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US to press India on Kashmir rights, political prisoners’ release During the visit, the prime minister will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

On: May 22, 2026

Tagged: All-weather strategic partnership, PM Shehbaz visit China, Political prisoners' release, US Kashmir rights

Pakistan urges US to press India on Kashmir rights, political prisoners’ release ISLAMABAD Pakistan on Friday urged the United States to play a constructive role by pressing India to stop human rights abuses in Kashmir and release all political prisoners. Speaking at the weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson TahirRead More →

Elon Musk aims Elon Musk aims to launch around one rocket per hour into space This number exceeded China’s orbital missions in 2025 and accounted for about 85% of US rocket launches.

On: May 21, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: China’s orbital missions, Elon Musk aims, One rocket per hour, US Federal Aviation

Elon Musk aims 10,000 SpaceX launches annually within five years WASHINTON ( WEB NEWS ) Elon Musk aims to launch around one rocket per hour into space within five years, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration. The agency announced this ambitious schedule after meeting with SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell,Read More →

IMF seeks higher taxes on solar panels, EVs in FY2027 budget Pakistan and the IMF agreed in principle on tax measures worth Rs1,100 billion at both the federal and provincial levels.

On: May 21, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: “Constructive discussions”, EVs in FY2027 budget, Higher taxes on solar panels, IMF Budget 2026-27

IMF seeks higher taxes on solar panels, EVs in FY2027 budget ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to increase taxes on solar panels and electric vehicles (EVs) in the upcoming FY2027 budget as part of broader revenue-generation measures being discussed with the government.Read More →

The levy could reach Rs.100 per litre in the next fiscal year Fiscal commitments from the provinces, including an additional Rs430 billion in revenue collection

On: May 20, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: BUGET 26/27, Levy Rs.100 per litre

Pakistan-IMF talks extended amid proposal to raise petrol levy ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are likely to extend ongoing budget negotiations by another two days as discussions continue over key fiscal targets, with the proposed increase in petroleum levy emerging as one ofRead More →

Pakistan to celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27 Testimonies of moon sighting received from Karachi, Mardan, Rawalpindi and Peshawar

On: May 17, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Eidul Azha on May 27, Karachi, Mardan, Rawalpindi, The Central Ruet-e-Hilal

Zilhaj moon sighted, Pakistan to celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27 Maulana Khabeer says testimonies of moon sighting received from Karachi, Mardan, Rawalpindi and Peshawar KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Sunday announced that the moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH had been sighted in the country,Read More →

Arbitration court upholds Pakistan’s stance on Indus Waters Treaty The continued validity of the IWT, ruling that India cannot unilaterally suspend the agreement.

On: May 17, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: IWT Arbitration court, Unilaterally suspend, Upholds Pakistan's stance

Arbitration court upholds Pakistan’s stance on Indus Waters Treaty India dismisses proceedings, says its position on holding the treaty in abeyance remains unchanged HAGUE. ( WEB NEWS ) The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Hague upheld its earlier award supporting the continued validity of the Indus Waters TreatyRead More →

Population may hit 390m by 2050 The report has used the 2023 population census as the base when the population stood at 241.9 million.

On: May 17, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: 256 million seeking Jobs, 390m by 2050, Pakistan population

Population may hit 390m by 2050 Around 256 million, more than current inhabitants, will be seeking jobs ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) In the next 25 years, Pakistan’s population may explode to 390 million, marking an increase of 62%, of which 256 million people will be in the market lookingRead More →

BUGET 26/27 tax collection target Rs15.264 trillion. The IMF also released details regarding revenue from petroleum and gas.

On: May 16, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: BUGET 26/27, Direct taxes Rs7.413 trillion, IMF Report 2026, Tax collection Rs15.264 trillion.

ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan and released detailed estimates regarding the country’s economic targets, tax collection, and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year. According to the report, the total tax collection target for the next fiscal year isRead More →

EOBI Corruption Case: Supreme Court Seeks Details from Trial Court After 13 years, neither the money nor the land has been recovered, calling it a “dangerous situation.”

On: May 11, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: “dangerous situation.”, CJ Pakistan Supreme Court, EOBI Corruption Case, Seeks Details

EOBI Corruption Case: Supreme Court Seeks Details from Trial Court ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Supreme Court of Pakistan has sought complete details of the proceedings in the EOBI corruption case from the trial court and directed that the trial be expedited. The court observed that it must beRead More →

PTCL and Ufone announce the launch of #MoreSupportForMothers Pakistan has 0.19 psychiatrists per 100,000 people. Its mental health budget is 0.4% of total health spending.

On: May 10, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Mental Health Support, Pakistan’s New Mothers, PTCL Ufone

When a Network Goes Beyond the Signal: PTCL & Ufone Partner with Oladoc to Bring Free Mental Health Support to Pakistan’s New Mothers On Mother’s Day 2026, PTCL & Ufone move beyond connectivity, offering Pakistani mothers free, certified psychiatric consultations through the UPTCL app ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Today, on Mother’sRead More →

Deleting the file causes it to re-download upon Chrome restart. Google defends 4GB background AI downloads amid privacy backlash

On: May 7, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Browser’s security, Gemini Nano model, GM Parisa Tabriz, Google Chrome

Google defends 4GB background AI downloads amid privacy backlash WASHINGTON ( WEB NEWS ) Google Chrome VP and GM Parisa Tabriz responded to criticism over Chrome’s silent 4GB AI model downloads, emphasizing that on-device AI is vital for the browser’s security and development. Privacy researcher Alexander Hanff documented that ChromeRead More →

Pakistan set to get fourth IMF tranche under EFF programme Pakistan is likely to receive more than $1.2 billion under its ongoing loan programme with IMF

On: May 7, 2026

In: Breaking News

Tagged: EFF programme, Fourth IMF tranche, More than $1.2 billion, Pakistan IMF

Pakistan set to get fourth IMF tranche under EFF programme: sources ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan is likely to receive more than $1.2 billion under its ongoing loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as the lender’s Executive Board is scheduled to meet on May 8, News channelRead More →