‘Not a nation that bows’: Bilawal hails Pakistan’s victory against India during Marka-i-Haq – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday hailed Pakistan’s “victory” against India during last year’s military conflict, affirming that the country was “not a nation that bows”. He was addressing an event in Karachi organised by the Sindh government to commemorate Marka-i-Haq, where Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also spoke. The term “Marka-i-Haq” is used by […]
Dar and Iran’s Araghchi discuss regional situation, Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with the regional situation and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts coming under discussion, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday. “Discussion focused on the regional situation and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts for peace and stability in the region,” the FO said, […]
Pakistan’s AI reckoning – Pakistan
PAKISTAN is beginning to confront a question it can no longer defer: how to AI-proof its future. Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant ambition. It is an immediate necessity. In recent months, Pakistan has announced a nationwide AI training programme, committed $1 billion in investment by 2030, and outlined plans to train a large […]
Sadequain Art Exhibition opens in Mississauga, celebrates Pakistan’s cultural heritage
Sadequain Foundation USA organises three-day event featuring artist’s Islamic calligraphy, Urdu poetry, wall carvings The Sadequain Art Exhibition opened on Monday in Mississauga, Canada, for a three-day event celebrating Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage, according to a spokesperson from the High Commission of Pakistan in Canada. Organised by the Sadequain Foundation USA in collaboration with media […]
Jordan’s FM hails Pakistan’s peace efforts in call with DPM Dar
Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ayman Safadi on Sunday spoke with FM Ishaq Dar and appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and continued efforts for peace. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on efforts to promote peace and stability in the […]
INTERVIEW: Qualifying for LA2028 Olympics Pakistan’s main focus, says Manzoor Sr – Newspaper
KARACHI: The year 2026 is crucial for Pakistan hockey that has endured many crises on and off the field for ages. After a gap of eight years, the national team finally made it to this year’s World Cup, by reaching the final of a qualifying event in Ismailia, Egypt during March. Following the World Cup, […]
Oil spike threatens Pakistan’s economic growth – Pakistan
• Analysts say inflation may exceed 11pc, CAD could rise above $8bn• GDP expansion may slow to 2.5-3.0pc in FY27 KARACHI: Pakistan’s inflation is likely to remain in double digits if the surge in oil prices persists amid the unresolved Middle East conflict, analysts warned, adding that rising costs and disrupted imports are already straining […]
Governance gaps weaken Pakistan’s climate disaster response, report warns – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Persistent governance failures and weak community-level systems continue to undermine Pakistan’s ability to prepare for and respond to climate disasters, a new report has warned, calling for urgent reforms to build long-term resilience across vulnerable districts. The findings, compiled by the think tank Jinnah Institute, come in the wake of the devastating 2025 floods, […]
Finance ministry flags risk to Pakistan’s external sector amid global uncertainty – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Despite a healthy primary balance of 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) at home, the Ministry of Finance on Thursday warned that Pakistan’s external sector may be facing risks owing to emerging global uncertainties and regional supply disruptions amid a higher rate of inflation. “External demand may remain supportive in some markets […]
Pakistan’s weekly oil bill reached $800m amid Middle East war: PM Shehbaz – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the country’s weekly oil bill has reached $800 million amid the war in the Middle East. Global fuel prices have skyrocketed over the past two months in the wake of the US and Israel launching joint strikes on Iran. Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet today, […]