Policy
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August 17, 2026
Pakistan and Norway agreed to deepen cooperation on counter terrorism, migration, trade, climate and maritime affairs, praising Pakistan’s regional peace role and boosting people to people links.
August 13, 2026
Pakistan’s cabinet approves a 2026 housing policy prioritizing vertical, energy efficient construction, alongside Rs220bn in Apna Ghar loans, cybersecurity standards and refinery upgrades nationwide.
August 8, 2026
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca to enhance security cooperation and strengthen regional stability.
August 6, 2026
Punjab is launching permanent digital IDs for 15 million government school students to unify records, cut duplication and boost oversight.
August 5, 2026
Pakistan targets 90% clean energy by 2035 with battery storage, renewable expansion and local battery manufacturing.
July 24, 2026
FM Ishaq Dar met Oman's Foreign Minister at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, agreeing to expand trade, investment, and people-to-people ties while stressing regional ceasefire and peace.
July 10, 2026
The ITU launched a Focus Group at the AI for Good Summit to build global frameworks ensuring AI agents remain identifiable, accountable, and human-controlled.
July 3, 2026
SBP ends two remittance incentive schemes while retaining free eligible remittance transfers for overseas Pakistanis.
July 1, 2026
Punjab plans wastewater treatment plants in every city while upgrading water supply, sewerage and sanitation infrastructure.
June 28, 2026
The Netherlands lobbied Washington against the MATCH Act, which would cut ASML's remaining China access; threatening billions in revenue and global chip supply chains.
June 16, 2026
The FBR has proposed a real-time banking data-sharing system under the Finance Bill 2026-27 to improve tax compliance and identify potential cases of tax evasion.
June 16, 2026
The federal government has proposed a 5% withholding tax on income earned by social media influencers through digital platforms under the Finance Bill 2026.
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