Karachi, February 27, 2026 – Inflation in Pakistan, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.54% in the first week of Ramazan 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The holy month began on February 19, 2026, and early data shows easing prices for several essential commodities.
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PMD predicts date for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026
Islamabad, February 24, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that the new moon of Shawwal 1447 AH is unlikely to be sighted on the evening of March 19, 2026, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramazan 1447 AH. Based on these scientific calculations, Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 is expected to fall on March 21, 2026.
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Pakistan rolls out QR IDs: A game-changer for digital identity
Islamabad, February 24, 2026 – In a major stride toward building a unified, secure, and future-ready digital identity ecosystem, the federal government has officially upgraded Pakistan’s National Identity Card (NIC) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) frameworks under its flagship vision of “One Nation – One Identity.”
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Suspension isn’t termination: Supreme Court protects civil servants’ salaries
Islamabad, February 23, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that suspension from service does not amount to dismissal or termination, and therefore, a suspended civil servant remains entitled to full salary, allowances, and all other service benefits during the suspension period.
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NADRA relaxes conditional verification requirements for CNIC to bridge identity gap
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – Pakistan has launched a major policy shift to achieve universal identity registration as the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) relaxed conditional verification requirements for the issuance of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), targeting the country’s remaining 1.7 percent gap in adult enrollment.
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Pakistan sets Rs300 as minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr for 2026
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – Pakistan has announced that the minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr and Fidya for 2026 will be set at Rs300 per person, with amounts calculated according to different food categories and prevailing market prices. The move aims to make it easier for Muslims across the country to fulfill their religious obligations ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Government to cut taxes to lower electricity tariffs: Awais Leghari
Dera Ghazi Khan, February 22, 2026 – Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari on Saturday said the government is actively working to reduce electricity tariffs by cutting taxes, aiming to provide tangible relief to households, businesses, and industries struggling with rising energy costs.
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Supreme Court rules blocking CNIC violates fundamental rights
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared illegal the Sindh High Court’s order to block a citizen’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to enforce a court judgment, ruling that depriving a person of their CNIC infringes on the fundamental right to life.
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Karachi remains integral to Sindh as Assembly rejects divisive separation attempts
The Provincial Assembly of Sindh on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution opposing any attempt to divide Sindh or carve out Karachi as a separate province, affirming the province’s territorial integrity and historical significance.
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Pakistan records sharp weekly inflation increase as Ramazan begins
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in weekly inflation for the week ended February 19, 2026, impacting the daily expenses of citizens just as the holy month of Ramazan begins.
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