Pakistan reaffirms commitment to women’s full participation in peace, security
By Mariana Baabar Published in The News on June, 19, 2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday said it believed that the ‘Women, Peace and Security’ agenda must be implemented through practical, context-specific and nationally owned measures. “Pakistan is playing its part to advance this agenda. In Pakistan, women have served with […]
Govt eyes $42.4bn in remittances
By Shahid Iqbal Published in Dawn on June, 13, 2026 KARACHI: The government has not only increased the remittances target but also projected a significantly higher current account deficit (CAD) for FY27. The government set $3.6 billion CAD for FY27, which would be around 0.7 per cent of the GDP,[…]
Poverty rises to 28.9% despite economic recovery
By Usman Hanif Published in The Express Tribune on June 11, 2026 Pakistan’s poverty rate has climbed to 28.9% despite signs of economic recovery and improved macroeconomic stability, highlighting the disconnect between headline growth figures and living standards for millions of households. “Pakistan’s poverty declined over the long term, from[…]
May sees ‘highest-ever monthly inflow’ of workers’ remittances at $4.3bn
By Shahid Iqbal Published in Dawn on June, 10, 2026 Workers’ remittances were recorded at $4.3 billion in May, registering growth on both a monthly and annual basis, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday. Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad also shared[…]









