ISLAMABAD (PNP) – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has presented the federal budget 2026-27 in the National Assembly session, held on Friday, June 12, 2026. He proposes a wide-ranging package of tax reductions, investment incentives and sector-specific relief measures aimed at stimulating economic activity, supporting businesses and easing the financial burden on households. The proposed measures…
ISLAMABAD (PNP) – Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday outlined the government’s ongoing diplomatic engagement on a range of regional and international issues, including efforts to secure the release of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates, mediation initiatives in the Middle East, concerns over India’s statements on water resources and internal situation of Azad Kashmir, and…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended existing Austerity Measures until June 30, 2026 and approved revised business operating hours, allowing standalone grocery and kiryana stores to remain open until 10pm. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, chaired by Deputy Prime…
In a significant step towards advancing Pakistan’s digital economy and strengthening youth-driven innovation, young leader and fintech advocate Ibtisam Babar has been officially appointed as the Focal Person to the Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP) Fintech Division under the Prime Minister’s Digital and Cashless Pakistan Initiative. The official appointment letter was formally handed over by…
The first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq is not only a reminder of Pakistan’s military and diplomatic resilience, but also a reflection of the strong international friendships that stood beside the country during one of the most tense periods in recent regional history. As Pakistan responded to aggression during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, several friendly nations openly expressed…
ISLAMABAD (PNP): Pakistan marked the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq with nationwide ceremonies, official tributes, and powerful statements from political and military leadership highlighting unity, sacrifice, and national determination. The anniversary has emerged as an important symbol of Pakistan’s resolve to defend its sovereignty while promoting peace and regional stability. The observance of Marka-e-Haq commemorates the…
ISLAMABAD (Sabahuddin Qazi / PNP): The recent Korean cultural festival K-Wave Festa 2026 in Islamabad, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, have faced logistical challenges, but it revealed something far more significant: the extraordinary rise of Korean Culture in Pakistan. According to the Program Agenda shared by the Korean Embassy, the K-Wave…
