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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan needs a joint federal-provincial response to cushion citizens from the global oil shock. The government is pairing austerity measures with relief efforts as regional turmoil raises economic pressure.
Islamabad’s private schools have been told to adopt a four-day on-campus week with Friday closures until further notice. Officials say the decision is part of austerity and fuel-saving measures.
Karachi received widespread rain and thunderstorms across several neighbourhoods, with more showers forecast later in the day. Authorities say emergency arrangements are in place as the city monitors the risk of disruption from wet weather.
China is pressing Pakistan to clear $220 million owed to a Chinese energy company, exposing fresh stress in the country's energy payment chain. The case could carry wider consequences for investor confidence and sector stability.
Pakistan's military says eight militants were killed in a fresh border operation in North Waziristan. The incident highlights continuing security pressure along the Afghan frontier and Islamabad's concerns over cross-border militant activity.
Pakistan’s health ministry has warned that the country may become the world’s fourth most populous nation within five years. Officials say the growth rate is placing severe pressure on health, education, infrastructure and jobs.
Sindh has ordered the demolition of Karachi’s fire-ravaged Gul Plaza and asked officials to move quickly on a reconstruction plan. The provincial government also reviewed compensation for victims’ families and traders as it pushes to resolve pending claims.
Pakistan has dismissed viral claims that fencing along the Afghan border is being removed, saying the content is fabricated propaganda. The ministry insists the barrier remains intact and that attempts to damage it are being countered immediately.
China convened Pakistani and Afghan officials in Urumqi for exploratory talks aimed at easing tensions. Sources said the meeting was not formal mediation and does not signal any softening in Pakistan's security posture.
Pakistan has reassured the IMF that fuel subsidies are temporary and may be rolled back if budget savings prove insufficient. The report also highlights rising inflation and pressure to expand cash support for vulnerable households.
Punjab has placed schools on a four-day week, keeping Fridays closed across public and private institutions. The order follows the reopening of campuses after fuel-related closures and extends to colleges and universities as well.
The government says its petrol subsidy app for low-income Pakistanis is now technically complete and in final testing. The system is aimed at delivering targeted relief to vulnerable transport users through verified digital access.
