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News Pakistan: Here is how a 35-year-old crypto bro helped Pakistan win over Trump world

Published on: Sunday 29 March 2026
Here is how a 35-year-old crypto bro helped Pakistan win over Trump world
News source: https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/here-is-how-a-35-year-old-crypto-bro-helped-pakistan-win-over-trump-world-ws-l-19877619.htm

World Liberty Financial and Bilal Bin Saqib use crypto diplomacy to deepen Trump era ties with Pakistan, reshape US Iran talks and push stablecoin adoption.

News Pakistan: Punjab Approves Pakistan’s First Fully Underground Metro Train Project

Published on: Wednesday 04 March 2026
Punjab Approves Pakistan’s First Fully Underground Metro Train Project
News source: https://propakistani.pk/2026/03/05/punjab-approves-pakistans-first-fully-underground-metro-train-project/

The Punjab Transport Department has taken a historic step to provide modern travel facilities to Lahore residents by initiating Pakistan’s first fully ...

News Pakistan: Wedding plans in limbo in Pakistan as Sindh government restricts guest numbers to 200

Published on: Friday 20 March 2026
Wedding plans in limbo in Pakistan as Sindh government restricts guest numbers to 200
News source: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/03/21/wedding-plans-in-limbo-in-pakistan-as-sindh-government-restricts-guest-numbers-to-200

KARACHI: The Sindh government's decision to limit wedding guests to 200 has sparked fears, leaving many in a dilemma and unsure whether to invite or attend functions.

News Pakistan: Sindh government to disburse March salaries and pensions early ahead of Eid

Published on: Sunday 08 March 2026
Sindh government to disburse March salaries and pensions early ahead of Eid
News source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/03/09/sindh-government-to-disburse-march-salaries-and-pensions-early-ahead-of-eid

The Sindh government will release March salaries and pensions early for Muslim employees and pensioners, aiming to provide financial support ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

News Pakistan: Iran War, oil prices, and global economy

Published on: Sunday 22 March 2026
Iran War, oil prices, and global economy
News source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/03/22/iran-war-oil-prices-and-global-economy

The ongoing Iran War has caused oil prices to surge nearly 60%, reaching close to $120 per barrel, significantly impacting the global economy and inflation rates.

News Pakistan: Pakistan's economic fragility exposed as Strait of Hormuz risk looms large

Published on: Saturday 21 March 2026
Pakistan's economic fragility exposed as Strait of Hormuz risk looms large
News source: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/pakistans-economic-fragility-exposed-as-strait-of-hormuz-risk-looms-large/

A report warns Pakistan's economy is highly vulnerable to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which could drive fuel prices up, increase inflation, weaken the rupee, and worsen financial instability due to heavy dependence on imported energy.

News Pakistan: ADB Unveils 2026–2030 Strategy for Pakistan, Prioritizing Private Sector-Led Growth and Climate Resilience

Published on: Wednesday 18 March 2026
ADB Unveils 2026–2030 Strategy for Pakistan, Prioritizing Private Sector-Led Growth and Climate Resilience
News source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/3842977-adb-unveils-2026-2030-strategy-for-pakistan-prioritizing-private-sector-led-growth-and-climate-resilience

The strategy comes at a critical juncture as Pakistan stabilizes its macroeconomic environment following multiple external shocks and seeks to transition toward a more resilient and investment-driven economy.

News Pakistan: Unrest erupts in Azad Kashmir amid protests, legal battles, and demands for reform

Published on: Friday 10 October 2025
Unrest erupts in Azad Kashmir amid protests, legal battles, and demands for reform
News source: https://www.jurist.org/news/2025/10/unrest-erupts-in-azad-kashmir-amid-protests-legal-battles-and-demands-for-reform/

The politically volatile region of Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) has once again plunged into a crisis of civil unrest. In late September, a local protest over government plans to drop ...

News Pakistan: Pakistan’s Sana Mir Clarifies Her Stance Over ‘Azad Kashmir’ Remark Amid Public Backlash

Published on: Thursday 02 October 2025
Pakistan’s Sana Mir Clarifies Her Stance Over ‘Azad Kashmir’ Remark Amid Public Backlash
News source: https://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/articles/pakistans_sana_mir_clarifies_her_stance_over_azad_kashmir_remark_amid_public_backlash/s1_17325_42841717

Ex-Pakistani cricketer Sana Mir issued a clarification about her usage of the ‘Azad Kashmir’ remark while commentating during a 2025 Women’s World Cup match. Mir had referred to Pakistani player ...

News Pakistan: Ignoring Saudi’s concerns? Pakistan maintains silence on Iranian attacks despite defence pact

Published on: Sunday 22 March 2026
Ignoring Saudi’s concerns? Pakistan maintains silence on Iranian attacks despite defence pact
News source: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/ignoring-saudis-concerns-pakistan-maintains-silence-on-iranian-attacks-despite-defence-pact-utwowxhv

Pakistan remains silent on Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia despite a defence pact, raising questions over its stance in the escalating Gulf conflict.

News Pakistan: Pakistani rupee remains stable despite nearly three weeks of Middle East war

Published on: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Pakistani rupee remains stable despite nearly three weeks of Middle East war
News source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/03/19/pakistani-rupee-remains-stable-despite-nearly-three-weeks-of-middle-east-war

Pakistan's exchange rate has stayed stable despite 19 days of Middle East war, even as regional currencies like the Indian rupee weakened by up to five per cent.

News Pakistan: Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate Drops Again, Rupee Still Overvalued

Published on: Monday 16 March 2026
Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate Drops Again, Rupee Still Overvalued
News source: https://propakistani.pk/2026/03/16/pakistans-real-effective-exchange-rate-drops-again-rupee-still-overvalued/

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) dropped to 102.5 in February 2026, compared to 103.3 in January 2026, latest central bank data showed on ...

News Pakistan: Pakistan’s Non-Bank Financial Sector Posts 21% Growth in H2 2025

Published on: Tuesday 24 February 2026
Pakistan’s Non-Bank Financial Sector Posts 21% Growth in H2 2025
News source: https://www.techjuice.pk/pakistans-non-bank-financial-sector-posts-21-growth-in-h2-2025/

Pakistan’s non-bank financial sector continued its strong growth in the second half of 2025, with total assets reaching Rs. 6.84 trillion ...

News Pakistan: PCB considers financial penalties after Pakistan’s early T20 World Cup exit

Published on: Sunday 01 March 2026
PCB considers financial penalties after Pakistan’s early T20 World Cup exit
News source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Mar/02/pcb-considers-financial-penalties-after-pakistans-early-t20-world-cup-exit

KARACHI: Livid with the Pakistan team's early elimination from the T20 World Cup, the country's cricket board is contemplating financial penalties on the player ...

News Pakistan: Pakistan players set to be fined after T20 World Cup exit

Published on: Monday 02 March 2026
Pakistan players set to be fined after T20 World Cup exit
News source: https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/pakistan-players-set-to-be-fined-after-t20-world-cup-exit/20260302.htm

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering financial penalties for players following the team's disappointing performance and early exit from the T20 World Cup.

News Pakistan: Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 Launches, Positioning Pakistan at the Heart of the Global Minerals Economy

Published on: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 Launches, Positioning Pakistan at the Heart of the Global Minerals Economy
News source: https://www.oklahoman.com/press-release/story/143613/pakistan-minerals-investment-forum-2026-launches-positioning-pakistan-at-the-heart-of-the-global-minerals-economy/

Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26), taking place at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad from 8–9 April 2026, will convene Pakistan’s top political and corporate leadership ...

News Pakistan: Freelancers Real Force Behind IT Export Growth Not Govt, Lawmakers Tell IT Ministry

Published on: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Freelancers Real Force Behind IT Export Growth Not Govt, Lawmakers Tell IT Ministry
News source: https://propakistani.pk/2026/02/26/freelancers-real-force-behind-it-export-growth-not-govt-lawmakers-tell-it-ministry/

Pakistan’s growing IT exports came under scrutiny on Thursday as members of parliament openly challenged the Ministry of IT’s claim. They told ministry ...

News Pakistan: Pakistan must pursue transformational reforms to reach $1 trillion economy by 2035: Planning Minister

Published on: Thursday 26 February 2026
Pakistan must pursue transformational reforms to reach $1 trillion economy by 2035: Planning Minister
News source: https://www.wam.ae/en/article/byxoeyn-pakistan-must-pursue-transformational-reforms

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has urged sweeping governance reforms and national cohesion to lift the country’s economy to $1 ...