November 2025 Current Affairs Bulletin
A chronological timeline of significant affairs curated for high-yield exam retention.
Governor's rule in KP seriously considered as state minister cites security crisis
State minister says KP situation warrants governor's rule, with Governor Kundi denying replacement rumors.
Read Source ArticleJustice Jahangiri may quit amid 27th Amendment upheaval
Justice Jahangiri reportedly considering resignation over 27th Amendment as IHC hearing set for Dec 2.
Read Source ArticleEgyptian FM discusses defence and security cooperation with COAS
Egyptian FM Abdelatty meets COAS Munir in Islamabad to enhance defence ties and counterterrorism coordination.
Read Source ArticleSC affirms state's duty to protect right to life, prevent custodial violence
In an August 21 judgment authored by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, the Supreme Court upheld the state's constitutional duty to protect the right to life and prevent custodial violence. The court dismissed appeals from two FIA officials acquitted but dismissed for misconduct in the custodial death of Zaryab Khan in Dera Ghazi Khan.
Read Source ArticleGovt utters cautious optimism amid mixed economic performance
The Ministry of Finance reported July-October expenditure growth of 11.9% outpacing revenue growth of 11.4% and a 256% surge in current account deficit to $733 million. Public debt saw a first quarterly decline of Rs1.371 trillion in five years, while cotton production fell 3.3% and rice decreased 3.2%.
Read Source ArticleFM Dar says Pakistan ready to join Gaza peace force, not ready to disarm Hamas
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated Pakistan is ready to contribute troops to the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) but will not disarm Hamas, calling that the role of Palestinian law enforcement. He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has in principle approved participation pending the ISF's mandate and terms of reference.
Read Source ArticleUN rights chief criticises Pakistan’s ‘hastily adopted’ constitutional amendments
UN High Commissioner Volker Turk criticized Pakistan’s 27th Amendment, adopted November 13, for undermining judicial independence and granting lifetime immunity to top officials. The amendment creates a Federal Constitutional Court, raising concerns about executive control over the judiciary and military accountability.
Read Source ArticleFederal Constitutional Court moved against 27th Amendment, very law that created it
A petition filed before the Federal Constitutional Court on November 27 challenges the 27th Amendment as passed by a 'puppet regime' to establish one-man rule. The petition argues the amendment undermines judicial independence, creates a constitutional crisis, and grants sweeping immunity to top officials.
Read Source ArticleGen Mirza bows out as last CJCSC; chief of defence forces yet to be notified
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza retired as the last CJCSC on November 27 as the post was abolished under the 27th Amendment. COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to become the first chief of defence forces, resetting his tenure to a fresh five-year term with possible extension.
Read Source ArticleNational Assembly, Senate meet after 27th Amendment
Post-27th Amendment, the National Assembly convened with a 15-point agenda. The Senate will debate a bill to establish the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority and discuss the blocking of parliamentarians' bank accounts.
Read Source ArticleAurangzeb shifts focus to steady, sustainable economic growth
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan will no longer pursue unsustainable 5-6% GDP growth, aiming for 3.5% this fiscal year and 4% over 2-3 years. He urged corporates to tap capital markets and announced plans for a Panda Bond issuance and projected remittances at $41 billion.
Read Source ArticleHuman rights minister assures EU mission of commitment to GSP Plus
Human Rights Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar assured the EU Monitoring Mission of Pakistan's full commitment to GSP+ during its fifth Biennial Review. He highlighted a 108% increase in textile exports and initiatives like BISP benefitting 9.1 million women and progress on child rights.
Read Source ArticlePetition against 27th Amendment filed in Federal Shariat Court
Barrister Ali Tahir filed a petition in the Federal Shariat Court challenging the 27th Amendment as repugnant to Islamic injunctions. The petition argues the amendment centralizes executive authority, weakens judicial independence, and provides lifetime immunity to the president and military leaders.
Read Source ArticleFCC bench's authority to review SC ruling questioned
Sameer Khosa argued the FCC's five-judge bench cannot review a seven-judge Supreme Court order. Justice Aamer Farooq's bench issued notices and deferred the jurisdictional question to the main hearing.
Read Source ArticleIMF slams Pakistan's fiscal mismanagement
IMF's GCDA criticized Pakistan's weak financial management and budget credibility, citing Rs9.4 trillion in expenditure overruns in 2024-25. It demanded immediate steps within 3-6 months to improve cash management and TSA transparency.
Read Source ArticlePakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan alleged by Taliban; no official confirmation
Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid claimed Pakistan conducted overnight airstrikes in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces on Tuesday. No official statement has been issued by Pakistan, which continues to demand action against the TTP from the Afghan Taliban.
Read Source ArticleConstitutional tweaks bar FCC from hearing appeals against SC decrees
Senior counsel Ibad-ur-Rehman Lodhi argued that the 27th Constitutional Amendment prevents the FCC from hearing intra-court appeals against Supreme Court decisions, prompting Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan to adjourn the proceedings. The objection was raised during an appeal by university teachers, with the counsel stating that hearing such appeals would make the FCC an appellate forum over the SC.
Read Source ArticlePM Shehbaz eliminates 0.25pc export surcharge
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif abolished the 0.25% Export Development Surcharge to boost exports, directing that the Rs52 billion in the Export Development Fund be audited and used only for R&D and skill development. The decision followed recommendations from a working group led by Musadaq Zulqarnain, which also proposed reforms for the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.
Read Source ArticleFCC rejects IHC judges' appeal in transfer case
FCC dismissed six IHC judges' appeals in transfer case for non-prosecution, adjourned three others.
Read Source ArticleUS Exim Bank pledges $1.25bn loan for Reko Diq
US Exim Bank pledged $1.25bn loan for Reko Diq as part of $100bn plan for critical minerals supply chains.
Read Source ArticleIMF calls for independent AGP office over weak audit mechanism
IMF, citing weak audit mechanism, called for independent Auditor General office to safeguard Rs40tr in public funds.
Read Source ArticleHRCP Warns Lifetime Immunity Under 27th Amendment Concentrates Unchecked Power
HRCP at its 39th annual general meeting on Sunday warned that the 27th Constitutional Amendment, passed on November 13, grants lifetime immunity to the president and senior military ranks. The commission said the amendment undermines judicial independence and concentrates unchecked power in the hands of a few.
Read Source ArticleFederal Constitutional Court Receives Backing from Apex Lawyer Bodies
The Pakistan Bar Council and Supreme Court Bar Association on Saturday issued a joint statement supporting the Federal Constitutional Court, established via the 27th Amendment. They described it as a two-decade-old demand for equal provincial representation in constitutional matters.
Read Source ArticlePakistan Condemns Indian Defence Minister’s Remarks on Sindh as Revisionist
Pakistan's Foreign Office on Sunday condemned Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks that Sindh is civilisationally part of India and borders could change. The FO called the statements delusional, revisionist, and reflective of an expansionist Hindutva mindset, urging India to focus on its internal issues.
Read Source ArticleFederal Constitutional Court sets up special desk, receives two fresh cases
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan opened a Filing Desk at the Islamabad High Court on Friday, receiving two fresh cases and its first appeal against a Sindh High Court decision. The appeal, filed by Ghulam Shah Abbasi, involves a family property dispute and seeks protection of fundamental rights.
Read Source ArticleGovt finally calls inaugural National Finance Commission session on Dec 4
The federal government convened the inaugural meeting of the 11th National Finance Commission on December 4, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, after multiple reschedulings. The agenda includes discussions on strategy for the new award, fiscal presentations by provinces and the centre, and timelines for future meetings.
Read Source ArticlePakistan, EU stress importance of deepening trade ties, including through GSP Plus scheme
Pakistan and the European Union held their 7th Strategic Dialogue in Brussels, co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Both sides emphasized deepening trade and investment ties through the GSP+ scheme and agreed to strengthen cooperation under the Strategic Engagement Plan.
Read Source ArticleSC turns away petition of 4 IHC judges against 27th Amendment
Four IHC judges—Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Babar Sattar, Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, and Saman Rifat Imtiaz—sought to challenge the 27th Amendment under Article 184(3). The Supreme Court registry refused, citing omission of Article 184(3), and directed them to approach the newly-established Federal Constitutional Court.
Read Source ArticleAbeyance of Indus Waters Treaty presents real threat to regional stability, Dar tells EU
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar told the EU that India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty poses a 'real threat' to regional stability. He spoke at the Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels, stressing water must be a source of cooperation, not weaponised for politics.
Read Source ArticleJudicial Commission of Pakistan to pick superior court judges on Dec 2
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan will meet on Dec 2 under Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to consider elevating an IHC judge to the Supreme Court and appointing chief justices for the Sindh and Balochistan High Courts. The meeting follows the 27th Amendment and FCC establishment, which reduced the Supreme Court's strength from 24 to 18 judges.
Read Source ArticleSHC issues notices on pleas challenging Constitutional Benches Ordinance
On November 19, the Sindh High Court issued notices to the acting governor, chief secretary, and law secretary on two petitions filed by lawyers Barrister Ali Tahir and Advocate Mohammad Arshad challenging the Constitutional Benches Ordinance. The two-judge bench overruled office objections and set a hearing for November 27, noting the ordinance may exceed provincial legislative competence and violate judicial independence.
Read Source ArticleForeign loan inflows surge 33pc in July-Oct
Pakistan's total foreign inflows rose 33.24% to $2.293 billion in July-October 2025-26, driven by a 39% increase in loans to $1.822 billion and $1.2 billion from multilateral lenders. The government's full-year target is $19.9 billion, with $400 million received from the Saudi oil facility in the first four months against an annual target of $1 billion.
Read Source ArticlePakistan issues Notam extending Indian aircraft ban till Dec 24
Pakistan extended its airspace ban on Indian-registered and operated aircraft until December 24, 2025, via a Notam effective November 19, covering both Karachi and Lahore FIRs from ground to unlimited altitude. The closure has cost Air India an estimated $455 million annually in pretax profit, with 29% higher fuel costs and up to three-hour longer flights, while the Pakistan Airports Authority lost Rs4.1 billion in August.
Read Source ArticleLHC constitutes full bench to hear pleas against 27th Amendment
Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Tuesday constituted a three-member full bench headed by Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan to hear petitions against the 27th Amendment. Petitions argue the amendment violates the basic structure of the Constitution and compromises judicial independence.
Read Source ArticleFM Dar holds talks with EU Council president on GSP Plus status
Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar discussed the GSP+ scheme with EU Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels ahead of a monitoring mission on Pakistan's compliance with 27 international conventions. Dar also attended the SCO summit in Moscow and held bilateral meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Read Source ArticleIFC, Standard Chartered set up $400m facility
IFC and Standard Chartered Pakistan launched a $400 million risk-participation facility to support short-term trade and working capital for local companies and exporters. The facility, formalised in September, doubles the previous $200 million commitment from December 2022.
Read Source Article3 key judicial bodies reconstituted in light of 27th Constitutional Amendment
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail was inducted into the Supreme Judicial Council and Practice Committee, and Justice Aamer Farooq joined the Judicial Commission, following the 27th Constitutional Amendment enacted on November 13, 2025. The three bodies handle judicial accountability, bench formation, and judicial appointments.
Read Source ArticleFederal Constitutional Court kicks off proceedings amid space constraints
The Federal Constitutional Court began operations on November 17, 2025, with three benches and seven judges after Justices Rozi Khan Barrech and Arshad Hussain Shah were sworn in. It conducted hearings in seven makeshift courtrooms within the Islamabad High Court due to space constraints and lack of its own building.
Read Source ArticleFM Dar meets Russia’s Putin, China’s Li Qiang on sidelines of SCO Moscow summit
Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the SCO Council of Heads of Government summit in Moscow on November 17–18, 2025, reaffirming the all-weather Pakistan-China strategic partnership. Dar also proposed simulation exercises for disaster management and introducing English as an SCO working language.
Read Source ArticleFM Dar arrives in Moscow for SCO summit
FM Ishaq Dar arrived in Moscow for the SCO summit to discuss regional issues and strengthen the organisation.
Read Source ArticleMaiden session of 11th National Finance Commission delayed again
The 11th NFC session was postponed again as PM Shehbaz prioritises political-level discussions before debate.
Read Source ArticlePakistan calls for ending occupation of Palestine after UNSC resolution
Pakistan urged an end to Israeli occupation after the UNSC adopted a Gaza peace plan resolution, which it voted in favour of.
Read Source ArticleState must ensure every woman receives her rightful share in inheritance: SC
The Supreme Court dismissed Abrar Hussain's appeal in a sibling inheritance dispute, upheld Bibi Shahida's claim, and imposed a cost of Rs500,000. The court mandated the state to establish a mechanism ensuring women's inheritance rights per Constitutional and Islamic injunctions.
Read Source ArticleSBP limits cash dollar transactions
The State Bank of Pakistan made account-to-account transfers mandatory for foreign currency deposits, banning cash dollar purchases for deposit purposes. Travelers, students, and Haj/Umrah pilgrims can still buy cash dollars with documentation, but cheque clearance takes 5 days for dollars and 20-25 days for euros/pounds in different banks.
Read Source ArticleAnti-domestic violence bill promises ‘stringent penalties’ in ICT
The National Assembly passed the Domestic Violence Bill 2025, imposing up to three years imprisonment and Rs100,000 fine for domestic violence offenders. The bill defines abuse broadly, requires a first court hearing within seven days, and cites that one in three Pakistani women experiences domestic abuse.
Read Source ArticlePresident gives assent to bill resetting army chief’s tenure after appointment as CDF
President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2025, along with the Air Force and Navy amendment bills, resetting the tenure of COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir as CDF from the date of his appointment notification. The bills, part of the controversial 27th Amendment, replace the title of COAS with CDF and CJCSC with Commander of National Strategic Command.
Read Source ArticleJustice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigns from LHC following 27th Amendment
Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigned from the Lahore High Court on Saturday, citing the 27th Constitutional Amendment as making it impossible for him to continue in good conscience. He was appointed as an additional judge in 2014 and his superannuation was due on March 6, 2028, making him the first high court judge to resign after the amendment.
Read Source ArticleFederal Constitutional Court begins work amid row over selection criteria
The Federal Constitutional Court commenced work on Friday with Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan and four judges taking oath, while five Islamabad High Court judges boycotted the ceremony. Appointed by President Asif Ali Zardari under the 27th Amendment, the selection has drawn criticism for ignoring seniority and constitutional expertise, raising questions about judicial independence.
Read Source ArticlePresident Zardari accepts resignations of SC judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah
President Asif Ali Zardari accepted the resignations of Supreme Court judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah after the 27th Constitutional Amendment was signed into law. Justice Shah described the amendment as a 'grave assault on the Constitution' that dismantled the Supreme Court.
Read Source ArticleSenate also passes bill for resetting COAS Munir's tenure after appointment as CDF
The Senate passed the Pakistan Army Amendment Bill 2025 resetting COAS Asim Munir's five-year tenure as chief of defence forces from notification date, along with three other bills linked to the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The amendment also replaces the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee with the commander of National Strategic Command.
Read Source ArticleSBP reserves hit four-year high
State Bank of Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rose to $14.524 billion, a four-year high, as total liquid reserves reached $19.724 billion. Pakistan expects to receive $1.2 billion from the IMF next month.
Read Source ArticlePresident Zardari gives assent to 27th Constitutional Amendment
President Asif Ali Zardari assented to the 27th Constitutional Amendment on Thursday after the Senate passed it with 64 votes in favour and 4 against, achieving the required two-thirds majority. The amendment establishes a Federal Constitutional Court, modifies the selection of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, and alters the treason clause in Article 6.
Read Source ArticleCOAS Munir’s tenure to reset with CDF appointment after NA approves army act changes
The National Assembly passed amendments to the Pakistan Army Act, Air Force Act, Navy Act, and Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act in nine minutes without debate. The Army Act changes make the COAS the Chief of Defence Forces with a five-year term, resetting Field Marshal Asim Munir's tenure from his notification as CDF, and eliminate the post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Read Source ArticlePakistan may get $1.2bn from IMF on Dec 9
The IMF executive board is scheduled to meet on Dec 8 to approve a $1.2bn disbursement to Pakistan under the EFF and RSF, with funds expected in Pakistan’s account on Dec 9. Pakistan must publish the delayed Governance & Corruption Diagnostic Assessment Report before the board meeting as a structural benchmark condition.
Read Source ArticleNA passes 27th Amendment Bill in chaotic session attended by political bigwigs
The National Assembly passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill on Wednesday with 234 votes in favour and four against. The bill establishes a Federal Constitutional Court, fulfilling a pledge from the 2006 Charter of Democracy.
Read Source ArticleJustice Aminuddin Khan likely to head Federal Constitutional Court as names being decided
Justice Aminuddin Kahn is expected to become the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court, with oath-taking likely on November 13. The court will initially comprise seven judges, including four from the Supreme Court and two from high courts, with a retirement age of 68.
Read Source ArticleFO takes note of PCA clarifications on Indus Waters Treaty decision
Pakistan's Foreign Office on Wednesday noted PCA clarifications on the Indus Waters Treaty award, calling them 'helpful'. The court clarified design criteria for run-of-river hydroelectric plants but declined Pakistan's request on spillway restrictions.
Read Source ArticleJustice Minallah laments SC used by ‘unelected elite’ to suppress people’s will
Supreme Court Justice Athar Minallah wrote a seven-page letter to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi calling for a conference on threats to judiciary and lamenting that the apex court has been used by 'unelected elite' to suppress people's will. He cited past violations including the execution of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, persecution of Benazir Bhutto, and disqualification of Nawaz Sharif as examples of elite manipulation.
Read Source ArticlePakistan warns UNSC of Afghan-based terrorist groups’ illicit arms threat to regional peace
Pakistan's UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar warned the Security Council that abandoned sophisticated arms in Afghanistan are being smuggled to terrorist groups like ISIL-K, TTP, BLA, and Majeed Brigade, threatening regional peace. He cited confiscated weapons traced to stockpiles left by foreign forces and urged stronger international action to prevent illicit arms transfers.
Read Source ArticlePrivate sector borrowing surges Rs806bn after years of sluggish demand
Private sector borrowing surged Rs806.3 billion in the last fortnight of October 2025 after three years of sluggish credit demand, with the policy rate falling from 22% to 11% and CPI inflation rising to 6.2%. The State Bank had criticized banks for excessive investment in government securities, and lending by conventional banks reached Rs344bn in the first four months of FY26.
Read Source Article27th Constitutional Amendment Bill sails through Senate; PTI senator resigns after voting in favour
The Senate passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill with 64 votes in favour, achieving a two-thirds majority. PTI Senator Saifullah Abro resigned after voting for the bill, and JUI-F expelled Senator Ahmed Khan for defying party direction.
Read Source Article7 judges on the shortlist for Federal Constitutional Court
Seven judges, including Justice Aminuddin Khan, have been shortlisted for the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). The FCC will have exclusive jurisdiction over constitutional matters and be housed in the Federal Shariat Court building with a retirement age of 68.
Read Source ArticleDelegations arrive in Islamabad ahead of Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference
Delegations from Guyana, Congo, Somalia, and the UPF have arrived in Islamabad for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference. Russia will send a high-level delegation to the conference scheduled for November 11-12.
Read Source ArticleParliamentary committees agree on most clauses of 27th Amendment
Parliamentary committees cleared nearly 80% of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, including judicial reforms, with JUI-F boycotting. Deliberations on Article 243 field marshal status were deferred to Sunday.
Read Source ArticleGovt awaits IMF nod to unveil first industrial policy
The government presented its first National Industrial Policy targeting $60bn exports by 2030, 6% GDP growth, and 8% manufacturing growth, but awaits IMF clearance for incentives. The policy identifies high costs, excessive regulation, and uneven taxation as key constraints to industrial growth.
Read Source ArticlePakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to deepen defence ties, enhance bilateral cooperation
CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met Saudi Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili to discuss enhancing bilateral defence cooperation. Mirza was conferred the King Abdulaziz Medal of Honour of the Excellent Class for his contributions to military ties.
Read Source ArticleBill for 27th Constitutional Amendment tabled in Senate after federal cabinet's approval
Bill for 27th Constitutional Amendment tabled in Senate after federal cabinet approval; two JUI-F members boycott committee session.
Read Source ArticleGovt posts rare Rs2.12tr surplus in first quarter of current fiscal year
Government posted rare Rs2.12 trillion budget surplus in Q1 FY26, driven by record SBP profits and 30% jump in petroleum levy.
Read Source ArticlePM Shehbaz again thanks Trump for 'bold and decisive leadership' in brokering Pak-India ceasefire
PM Shehbaz thanked President Trump for brokering Pak-India ceasefire while attending Azerbaijan's Victory Day parade in Baku.
Read Source Article27th Constitutional Amendment: PPP green-lights changes to Article 243 after CEC meeting concludes
PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced conditional support for Article 243 amendments and constitutional courts after a two-day CEC meeting. The party demands equal provincial representation in the judicial commission and protection of NFC shares, while discussing unfinished Charter of Democracy items.
Read Source ArticlePakistan denounces India’s suspension of IWT, says such acts set precedent for ‘resource-based coercion’
Pakistan's UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad denounced India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty at the UN Security Council, warning it sets a precedent for 'resource-based coercion'. He reaffirmed that no provision of the treaty permits unilateral suspension or modification.
Read Source ArticleServices exports jump 15pc on IT boost
Pakistan's services exports grew 14.85% year-on-year to $2.199 billion in Q1FY26, driven by a 20.52% increase in telecommunication, computer and information services to $1.057 billion. The trade deficit in services widened 3.39% to $930.47 million in the same period.
Read Source ArticleAsif says 27th Constitutional Amendment may be tabled next week, expects 'clarity on consensus' within 2-3 days
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the 27th Constitutional Amendment is expected to be tabled next week after clarity on consensus within 2-3 days. Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry assured the National Assembly that the amendment would not roll back the 18th Amendment.
Read Source ArticleCircular debt rises to Rs1.7tr in first quarter of FY26
Power sector circular debt increased by Rs79bn to Rs1.693 trillion in Q1 FY26, attributed to inefficiencies and seasonal factors. Distribution company inefficiencies reduced to Rs171bn from Rs239bn year-on-year, showing improved performance.
Read Source ArticleBritish army chief meets COAS Munir; both discuss enhancing bilateral defence cooperation
British CGS Gen Sir Charles Walker met COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ Rawalpindi on Nov 6, 2025, to discuss defence cooperation and regional security. Walker appreciated Pakistan Army's anti-terrorism achievements and sacrifices.
Read Source ArticleNo ‘external hand’ behind latest constitutional amendment: Dar
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar denied external involvement in the proposed 27th Amendment, pledging it would be tabled soon.
Read Source ArticleTrade deficit surges 56pc in October
Pakistan's trade deficit surged 56% year-on-year to $3.2bn in October 2025, with imports crossing $6bn for the first time in nearly three years.
Read Source ArticleGovt to release key report ahead of IMF board meeting
Pakistan will release the Governance and Corruption Diagnostic report, a structural benchmark under the $7bn IMF bailout, before the board meeting on a $1.2bn disbursement.
Read Source ArticleProposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Could Restructure Pakistan's Political and Administrative Framework
The proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment would establish a federal constitutional court, revive executive magistracy, and return education and population planning to the federal government, potentially rolling back the 18th Amendment's provincial autonomy. Analysts say the PPP risks losing support in Sindh if it agrees to revoke the NFC protection for provinces' share.
Read Source ArticlePakistan's Inflation Jumps to 6.24% in October
CPI inflation jumped to 6.24% YoY in October 2025, up from 5.6% in September, with rural inflation at 2.26% month-on-month. Tomato prices surged 127%, sugar 345%, and wheat 23%, driven by August floods and Afghan border tensions that disrupted supplies.
Read Source ArticlePresident Zardari Says Weaponisation of Indus Water Treaty Cannot Succeed
President Zardari said at the Doha Social Development Summit that India's weaponisation of water and violation of the Indus Waters Treaty cannot succeed, threatening 240 million Pakistanis. The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in June that India cannot unilaterally hold the 1960 treaty in abeyance.
Read Source Article27th Constitutional Amendment on the horizon after Bilawal says PML-N delegation sought PPP’s support
Bilawal says PML-N delegation led by PM Shehbaz sought PPP support for 27th Amendment, which opposition criticises as provincial rights rollback.
Read Source ArticleWorld Bank asks Pakistan to overhaul skewed trade pacts
World Bank urges Pakistan to overhaul trade pacts, ensure flexible exchange rate, and cut energy costs in a reform push.
Read Source Article‘They do not talk about it’: Trump claims Pakistan among countries testing nuclear weapons
Trump claims Pakistan, Russia, China, and North Korea are testing nuclear weapons; China denies conducting tests.
Read Source ArticleSupreme Court reshuffles senior administrative hierarchy
The Supreme Court appointed Mohammad Laghari as registrar and Fakhar Zaman as director general (reforms) on deputation on November 1, 2025. Abid Rizwan Abid was also requisitioned as secretary of the Supreme Judicial Council on deputation.
Read Source ArticleGlobal commodity prices heading for six-year low in 2026: World Bank
Global commodity prices are projected to fall 7% in both 2025 and 2026, reaching a six-year low in 2026, per the World Bank. Brent crude oil is forecast to average $68 in 2025 and $60 in 2026, while gold prices may rise 42% in 2025.
Read Source ArticlePolicy expert Mosharraf Zaidi appointed PM Shehbaz’s spokesperson for foreign media
Policy expert Mosharraf Zaidi was appointed as PM Shehbaz Sharif's spokesperson for foreign media, effective immediately on November 2, 2025. He will also continue serving as the PM's coordinator on government performance and innovation.
Read Source ArticleSC stays PHC order to tax Evacuee Trust Property Board assets
The Supreme Court's Constitutional Bench on Friday stayed the Peshawar High Court's March 10, 2020 order that allowed Cantonment Board Peshawar to levy property tax on Evacuee Trust Property Board assets. The bench issued notices to the cantonment board and KP Excise Department after ETPB argued that taxing federal properties violates Article 165 of the Constitution.
Read Source ArticlePakistan assessing impact of US-India defence deal, says FO
India and the United States signed a 10-year defence framework agreement on Friday, as confirmed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth. Pakistan's Foreign Office stated it is assessing the deal's implications for peace, security, and stability in South Asia.
Read Source ArticleFBR sets new milestone with 5.9m filers
The Federal Board of Revenue received a record 5.9 million tax returns for tax year 2025 by Oct 31, a 17.6% increase from 5 million last year. Individual tax payments rose 15% to Rs69 billion, with 3.6 million filers paying taxes, up 18.6% from 2024.
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