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Hajj 2027 Second Installment Payment Schedule Announced for Government Scheme Pilgrims
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the payment schedule for the second installment of Hajj dues for pilgrims participating in Pakistan’s government Hajj scheme for 2027. According to a ministry spokesperson, the second installment will be collected from Monday, October 5, with eligible pilgrims able to submit their payments until October…
Bureaucrats Given One-Week Deadline to Declare Foreign or Dual Nationality
The Establishment Division has given government officials a final opportunity to disclose any foreign or dual nationality, setting a deadline of one week for officers who have not yet submitted the required information. According to a letter issued by the Establishment Division, several government officers have failed to declare their foreign or dual citizenship despite…
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens 15% to $10.8 Billion in First Quarter
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened significantly during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, with the gap between imports and exports increasing by 15 percent compared with the same period last year. According to data compiled by Topline Securities, the trade deficit reached $10.8 billion during 1QFY27, compared with $9.37 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter…
2026 Nobel Prize Announcement Dates Revealed
The dates for the 2026 Nobel Prize announcements have been announced, with this year’s awards set to recognize outstanding contributions across medicine, science, literature, peace and economics. The announcement schedule will begin on October 5 with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The remaining awards will be revealed throughout the following week, bringing global…
Pakistan’s Public Debt Rises to Rs. 86.72 Trillion by June 2026
Pakistan’s total public debt increased by 7.7 percent year-on-year, reaching Rs. 86.72 trillion by the end of June 2026, according to the Annual Debt Review Report for fiscal year 2025–26 released by the Ministry of Finance. The latest figures highlight a continued increase in the country’s overall debt stock despite an improvement in the public…
Government Issues E-Filing Rules 2026 for Overseas Pakistanis
The government has introduced the E-Filing Rules 2026 for property-related cases involving overseas Pakistanis, creating a digital process that allows eligible applicants to submit petitions, provide documents and participate in court proceedings online. The new framework is aimed at making legal procedures more accessible for Pakistanis living abroad who face difficulties attending proceedings in person.…
Sindh Reports More Than 117,000 Malaria Cases This Year
Sindh has reported more than 117,000 malaria cases this year, according to data from the provincial Health Department, with Hyderabad Division recording the highest number of infections during the reported period. Health Department figures showed that 117,016 malaria cases were reported across Sindh between January 1 and September 29. During the same period, more than…
Pakistan May Allow Private Companies to Directly Import LNG
Pakistan is considering a policy change that could allow power plants and other private companies to directly import liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the government looks for ways to strengthen energy supplies while limiting additional pressure on public finances. According to Bloomberg, the proposal is part of broader efforts to make greater use of Pakistan’s…
Saudi Arabia Launches New Hajj Package for Foreign Pilgrims Ahead of 2027 Season
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new Hajj package for foreign pilgrims preparing to perform Hajj in 2027, bringing several essential pilgrimage services together through a unified electronic system. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the package will be managed through the “Electronic Path” platform. The initiative is designed to simplify arrangements for…
Gold Prices Fall Below Rs. 4.4 Lakh as International Rates Decline
Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp decline on Monday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling below the Rs. 4.4 lakh mark per tola following a decrease in international gold rates. According to the latest rates released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold dropped by Rs. 12,800…