Pakistan has fiscal space to fight climate crisis: Aurangzeb – Pakistan
• Calls macroeconomic stability ‘basic hygiene’ for unlocking climate funds• WB official says global economy has resources to bridge financing gap ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has adequate local financial capacity to address the impact of climate change, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday, stressing that the country should first utilise available domestic resources effectively instead of […]
PTI’s Raja says there will be no discussion on party’s Punjab coordination and monitoring committee – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Wednesday maintained that the formation of the Punjab Coordination and Monitoring Committee would not be discussed, as the party leadership planned to raise the issue in the upcoming party meeting. The composition of the aforementioned committee has been a subject of internal rift within the party, with […]
Pakistan earns global trust, respect: PM
Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presents shields for the Saudi leadership to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy at the sixth Paigham-e-Islam Conference. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan had emerged […]
JUI-F holds protest rallies across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over killing of Maulana Idrees – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Wednesday held protest rallies across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa against the killing of prominent cleric and former MPA Maulana Muhammad Idrees, said a statement issued by the party’s media cell. On Tuesday, JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced that the party would hold protests all over the country on Wednesday and Friday […]
Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Sixth International Paigham-i-Islam Conference, held on Wednesday, awarded the titles of “Leader of Peace” and “Greatest Victorious General of the Century” to Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, in recognition of his role in promoting peace and strengthening stability across the Muslim […]
Power consumers to get Rs1.75 per unit relief over next 3 months – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across the country are expected to receive an unusual relief of Rs1.75 per unit over the next three months (June to August), due to Rs64 billion in savings mainly on account of lower capacity charges paid to power producers during the first quarter (January–March 2026) of the current year, it emerged on […]
Armed forces vow ‘stronger response’ to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-i-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve Pakistan’s armed forces on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to defending the country, warning that any hostile design would be met with greater strength, precision, and resolve, as the nation marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq. The term “Marka-e-Haq” refers to the […]
Breathe Pakistan: Business leaders, experts stress need to tackle climate change’s impact on agri-economy – Pakistan
UN official notes execution major challenge to tackling climate challenge; PBC chairperson terms agriculture “most vulnerable” sector of economy. The second Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference kicked off in Islamabad on Wednesday, with business leaders and experts highlighting the impact on the country’s agricultural sector and vulnerable communities, and the need for determined implementation […]
Heatwave conditions expected across Pakistan from May 7-11: PMD – Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast heatwave conditions across the country this week, starting in the south and central areas from Thursday. “Due to the presence of high pressure in the upper atmosphere, heatwave conditions are likely to develop over southern and central parts of the country from May 7-11 [and] in upper parts from […]
Dar says Pakistan’s focus is now on making US-Iran ceasefire permanent – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed hope on Wednesday that the indefinitely extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran could be made permanent. US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended what was initially a two-week ceasefire between the two countries, brokered with the help of Pakistan’s mediation, but the conflict — […]