April 7, 2025

US Official Heads to Pakistan For Crucial Talks

Senior U.S. official Eric Meyer is landing in Islamabad from April 8–10, leading a multi-agency team to talk business, minerals, and security. His visit lines up […]
April 6, 2025

Pakistan Hosts Second IMF Diagnostic Mission

International Monetary Fund has launched its second Corruption and Governance Diagnostic Mission to Pakistan. This mission runs until April 14 and includes meetings with over 30 […]
April 5, 2025

US Tariff Creates Risks and Opportunities for Pakistan

Analysts say the impact of Trump’s 29% tariff on Pakistani exports is a mixed bag. While rivals like China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh got struck with harsher […]
April 3, 2025

Trump Imposes 29% Tariff on Pakistan

The United States has imposed a 29% tariff on Pakistani goods as part of President Donald Trump’s broader trade policy aimed at addressing global trade imbalances. […]
April 1, 2025

Punjab Launches Major Air Pollution Control Plan

The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan for the Punjab Clean Air Program (PCAP) to address worsening pollution. The initiative aligns with Punjab’s Smog […]
March 31, 2025

Telcos Seek Review of SIM Blocking Policy

In early 2024, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan announced plans to block the mobile phone SIM cards of approximately 506,671 individuals who failed […]
March 28, 2025

Huawei Empowers 60,000 Pakistanis with Hi-Tech Training

Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), has initiated a significant program to train Pakistani youth in advanced ICT skills. Reports indicate that […]
March 25, 2025

Azerbaijan Urges Joint Ventures to Strengthen Ties with Pakistan

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev wants to take things up a step with Pakistan through joint ventures in defense, energy, economy, logistics, and transport, as per his […]
March 25, 2025

Phase-II CPEC: Transforming Pakistan’s Global Potential

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor – CPEC has entered its second phase, focusing on industrialization, socio-economic development, and enhanced regional connectivity to transform Pakistan’s economy. Building […]
March 24, 2025

FBR’s Tax Overhaul Gets $70M World Bank Boost

The World Bank is likely to approve an additional $70M in IDA credit for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This will support FBR’s new Transformation […]
March 23, 2025

Pakistan Grants Temporary NOC to Starlink

The Government of Pakistan has granted a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Starlink by SpaceX, allowing it to move forward with launching satellite internet services […]
March 22, 2025

Pakistan Seeks Foreign Investment in Mining at PMIF25

Pakistan is preparing to showcase its mineral wealth at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (#PMIF25), with Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), Ali Pervaiz Malik, […]