Government
Pakistan unveils national housing policy update after nearly 25 years
The draft policy targets affordable housing supply, land-tenure security, housing finance and informal-settlement upgrading.
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Agriculture
Pakistan orders feasibility study on rice planters
Officials said rice planters could raise yields by up to 15%; the government will study costs and export effects in Punjab and Sindh.
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Pakistan plans one-door centre for port services in Karachi
The maritime minister directed officials to speed up a unit intended to provide port businesses with government services under one roof.
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Pakistan and World Bank review growth and access-to-finance reforms
Talks covered SME finance, export credit, insolvency rules, factoring and agricultural regulation.
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Pakistan sets implementation rules for 200,000-tonne sugar export quota
The central bank instructed authorized banks on processing applications under the government’s 200,000-tonne sugar export quota.
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Pakistan Customs seizes 1,200 kg of hashish near M-2 motorway
Pakistan Customs said an operation near the M-2 motorway on 2 October recovered 1,200 kg of hashish and about 100 kg of poppy seeds.
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Pakistan to assess dedicated container ship proposal for exporters
Exporters said longer shipping routes raised costs and delivery times; the ministry formed a working group to assess options.
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Pakistan launches national mental health policy for 2026–2035
The policy aims to reach 32.4 million people needing mental health care; the official release says about 5% currently have access.
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Pakistan reviews plan for global disaster resilience hub
The meeting covered the NEOC’s early-warning role and the use of AI in disaster management.
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Pakistan reviews voluntary pension model for informal workers
A cabinet committee reviewed ways for domestic, agricultural and self-employed workers to join a pension system.
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Pakistan police academy reviews digital policing and AI training
The interior minister called for modern training equipment and new course modules as the National Police Academy upgrades facilities.
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Pakistan Stock Exchange adds record 25,281 investors in September
The finance minister said the monthly increase was a record, taking the exchange’s investor base to 656,218.
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