Download IPFS In a rare display of behind-the-scenes compromise, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) have reached a mutual agreement on the allocation of a minority seat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly, avoiding what was previously planned to be a coin toss to determine the[Read More…]

Download IPFS At least 28 more lives were lost in the past 24 hours due to severe rain-related incidents in Punjab, Pakistan, pushing the nationwide death toll this monsoon season to 140. With ongoing downpours and warnings in place, the country continues to grapple with infrastructure vulnerabilities and inadequate emergency[Read More…]

Download IPFS The federal government’s demand for a formal, written commitment from opposition lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly has sparked growing concerns of a political stalemate, with talks between both sides teetering on the edge of collapse. According to information cited by The Express Tribune, the government has presented a[Read More…]

Download IPFS A National Assembly committee meeting held on Wednesday reignited debate over Pakistan’s sugar import policy, tax exemptions, and broader economic priorities. Lawmakers scrutinized the government’s role in slashing duties and questioned the financial implications of ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Chaired by Syed Naveed Qamar,[Read More…]

Download IPFS A record number of adults in low- and middle-income countries now have access to bank or financial accounts, according to the latest Global Findex 2025 report from the World Bank Group (WBG). This rise in financial inclusion, particularly driven by mobile technology, signals expanding opportunities for economic independence[Read More…]

Download IPFS In recent years, most complaints about weather extremes or power cuts often come from behind closed doors, air-conditioned homes, and cushioned mattresses. But for Punjab’s homeless, the daily fight for survival is more than just discomfort; it’s a matter of life and death. As they dodge police raids[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a move highlighting the growing global interest in decentralized finance, leaders from El Salvador and Pakistan met to strengthen cooperation on Bitcoin initiatives, focusing on energy, education, and economic development. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele recently welcomed Pakistan’s Minister of Crypto, Bilal Bin Saqib, for a strategic[Read More…]

Download IPFS Sugar prices in Pakistan continue to climb despite official claims of market stabilization. After a brief agreement between the government and sugar mills to lower the ex-mill rate, retail prices remain unchecked, fueling inflation and public frustration. Over the past seven months, the price of sugar, a commodity[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended a sweeping reform of Pakistan’s digital tax framework, warning that the country’s inconsistent and high taxes on digital services are stifling growth, deterring foreign investment, and widening the digital divide. The ADB’s proposal includes implementing a flat 5% general sales tax[Read More…]

Download IPFS Severe monsoon weather continues to batter Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, where crumbling rural infrastructure has again proven deadly. In two tragic incidents over the weekend, three children were killed and five others injured after the roofs of mud-built homes collapsed due to relentless rainfall. The events occurred[Read More…]