Download IPFS Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has identified electric vehicles (EVs) as a strategic focus for future cooperation between Pakistan and China, ahead of the Pakistan-China Business Conference scheduled to take place in Beijing on September 4. Speaking in Islamabad, Iqbal underscored the importance[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has issued a formal notification launching the return of Afghan nationals holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. A voluntary repatriation process begins immediately, while mandatory repatriations will take effect on 1 September 2025. The decision follows a high‑level meeting where officials cited mounting security[Read More…]

Download IPFS Islamabad / Beijing – Pakistan’s Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has reaffirmed the strength of Pakistan’s strategic partnership with China, following the joint launch of the PRSS-02, Pakistan’s fourth Earth observation satellite, on August 5, 2025. Speaking at the Pakistani Embassy in Beijing, Iqbal[Read More…]

Download IPFS ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan are poised to benefit from a combined reduction of Rs 0.77 per unit (inclusive of taxes) in their upcoming billing cycles, under the adjusted Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA) and Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA) mechanisms. At a NEPRA public hearing held on August 4, 2025,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Karachi, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has reaffirmed that the Bench and Bar represent foundational pillars of Pakistan’s justice system, and that close collaboration between judges and lawyers is essential to delivering fair, speedy, and affordable justice. His comments came during a meeting with a delegation from[Read More…]

Download IPFS Thousands of families in southern Pakistan are being forced from their homes as the Indus River Delta shrinks and saltwater gradually takes over once-fertile land. The creeping environmental crisis has already displaced over 1.2 million people across the region in the past two decades, according to local NGOs[Read More…]

Download IPFS Field Marshal Asim Munir’s approach to foreign policy is gaining recognition from Western observers, with The Economist recently highlighting a marked improvement in Pakistan’s diplomatic posture. The UK-based publication praised Munir’s efforts in steering Pakistan’s international relations towards greater stability and strategic relevance. In its coverage, The Economist[Read More…]

Download IPFS The federal government has introduced softer tax enforcement measures in response to mounting pressure from Pakistan’s business community, following widespread protests in major cities. New circulars issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) outline key modifications to fiscal policies introduced in the recent federal budget. Traders in[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Supreme Court of Pakistan has revised a previous decision issued by the Sindh High Court (SHC), following an appeal filed by the Sindh government. The appeal challenged the high court’s directive that required the appointment of focal persons in various provincial departments and the implementation of modern[Read More…]

Download IPFS The planned visit of Afghanistan’s Interim Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, to Pakistan was unexpectedly postponed due to what officials referred to as a “technical issue.” The visit, initially set to begin on August 4, was seen as a pivotal moment to reset diplomatic ties between Islamabad and[Read More…]