Can Pakistan Juggle US-Iran Mediation With Saudi Defence Commitments?
On the morning of April 11, 2026, two images captured Pakistan’s impossible balancing act perfectly. In one room in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was guiding US Vice President JD Vance to his seat for what would become the first direct US-Iran negotiations since 1979 — a historic diplomatic moment that Pakistan had worked weeks […]
Field Marshal Asim Munir and Mohsin Naqvi in Iran for Giving Mediation Another Chance
Pakistan is refusing to give up. Even as US-Iran ceasefire talks have stalled, tempers have flared, and both sides have traded accusations, Islamabad has continued to do what it does best in this crisis — keep the diplomatic channel alive. The latest chapter in Pakistan’s extraordinary mediation story saw Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and […]
Pakistan Beats US, UK and Japan in Global Outsourcing Rankings
Pakistan outsourcing ranking 2026 has delivered a major global surprise, as Pakistan outranks the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan in outsourcing competitiveness.Here is a headline that most Pakistanis probably didn’t see coming — but absolutely deserve to celebrate. Pakistan has officially outranked the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan in the latest global […]
Govt Announces Another Depressing Increase in Petrol and Diesel Prices
Petrol price increase Pakistan April 2026 has once again shocked consumers, as the government raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs. 26.77 per litre, pushing fuel costs close to Rs. 400.Just when Pakistani consumers were hoping for some breathing room, the government has delivered yet another blow at the fuel pump. The federal government has […]
Meezan Bank Posts Rs. 23.4 Billion Profit for Q1 2026
Meezan Bank Q1 2026 Results show that Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank posted a strong profit of Rs. 23.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026.Meezan Bank Posts Rs. 23.4 Billion Profit for Q1 2026 Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank has delivered another solid quarter. Meezan Bank Limited (PSX: MEBL) announced its financial results for the first […]
53% of Market Participants Expect SBP to Raise Key Interest Rate — Here’s What You Need to Know
Pakistan’s financial markets are going into this Monday with an unusual amount of uncertainty hanging over them. The State Bank of Pakistan holds its Monetary Policy Committee meeting on April 27 — and for the first time in nearly two years, a majority of market participants expect interest rates to go up rather than stay […]
Pakistan Finally Repays $2 Billion Loan to UAE
In a significant development that has both reassured markets and raised fresh questions about Pakistan’s financial future, the State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed the repayment of $2 billion to the United Arab Emirates. The money, held for years as a special deposit to prop up Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, has now been fully returned […]
Govt Cuts Power for Over Two Hours Daily Instead of Lowering Electricity Prices
For many Pakistanis, the question isn’t just about high electricity bills anymore — it’s about whether they will even have electricity when they need it. In a move that has quietly reshaped daily life across the country, the government has opted to cut power supply for more than two hours daily instead of offering any […]
Night Load Shedding Returns to Pakistan Due to Power Shortfall
Pakistanis waking up to dark homes and disrupted nights are not imagining things. Load shedding is back — and for millions of households across the country, the situation on the ground is far worse than what official statements are letting on. Here is everything you need to know about why the lights are going out […]
US & Iranian Teams Returning to Islamabad to Resume Peace Talks — What You Need to Know
Just days after marathon negotiations ended without a deal, there is fresh hope on the diplomatic front. According to multiple sources, negotiating teams from the United States and Iran are expected to return to Islamabad this week for a second round of peace talks — with Pakistan once again playing the role of mediator, and […]