The Ministry of Finance has released its monthly Economic Outlook report, highlighting a 7% increase in remittances, which rose to $6.35 billion during July–August 2025. In August alone, remittances recorded a 6.6% rise, reaching $3.13 billion. Exports also showed improvement, growing 10.2% to $5.29 billion in the first two months of the fiscal year. In August 2025, exports rose by 2.9% to $2.51 billion. However, imports continued to climb, rising 8.8% to $10.4 billion during July–August. For August alone, imports increased by 5.8%, amounting to $4.98 billion. The report noted that the current account deficit widened to $624 million in…
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Saifullah
Saif Ullah is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator known for his bold, pro-Pakistan perspective on national and regional affairs. His work focuses on defense, governance, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to Pakistan’s integrity and sovereignty.
The government has unveiled a comprehensive financing framework to launch bonds in the international market, including green, social, sustainability bonds and sukuk. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, the introduction of this framework will enhance Pakistan’s access to global markets and help build a more resilient and inclusive economy. Officials explained that the primary goal is to expand Pakistan’s participation in the international sustainable finance market. The framework has been prepared in collaboration with leading international commercial banks, aligning with global principles and standards set by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). Credit rating agency Fitch has…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared null and void the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) September 16 order that had barred Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri from performing judicial work. The apex court had already suspended the order a day earlier. A five-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, and comprising Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, heard the petition filed by Justice Jahangiri. During Monday’s proceedings, notices were issued to Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan and Advocate General Islamabad to appear in person. The attorney general, while…
Two cabinet members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, Aqib Ullah Khan and Faisal Khan Tarakai, have tendered their resignations, a move confirmed by former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser on Tuesday. Both legislators hail from Swabi, with Aqib Ullah being the brother of Asad Qaiser, who disclosed the development through a social media post. Aqib Ullah was serving as provincial irrigation minister, while Tarakai held the portfolio of elementary and secondary education in the Ali Amin Gandapur-led cabinet. Although no formal reasons were cited for the decision, the two leaders reiterated their allegiance to PTI founder Imran Khan, who remains…
Pakistan Army has successfully carried out the test of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, marking another milestone in the country’s defense capabilities. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the missile can accurately strike targets at a range of up to 750 kilometers, significantly boosting the operational strength of the Army Rocket Force Command. Equipped with cutting-edge avionics and advanced navigational systems, the Fatah-4 features terrain-hugging technology that allows it to evade enemy missile defense systems while maintaining pinpoint accuracy against designated targets. Its inclusion will enhance the range, survivability, and precision of Pakistan’s conventional missile arsenal, further…
Lahore: A local court has extended the physical remand of PTI social media activist Falak Javed, sister of Sanam Javed, by four more days in a case related to an anti-state tweet and the uploading of an inappropriate image of a provincial minister from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Sources confirmed that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) presented Falak Javed before Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo after her initial five-day physical remand expired. During the hearing, NCCIA officials requested further remand, stating that additional interrogation was required to complete the investigation. After reviewing the request, the court approved a…
In a dramatic move following Pakistan’s six-wicket loss to India in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for national players participating in overseas T20 leagues. The decision, announced just hours after the final, is set to affect some of Pakistan’s top cricketers who were gearing up for international franchise commitments. The suspension impacts major names, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, who had already secured approvals to feature in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). Similarly, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and middle-order batter Khushdil Shah, who were…
In a major counterterrorism operation, security forces eliminated seven terrorists and injured ten others in Khuzdar’s Zehri area, as part of a crackdown against Fitna al-Hindustan, a group blamed for carrying out India-backed sabotage activities in Balochistan. The operation, which remains ongoing, was launched after intelligence reports confirmed the presence and movement of militants in the rugged mountainous terrain around Zehri. According to security sources, the terrorists had been harassing and intimidating local residents, creating fear among communities. Acting swiftly on the intelligence, security forces deployed a large contingent of ground troops supported by helicopters to flush out the militants.…
A deadly explosion tore through Quetta’s Zarghoon Road on Tuesday afternoon, striking near the Frontier Corps headquarters and sending shockwaves across the city. The blast, followed by intense gunfire, left at least five people dead and more than 20 injured. Panic gripped the area as terrified civilians rushed for cover while security forces swiftly moved in to counter the attackers. Security officials confirmed that the incident was a suicide bombing orchestrated by Indian-sponsored terrorists disguised as FC personnel. A vehicle packed with explosives was rammed into the FC headquarters, while five armed militants attempted to storm the compound immediately after…
Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the political system in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is functioning and questioned how the state could manage to pay salaries and provide public facilities without collecting taxes. The ISPR chief was responding to a student’s question about the violence-based politics being pursued by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in AJK. The exchange took place during a question-and-answer session with university students in AJK on September 15, but the video has only recently gone viral on social media. Earlier, AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq…
