Pakistan Observer

APCC on Budget: Rs10tr needed for ongoing projects, says Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said that nearly Rs10 trillion would be required to complete ongoing…

#AhsanIqbal #PunjabBudget

Pakistan Observer

Punjab restores early market closures after Eidul Azha holidays

LAHORE – After the Eidul Azha 2026 holidays, Punjab has decided to re-impose a rule regarding early closure of markets…

#Punjab #MarketClosure

Pakistan Observer

EU foreign policy chief arrives in Pakistan for 8th Strategic Dialogue

ISLAMABAD – European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas arrived…

#EU #Islamabad

Pakistan Observer

US proposes de-escalation plan amid Israel-Lebanon tensions

WASHINGTON – The United States has proposed a phased de-escalation plan aimed at reducing hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, as…

#Israel #Lebanon

Pakistan Observer

Budget 2026–27: Big relief expected for property buyers, sellers in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The federal government is likely to provide relief to real estate sector in upcoming budget for fiscal year…

#Budget2026 #Property

Pakistan Observer

Muharram 2026 start date in Pakistan – Check forecast

LAHORE – The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has announced its forecast for the beginning of Muharram 1448 in Pakistan. According to…

#Muharram2026

Pakistan Observer

NAB launches inquiry into alleged illegal marriage hall approvals in Karachi

KARACHI – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has initiated an inquiry into the alleged illegal issuance of no-objection certificates (NOCs)…

#NAB #Karachi

Pakistan Observer

Pakistan-Origin Doctor Zafar Iqbal celebrates Arsenal title parade in London

LONDON – A Pakistan-origin medical professional, Dr. Zafar Iqbal, who serves as the Head of Arsenal’s Medical Department, was seen…

#London #ZafarIqbal

Pakistan Observer

APCC to finalize FY2026-27 development budget, economic targets today

ISLAMABAD – The Annual Planning Coordination Committee (APCC) is scheduled to meet on Monday to finalize recommendations for the federal…

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Pakistan Observer

Oil prices climb 2% as US-Iran trade fresh strikes

Global oil markets recorded a significant jump on Monday, with crude prices climbing by more than 2% as escalating tensions…

#OilPrices #USIran