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PAA extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until June 24Published on: May 20, 2026 5:21 AM

Pakistan, May 20 -- A ban on Indian civilian and military aircraft using Pakistani airspace has been extended for another month, until June 24, according to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pa... Read More


ECC approves key PNSC restructuring, gemstone policyPublished on: May 20, 2026 5:18 AM

Pakistan, May 20 -- The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved several key Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs), granted in-principle approval for restructuring of P... Read More


No wheat shortage in country, says food ministerPublished on: May 20, 2026 5:17 AM

Pakistan, May 20 -- Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired the 12th high-level meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review the current ... Read More


Government invites expressions of interest for privatisation of three DISCOsPublished on: May 20, 2026 5:16 AM

Pakistan, May 20 -- The Privatization Commission, has formally invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local and international investors for the privatization of three major electricity distributi... Read More


Rupee gains three paisa against dollarPublished on: May 20, 2026 5:15 AM

Pakistan, May 20 -- The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 03 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.57 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 278.60. According to th... Read More


FBR offices to remain open on May 23-24 for tax collectionPublished on: May 20, 2026 5:14 AM

Pakistan, May 20 -- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday said that all its field formations across the country will remain open on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 2026, for collection of ... Read More


PSX rebounds to gain over 1,090 pointsPublished on: May 20, 2026 5:12 AM

Pakistan, May 20 -- The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned bullish on Tuesday, gaining 1,091.66 points, a positive change of 0.67 percent, closing at 162,896.68 points... Read More


Insurance Bill introduced in NA to make services simplerPublished on: May 20, 2026 5:11 AM

Pakistan, May 20 -- The Federal Government has introduced the Insurance Bill, 2026 in the National Assembly to make insurance services simpler, faster and more accessible for citizens through digital ... Read More


ICCI, Iranian embassy vow to boost bilateral trade and connectivityPublished on: May 20, 2026 5:11 AM

Pakistan, May 20 -- Pakistan has played a highly commendable and constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the region through diplomacy and dialogue, and its unwavering solidarity with the... Read More


EAD, AIIB sign deal for reconstruction of N-5Published on: May 20, 2026 5:11 AM

Pakistan, May 20 -- The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed the Loan Agreement for Phase-IA of the "Reconstruction of National Highway N-5 under ... Read More