Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of recovery. The World Bank projects a 2.7% growth for the fiscal year ending in June 2025. This is slightly above the IMF’s latest forecast of 2.6% and better than last year’s 2.5% growth rate. The improvement is supported by rising private consumption and investment. Lower inflation, falling interest rates, and renewed business confidence are also helping the recovery. The World Bank shared these findings in its latest Pakistan Development Update, titled Reimagining a Digital Pakistan. Inflation has begun to ease. Financial conditions are improving. Both the current account and the primary fiscal balance are…
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India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty has sparked major legal and diplomatic concerns. Experts say this move breaches international law and reflects a serious act of aggression. The step is being viewed as extreme, dangerous, and illegal under global norms. Legally, India holds no right to cancel or pause the Indus Waters Treaty on its own. This river agreement, signed in 1960, is recognized worldwide. It was brokered by the World Bank, which also stands as its official guarantor. According to Article 12(4) of the treaty, termination is only allowed through a mutual agreement. Both India and Pakistan…
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has broken his silence on the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. He expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy that claimed at least 26 lives. The actor took to Instagram to share his grief and prayers for the victims. “Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam,” wrote Fawad Khan. He added that his thoughts are with the victims and their families. He called the incident horrifying and offered prayers for healing and strength to the affected. The attack occurred on Tuesday around 2:30 PM in Baisaran valley, located in Jammu and Kashmir.…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair an important meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) today. The session will address the growing tensions triggered by India’s recent steps following the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed this. Speaking to the media, he said, “The National Security Committee will issue a complete and firm response to India.” The meeting is scheduled for 11am and will include top civil and military leadership. They will review internal and external security threats, including India’s newly announced measures. Dar criticized India’s reaction…
Wolfgang Petritsch, President of the Austrian Institute for International Affairs, has called for the international community to push the Taliban into opening a dialogue with opposition groups. Petritsch, who is hosting the Vienna Process on Afghanistan, stressed the importance of finding political solutions to the ongoing crisis in the country. In an exclusive interview with an Afghan-based media outlet, Petritsch urged anti-Taliban political figures to participate in the upcoming Vienna talks. He stated that decisions concerning Afghanistan must involve Afghan stakeholders at every level. Petritsch emphasized that since 2023, discussions have been ongoing to create a roadmap, and now is…
PM Shehbaz meets Erdogan in Ankara as both leaders pledged to deepen cooperation in defence and information technology. During a joint press conference, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke about the strong bond between Turkey and Pakistan. He described mutual ties as a true symbol of lasting friendship. PM Shehbaz meets Erdogan with a strong focus on enhancing joint defence ventures. President Erdogan showed his commitment to launching joint defence projects. He stressed that Turkey and Pakistan shared similar views on many global matters, especially their firm support for a sovereign Palestinian state. Erdogan also condemned the brutal violence in…
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) from Faisalabad division in Lahore on Wednesday. Arif Mehmood Gul and Agha Ali Haider, the two MPAs, expressed their gratitude to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for initiating record-breaking development projects across the province. During the meeting, the MPAs discussed political matters and various other development initiatives. They praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her strong actions to control inflation in Punjab. Both leaders highlighted that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz remains fully committed to serving the people and providing them with much-needed relief. The MPAs also commended the Punjab…
Approval has been granted for the construction of two new airports in Pakistan, one in Sukkur and the other in Muzaffarabad. According to reliable sources, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has taken a major step by forming a committee of officers. This special team has been tasked with purchasing land for both new airports in Pakistan. The Works and Development Department of the PAA has already begun initial activities for the Sukkur and Muzaffarabad projects. Sources confirmed that consultants and field experts will also be hired to ensure the smooth execution of both projects. Their professional input will help maintain…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan summoned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for an important Imran Khan meeting inside Adiala Jail. Khan voiced his serious concerns over the controversial Mines and Minerals Bill during this session. Sources revealed that during a separate Imran Khan meeting with lawyers on Tuesday, he had already shared his reservations. In that meeting, Khan also expressed strong anger toward Sher Afzal Marwat’s recent remarks. He instructed PTI’s Information Secretary Waqas Akram to issue a sharp response, declaring, “Sher Afzal Marwat was planted inside PTI.” Along with addressing Marwat’s behavior, Khan stressed the need…
Protests and sit-ins against the new canal project from the Indus River have grown stronger across Sindh. The demonstrations show no signs of slowing down. Lawyers have now entered the sixth day of their sit-in at the Baburlo Bypass near Khairpur. Meanwhile, protesters in different cities have blocked several key roads, intensifying public frustration. A group from Usta Muhammad joined the ongoing protest at Baburlo Bypass, boosting the movement. In Qambar Shahdadkot, furious demonstrators set tires on fire along the M-8 motorway to voice their anger. Traffic has been badly affected on the National Highway at Moro and the Noorpur…
