IMF’s Positive Outlook on Pakistan’s Economic Performance under the Extended Fund Facility: Insights from Binici’s Lecture at SDPI The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed optimism regarding Pakistan’s economic performance under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), describing progress as “strong so far.” Speaking at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), IMF representative Binici delivered a…
Title: Opposition Mounts as Pakistan Plans Massive Sugar Imports, Raises Transparency and Spending Concerns Introduction On July 4, 2025, the federal cabinet of Pakistan approved an emergency plan to import 350,000 metric tonnes of sugar, an initiative valued at nearly US$300 million. The strategy, unveiled following a June 23 recommendation by the Sugar Advisory Board,…
PTI’s Internal Rift Over Protest Timeline: Gandapur’s 90-Day Push vs Alia Hamza’s Questions By Faizan Bangash • July 14, 2025 LAHORE/ISLAMABAD — As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activates its nationwide anti-government and pro–Imran Khan campaign, fissures have surfaced within the party regarding its strategy and timeline. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, flanked by PTI…
Sajid Tarar Sparks Controversy by Proposing Alcohol Legalization to Pay Off Pakistan’s IMF Debt In a statement that has taken the internet by storm, Pakistani-American businessman and political commentator Sajid Tarar has stirred a heated debate across Pakistan’s political, religious, and economic circles. Tarar recently suggested that Pakistan could eliminate its debt to the International…
The Punjab government has announced a new measure to maintain cleaner and healthier neighbourhoods across the province. According to a recent notification, the authorities will collect a garbage tax of up to Rs. 5,000 per month from households, businesses and industries. This initiative aims to cover waste collection and disposal costs while making waste management…
Pakistan- India Relation In a significant diplomatic gesture that may help ease long-standing tensions in South Asia, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his country’s willingness to resume talks with India on all outstanding issues, including the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir. This message was delivered during a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince…
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important waterways in the world. It is a narrow passage located between Iran and Oman, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Every day, a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes through this vital strait. Its location and role have long made…
Introduction Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed deep concern and strong condemnation over the recent United States airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. The attacks, carried out under the pretext of neutralising potential threats from Iran’s nuclear program, have heightened tensions across an already volatile Middle East. The strikes have sparked a wave of international reactions…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again sparked headlines by claiming that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize—this time, for his alleged role in facilitating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Speaking at a recent rally, Trump said, “If I had a different name, and if I was from a different country, I’d already…
Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs successfully resolved over 3,000 Hajj‑related complaints in 2025—significant progress in services and support for Pakistani pilgrims. Learn how complaint systems, digital tools, and coordination with Saudi authorities contributed to this success. Introduction Every year, tens of thousands of Pakistani Muslims undertake the sacred journey of Hajj, one of the five…
