The federal government has announced revised operating hours for businesses across Pakistan under its ongoing austerity and fuel conservation measures, directing provincial governments to ensure implementation of the new schedule. Read More: Government revises market closing timings According to an official notification issued on Wednesday, shops, markets, shopping malls and general retail outlets will be […]
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National Assembly panel backs authority for government properties
A National Assembly standing committee has recommended legislation to establish a Federal Government Real Estate Management Authority, aimed at improving the management and economic utilisation of state-owned properties across Pakistan. Read More: 24 state-owned enterprises to be privatized: NA told The recommendation was made during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, chaired […]
US proposes tariffs on Pakistan over labour concerns
The United States (US) has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including Pakistan, citing concerns over the enforcement of measures against goods produced with forced labour. Read More: U.S. cuts tariffs on Pakistan, but costs still high According to a filing by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the proposed duties range from 10 […]
Pakistan eyes investment opportunities at Russian forum
Pakistan is set to participate in the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026) with a high-level delegation, as the country seeks to strengthen economic ties with Russia and attract new investment opportunities. Read More: Pakistan pushes reforms to accelerate investment and export growth The four-day forum, which begins on June 3 in St Petersburg, is regarded as […]
Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan condemn Al-Aqsa incursions
Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, have strongly condemned recent incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers, describing the actions as a violation of international law and the longstanding status quo governing the holy site. Read More: Israel committed to Al–Aqsa status quo: foreign minister The joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, […]
Ahmed Baig leads Pakistan’s charge with top-10 finish in Morocco
Pakistan’s leading golfer, Ahmed Baig, concluded a productive week at the 2026 am green IGPL Morocco Rising Stars with a strong final-round performance at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort. A two-under-par 68 on Sunday secured him a tied-seventh finish and provided valuable momentum heading into this week’s $500,000 am green IGPL Bharath Classic, which […]
Pakistan needs smart taxation to promote innovation and rural economy: minister
Minister for National Food Security & Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday said that Pakistan needed smart taxation in order to promote nutrition, innovation and rural economy. The minister was addressing a high-level consultation organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), where key stakeholders from government, academia, industry, and development partners gathered to deliberate […]
Power of Pakistan’s Diplomacy
In international politics, influence is not always measured by the size of an economy or the strength of a military. Sometimes, it is measured by the ability to bring rivals to the table, reduce tensions, and promote stability in a divided world. In recent years, Pakistan has increasingly emerged as a country that seeks dialogue […]
Pakistan urges stronger UN mediation as ‘first line of defence’
Pakistan on Monday called on the international community to treat mediation as the first line of defence against war, saying delayed diplomacy and neglected disputes often turn political crises into conflicts that consume lives, regions and generations. Speaking during a UN General Assembly debate on strengthening mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, Pakistan’s Permanent […]
Dar asks Pakistan’s envoy to expand EU cooperation
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Raheem Hayat Qureshi on Tuesday called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Building on the positive momentum of the recent visit of the High Representative/Vice-President to Pakistan, the DPM/FM directed the ambassador to follow up on the understandings reached during the visit. He also instructed to continue working […]