HeadlinesCommerce Minister calls for timber sector’s active role in forest growth and pledges government support
Federal Minister for Commerce stresses the importance of forest development alongside trade challenges in meeting national demand for timber
Aug 8, 2025
HeadlinesGovernment approves exemption for import of unregistered lifesaving drugs for hospitals
Exemption covers anti-cancer, cardiac, and essential lifesaving drugs, allowing hospitals to access therapies not yet registered in Pakistan for another five years
Aug 8, 2025
HeadlinesSenate subcommittee questions NHA over ADB guidelines violation in CAREC project
Committee also probes Chinse firm’s clearance for Lodhran-Multan project; directs submission of all relevant documentation within 15 days
Aug 8, 2025
HeadlinesCentre, Punjab at odds over failure to meet three key IMF targets
Prime Minister seeks explanation from Ministry of Finance and FBR; Punjab's claims weak revenue projections and withheld taxes are the main reasons behind the province's breach of its cash surplus target
Aug 8, 2025
HeadlinesGovt approves Rs1.5 trillion worth of 27 uplift projects, including Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway
Other key projects include Rs415 billion Karachi-Quetta-Chaman N-25, upscaled Green Pakistan Programme worth Rs122.2 billion, 16MW Naltar Hydropower Project valued at Rs10.6 billion, and Rs17 billion flood management project for Balochistan's Kachhi Plains
Aug 8, 2025
HeadlinesWorld Bank set to approve $600 million for Pakistan's inclusive development program
Funding will support federal fiscal reforms and boost public spending on inclusive development, aligned with IMF targets
Aug 8, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan Navy seizes $38 million worth of narcotics in Arabian Sea operation near Pasni
Joint operation with ANF and JMICC recovers 1,250 kilograms of drugs intended for international trafficking routes
Aug 7, 2025
HeadlinesIshaq Dar calls for urgent reforms to rescue energy sector and ensure affordability
Deputy Prime Minister chairs high-level meeting, directs ministries to propose concrete solutions to reduce losses, rationalize subsidies, and stabilize pricing
Aug 7, 2025
HeadlinesGovernment claims progress on inflation control and wage recovery amid tough questions in National Assembly
Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani outlines multi-pronged strategy to ease economic burden while lawmakers challenge impact of relief measures and wage stagnation
Aug 7, 2025
HeadlinesNAB sells Bahria Town properties to recover outstanding amounts
Effort to recover funds through auction continues as Bahria Town’s assets are sold
Aug 7, 2025
HeadlinesPM Shehbaz Sharif orders for national-level strategy to address population growth challenges
Government plans strategic steps to manage population growth and its socio-economic impact
Aug 7, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan to Import Nigerian Bonny Light Crude for the first time
Pakistan shifts towards alternative oil sources as it faces increasing Middle Eastern oil costs
Aug 7, 2025