Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion US Facility to Support Rupee and Forex Reserves
A stronger rating could make it easier and cheaper for Pakistan to raise money from international investors, particularly through longer-term debt
August 19, 2026
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Pakistan’s Textile Exports Jump 43% to $1.81 Billion in July
Imports climbed 5.37% month over month to $682.21 million in July, compared with $647.43 million in June
August 19, 2026
Former Lahore Police Training College Chief Made OSD Over Rs226 Million Irregularities
DSP Shahid Javed, a senior clerk/accountant, and six other PTC employees were also named as responsible for the alleged wrongdoing
August 19, 2026
Pakistan’s Freelancers Earn $175 Million in July as Exports Jump 45.5%
The government and private sector are also working to expand skills development opportunities for young people entering the digital economy
August 19, 2026
Kushner Meets Hamas Leaders in Egypt Over Gaza Roadmap
For years, the US avoided direct contact with Hamas, which Washington designates as a terrorist organization
August 17, 2026
Trump Welcomes Makkah Defense Pact Between Pakistan, Saudi, Türkiye
Egypt has emerged as a possible future member of the pact, though it has not yet formally joined
August 17, 2026
Hajj 2027 Applications Now Start August 18, Ministry Says
The ministry has also confirmed that Pakistan Origin Card (POC) holders will be included in the Hajj quota for the first time in 2027
August 17, 2026
Saudi Arabia Removes “Greater Israel” Lesson From Textbooks
According to the review, the removed lesson was titled “The Zionist Danger” and had previously appeared in a Hadith textbook for students in Grades 10 through 12
August 17, 2026