IMF Pakistan staff level agreement secures $1.2bn loan tranche
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement that could unlock around $1.2 billion in additional funding, pending approval from the IMF’s executive board. The agreement…
Hajj 2026 Arrangements Continue as Ministry Confirms Schedule
Hajj 2026 arrangements continue on schedule as Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony dismissed rumors about delays or disruptions in the pilgrimage process. A spokesperson from the ministry…
Gold Price in Pakistan Surges as Global Rates Jump by $62 per Ounce
Gold prices increased sharply in both international and domestic markets on Tuesday, pushing bullion rates higher in Pakistan’s local market. In the global bullion market, the price of gold rose…
Sindh Govt Announces School Closure from March 16 to 31
The Sindh government has announced the closure of all educational institutions across the province from March 16 to March 31. The decision was taken during a meeting of the provincial…
Karachi Roads Reopen After Deadly Protests Outside US Consulate
Karachi Roads Reopen After Deadly Protests Outside US Consulate Authorities in Karachi have reopened several major roads near the United States Consulate after they remained closed for days following violent…
Pakistan announces work-from-home policy and two-week school holidays
Pakistan has announced work-from-home arrangements for government offices and two-week school holidays as part of nationwide austerity and fuel-saving measures, according to officials. The move comes after a sharp increase…
Transporters demand withdrawal of fuel price hike in Karachi
Transporters in Karachi have demanded the immediate withdrawal of the recent fuel price hike, warning they may decide their future course of action if the government does not reverse the…
22,000 cops deployed for Youm-e-Ali security in Karachi
Authorities have deployed around 22,000 police personnel across Karachi to ensure security during Youm-e-Ali processions, which mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA). The large deployment aims to maintain…
Rs1.47 billion Azeempura flyover Karachi construction begins
Construction has officially begun on a Rs1.47 billion flyover in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the city’s eastern corridor. The project, called the Azeempura Flyover,…
Aurat March Karachi to Take Place on May 10
Aurat March Karachi organisers have confirmed that this year’s march will take place on May 10, shifting from its usual schedule around International Women’s Day in March. Organisers announced the…