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 […]
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 […]
Cambridge Postpones Major A-Level Exam in Pakistan After Paper Leak
CIE has postponed an A-level Maths exam in Pakistan after another alleged paper leak triggered concern among students, parents and education authorities. The examination board confirmed that AS-level mathematics paper 52 (9709) had been shared prematurely in violation of exam regulations. Following the incident, Cambridge announced that the A-level mathematics paper 32 (9709), scheduled for […]
Pakistan Could Observe Eid ul Adha on May 27, Says SUPARCO
Pakistan is likely to celebrate Eid ul Adha on May 27 after SUPARCO forecast strong chances of sighting the Zil Hajj moon on May 17. The national space agency released preliminary astronomical projections on Tuesday regarding the start of Zil Hajj 1447 Hijri. SUPARCO said atmospheric and astronomical conditions may support moon visibility in several […]
Pakistan Gets $1.3 Billion IMF Boost as SBP Reserves Rise
Pakistan received around $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), giving the country’s foreign exchange reserves a major boost. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed the development on Wednesday. #SBP has received about US$1.3 billion under the IMF’s EFF and RSF programs The IMF Executive Board completed third review under the Extended Fund […]