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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

Pakistan’s Role in Ceasefire Lifts Global Wealth by $3 Trillion: Atif Mian

Focus PakistanApril 11, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts towards acting as a facilitator between the USA and Iran have gained global significance in light of the current tensions between the two countries. According to economist Atif Mian, Pakistan relied on secret diplomacy when there was significant uncertainty in the region. This caused lower tension. It helped improve the risk-taking ... Read more

Uraan Pakistan development projects approval meeting highlighting Pakistan’s investment in health education and infrastructure

Govt Approves Rs24.3 Billion Uraan Projects to Boost Health, Education and Security

Focus PakistanApril 10, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Uraan Pakistan development projects worth Rs24.385 billion have been approved by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) to boost key sectors and economic growth. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired the session. He said these investments will drive sustainable economic growth. The approved plan involves five essential areas including education, health, governance, environment and physical ... Read more

Petrol price in Pakistan expected to drop by Rs30–Rs60 per litre after global oil prices decline

Pakistan Petrol Prices Set to Drop as PM Shehbaz Orders Full Benefit Transfer to Public

Focus PakistanApril 9, 2026

ISLAMABAD: To help reduce inflation in the country, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is making sure that there is a drastic decrease in fuel prices. This will be possible after the dramatic fall in oil prices on the global scale as the Prime Minister directed relevant departments about how to benefit from these changes. Related: ... Read more

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