Staff Report, Author at Pakistan Observer

Babar Azam ruled out of first Bangladesh Test with knee injury

Star batter Babar Azam has been ruled out of Pakistan’s first Test match against Bangladesh due to a left knee injury. In a statement on…

Dadu sizzles at 47°C as heatwave continues across Sindh

Dadu sizzled at 47°C and Mohenjo-Daro at 46°C as the heatwave continued to prevail across Sindh on Thursday. In Karachi, the maximum temperature reached 35°C,…

SBP’s foreign reserves rise by $23 million to $15.85 billion

Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $ 21,293.5 million as of April 30, 2026. According to the data shared by the State Bank of Pakistan…

Singapore lauds Pakistan’s role in US-Iran talks for regional peace

Singapore has praised Pakistan’s role in supporting peace and stability in the region through facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran. In a telephone…

Iran offers fuel, food, medical aid to ships in Hormuz, nearby waters

Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation has released an official advisory announcing that assistance services are available for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding…

Govt bars private OMCs from diesel imports, gives PSO sole authority

The federal government has barred private oil marketing companies (OMCs) from independently importing high-speed diesel (HSD), granting sole authority for diesel procurement to the Pakistan…

Tax reforms in focus as LCCI presents budget proposals to FM Aurangzeb

Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has submitted a set of budget proposals for the next fiscal year to Muhammad Aurangzeb, focusing on measures to…

Online Safety Fears Grow as Pakistani Kids Turn to Digital Apps

As internet access continues to expand across Pakistan and children begin using digital platforms at younger ages, online safety has become a key concern for…

Iran urges UN states to reject US-Gulf draft resolution on Hormuz

Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has urged member states to oppose a resolution drafted by the United States and several Gulf partners, which…

Punjab’s e-Khidmat Markaz initiative serves 10.5 million citizens

More than 10.5 million people across Punjab have availed services from the 15 e-Khidmat Markaz, which continued to serve as one-stop facilitation centres for public…