Export recovery signals resilience despite Middle East tensions and rising industry costs
Pakistan recorded a sharp increase in textile exports in April 2026, with shipments rising more than 21% year-on-year despite trade disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.
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Markets, malls and restaurants allowed extended operations ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved the removal of restrictions on business operating hours across Pakistan until May 31 to facilitate Eid-ul-Adha shopping activity.
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Government says timely interventions avoided major electricity price hike amid Iran-US conflict
Power Division said on Monday that electricity consumers in Pakistan would receive tariff relief for June 2026 despite mounting energy sector pressures caused by the Iran-US conflict and soaring global fuel prices.
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NDMA warns of extreme temperatures across Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan from May 19–26
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued a high-level heatwave alert across Pakistan, warning of dangerously high temperatures in the days leading up to Eid-ul-Adha 2026.
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Talks focus on tax administration, debt markets, and private sector-led growth
Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday held a meeting with a World Bank delegation to review ongoing economic reforms, including tax administration, public financial management and private sector development initiatives.
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Islamabad pushes new markets in Africa, Central Asia and Far East to sustain trade flows
Pakistan is accelerating efforts to diversify rice exports toward Africa, Central Asia and Far East markets as regional trade disruptions linked to the Iran–US conflict impact shipping routes, logistics costs and export timelines.
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Prime minister prioritizes water reservoirs, hydropower and performance-based funding
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday chaired a meeting to review the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2026-27, stressing that public funds should be directed toward projects delivering tangible economic results.
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Punjab, KP, Balochistan and northern areas expected to see thunderstorms and hail
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued an alert forecasting widespread rains, windstorms and isolated hailstorms across several parts of Pakistan starting May 18 and continuing through the weekend.
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Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms Zil Hajj moon sighting in Karachi
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Sunday announced that Eid al-Adha 2026 will be celebrated in Pakistan on May 27 after the moon of Zil Hajj 1447 AH was sighted.
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Umrah visa issuance to begin from May 31, 2026, ministry says
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday announced the calendar for the Umrah 1448 AH season, outlining key dates for visa issuance, pilgrims’ arrivals and permit services as part of efforts to improve operational efficiency and services for worshippers.
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