Budget 2026-27 prepared with great sincerity, says PM Shehbaz
- 12-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 had been prepared with great diligence and sincerity, with the welfare and prosperity of the people placed at the forefront. In a post on X, the prime minister expressed gratitude to Allah and said the government had worked hard […]
Pakistan pre-primary enrolment drops by 9.9%: Economic Survey 2025-26
- 12-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey 2025-26, offers a glimpse into the state of education in Pakistan, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges across various levels of the education sector. Pakistan’s population stands at 252 million, growing at an annual rate of 2.07 percent. Among school-age children, 28 percent remain out of school nationwide. The situation is […]
Camel brutally tortured in Tharparkar
- 11-Jun-2026
MITHI: Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and arrested two suspects for allegedly torturing a female camel and gouging out one of its eyes in a village in Sindh’s Tharparkar district. The incident drew widespread condemnation, prompting Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to order strict action against those responsible and ensure […]
Pakistan launches global investor outreach for DISCOs privatisation
- 09-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to accelerate the privatisation process of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), reiterating that the divestment of loss-making State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) remains a key government priority. Chairing a high-level review meeting in Islamabad, Prime Minister Sharif instructed officials to ensure complete transparency throughout the privatisation process and […]
Kuwait urges surrender of unlicensed wireless devices, extends deadline
- 09-Jun-2026
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s government has extended the deadline for the surrender of unlicensed wireless devices, granting a new grace period for individuals and businesses to comply with regulations. According to the Arab Times, the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) announced a three-month extension allowing entities and individuals in possession of, or trading in, […]
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 28 more citizens
- 09-Jun-2026
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of 28 more individuals as part of its ongoing review of nationality records and enforcement of the country’s citizenship laws. According to local media reports, the decision was published in a special supplement of the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm. The measure was issued under Decision No. 53/9/2026 by […]
Pakistan rejects British MPs’ remarks on AJK
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Monday, rejected the “unwarranted and ill-informed” remarks made by certain British Members of Parliament and members of the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom regarding Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In a statement, the Foreign Office said it had noted with concern the irresponsible and ill-informed […]
How to get cheap electricity through Pakistan's solar wheeling policy
- 06-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning to introduce a Solar Wheeling Policy, also known as an Energy Wheeling Policy, which will allow consumers and businesses to generate solar power at one location and utilize the resulting energy credits at another location through the national grid. The proposed policy is expected to benefit individuals and businesses […]
Pakistan, Russia sign agreements to combat illegal immigration, drug trafficking
- 06-Jun-2026
Bishkek: Pakistan and Russia on Saturday signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in combating illegal immigration, narcotics trafficking, and other transnational crimes. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a number of high-level bilateral meetings with the interior ministers of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation […]
Rana Sana backs new administrative units, empowered local government system
- 05-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has called for either the creation of new administrative units or the introduction of a strong and empowered local government system to improve governance and address the country’s growing challenges. Speaking on ARY News’ programme Khabar Muhammad Malick Kay Saath, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz […]