December 2025
Pakistan, ADB Sign Three Major Agreements to Boost Transport and Water Infrastructure
Pakistan has formalised three key agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to accelerate major infrastructure initiatives in the transport and water resource sectors. The Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed the development on Friday, describing the financing as a strategic boost to Pakistan’s ongoing development agenda. The agreements outline support for preparing the ML-1 Karachi […]
Saudi Arabia Rolls Over Its $3 Billion Deposit for Pakistan
Saudi Arabia has rolled over its US$3 billion deposit for Pakistan for another year after the Saudi Development Fund approved an extension, providing the government with critical external financing support. The rollover ensures that the funds currently held by the State Bank of Pakistan remain available to reinforce the country’s foreign exchange reserves during a […]
Punjab deploys drones in Rawalpindi to monitor traffic violations in real time
Rawalpindi has become one of the first major cities in Punjab to introduce drone surveillance for real-time monitoring of traffic violations, as authorities move toward technology-driven enforcement to reduce road accidents and improve safety standards. The initiative is being rolled out in the city’s busiest and most congested zones, where traditional policing struggles to keep […]
PM Seeks Expanded Turkish Investment in Pakistan’s Energy Sector Amid Deepening Bilateral Cooperation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish companies to expand their investment footprint in Pakistan’s energy sector, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Türkiye through strategic economic collaboration. He made the remarks during a meeting with Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, who called on him at the PM […]
FM Aurangzeb Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Change and Population Growth at Pakistan Population Summit
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored the urgent need for Pakistan to confront the dual challenges of climate change and rapid population growth, describing them as critical barriers to unlocking the nation’s full economic and developmental potential. Speaking at the Pakistan Population Summit in Islamabad, the minister highlighted that meaningful progress requires collective responsibility, strategic […]