Pakistan-Iran Border Trade Resumes as Thousands of Trucks Remain Stranded
Thousands of cargo trucks remain stranded on both sides of the Pakistan-Iran border despite the partial resumption of trade following a week-long closure. The disruption has affected importers, exporters and…
Kashmir Settlement Key to Peace and Stability in South Asia
Pakistan’s top leadership has called on the international community to help resolve the longstanding Jammu and Kashmir dispute, saying a just and peaceful settlement is essential for lasting peace and…
JI Threatens Islamabad March Over Petroleum Levy in November
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has warned that his party will march towards Islamabad in mid-November if the government fails to abolish the petroleum levy and provide meaningful relief to…
Pakistani Father Arrested Over Alleged Telegram Child Abuse Video Network
Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a man accused of recording and selling sexually abusive videos involving his own young children through secret Telegram groups. Investigators say…
Pakistan Wheat Price Set at Rs4,500 per Maund for 2027
Pakistan’s federal government has fixed the indicative wheat price at Rs4,500 per 40 kilograms for the 2027 crop season under a new National Wheat Policy developed after consultations with provincial…
Pakistan Grants Rs11.047 Trillion in Tax Exemptions Over Five Years
Pakistan’s government granted tax exemptions worth Rs11.047 trillion over five fiscal years, from 2020–21 to 2024–25, the National Assembly was informed on October 26, 2026. The disclosure has renewed attention…
CDWP Approves 10 Projects Worth Rs40.9 Billion in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved 10 development projects worth approximately Rs40.915 billion and recommended three major initiatives valued at Rs172.25 billion to the Executive Committee of the…
Pakistan, US Discuss Energy Supply Deals and LNG Imports
Pakistan and the United States have discussed expanding energy cooperation, including potential long-term fuel supply agreements, liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports and investment in Pakistan’s oil refinery upgrades. The discussions…
SBP Policy Rate Rises to 12% as Repo Rates Are Revised
October 27, 2026, following the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision announced on October 26. Updated SBP Policy and Repo Rates Under the latest notification, the SBP has revised its policy rate…
Petrol Price in Pakistan Today: Petrol Rs379.25, Diesel Rs395.82
The federal government has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices in Pakistan for October 27, 2026, adding to fuel costs for motorists and transport operators. Petrol has risen by Rs1.54…