groups […]
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Pakistan forecasts 8.6% inflation for next fiscal year
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has projected an average inflation rate of 8.6 per cent for the upcoming fiscal year 2026–27, as discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continue over the country’s macroeconomic framework. Read More: Short-term inflation up by 0.47% According to official details, Pakistan and the visiting IMF mission have reached broad agreement on the […]
Sindh government approves 500 new electric buses
The Sindh government has approved the purchase and deployment of 500 new electric buses under a public-private partnership model aimed at improving public transport infrastructure across the province. Read More: Memon announces launch of a new EV bus route The decision was announced in the Sindh Assembly, where senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon confirmed that the new […]
Saudi Arabia announces new Umrah season dates
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the key dates for the upcoming Umrah season, outlining the schedule for visa issuance, pilgrim entry, and permit availability through the official Nusuk platform. According to the ministry, Umrah visas will begin to be issued from May 31, 2026, allowing international pilgrims to start planning their […]
Pakistan emerging as global information technology powerhouse: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan was rapidly advancing towards a complete digital transformation through major investments in technology infrastructure, skilled youth and modern communication systems. In his message on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, he emphasised that the country was steadily strengthening its position as a global information technology hub. Moreover, he praised […]
Government unveils new civil service conduct code after 62 years
The federal government has introduced a new code of conduct for civil servants, replacing a decades-old framework with stricter rules focused on transparency, financial accountability and digital governance. The newly introduced Civil Servants (Conduct) Rules 2026 replace the 1964 regulations that had governed public officials for more than six decades. While the updated framework retains […]
Court orders K-Electric to pay Rs13.5 million in compensation in electrocution case
A Karachi court has ordered K-Electric to pay Rs13.5 million in compensation to the family of a man who died from electrocution while attempting to save a child during rainfall in 2019. The verdict was issued by a senior civil judge in Karachi Central, who held the power utility responsible for negligence in maintaining safe […]
IMF says Pakistan’s economic recovery holds despite regional risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Pakistan’s economic recovery remains on track due to steady policy implementation, while warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could create fresh risks for growth, inflation and external stability. Read More: IMF pressures Pakistan to tighten money laundering controls In its latest assessment released after completing the third review […]
Families demand release of Pakistani seamen held by Somali pirates
Families of Pakistani seamen held hostage by Somali pirates staged a protest in Karachi on Wednesday, demanding urgent government action to secure the safe return of their loved ones. According to reports, the seamen are among 10 Pakistani crew members aboard the MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged oil tanker that was hijacked approximately 23 days […]
A woman arrested in Karachi on allegations of drug trafficking
A woman arrested in Karachi on allegations of drug trafficking is now facing an additional case after police claimed to have recovered an unlicensed weapon from her possession. Police registered a fresh case against the suspect, identified as Anmol alias Pinky, after allegedly recovering a pistol during a raid in the Garden West area of […]