Islamabad, May 9, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday confirmed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1 billion tranche for Pakistan, marking a key milestone in the country’s efforts to stabilize its economy and restore investor confidence.
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NSC authorizes Armed Forces to respond to Indian aggression
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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