Pakistan to Eliminate Rs. 2.4 Trillion Circular Debt by FY2025-End
Pakistan has committed to clearing its Rs. 2.4 trillion circular debt stock—equivalent to 2.1% of GDP—by the end of fiscal year 2025, according to the IMF’s first review report. As…
“Pakistan Prioritizes Peace, Response to India was Measured”: DG ISPR
Pakistan Values Peace, Responded Responsibly to Indian Aggression: DG ISPR Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to peace, emphasizing that…
Pakistan, IMF Seek Additional Rs. 700 Billion in Taxes for FY26 Budget
Pakistan and the IMF are working on new tax measures to raise an additional Rs. 700 billion in the 2025–26 budget to meet the Rs. 14.3 trillion revenue target. Proposed…
FBR Imposes 10% Processing Fee on Afghan Transit Commercial Goods
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 10% processing fee on a wide range of Afghan transit commercial goods passing through Pakistan. This move follows amendments to SRO.1380(I)/2023…
IMF Imposes 11 New Conditions for Release of Remaining $7 Billion Loan to Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has outlined 11 new conditions for Pakistan to receive the remaining funds under its $7 billion loan program. According to the IMF staff report, Pakistan…
Pakistan Leads Global Progress in Closing the Digital Gender Gap: GSMA Report 2025
Pakistan has made remarkable strides in narrowing the digital gender gap, according to the GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025. The report shows Pakistan achieved the most significant global reduction…
National Assembly Passes Bill Banning Child Marriages in Islamabad
National Assembly Passes Bill Banning Child Marriages in Islamabad The National Assembly has approved a landmark bill banning child marriages within Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), setting 18 as the minimum…
India Plans to Increase Indus Water Usage Amid Tensions with Pakistan
India is planning to significantly raise its water intake from the Indus River system, which primarily supplies Pakistan, following a deadly April 22 attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and…
Qistbazaar Offers iPhone 12 Pro Max (Used) on Easy Installments Without Credit Card
The used iPhone 12 Pro Max is a popular premium smartphone with powerful Apple A14 Bionic chip and a vibrant Super Retina XDR display. In Pakistan, Qistbazaar now offers this…
PECA FIRs Against Journalists Raise Alarming Questions About Free Speech in Pakistan
The Pakistani government has once again invoked the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) to file FIRs against journalists and commentators such as Adil Raja, Moeed Pirzada, Muhammad Umar, Nazir…
