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Pakistan emerging as ‘hinge power’ in new global order, Financial Times says
August 14, 2026
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
August 14, 2026
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
August 14, 2026
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
August 14, 2026
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
August 14, 2026
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%
August 14, 2026
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
August 14, 2026
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
August 13, 2026
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
August 13, 2026
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
August 13, 2026
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…