Israeli aggression continued in Gaza as 41 Palestinians martyred
Gaza: Israeli gunfire and airstrikes martyred at least 41 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, most of them at an aid site operated by the US-backed...
Pakistan declared US vital partner in counter-terrorism
Washington: The United States Central Command (Centcom) Chief General Michael Kurilla has lauded Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in global counter-terrorism efforts, highlighting its successful...
Kamal directs to FDI to hire competent immunization staff through transparent manner
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday visited Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) Islamabad. The Director General (DG) FDI Dr Sofia Younis...
Pakistan categorically rejects irresponsible remarks of Indian Foreign Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday categorically rejected the irresponsible remarks of the Indian External Affairs Minister made during different media engagements in Brussels, advising him to...
34th anniversary of Chotta Bazaar massacre observed in IIOJK
Srinagar: The 34th anniversary of the deadly massacre of Chotta Bazaar Srinagar was observed on Wednesday in Indian Illegaly Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). On...
Governor calls Punjab Assembly budget session on June 16
Lahore: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Hyder Khan has called the budget session of Punjab Assembly June 16. The Punjab assembly has issued a notification in...
Vehicle falls into gorge in Bahrain tehsil of Swat killing three
Swat: A vehicle fell into a ravine killing three people including two women and a child in Satal Tangon area in Bahrain Tehsil of Swat...
Pak-West Indies boards considering to change three ODIs into T-20I in upcoming tour
Lahore: There is a suggestion under consideration for Pakistan visit to West Indies to change schedule three ODIs into T-20I. Pakistan and West Indies cricket...
MQM-P first party whose student organization APMSO emerges first and political party later: Amin Ul Haq
Karachi: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Syed Amin Ul Haq has said that All Pakistan Muttahida Students...
PM expresses satisfaction over PSX reaching historic high
Web Desk: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the stock market reaching a historic high of 124,000 points. In a statement, he...
Bilawal welcomes Trump’s willingness to mediate on Kashmir
London: Head of high level Parliamentary delegation and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has welcomed the US State Department’s recent statement expressing President Donald Trump’s...
PSX establishes new record crossing two more limits closes after gaining more than 2000 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday very next day of budget established a new record as Karachi 100 Index crossed two more limits ended...
Death anniversary of famous Pakistani film actor Santosh Kumar being observed today
Web Desk: 43rd death anniversary of famous Pakistani film actor Syed Musa Abbas Raza better known as Santosh Kumar is being observed on Wednesday. He...
KP Govt to unveil budget for FY 2025-26 on June 13
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will unveil the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Friday. Provincial Finance Minister Aftab Alam Afridi will present the budget...
Sania Saeed emotionally recalls Sana Yousaf’s murder, breaks down during podcast
WEB DESK: Renowned Pakistani actress Sania Saeed recently opened up emotionally during a podcast discussion, shedding light on the heartbreaking murder of social media influencer...
FinMin’s post-budget press conference boycotted by journalists
ISLAMABAD: During the post-budget press conference of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, journalists staged a protest walkout. The press conference was attended by the finance minister...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit to United Arab Emirates
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on June 12. The visit, accompanied by...
Pilgrims’ return phase commences as first flight landed in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The crucial phase of pilgrims’ return has commenced, with the first flight from the Holy Land arriving in Islamabad. According to the airport manager,...
Tosha khana case two hearing postponed to July 01
ISLAMABAD: The hearing of the Tosha Khana case two involving PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi has been adjourned until July 01. The case...
Earthquake shakes Peshawar, magnitude 4.7 recorded
PESHAWAR: Significant tremors were felt in the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, today. According to the Seismic Centre, the earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter...
Hot and humid conditions expected across the country, including Karachi
WEB DESK: Meteorological Department predicts that, weather will be hot and humid in Karachi over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature is expected to...
100 index surpasses 123,000 milestone, signaling market momentum
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange has made history by breaking all previous records, with the index reaching an all-time high of 123,000 points. During the trading...
Aseefa Bhutto Condemns Sana Yousaf’s Murder, Decries Violence Driven by Male Entitlement
ISLAMABAD: First Lady and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the brutal killing of Sana Yousaf, who was murdered in...
Four die, One critical after toxic gas inhalation during water tank cleaning in Karachi
KARACHI: A devastating incident occurred in the Ibrahim Haidri area of Karachi, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and leaving one in critical condition...
CM Maryam Welcomes PM’s People-Centric and Balanced Budget, Vows to Ensure Benefits Reach All
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended her congratulations to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team for unveiling a budget she describes...
PTI Denounces ‘IMF-Mandated’ Budget, Announces Plans to Protest in Parliament
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary committee denounced the current government as “illegitimate” and said it had no moral or legal mandate to present the IMF-imposed budget. ...
Fuel prices likely to rise as govt imposes carbon levy
ISLAMABAD: Government has imposed a carbon levy of Rs 2.5 per liter on petrol and diesel in the budget 2025-26, a move expected to directly...
Pak Railways to provide free Wi-Fi service in 40 trains
MULTAN: Pakistan Railways announced to provide free Wi-Fi service in 40 trains very soon. According to the Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said...
2.55 trillion rupees allocated for defense in budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: In the budget 2025-26 Rs.2.55 trillion allocated for the Pakistan Army as per budget documents As per detail, A total of 2.55 trillion rupees...
Defence Budget, FBR targets increased, Tax To GDP-deficit to be lowered further
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurnagzeb in his budget speech highlighted the current account surplus, remittances and the stability of the rupee while also mentioning the...
18% Tax Imposed on Solar Panel Imports in Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has imposed 18 % tax on Solar panel imports in Budget 2025-26 Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget, stating that...
Govt decides to impose carbon, Petroleum levy on Furnace oil
Islamabad: The government has decided to impose cabon and petroleum levy on furnace oil. On per litre of Petrol, High Speed Diesel, Furnace Oil, Rs...
Relief for corporate sector, purchase of properties WHT reduced, federal exise duty on properties transfer elimnated
Islamabad: Government has decided to give relief to coorporate sector as it has decided that on perannum profit of Rs 200 million 500 million a...
FinMin delivers budget speech for 2025-26 amid opposition protest in NA
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is presenting the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the National Assembly. The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz...
Gold rate slashes in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.6100 to Rs. 352,300 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of gold down...
Dollar value hiked in Interbank
KARACHI: The dollar appreciated by 4 paisa in the interbank market, closing at Rs.282.21 According to the Currency market dealer, the rate of dollar increased...
After defeating India in conventional war, there is need to beat it on economic front: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the firm commitment to take the country forward on the path of economic growth. Chairing federal cabinet meeting...
PSX achieves milestone of crossing record 1, 22,00 level for the first time
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday in a first achieved a milestone of crossing 1, 22, 000 level on a day when the upcoming...
Nine dead in Graz school shooting in Austria
Vienna: At least nine people were reported killed and a number of others injured in a shooting at a school in the southern Austrian city...
Opposition don’t have anything to crticise govt so it is finding lame excuses: Atta Tarar
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar criticising the opposition said that they don’t have anything for critisism on the government so they are finding...
Federal cabinet meeting in chair of PM underway to approve budget
Islamabad: Meeting of the Federal Cabinet is underway in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in chair. The cabinet will accord approval to budgetary proposals...
Pakistani delegations briefs UK MPs on Indian aggression, violations of Pakistan sovereignty
LONDON: The high-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation, led by Pakistan People’s Party Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Tuesday briefed the All Party...
Government considers imposing excise duty on multiple items in budget 2025-26
WEB DESK: Significant changes to the tax system are anticipated in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, with proposals to increase excise duty and sales tax...
Traffic police imposes ban on parking vehicles on vital roads of Karachi on orders of CM Sindh
Karachi: On the orders of Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah a ban has been imposed on parking vehicles on important artieries and roads of...
Int’l Day for Dialogue among Civilizations being observed today
Web Desk: International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations is being observed today. The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the value of the...
Proposal to reduce taxes on the import of old vehicles in upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to reduce taxes on the import of old vehicles in accordance with the demands of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)....
Sana Mir becomes first Pakistani woman inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
LONDON: In a historic achievement, Sana Mir, the legendary former captain of Pakistan’s women’s cricket team, has been officially inducted into the ICC Hall of...
Pakistan stock market opens higher, 100 index recovers to 1,22,172 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a positive note, with the Hundred Index recovering to 1,22,172 points. The market saw an...
Eid ul-Adha sees sacrifice of nearly 7 million animals nationwide
WEB DESK: Eid ul-Adha witnessed the sacrifice of approximately 6.977 million animals across the country. During the Eid celebrations, the sacrificial animal market was at...
Heatwave expected to persist nationwide through June 12
WEB DESK: The Meteorological Department has issued an alert indicating that most regions across the country are expected to endure extremely hot and dry conditions...