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Pakistan Finance Ministry Takes Over 2026 Budget, Signals Economic Reforms
On August 18, 2025, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the Finance Division, in collaboration with the newly established Tax…
Supreme Court Adjourns Imran Khan’s Bail Hearing to August 20
On August 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pakistan heard the bail petition of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran…
Pakistan Braces for Flash Floods Due to Heavy Rains in Multiple Regions
On August 19, 2025, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a warning of potential flash floods due to heavy rainfall…
Earthquake Hits Rawalpindi and Peshawar, No Damage Reported
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the cities of Rawalpindi and Peshawar, causing concern but resulting in…
New Zealand PM Joins Pakistan Independence Day Celebration in Auckland
On August 16, 2025, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined a vibrant Pakistan Independence Day celebration in Auckland, where…
Pakistan Extends Hajj 2026 Application Deadline to August 18
On August 16, 2025, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony announced a one-day extension for Hajj 2026 application…
Pakistan Navy Launches PNS/M MANGRO Submarine, Bolsters Maritime Security
On August 16, 2025, the Pakistan Navy launched the PNS/M MANGRO submarine at the Shuangliu Base of the Wuchang Shipbuilding…
Pakistan Signs Financial Advisory Agreement for ZTBL Privatisation
On August 15, 2025, the Privatisation Commission of Pakistan signed a Financial Advisory Services Agreement (FASA) with a consortium led…
Pakistan Weekly Inflation Rises 0.31%, Business Confidence Hits 4-Year High
On August 15, 2025, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a weekly inflation increase of 0.31%, bringing the year-on-year…