03 Feb, 2026
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LHC to Hear Petition Against Kite Flying Ordinance 2025

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has fixed a petition challenging the Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 for hearing, bringing renewed legal scrutiny to the controversial law regulating kite flying in Punjab. According to the Registrar’s Office, the case has been included in the cause list and is scheduled to be heard on January 5. The petition […]

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Rising Incomes, Higher Expenses, and Fewer Homeowners in Pakistan

Pakistan’s latest Household Integrated Economic Survey 2024–25, released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, reveals a complex economic picture with rising incomes, escalating expenses, shifts in housing, and rapid digital adoption. The survey shows that the average monthly household income increased by 97% over the past five years, reaching Rs82,179. However, household expenses grew even […]

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PM Directs Pakistani Embassies Worldwide to Actively Facilitate Foreign Investors

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed Pakistani embassies across the globe to take a proactive role in attracting and facilitating foreign investment, declaring investor support a top priority for the government. The directive underscores Pakistan’s renewed focus on economic growth through increased international engagement. The instructions were issued during the first review meeting of […]

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FBR Orders Tax Scrutiny of Major Exporters, Warns of Legal Action

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ordered strict tax scrutiny of major exporters across Pakistan after observing a sudden and concerning decline in the taxable income declared in recent returns. The move signals a tougher stance by the tax authority to curb underreporting and strengthen compliance within the export sector. According to official directives, […]

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Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Makes 43 Foreign Tours in 2025, Reflecting Active Diplomacy

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar undertook an extensive schedule of international engagements in 2025, completing a total of 43 foreign tours, according to a report aired by 24NewsHD TV. These visits included official state trips, private engagements, and diplomatic stopovers, highlighting Pakistan’s proactive foreign policy outreach during the year. Sources familiar with […]

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Govt Introduces New Fingerprint Verification System for Passports

The government has introduced a new fingerprint verification system that enables Pakistani citizens to complete their passport biometric confirmation remotely, without visiting physical offices.The initiative has been launched by the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in collaboration with the National Database and Registration Authority to streamline the documentation process and reduce delays. The system […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Pakistan Consolidates Macroeconomic Gains, Says Finance Minister Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan is steadily consolidating its macroeconomic gains, with key indicators showing promising improvements across multiple productive sectors. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, the minister outlined the country’s progress in restoring economic stability and accelerating sectoral growth. He highlighted that cement, fertilizer, automobiles, mobile phones and large-scale manufacturing […]

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Pakistan and Nigeria Vow to Deepen Economic and Business Cooperation

Pakistan and Nigeria have reiterated their commitment to expanding economic ties, with a particular focus on strengthening business-to-business collaboration across mining, renewable energy and industrial development. The reaffirmation came during a meeting between Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and a 13-member Nigerian delegation in Islamabad. The visiting delegation, led by Federal Commissioner Imo Effiong […]