PAKISTAN: Global oil prices have dropped sharply, offering potential relief for Pakistan’s struggling economy. Lower fuel costs could help reduce inflation and ease pressure on transportation and electricity expenses. Businesses and households are expected to benefit from decreased energy prices. Economists believe the decline may also improve the country’s trade balance and reduce import costs. [...]
PAKISTAN: Pakistan’s central drug testing laboratory has received prequalification from the World Health Organization, marking a major step forward in its healthcare system. The facility, operated under the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan, meets international standards for testing the safety and quality of medicines. This recognition is expected to boost global confidence in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical [...]
PAKISTAN: High energy pricing is increasingly undermining Pakistan’s industrial sector, making production more expensive and less competitive. Manufacturers are struggling with rising electricity and fuel costs, leading to reduced output and potential job losses. Many industries are finding it difficult to sustain operations under such financial pressure. The situation is also discouraging investment and slowing [...]
PAKISTAN: Pakistan is set to host ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran on Friday in Islamabad, marking a key diplomatic effort. The meeting follows a recently agreed temporary ceasefire aimed at reducing escalating conflict. Pakistan has played a central mediating role, pushing for dialogue and de-escalation. The talks are expected to focus on [...]
PAKISTAN: Ongoing tensions in the Middle East are sending economic shockwaves into Pakistan, worsening its already fragile financial situation. Fuel prices have surged sharply, increasing transportation and production costs across the country. As a result, households are facing mounting bills and struggling to manage daily expenses. Inflation continues to rise, putting pressure on both urban [...]
PAKISTAN: Pakistan has accepted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to join a proposed “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza. The initiative aims to explore diplomatic pathways toward ending the conflict and easing humanitarian suffering. Pakistani officials emphasized their support for peace, justice, and protection of civilian lives. The move places Pakistan among a group [...]
PAKISTAN: Officials at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi allowed Uzma Khanum, the sister of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, to visit him. This meeting ended weeks of limited access that had led to protests. The visit took place on a day when the PTI party had already organized demonstrations outside both the Islamabad High Court [...]
PAKISTAN: A report from Pakistan's leading human rights organization, published earlier this year, highlights a troubling increase in violence against religious minorities. This includes forced conversions and the underage marriages of Hindu and Christian girls. Risch expressed worry about these events, stating that there is an "atmosphere of intolerance" where mob violence, hate speech, arbitrary [...]
PAKISTAN: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal and Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel met in Riyadh to talk about ending polio in Pakistan. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, the Saudi team praised Pakistan's efforts to fight polio and promised to keep working together in the future. The country has reported at least 30 cases of [...]
PAKISTAN: Fifteen civilians lost their lives, and many others were injured in new fighting along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Tensions have increased between the two countries since last week’s explosions in Afghanistan, including two that happened in Kabul, which were blamed on Pakistan. In response, the Taliban government started an offensive in areas [...]