Policy Brief | Free Trade Agreements: A Bridge or a Burden for Pakistan Economy
Executive SummaryThis Policy Brief examines the impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on Pakistan’strade performance. It highlights that, over the years, Pakistan has concentrated onincreasing the number of FTAs. However, there is inadequate empirical evidence todetermine whether these FTAs have improved Pakistan’s trade performance orcontributed to its decline.This Policy Brief provides empirical evidence regarding the […]
At least four terrorists killed in Swat IBO: ISPR
Rawelpindi Four terrorists were killed during a joint intelligence-based operation by security forces and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Swat district, the military’s media wing said on Friday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces and LEAs conducted the joint IfBO on April 18, 2025 on reported presence of terrorists. “During […]
Foreign Office condemned the Israeli army’s actions in Gaza
IslamAbad Foreign Office condemned the Israeli army’s actions in Gaza, including attacks on hospitals, terming them gross violations of human rights. It reiterated Pakistan’s call for the international community to ensure the protection of Palestinians and support their right to self-determination as per UN principles. Pakistan rejects India’s claims on Azad Kashmir Pakistan strongly rejected […]
Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level inter-ministerial meeting
IslamAbda Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired a high-level inter-ministerial meeting ahead of his forthcoming visit to Afghanistan. Special Representative on Afghanistan, Amb. Sadiq Khan, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Federal Secretaries of Commerce, Railways, and Interior, and senior FBR and MoFA officials attended the meeting. All aspects of the visit were reviewed […]
Pakistan, Bangladesh welcome Karachi-Chittagong direct shipping
ISLAMABAD: Recognising connectivity as a priority, Pakistan and Bangladesh have welcomed the launch of direct shipping between Karachi and Chittagong and underscored the need to resume direct air links. The development came during the 6th round of Foreign Secretary Level Consultations (FSLC) held in Dhaka on April 17. Both sides also expressed satisfaction over the […]
Make History
Karachi: As tens of thousands of runners gather for the 129th Boston Marathon on 21st April, a group of 18 Pakistani runners, both from the homeland and the diaspora, are set to make history. Among them, two Karachi-based runners, Danish Elahi and Faisal Shafi, will attempt a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon in […]
Nepra holds heated hearing on KE’s Rs8.13bn write-off request
Mian Munir Ahmed ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) conducted a heated public hearing on Thursday regarding K-Electric’s (KE) petition for an additional Rs8.13 billion in write-offs, part of a broader Rs76 billion claim for recovery-related losses spanning from 2017 to 2023. Chairing the session, Nepra’s chairman led discussions probing KE’s justification for […]
Prince William took huge step
Prince William left King Charles ‘embarrassed’ as he made a bold move by breaking a long-standing royal tradition. According to Daily Mail, the Prince of Wales dropped Harbottle & Lewis, the legal firm long associated with the Royal family, in favour of Mishcon de Reya, the same firm that represented Princess Diana in her 1996 divorce. A […]