Pakistan launches global investor outreach for DISCOs privatisation
- 09-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed relevant authorities to accelerate the privatisation process of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), reiterating that the divestment of loss-making State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) remains a key government priority. Chairing a high-level review meeting in Islamabad, Prime Minister Sharif instructed officials to ensure complete transparency throughout the privatisation process and […]
Kuwait urges surrender of unlicensed wireless devices, extends deadline
- 09-Jun-2026
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s government has extended the deadline for the surrender of unlicensed wireless devices, granting a new grace period for individuals and businesses to comply with regulations. According to the Arab Times, the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) announced a three-month extension allowing entities and individuals in possession of, or trading in, […]
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 28 more citizens
- 09-Jun-2026
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of 28 more individuals as part of its ongoing review of nationality records and enforcement of the country’s citizenship laws. According to local media reports, the decision was published in a special supplement of the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm. The measure was issued under Decision No. 53/9/2026 by […]
Pakistan rejects British MPs’ remarks on AJK
- 08-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Monday, rejected the “unwarranted and ill-informed” remarks made by certain British Members of Parliament and members of the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom regarding Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). In a statement, the Foreign Office said it had noted with concern the irresponsible and ill-informed […]
How to get cheap electricity through Pakistan's solar wheeling policy
- 06-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning to introduce a Solar Wheeling Policy, also known as an Energy Wheeling Policy, which will allow consumers and businesses to generate solar power at one location and utilize the resulting energy credits at another location through the national grid. The proposed policy is expected to benefit individuals and businesses […]
Pakistan, Russia sign agreements to combat illegal immigration, drug trafficking
- 06-Jun-2026
Bishkek: Pakistan and Russia on Saturday signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in combating illegal immigration, narcotics trafficking, and other transnational crimes. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a number of high-level bilateral meetings with the interior ministers of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation […]
Rana Sana backs new administrative units, empowered local government system
- 05-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has called for either the creation of new administrative units or the introduction of a strong and empowered local government system to improve governance and address the country’s growing challenges. Speaking on ARY News’ programme Khabar Muhammad Malick Kay Saath, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz […]
Major tariff relief announced for pharmaceutical, logistics and construction sectors
- 04-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to provide significant tariff relief to the pharmaceutical, logistics and construction sectors under the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025-30, aimed at boosting investment, trade and industrial growth. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the relevant authorities to ensure the effective implementation of the tariff policy and modernize tariff-related […]
Pakistan retains ‘all options’ against India’s Chenab-Beas water diversion project: FO
- 04-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly rejected India’s proposed plan to divert water from the Chenab River to the Beas River system, asserting that it retains “all options” necessary to safeguard its rights under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and protect its vital national interests. Speaking at a weekly media briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan […]
Govt to 'present' federal budget 2026-27 on June 10
- 04-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to present the budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on June 10. Sources said the National Assembly’s budget session will be held at 5:00 pm on June 10, while summaries for convening the National Assembly and Senate sessions have already been forwarded for approval. Budget proposals for FY2026-27 have been […]