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Thousands of Pakistani Pilgrims Arrive in Madinah as Hajj Flights Continue

Focus PakistanApril 21, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Journey for the pilgrims heading to Hajj from Pakistan is commencing and all the people will leave for Saudi Arabia through the course of the day, which indeed brings happiness among people because even the families of these pilgrims are getting ready to receive them on their arrival. The website data clearly shows that ... Read more

Pakistan public sector debt surge to Rs79 trillion based on State Bank of Pakistan data

Pakistan Public Sector Debt Surges by Rs15 Trillion in Two Years as Govt Borrowing Accelerates

Focus PakistanApril 20, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan public sector debt is reported to have risen to Rs15 trillion within two years’ time according to information obtained from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The rise in this case has brought into focus the fiscal strain that the country is facing due to excessive reliance on borrowing for its economic problems. ... Read more

Punjab Sky Glass Bridge project in Kotli Sattian overlooking scenic Murree hills

Punjab Govt Approves Historic Sky Glass Bridge Project to Boost Tourism

Focus PakistanApril 20, 2026

LAHORE: Pakistan’s first-ever Sky Glass Bridge in Kotli Sattian with an objective to boost tourism in the country has been approved by CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif.Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif, in this regard, co-chaired an important y meeting to review the Murree Protection and Rehabilitation Plan. Officials shared updates during the session. Maryam Nawaz ... Read more

Delay in LNG Supply May Trigger Higher Electricity Prices and Increased Load Shedding

Focus PakistanApril 20, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The nation’s LNG crisis continues to worsen with regional shipping bottlenecks causing delays in many LNG vessels. There have been at least three shipments of LNG for Pakistan that are unable to navigate the Strait of Hormuz because of imposed restrictions. According to reports, Pakistan has not been receiving LNG consignments for about one ... Read more

Court Sets 4-Week Deadline for CDA to Finalize Katchi Abadi Policy

Focus PakistanApril 17, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) now has four weeks’ time to complete the process of formulating and ratifying the Katchi Abadi policy Deadline, following the directive by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to fast-track initiatives regarding such policies for the national capital. The bench, consisting of Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Arshad Shah, ... Read more

Pakistan Records $1.07 Billion Current Account Surplus in March 2026

Focus PakistanApril 17, 2026

KARACHI: The current account surplus for Pakistan during the month of March 2026 stood at $1.07 billion, which was among the best monthly figures in recent times and marked the third straight month of positive figures. Statistics provided by the State Bank of Pakistan indicate a positive trend in the country’s external account due to ... Read more

Trump May Visit Islamabad for Peace Deal if US-Iran Talks Succeed

Focus PakistanApril 15, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have now arrived at a critical juncture, where political and diplomatic figures believe that there will be some progress towards the future talk session. However, Pakistani officials think that through such dialogues, both sides can move closer towards arriving at an everlasting agreement despite ... Read more

US-Iran Talks Likely to Resume in Islamabad This Week

Focus PakistanApril 15, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Resuming of US-Iran Talks could take place this week in Islamabad after both parties have indicated their readiness for further talks following their last break-up, sources reported. Each party showed its readiness to maintain communication lines and come back to the negotiating table to present proposals that might help ease the tension after failing ... Read more

PAF Jets Deployed to Saudi Arabia Airbase Under Defence Pact

Focus PakistanApril 12, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan and Saudi Arabia defence pact initiative is in its latest phase since the arrival of PAF jets in Saudi Arabia, sources told the media on Sunday. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said Pakistan Air Force (PAF) equipment arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Province under improved security coordination plans. Officials ... Read more

Islamabad Talks End Without Deal in Pakistan After 21 Hours

Focus PakistanApril 12, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Talks between the US and Iran concluded without arriving at any consensus after 21 grueling sessions of discussions in Islamabad, according to the government officials on high positions. The VP of the US, JD Vance, indicated that there is no deal since Iran refused to accept the terms offered by the US ... Read more

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Thousands of Pakistani Pilgrims Arrive in Madinah as Hajj Flights Continue

Pakistan Public Sector Debt Surges by Rs15 Trillion in Two Years as Govt Borrowing Accelerates

Punjab Govt Approves Historic Sky Glass Bridge Project to Boost Tourism

Delay in LNG Supply May Trigger Higher Electricity Prices and Increased Load Shedding

Court Sets 4-Week Deadline for CDA to Finalize Katchi Abadi Policy

Pakistan Records $1.07 Billion Current Account Surplus in March 2026

Trump May Visit Islamabad for Peace Deal if US-Iran Talks Succeed

US-Iran Talks Likely to Resume in Islamabad This Week

PAF Jets Deployed to Saudi Arabia Airbase Under Defence Pact

Islamabad Talks End Without Deal in Pakistan After 21 Hours

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