Islamabad, May 7, 2025 — The National Security Committee (NSC) of Pakistan, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has authorized the Armed Forces to respond decisively to India’s unprovoked military aggression.
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Pakistan resumes full flight operations following Indian airstrikes
Islamabad, May 7, 2025 —Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan has officially restored full flight operations across major cities after a temporary suspension triggered by Indian overnight airstrikes on civilian areas.
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Pakistan urges Saudi Arabia to help de-escalate regional tensions
Islamabad, May 2, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged Saudi Arabia and other friendly nations to play a constructive role in encouraging India to de-escalate tensions in South Asia. The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and stability during a high-level meeting with Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliky, at the Prime Minister’s House.
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Social investments in Pakistan reach new highs in 2023-24
Islamabad – April 29, 2025 — The Federal Government of Pakistan significantly ramped up its current expenditure on key social sectors during the fiscal year 2023-24, with major allocations and actual spending exceeding initial budgets in health, education, and social protection, according to a report released by finance ministry on Tuesday.
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World Bank lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 2.7%
The World Bank has slightly lowered its GDP growth projection for Pakistan to 2.7% for the fiscal year 2025, down from its earlier forecast of 2.8%.
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China to train Pakistani astronauts for space mission
In a groundbreaking development for bilateral space cooperation, China has announced it will train two Pakistani astronauts, with one of them set to join a future joint space mission as a payload specialist aboard the Tiangong Space Station.
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IMF cuts Pakistan GDP growth forecast amid global uncertainty
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its GDP growth forecast for Pakistan, lowering the projection for fiscal year 2025 to 2.6 percent — a 0.4 percent drop from its earlier estimate of 3 percent published in January 2025.
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Unlock Your Baggage Rights When Entering Pakistan
Karachi, April 19, 2025 – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a detailed information regarding the rights of passengers traveling to and from Pakistan, particularly concerning duty-free allowances available under the Baggage Rules, 2006.
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Pakistan Breaks Record with March Current Account Surplus
Karachi, April 17, 2025 — In a significant boost to its economic outlook, Pakistan recorded its highest-ever monthly current account surplus in March 2025, signaling improved external sector stability.
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PM Shehbaz Revives Green Channel for Overseas Pakistanis
Islamabad, April 15, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at supporting overseas Pakistanis, announcing the revival of the Green Channel and several new initiatives to streamline services, resolve legal issues, and enhance educational and professional opportunities for expatriate families.
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