Pakistan began celebrating Eid ul Adha on Wednesday with prayers, sacrifice and calls for unity as leaders urged the country to confront economic and social challenges together. Early in the morning, worshippers gathered at mosques, Eidgahs and open grounds across major cities to offer special Eid prayers commemorating the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and […]
SSGC Shares New Gas Schedule for Eid ul Adha 2026
Sui Southern Gas Company has announced a special gas supply schedule for domestic and commercial consumers during the three days of Eid ul Adha. The company said it would provide longer gas supply hours to support cooking and Eid-related activities across Sindh and Balochistan. According to SSGC, gas supply on the eve of Eid, May […]
China Shows Interest in Pakistan’s Mining and Food Export Sectors
Pakistan is exploring long-term commodity procurement and sector-specific investment partnerships with China across mining, agriculture, textiles and value-added exports as Islamabad pushes to deepen economic cooperation with Beijing and expand its export base. The discussions took place during a series of high-level meetings held by Jam Kamal Khan with leading Chinese companies during his official […]
Pakistan Hopes to Host Next Iran-US Talks Soon
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed hope that Pakistan would host the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran “very soon” as diplomatic efforts intensified to secure a broader regional peace agreement. In a post on X, the prime minister praised Donald Trump for what he called “extraordinary efforts to pursue […]
Govt Reduces Petrol, Diesel Prices for Second Straight Week
Pakistan on Friday reduced petrol and diesel prices for the second consecutive week as the government attempted to ease pressure on consumers following months of sharp increases linked to tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in global oil supplies. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, petrol prices fell by Rs6 per […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa To Face Severe Heatwave During Eid Holidays
Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued a province wide heatwave alert ahead of the Eid holidays. Authorities expect temperatures to rise sharply between May 25 and May 31 across several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The federal government has already announced Eidul Azha holidays from May 26 to May 28. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, […]
IMF Ends Pakistan Visit With Major Fiscal Demands for FY2027
IMF has concluded its latest mission to Pakistan after securing commitments from Islamabad to maintain strict fiscal discipline and achieve a primary budget surplus target of 2% of gross domestic product in fiscal year 2027-28. The IMF delegation, led by advisor Iva Petrova, visited Islamabad from May 13 to May 20 for talks with officials […]
Pakistan Announces Three-Day Eidul Azha Holidays
Pakistan will observe three public holidays for Eidul Azha from May 26 to May 28 after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a nationwide holiday schedule ahead of the religious festival. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division of Pakistan, all public offices, educational institutions and businesses observing official holidays will remain closed during […]
Pakistan Could Buy Russian Oil Under New US Licence
Pakistan could gain temporary access to Russian crude oil under a new 30-day licence issued by the United States Department of the Treasury, diplomatic sources told Dawn, as Washington attempts to ease mounting pressure on global energy markets. The temporary measure aims to help energy-vulnerable countries secure crude supplies during ongoing disruptions caused by tensions […]
Why Pakistan Could Suffer Most if Middle East War Continues
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 […]