Pakistan’s government plans to discuss potential increases in defence spending with the IMF during upcoming budget negotiations. In light of escalating tensions with India, Pakistan’s federal government intends to inform the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about potential increases in defence expenditure during upcoming budget negotiations. Formal talks with
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed the country’s commitment to peace on Sunday, once again ruling out any intentions to develop nuclear weapons. Speaking during a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran’s nuclear program remains solely for peaceful purposes and that the country is fully dedicated to
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has instructed Junaid Akbar to step down from his position as chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), according to sources within the party. The directive was conveyed by Aleema Khan, Imran Khan’s sister, who delivered a written message to PTI leaders Barrister
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a remarkable rally on Monday, as investor sentiment soared following the announcement of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. The KSE-100 index surged by a staggering 9,928 points, reaching an intra-day high of 117,104.11 points, marking the highest day-on-day increase in
Pakistan’s armed forces launched Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos in retaliation to Indian aggression, reaffirming their commitment to national sovereignty. In a decisive military response to India’s recent strikes, Pakistan’s armed forces initiated Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, underscoring their readiness to defend the nation’s sovereignty. The operation targeted multiple Indian military
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is set to convene on Friday in Washington to decide on a $2.3 billion financial assistance package for Pakistan, amid the country’s efforts to stabilize its economy and manage fiscal challenges. Pakistan Eyes $1B Tranche Plus Climate Financing The upcoming decision
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has strongly condemned India’s actions following the Pahalgam attack, calling them a display of “lawlessness” and a breach of international norms. Pakistan Reaffirms Right to Self-Defense Speaking during televised interviews with Fox News and PBS, Ambassador Sheikh stated that
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt thanks to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his expression of solidarity and support in the wake of recent Indian missile strikes inside Pakistani territory. Erdogan Reaffirms Turkiye’s Commitment to Peace In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime
Pakistan’s military has successfully shot down 25 drones of Israeli origin launched from Indian territory over the past two days, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The escalation underscores rising hostilities between the two neighboring countries, with the armed forces warning of serious consequences for further violations. Multiple
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a positive start on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging nearly 800 points following the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to reduce the key policy rate by 100 basis points to 11%.  Market Reaction At 10:15 AM, the
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the headquarters of Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), where he received a detailed briefing on the current security situation at both national and regional levels following the Pahalgam attack. Senior ISI officials updated the prime minister on ongoing counterterrorism operations, emerging threats,
The Pakistan Embassy today hosted an introductory event for the book entitled “The Security Imperative: Pakistan’s Nuclear Deterrence and Diplomacy, authored by Ambassador Zamir Akram, who was also present on the occasion. The event was attended by representatives from Chinese think tanks, universities and media, among others. In his
In a move to make premium rail travel more accessible, Pakistan Railways has announced that its luxury saloon coaches—previously reserved for high-ranking government officials—are now available to the general public at significantly reduced rates. Exclusive Coaches Now Publicly Bookable According to an official statement, the luxury saloons that
In a tragic turn of events, six Sikh civilians, including women and children, lost their lives when they were struck by an Indian military convoy traveling toward the Pakistan border. The incident occurred as part of India’s ongoing military mobilization, which has been fueled by escalating tensions between the
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a major weather alert, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that will impact various parts of Pakistan from May 1 to May 5. The advisory urges residents to stay prepared for severe weather conditions, as multiple regions across the country are expected
In response to escalating political and military tensions, India has officially closed its airspace to all Pakistani aircrafts until May 23, 2025. The restriction, confirmed through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), prohibits Pakistani flights from using Indian airspace during this period. Impact on Air Traffic The airspace ban primarily affects