Articles by Faraz Saeed

Pakistan, US see ‘significant progress’ in Reciprocal Trade Agreement talks

Islamabad describes the Washington negotiations as positive, saying both sides made significant progress toward a reciprocal trade agreement designed to strengthen trade relations and broaden existing commercial engagement.

A DAY AGO

Russia clears 101 Pakistani potato exporters as import curbs end

Decision formally communicated by the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance to Pakistan's Ministry of National Food Security and Research, marking a significant reopening of a market that had been partially closed since May 2025.

3 DAYS AGO

Fact Check: Pakistan not demolishing historic Punjab gurdwara

Pakistan's Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) declares the Indian claim of harm to Gurdwara in the country's Sheikhupura city is false and instead the worship place is being reclaimed and refurbioshed.

6 DAYS AGO

Business community backs PIA privatization as Pakistan targets power sector reforms

July 4, 2026

Pakistan stocks deliver 335% three-year return on reform momentum

Talking to Pakistan TV Digital, Finance Adviser Khurram Schehzad says stronger macroeconomic fundamentals, policy continuity and structural reforms are driving investor confidence, while expanding retail participation and improving corporate earnings strengthen Pakistan’s long-term capital market outlook.

July 3, 2026

Sikh pilgrims mark Ranjit Singh anniversary in Pakistan, seek reciprocal visits

Pilgrims used the occasion to call for easier visa procedures and expanded access to religious sites on both sides of the India-Pakistan border, highlighting shared heritage and ongoing travel restrictions.

June 30, 2026

Pakistan president approves finance bill 2026, enacts $67.5 billion budget

The National Assembly passed the legislation on Tuesday, giving effect to the government's Rs18.771 trillion ($67.5 billion) budget, which targets economic growth of 4% and inflation of 8.2% in fiscal year 2026-27.

June 27, 2026

Indian farmers are back on the streets protesting India-US trade deal

Indian farmers stage coordinated protests across Punjab against the proposed India-US trade deal, demanding its cancellation and warning that it would undermine small farmers, rural livelihoods, and agricultural markets, while renewing calls for legal MSP guarantees and policy reforms.

June 26, 2026

From misfire to market: The uncomfortable questions behind India’s defense exports

As India expands its ambitions in the global arms market, New Delhi is increasingly positioning itself as a supplier of sophisticated military technology rather than merely one of the world’s largest weapons importers.

June 25, 2026