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July 21, 2026

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JAAC Deadline Expires Today; March on Muzaffarabad Due to Resume July 22 as Reserved Seats Standoff Remains Unbroken

The JAAC's July 21 deadline expires today with the central impasse — the committee's demand to abolish 12 reserved assembly seats for Kashmiri migrants — remaining unresolved. JAAC has said the long march on Muzaffarabad resumes July 22 if no satisfactory commitment is made. The government has maintained the seats are constitutionally non-negotiable and cannot be removed before elections on July 27. If the march proceeds tomorrow, it will run directly through the final campaign week in the same city where PML-N and PPP plan their biggest rallies.

July 20, 2026

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JAAC July 21 Deadline Arrives in 24 Hours; Reserved Seats Remain Non-Negotiable as Government Holds Final Position

The JAAC's deferred long march deadline falls at midnight on July 21 — less than 24 hours away. The government has maintained its position that the committee's most contested demand, abolition of 12 reserved assembly seats for Kashmiri migrants, is constitutionally non-negotiable. JAAC has said the march on Muzaffarabad resumes July 22 if the demand is not met. With the AJK election six days away and final campaign rallies planned through July 24, a resumed march would run directly through the election campaign window.

July 18, 2026

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APP

Government Delegation Holds Fresh Round of Talks With JAAC in Rawalakot; 24 of 44 Demands Reportedly Met

A government delegation held another round of talks with JAAC representatives in Rawalakot on July 17, as backchannel negotiations continue ahead of the July 21 deadline for the deferred long march. Separately, APP reported that the AJK government has fulfilled 24 of the committee's 44 demands, with 16 more in process. The march and the July 27 election are converging on a nine-day window that leaves little room for a breakdown.

January 16, 2026

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Consumers deprived of relief as government hikes petrol levy by up to Rs 4.62

A representational image of a fuel machine at a filling station. — Reuters Government hikes petrol levy by Rs 4.62 per liter and Re0.80 on HSD. Oil levy on HOBC increased by Rs 4.62 per litre. CSL of Rs 2.50 per liter on petrol, HSD and HOBC continues. The federal government has increased the petroleum levy (PL) on petrol by Rs 4.62 per liter and Re 0.80 on high-speed diesel, The News reported on Friday. The move left consumers without any relief as the authorities decided to keep fuel prices unchanged for the next fortnight, in a simultaneous decision. High

January 15, 2026

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The government will introduce new banknotes with improved security features

Pakistani currency notes are shown in this undated photo. — APP/File Prime Minister Shehbaz chairs the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad. Cabinet forms committee to review new banknote designs. New notes of 100, 500, 1,000 and 5,000 rupees will be issued. KARACHI: The federal government has decided to introduce new currency notes with enhanced security features and enhanced security threads. The decision was taken during a meeting of the federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The cabinet members were informed that new currency notes in denominations of Rs100, Rs500, Rs1,000 and Rs5,000 will be issued. Officials informed the

January 13, 2026

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The government forms a high-powered committee to support the economy without the IMF program

A worker bends over as he carries bundles of cloth on his back to deliver to a nearby store in a market in Karachi. — Reuters/File No option but to increase exports to $60 billion in 4 years: Ahsan Iqbal. Minister emphasizes $1 trillion GDP. Exports should exceed $100 billion by 2035. The country can either seek a loan from the IMF or develop through exports. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-powered committee headed by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to prepare a road map to sustain the economy without

January 12, 2026

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Iran’s government holds mass rallies after protests

Iranians attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, January 12, 2026. — Reuters Araghchi says Iran does not seek war, but is fully prepared for it. Iran is waging a ‘four-front war’, says Bagher Ghalibaf. Ghalibaf warns of ‘unforgettable lesson’ if Iran attacks. Iranian authorities on Monday sought to regain control of the streets with massive nationwide rallies in the wake of protests on a scale unprecedented in recent years. The foreign minister said Iran was ready for both war and talks after repeated threats from Washington to intervene militarily to quell the protests, which activists fear have left at

January 8, 2026

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Government to ‘fully liberalize sugar sector by June 2026’ under IMF deal

Crystalline white sugar and sugar cubes are seen in this picture taken on December 16, 2018. — Reuters The government will remove price controls on sugar and cane. Restrictions on the creation of new sugar mills are removed. To remove zonal restrictions on sugarcane cultivation. Islamabad: Pakistan has committed to the International Monetary Fund to fully liberalize its sugar industry by the end of June 2026, ending long-standing government oversight of prices, production and trade, The News it said on Thursday, citing sources. The move aims to hand over the entire sugar economy, from farms to mills and markets, to

January 8, 2026

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Government raises Rs1.09tr through securities

KARACHI: Pakistan’s latest government bond auctions attracted strong investor interest on Wednesday, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raising a total of Rs 1.09 trillion through T-bills and Pakistan Investment Bond (PIB) Floaters, while cut-off yields declined across all bill tenors. In the T-bill auction, the government accepted Rs 979 billion against a cumulative target of Rs 850 billion, while total bids stood at Rs 2.56 trillion. The government accepted 87 billion rupees for one-month interest-bearing bills with a yield cut of 10.20 percent, down 29 basis points from the previous auction. In the quarter, Rs 80 billion were

January 7, 2026

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The government is considering seeking relaxation under the FY27 budget from the IMF

This file photo taken on January 26, 2022, shows the seal of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC. — AFP The government is aiming for relaxation in targets related to the primary balance. It may ask the IMF to allow a higher fiscal deficit target in the next budget. It will reduce the excess tax on the manufacturing sector which is subject to no IMF. ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at boosting sluggish economic activities, the government is considering various options to convince the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure relaxations in different macroeconomic and fiscal frameworks for

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