Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled an ambitious national strategy aimed at significantly slowing Pakistan’s population growth over the next decade. The government plans to reduce the country’s annual population growth rate from 2.55 percent to 1.25 percent by 2035, describing the initiative as a crucial step toward ensuring long-term economic stability and sustainable development. […]
Pakistani Expedition Reopens Historic Hindu Kush Pass After 27 Years, Marks First Female Summit
A landmark mountaineering expedition has successfully reopened the historic Phargam An Pass in Pakistan’s Hindu Kush mountain range after 27 years, marking a major achievement for adventure tourism and high-altitude exploration. The expedition also created history as women climbers reached the 5,100-metre summit for the first time, according to officials. Supported by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
IMF Seeks Bigger Recognition of Gas Sector Losses as Pakistan Delays Rs1.7 Trillion Debt Settlement Plan
Pakistan’s efforts to resolve its growing gas sector circular debt have hit another hurdle after the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) failed to reach an agreement on a proposed settlement framework. The unresolved plan, valued at Rs1.7 trillion, will now undergo further negotiations, with both sides expected to resume discussions in September. The […]
Three Routes Proposed for Rawalpindi Ring Road Phase-II as Feasibility Study Nears Completion
The development of Rawalpindi Ring Road Phase-II has moved a step forward after the National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) completed the project’s preliminary feasibility study. The proposed phase is expected to strengthen regional connectivity by linking the Thalian Interchange with the Hakla Interchange along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route. According to official sources, NESPAK […]
Sui Southern Launches Sahulat Van to Provide Doorstep Gas Customer Services in Karachi
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has launched a new mobile customer facilitation unit, named the Sahulat Van, to bring essential gas-related services directly to residents in Karachi. The initiative aims to improve customer experience by reducing the need for people to visit physical customer service centres for routine complaints and inquiries. The Sahulat Van has […]
Pakistan Exports Drop to 14-Month Low as Imports Reach Four-Year High
Pakistan’s external trade balance came under renewed pressure in June 2026 as exports declined to their lowest monthly level in 14 months, while imports surged to their highest point in four years. The latest figures, based on Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data and analyzed by Topline Securities, highlight growing challenges for the country’s trade […]
Govt Likely to Announce Record Increase in Diyat to Rs. 19.3 Million for FY2026-27
The federal government is expected to announce the highest-ever increase in the value of Diyat (blood money) for the fiscal year 2026-27, with the proposed amount set at Rs. 19.3 million. If approved by the federal cabinet, the revised compensation will mark the largest increase in Pakistan’s history, reflecting the sharp rise in silver prices […]
Flour Prices Reduced by Rs. 8 Per Kg After Talks Between Karachi Administration and Mill Owners
Consumers in Karachi are set to receive some relief as flour mill owners have agreed to reduce the ex-mill price of flour by Rs. 8 per kilogram following successful discussions with the city administration. The decision lowers the ex-mill price from Rs. 133 per kilogram to Rs. 125 per kilogram. The price cut is expected […]
NDMA Warns of Floods and Landslides as Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Pakistan
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a fresh alert warning of possible floods, flash flooding, and landslides in several parts of Pakistan as a new spell of heavy monsoon rains is forecast to affect the country from July 11 to July 14. According to the advisory, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and […]
Senate Committee Approves Bill to Issue Blue Passports to Children of MNAs
The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has unanimously approved the Members of Parliament Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a proposal to issue blue passports to the dependent children of members of Parliament. The move is part of a broader amendment aimed at updating the benefits and privileges available to lawmakers. The bill was […]