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Pakistan military spending surge visual showing naval warship, fighter jet, attack helicopters, and tanks symbolizing defence expansion to $11.9bn after 2025 war

Pakistan’s Military Spending Jumps to $11.9bn After 2025 War — India Hits $92bn

Focus Pakistan2026-04-29

There was a sharp rise in the defence budget of Pakistan in the year 2025. According to SIPRI, the defence budget of Pakistan grew by 11 percent to $11.9 billion in the same period. This rise is attributed to the huge procurement program that followed the military confrontation between Pakistan and India in May 2025. ... Read more

NEPRA Removes Solar License for Users up to 25kW in Major Relief

Focus Pakistan2026-04-29

The landscape of solar energy in Pakistan just became more friendly. According to the recently declared policy of NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority), it is no longer necessary for any individual using solar power on a small scale to hold any license to generate electricity in order to install the metering system on net ... Read more

Karachi Turning Into Concrete Oven as Green Cover Falls Below 2%

Focus Pakistan2026-04-28

KARACHI: Karachi green cover has fallen below 2 percent, highlighting a growing environmental crisis as trees disappear across the city.The campaign to chop off Conocarpus trees and plant indigenous trees instead has resulted in an even faster rate of loss, including that of some endangered tree varieties listed by the IUCN. A City Once With ... Read more

Karachi heatwave 2026 update with high temperature and humid weather in Karachi

No Heat Burst Coming to Karachi — But the Real Forecast Is Still Alarming

Focus Pakistan2026-04-27

KARACHI: The weather department Monday debunked social media claims of an impending “heat burst” in Karachi, clarifying that even while the summer ahead would be severe for the city’s citizens, according to climatic patterns, there would not be a continuous spell of intense heat. According to the NDMA and PMD officials, there is no meteorological ... Read more

Karachi Circular Railway revival showing KCR trains and public transport system upgrade in Karachi

Karachi Circular Railway Revival: Sindh and Centre Finally Seal the Deal After 30 Years

Focus Pakistan2026-04-24

KARACHI: Karachi Circular Railway revival has gained fresh momentum as Sindh and the federal government agree on a plan to restore KCR, suburban trains, and new intercity routes. During a recent discussion held at the Chief Minister’s House, both CM Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi decided to adopt a comprehensive ... Read more

Thousands of Pakistani Pilgrims Arrive in Madinah as Hajj Flights Continue

Focus Pakistan2026-04-21

ISLAMABAD: Journey for the pilgrims heading to Hajj from Pakistan is commencing and all the people will leave for Saudi Arabia through the course of the day, which indeed brings happiness among people because even the families of these pilgrims are getting ready to receive them on their arrival. The website data clearly shows that ... Read more

Pakistan public sector debt surge to Rs79 trillion based on State Bank of Pakistan data

Pakistan Public Sector Debt Surges by Rs15 Trillion in Two Years as Govt Borrowing Accelerates

Focus Pakistan2026-04-20

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan public sector debt is reported to have risen to Rs15 trillion within two years’ time according to information obtained from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The rise in this case has brought into focus the fiscal strain that the country is facing due to excessive reliance on borrowing for its economic problems. ... Read more

Punjab Sky Glass Bridge project in Kotli Sattian overlooking scenic Murree hills

Punjab Govt Approves Historic Sky Glass Bridge Project to Boost Tourism

Focus Pakistan2026-04-20

LAHORE: Pakistan’s first-ever Sky Glass Bridge in Kotli Sattian with an objective to boost tourism in the country has been approved by CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif.Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif, in this regard, co-chaired an important y meeting to review the Murree Protection and Rehabilitation Plan. Officials shared updates during the session. Maryam Nawaz ... Read more

Delay in LNG Supply May Trigger Higher Electricity Prices and Increased Load Shedding

Focus Pakistan2026-04-20

ISLAMABAD: The nation’s LNG crisis continues to worsen with regional shipping bottlenecks causing delays in many LNG vessels. There have been at least three shipments of LNG for Pakistan that are unable to navigate the Strait of Hormuz because of imposed restrictions. According to reports, Pakistan has not been receiving LNG consignments for about one ... Read more

Court Sets 4-Week Deadline for CDA to Finalize Katchi Abadi Policy

Focus Pakistan2026-04-17

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) now has four weeks’ time to complete the process of formulating and ratifying the Katchi Abadi policy Deadline, following the directive by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to fast-track initiatives regarding such policies for the national capital. The bench, consisting of Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Arshad Shah, ... Read more