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 […]
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 Continues Fuel Cuts and 4 Day Workweek Until June 13
Pakistan on Monday extended its nationwide austerity drive and fuel conservation measures until June 13 as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict continues to pressure global oil markets. The Cabinet Division issued a formal notification after Shehbaz Sharif approved the extension on the recommendations of the implementation committee. According to the notification, the government will […]
“Changed Forever”: Pakistan Set to Host High-Stakes US-Iran Talks on Friday
Pakistan is preparing to host crucial ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran on Friday, in a development that underscores Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role after weeks of heightened tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing a federal cabinet meeting, said the country’s position on the global stage had shifted significantly following […]
Ceasefire Is Only the Beginning: How Pakistan Shaped the Trump-Iran War Pause and What Comes Next
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has opened a narrow diplomatic window after weeks of war, but the pause has raised a bigger question across the region and beyond: what happens next? The two sides agreed to a provisional two-week halt in hostilities after U.S. President Donald Trump suspended planned bombing operations […]
Ahson bin Saeed Appointed CEO of Raast Payments Pakistan
Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem has taken a significant step forward with the appointment of Ahson bin Saeed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Raast Payments Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan. Raast serves as the country’s first instant payment system, designed to enable real-time, end-to-end digital transactions […]
New Look for Pakistan’s Currency: What’s Changing in Rs100 to Rs5,000 Notes? – Copy
The federal government has initiated a major overhaul of Pakistan’s paper currency, formally approving the redesign of several high-value banknotes as part of a broader effort to modernize the country’s monetary system. The decision was finalized during a federal cabinet meeting held in Islamabad, presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where the finance ministry […]
New Look for Pakistan’s Currency: What’s Changing in Rs100 to Rs5,000 Notes?
The federal government has initiated a major overhaul of Pakistan’s paper currency, formally approving the redesign of several high-value banknotes as part of a broader effort to modernize the country’s monetary system. The decision was finalized during a federal cabinet meeting held in Islamabad, presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where the finance ministry […]