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Pakistan emerging as ‘hinge power’ in new global order, Financial Times says

Pakistan emerging as ‘hinge power’ in new global order, Financial Times says

Pakistan is increasingly positioning itself as a strategically important “hinge power” capable of dealing simultaneously with the United States, China,…
Pakistan, Hong Kong Customs ink cooperation accord

Pakistan, Hong Kong Customs ink cooperation accord

Pakistan Customs and Hong Kong Customs have signed a cooperative arrangement on customs cooperation and mutual administrative assistance. A virtual…
Talks fail again as goods transporters’ strike rolls on

Talks fail again as goods transporters’ strike rolls on

Talks between the Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance and the federal and Sindh governments have ended without an agreement, with the…
SBP to maintain focus on price stability, reforms and sustainable economic growth

SBP to maintain focus on price stability, reforms and sustainable economic growth

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has said the central bank will continue to prioritise price stability,…
Pakistan posts Rs3.6tr primary surplus as fiscal position improves in FY2025-26

Pakistan posts Rs3.6tr primary surplus as fiscal position improves in FY2025-26

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan closed the financial year 2025-26 with a primary budget surplus of around Rs3.6 trillion, marking the third consecutive…
Weekly inflation rises 0.15%, annual rate reaches 9.11%

Weekly inflation rises 0.15%, annual rate reaches 9.11%

ISLAMABAD: Weekly inflation in Pakistan increased by 0.15% during the latest week, taking the overall annual inflation rate to 9.11%,…
Pakistan car sales jump 141% in July

Pakistan car sales jump 141% in July

ISLAMABAD: Car sales in Pakistan recorded a strong increase in July 2026. Sales rose by 141.28% compared with the same…
NEPRA seeks Rs34bn recovery from power consumers as industrial sector opposes tariff hike

NEPRA seeks Rs34bn recovery from power consumers as industrial sector opposes tariff hike

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed recovering around Rs34 billion from consumers of distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric through the…
Ministers seek PM’s approval for prices of 52 vital medicines

Ministers seek PM’s approval for prices of 52 vital medicines

ISLAMABAD: The federal health ministry has sought an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to obtain approval for the…
Airlines told to carry extra fuel while operating at Islamabad Airport

Airlines told to carry extra fuel while operating at Islamabad Airport

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has directed airlines operating flights to and from Islamabad International Airport to ensure their aircraft…
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