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Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has issued a detailed explanation regarding its recent decision to open specific border channels for the United Nations humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. The statement also addressed delays in the arrival of a Turkish mediation delegation and clarified Pakistan’s stance on border closures, trade, security concerns, and relations with the Afghan Taliban….

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has once again highlighted a serious issue: access to justice is becoming too expensive for the common people. In a country where a large segment of the population struggles financially, the rising court fee for civil cases, especially the Rs15,000 fee, has become a major barrier. A five-member Shariat Appellate…

The ongoing war in Gaza has once again brought global attention to the humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians. Recently, the foreign ministers of several key Muslim-majority countries — including Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar — issued a strong, united statement expressing “absolute rejection” of any attempt to expel Palestinians from…

Pakistan has achieved a major breakthrough in its energy sector by securing an agreement with Qatar to divert 24 LNG cargoes in 2026, helping the government save over Rs1,000 billion. This move comes at a critical time, as Pakistan works to reduce its circular debt, bring stability to the gas sector, and attract international investment….

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has officially launched the SME Certification and International Accreditation Grant Programme, a major initiative designed to help Pakistani businesses achieve international standards and enter global markets. This new programme supports small and micro enterprises by covering the costs of certification, accreditation, and compliance — areas that usually…

Saudi Arabia has once again extended its $3 billion deposit placed with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), giving Pakistan another year of financial breathing space. The deposit, which was earlier due to mature on December 8, 2025, will now remain with Pakistan until December 2026. This extension comes through the Saudi Fund for Development…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially announced that the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) privatisation bidding will take place on December 23, 2025, and the entire process will be broadcast live on national media. This marks a historic moment, as Pakistan prepares for the first major privatization in almost two decades, aiming to revive the country’s…

Pakistan’s cotton sector is once again under pressure as the latest report by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) shows a flat output trend, unstable arrivals, and rising stress on the ginning, spinning, and textile value chain. Cotton, long considered the backbone of Pakistan’s textile economy, is failing to meet national demand — and experts…