S&P Global Market Intelligence has identified Pakistan as the Asia-Pacific economy most vulnerable to macro-financial stress if the Middle East conflict continues for a prolonged period. The assessment highlighted Pakistan’s heavy reliance on imported energy, Gulf remittances and external financing as key factors increasing economic exposure to regional instability. According to the latest S&P Global […]
Why Pakistan’s Next Budget Could Decide the Country’s Economic Future
As Pakistan prepares its federal budget for year 2026-27, economists and policy experts say the government must move beyond traditional tax-heavy measures and present reforms capable of driving long-term economic growth. The upcoming budget arrives at a crucial moment for Pakistan’s economy as the country continues implementing reforms under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund […]
Zil Hajj Moon Sighted in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Eid ul Adha on May 27
Pakistan will celebrate Eid ul Adha on May 27 after authorities sighted the Zil Hajj moon across different parts of the country on Sunday. Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announced the decision after the committee meeting in Karachi. The committee held its session at the Pakistan Meteorological Department headquarters. Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees […]
ISPR Issues Strong Response to Indian Army Chief’s Threatening Remarks
Pakistan’s military on Sunday issued a sharp warning to India after Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi questioned Pakistan’s future place in the region, triggering a strong response from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing rejected the Indian commander’s remarks as “madness and warmongering” and warned that any attempt to target Pakistan […]
Pakistan Tightens Digital Rules for Civil Servants After 62 Years
Pakistan has introduced sweeping new conduct rules for civil servants, replacing a 62-year-old framework with stricter regulations on asset declarations, conflicts of interest, social media activity and financial transparency. According to a report published on Saturday, the Civil Servants (Conduct) Rules 2026 represent the most significant overhaul of Pakistan’s civil service ethics framework in decades. […]
IMF Imposes Rs1.73 Trillion Fuel Levy Target on Pakistan
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set a petroleum levy target of Rs1.73 trillion for Pakistan in the next fiscal year, tightening revenue conditions and imposing stricter monitoring measures to ensure tax collection targets are met under the country’s bailout programme. According to the IMF staff-level report released on Friday, the levy target for fiscal year […]
Pakistan Raises $250 Million Through Historic Panda Bond Launch
Pakistan on Thursday launched its first-ever Panda Bond in China’s onshore capital market. The move marked a major milestone in Islamabad’s efforts to diversify foreign financing and deepen economic ties with China. Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad announced the development in a statement on X. “The inaugural Panda Bond is a 3-year fixed-rate […]
Top Writers, Athletes and Artists Receive Pakistan Civil Awards
President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Pakistan’s highest civil awards on leading personalities from sports, literature, arts, science and public service during ceremonies held across the country on Wednesday. The main ceremony took place at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, where Zardari presented Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Hilal-e-Shujaat and Pride of Performance awards. Read More: From Balochistan to Frankfurt: Pakistani […]
Government, Cambridge and British Officials Hold Emergency Meeting Over Paper Leak
Pakistan’s government has intensified its response to the alleged leakage of Cambridge examination papers after senior officials, British representatives and Cambridge authorities held an emergency meeting in Islamabad. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control under the chairmanship of Interior Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha. The session followed directives from […]
Pakistani Passport Drops to 100th Place in Global Rankings
Pakistan has ranked 100th in the latest Henley Passport Index, with Pakistani passport holders currently enjoying visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 30 destinations worldwide. The latest ranking places Pakistan among the world’s weakest passports, ahead of only Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. The Henley Passport Index compares 199 passports across 227 destinations and ranks countries according […]