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 […]
Millions Gather on Mount Arafat Under Blistering Heat for Hajj 2026
More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered on the Plain of Arafat on Tuesday for the climax of Hajj 2026, enduring soaring desert temperatures as they prayed, recited Quranic verses, and sought forgiveness on Islam’s holiest day of pilgrimage. From before sunrise, streams of white-robed pilgrims moved toward Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahmah […]
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 […]
Crude Oil Slides to Two-Week Low After Trump Signals Major Iran Breakthrough
Global oil prices dropped sharply on Monday after signs emerged that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a potential peace agreement that could eventually reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Brent crude futures fell $4.71, or 4.55%, to settle near $98.83 per barrel. US West […]
Pakistan, China Sign Over $7 Billion Investment Deals in Hangzhou
Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday invited Chinese companies to relocate industries and establish joint ventures in Pakistan as businesses from both countries signed agreements and memorandums of understanding worth more than $7 billion during an investment conference in Hangzhou. The agreements covered sectors including information technology, telecom, battery energy storage systems, renewable energy, agriculture and manufacturing. […]
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 […]
US Report Reveals 42 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged in Iran War
A new report by the Congressional Research Service said the United States lost or damaged 42 military aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, the 40-day military campaign against Iran that began on February 28, 2026. The report, released last week and circulated by several US media outlets on Friday, offers the most detailed public assessment so […]
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 […]