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Pakistan Meets Key IMF Targets—But Tax Collection Falls Short

Pakistan Meets Key IMF Targets—But Tax Collection Falls Short

Pakistan met 3 out of 5 major IMF conditions, including primary budget surplus and provincial revenue targets. However, FBR’s tax shortfall remains a concern.Pakistan’s $7 billion IMF bailout program remains on track, with the country meeting three out of five key fiscal conditions in the first nine months of the fiscal year. While the federal and provincial governments exceeded some targets, the...

Pakistan Shoots Down 25 Indian Harop Drones Tensions Escalate After Cross-Border Attacks

Pakistan Shoots Down 25 Indian Harop Drones: Tensions Escalate After Cross-Border Attacks

Pakistan's military shoots down 25 Indian Harop drones, with casualties reported. Latest updates on drone attacks in Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and more.Pakistan Downs Indian Drones Amid Rising TensionsPakistan’s military has shot down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones launched by India, officials confirmed. The attacks come after recent airstrikes that killed 31 civilians in Pakistan, escalating tensions...

Bahawalpur Attack Sparks Aerial Clashes Pakistan-India Tensions Escalate

Bahawalpur Attack Sparks Aerial Clashes: Pakistan-India Tensions Escalate

Pakistan and India engage in intense military clashes after a missile strike in Bahawalpur.Breaking: Pakistan and India at Brink of War After Bahawalpur Strike Tensions between Pakistan and India have reached a dangerous peak after Indian forces launched missile strikes in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, targeting a mosque and religious seminary. Pakistan retaliated by shooting down five Indian fighter jets,...

ISI Chief Lt. Gen. Asim Malik Appointed Pakistan’s New National Security Adviser

ISI Chief Lt. Gen. Asim Malik Appointed Pakistan’s New National Security Adviser

Pakistan makes history by naming serving ISI chief as NSA amid rising regional tensions. In a major development, Pakistan’s government has appointed Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lt. Gen. Mohammad Asim Malik as the new National Security Adviser (NSA). This marks the first time a serving ISI chief will also hold the NSA position. The move comes at a critical time, with Pakistan...

Pakistan Accuses India of Cross-Border Terrorism Evidence, Tensions, and Global Reactions

Pakistan Accuses India of Cross-Border Terrorism: Evidence, Tensions, and Global Reactions

Pakistan’s military has accused India of funding and training terrorists to carry out attacks inside Pakistan. At a press conference, officials showed drones, cash, and audio recordings as proof. This comes after India blamed Pakistan for a deadly attack in Kashmir—without providing evidence. Why does this matter? The accusations have led to closed borders, airspace bans, and fears of deeper...

Pakistan Cuts Petrol and Diesel Prices by Rs. 2: Relief for Consumers

Petrol and Diesel Prices Drop in Pakistan The Pakistani government has announced a Rs. 2 per litre reduction in petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices, offering slight relief to consumers struggling with high fuel costs. The new rates, effective from May 1, 2025, are: Petrol: Rs. 252.63 per litre (previously Rs. 254.63) High-Speed Diesel (HSD): Rs. 256.64 per litre (previously Rs....

Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai Faces Legal Action for Reckless Motorway Stunt

Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai Faces Legal Action for Reckless Motorway Stunt

Viral Video Sparks Outrage Pakistani YouTuber Saadur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, is in legal trouble after sharing a video of himself: Driving 200 km/h on a motorway Steering with his feet Pretending to sleep while driving The clip went viral, drawing sharp criticism from authorities and the public. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saad Ur Rehman...

Indus Water Treaty

India Suspends Indus Water Treaty After Pahalgam Attack: What Happens Next?

India has taken drastic steps after a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, killing 26 people. In response, it suspended the Indus Water Treaty (IWT)—a 60-year-old water-sharing agreement with Pakistan. This move has raised fears of a new crisis between the nuclear-armed neighbors. But what does this mean for both countries? Will Pakistan face water shortages? Could this lead to war? Here’s a simple...

Pakistan Launches Rs52 Billion Green Sukuk to Fund Clean Energy Projects

​Pakistan Launches Rs52 Billion Green Sukuk to Fund Clean Energy Projects​

Pakistan is taking a major step toward sustainable development by launching its first Green Sukuk—a Sharia-compliant bond designed to fund environmentally friendly projects. The government aims to raise Rs52 billion to complete three key clean energy initiatives: Garuk Storage Dam (Balochistan) Nai Gaj Dam (Sindh) Shagarthang Hydropower Project (Skardu) This move is part of Pakistan’s...

Fuel Prices

Pakistan Keeps Fuel Prices Unchanged, Uses Savings for Balochistan Roads

Pakistan government has decided not to reduce fuel prices despite a drop in global oil rates. Instead, the savings will be used to fund major road and irrigation projects in Balochistan and Sindh. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the petroleum levy has been increased from Rs 70 to Rs 80 per litre to prevent a price cut of about Rs 10 per litre on petrol and diesel. The move aims to generate...

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