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IMF questions FBR tax targets as Pakistan begins virtual talks

IMF questions FBR tax targets as Pakistan begins virtual talks

Pakistan and the IMF have begun virtual technical talks on external financing and FBR tax target credibility. The IMF has questioned how Pakistan will close the gap between projected collections and revised targets, raising the prospect of spending cuts if revenues lag.

Business
Why Pakistan’s economy can’t grow without investing in nature

Why Pakistan’s economy can’t grow without investing in nature

A Geo.tv analysis argues Pakistan should treat forests, wetlands and watersheds as economic infrastructure, not side issues. It urges biodiversity financing tools and policy reforms to protect ecosystem services that underpin growth, water security and disaster resilience.

Business
5 kidswear brands reshaping Pakistan’s children’s fashion market

5 kidswear brands reshaping Pakistan’s children’s fashion market

A ProPakistani sponsored feature spotlights five children’s fashion brands it says are driving growth in Pakistan’s kidswear market. The write-up links the trend to style-conscious parents, improved retail experiences, and stronger brand discovery through social media.

General
Pakistan issues emergency helplines for citizens across Gulf states

Pakistan issues emergency helplines for citizens across Gulf states

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has activated a 24/7 Crisis Management Unit and issued safety advice for Pakistanis in the Gulf amid regional tensions. It also released emergency helplines for Pakistani missions across Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Politics
Karachi protest turns deadly near US consulate; nine killed, 18 hurt

Karachi protest turns deadly near US consulate; nine killed, 18 hurt

A protest outside the US Consulate in Karachi turned violent, with hospital officials reporting nine deaths and 18 injuries. Authorities imposed security measures in multiple cities, including Section 144 in Islamabad and increased protection for sensitive installations.

Politics
Karachi K-IV pipeline work sped up as teams target two major pipes daily

Karachi K-IV pipeline work sped up as teams target two major pipes daily

KWSSIP says it has stepped up K-IV pipeline installation at Nipa to meet deadlines, targeting two major pipes per day along a corridor shared with the BRT Red Line. Officials cite congested utilities and safety constraints but say the project is in its final phase, with 36 pipes laid so far.

General
CJP tells PTI: relief will follow the law, petitions must go to proper forum

CJP tells PTI: relief will follow the law, petitions must go to proper forum

PTI sources say Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has told party leadership he will decide matters strictly “by the book” and that health-related pleas should be moved in the appropriate forum. The Supreme Court Registrar’s Office also returned a PTI petition seeking Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital for specialised eye treatment.

Politics