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Major tariff reductions announced for Pharma, Logistics, and Construction sectors

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 202603996

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has unveiled substantial tariff reductions for the pharmaceutical, logistics, and construction industries as part of the new National Tariff Policy (NTP)...

JUI challenges child marriage restraint act of 2025 in federal sharia court

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 20260492

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan (JUI) has formally contested the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025, in the Federal Sharia Court, asserting that several...

Gold price surge slightly in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 20260372

KARACHI: The price of gold increased by Rs.1523 per tola to Rs.469,285 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Associations, the rate of gold...

Raja Zeeshan makes history as Deputy Mayor of Greenwich, London

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 202603398

WEB DESK: Acclaimed Pakistani legal professional, former Deputy Attorney General, and Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court, Raja Abdul Rehman, has proudly witnessed his son,...

Pakistan denounces India’s Chenab water diversion as violation of international laws

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 20260360

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s proposed plans to divert water from the Chenab River, including its diversion toward the Beas River, asserting that such...

SC rejects review petition of Zahir Jaffer in Noor Mukadam murder case, upholds death sentence

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 20260435

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has dismissed the review petition filed by Zahir Jaffer in the Noor Mukadam murder case, maintaining his death sentence. A bench...

Israel, Lebanon move forward with ceasefire as Iran negotiations gain momentum

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 202603199

WEB DESK: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to take steps toward enforcing a ceasefire, according to a statement released by the U.S. administration on Wednesday....

Australia win toss, opt to bat first against Pakistan in third ODI

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 202605534

LAHORE: Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final One-Day International of the three-match series against Pakistan at Gaddafi...

Pakistan’s per capita debt surges above Rs333,000

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 20260265

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rising public debt has pushed the financial burden on each citizen to more than Rs333,000, according to the latest report released by the...

Khamenei accuses US, Israel of fueling discord in Iran after war

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 20260173

TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to create divisions within Iranian society following what he described...

Karachi declares local holiday for Abdullah Shah Ghazi Urs

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 20260437

KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a local holiday on June 8 in observance of the annual Urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, allowing...

AJK govt moves supreme court over refugee seats

Muhammad ibrahimJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 20260292

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has approached the AJK Supreme Court through a constitutional reference, requesting legal guidance on the status of...

Kuwait shoots down 13 missiles, 17 drones amid escalating tensions

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260379

KUWAIT CITY: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced that its military successfully intercepted a total of 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones that crossed into...

Bilawal, Aseefa to hold rallies in Hunza amid heightened campaign activity in Gilgit-Baltistan

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260566

G.BALTISTAN: As the Gilgit-Baltistan elections draw near, political activity in the region has surged, with major parties ramping up their campaign efforts ahead of the...

KP Governor reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace, highlights Iran’s role

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260383

ISLAMABAD: The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, has reiterated Pakistan’s strong desire for regional peace, emphasizing the country’s readiness to contribute towards stability. ...

KP CM Sohail Afridi seeks court approval to meet Imran Khan ahead of provincial budget

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260360

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to request permission to meet with former Prime Minister and PTI...

Govt extended market business hrs in Islamabad

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260343

ISLAMABAD: Business hours for markets and shops in Islamabad have been extended. According to the new schedule issued by the authorities, shops, markets, shopping malls,...

Govt announces inclusion of unmarried women over 35 in BISP

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260536

ISLAMABAD: It has been decided to incorporate unmarried women over the age of 35 into the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). Details reveal that a...

Karachi policewoman fails to substantiate rape allegations against suspect

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260415

KARACHI: Allegations by a female police officer claiming that a suspect was involved in the rape of 22 girls have come under question after she...

Bilawal calls for accelerated completion of Diamer-Bhasha Dam, cites India’s ‘Hydro Terror

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260354

DIAMER: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need to expedite the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, framing it as a crucial national...

Italy sets aside special quota for 10,500 Pakistani workers

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 202603378

ISLAMABAD: Italy has designated a dedicated quota of 10,500 employment opportunities for Pakistani workers over the next three years. This announcement was made by outgoing...

Commemoration of poet Akhtar Hussain Jafri’s death anniversary today

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 202605741

LAHORE: Today marks the 34th anniversary of the passing of renowned Urdu poet Akhtar Hussain Jafri. The occasion is being observed with respect and reverence....

PPP raises allegations of interference in G-Baltistan elections

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260297

G.BALTISTAN: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has voiced serious concerns over alleged meddling and irregularities ahead of the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan elections. The party questioned the...

US moves to impose new tariffs on Pakistan, India and other trading partners over forced labour concerns.

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260300

WASHINGTON: The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed fresh import duties on 60 economies, including Pakistan and India, citing what it describes as inadequate...

Gold prices drops by Rs8,600 per tola

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 202603996

KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan witnessed a sharp decline on Tuesday, falling by Rs8,600 per tola. As per All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers...

LC grants temporary relief to Parvez Elahi in punjab assembly recruitment case

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260342

LAHORE: An anti-corruption court in Lahore on Wednesday took up proceedings in the case concerning alleged irregular appointments in the Punjab Assembly, in which former...

Fresh US-Iran clashes erupt as peace efforts remain deadlocked

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260272

WEB DESK: Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated again on Wednesday after a US military strike targeted a vessel near Iran’s Qeshm Island,...

Anmol Pinky case: investigators present banking details to court

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260363

KARACHI: Police have submitted banking records of individuals alleged to have facilitated Anmol alias Pinky in a narcotics-related case, according to documents presented before the...

Kuwait suspends airport operations after alleged Iranian drone attack

Muhammad ibrahimJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026June 3, 20260226

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti authorities said on Wednesday that an Iranian drone strike targeted a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, injuring several people and prompting...

Four Pakistani farm workers killed in fire in Italy

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 202603323

Rome: Italian authorities have apprehended two Pakistani nationals in connection with the death of four Pakistani farm workers whose charred bodies were discovered inside a...

KSE-100 Index climbs 421 points amid positive trading session at PSX

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 202604113

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on a positive note on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with the KSE-100 Index rising by 421.57 points, or...

Second ODI: Australia sets Pakistan a target of 232 runs

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 202605773

LAHORE: In the second match of the three-match One Day International (ODI) series, Australia set Pakistan a target of 232 runs to win. The match,...

Security forces kill 17 terrorists of Tahrik al-Hind in operations across Balochistan

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 20260240

QUETTA: Security forces conducted intelligence-based operations in various regions of Balochistan, resulting in the killing of 17 terrorists affiliated with Tahrik al-Hind. According to the...

NAB transfers over Rs.600 Million rupees of Assets from Kohistan scandal to KP

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 20260354

PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has transferred assets valued at over 6 billion rupees related to the Kohistan financial corruption case to the Khyber...

Global restrictions tightened by meta to protect young users

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 20260428

WEB DESK: Meta has announced the implementation of strict new restrictions across its platforms Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger to better protect young users globally. In...

Federal budget presentation postponed

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 20260362

ISLAMABAD: According to sources, the government has decided to delay the presentation of the FY2026-27 federal budget, which was initially scheduled for June 5. The...

Gold price hike again by Rs.4600 per tola in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 202604068

KARACHI: The price of gold increased again in Pakistan, the rate of Gold surged by Rs.4600 per tola in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan...

Rafa Khawar ‘Nanha’ being remembered on his 40th death anniversary

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 202605752

LAHORE: The 40th death anniversary of famous film, TV actor and comedian Rafi Khawar popularly known as `Nanha’ was observed on Tuesday. Rafi Khawar started...

Pakistan, Italy sign visa exemption agreement for diplomatic passport holders

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 20260325

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad and Rome have announced a new agreement that will eliminate visa requirements for individuals holding diplomatic passports signaling a strengthening of bilateral ties. ...

Tragic roof collapse in Shangla claims lives of six children

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 20260490

SHANGLA: In a devastating incident in Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, six children, including five girls, lost their lives when the roof of their home...

PTI leaders including Salman Akram Raja barred entry into G-Baltistan amid election campaigns

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 20260263

GILGIT: PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, along with other party leaders, reported being prevented from entering Gilgit-Baltistan as they attempted to campaign ahead of...

JI challenge Hill Park construction in SHC

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 20260304

KARACHI: The Jamaat-e-Islami has officially filed a petition in the Sindh High Court (SHC), challenging the recent felling of trees and ongoing construction activities within...

Nawaz Sharif pledges development for Gilgit-Baltistan regardless of election outcome

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 20260336

GILGIT: Addressing a public gathering in Gilgit on Tuesday, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif vowed to continue working for the progress of Gilgit-Baltistan regardless of...

Trump blasts Netanyahu over Lebanon escalation, warns against beirut strike

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 202603143

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reportedly delivered a sharp criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a recent phone conversation, urging Israel to halt...

Federal budget 2026-27 targets 2 million new jobs across key sectors

Muhammad ibrahimJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026June 1, 20260373

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Budget 2026-27 has set an ambitious target of creating 2 million new jobs in the upcoming fiscal year through increased investment and...

Sharp decline in cotton prices in Punjab, Sindh amid market volatility

Muhammad ibrahimJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026June 1, 202604052

KARACHI: Cotton prices have seen a significant drop across key markets in Punjab and Sindh due to ongoing fluctuations in both domestic and international demand...

Microsoft Copilot introduces new AI file renaming for OneDrive

Muhammad ibrahimJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026June 1, 20260517

WEB DESK: Renaming files might seem like a simple task, but it can quickly feel overwhelming when looking at a folder filled with vaguely labeled...

Man dies by suicide at Rawalpindi railway station

Muhammad ibrahimJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026June 1, 20260713

RAWALPINDI: A man tragically lost his life on Monday after taking his own life by jumping in front of a train at Rawalpindi Railway Station....

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Man dies by suicide at Rawalpindi railway station

Muhammad ibrahimJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026June 1, 20260221

RAWALPINDI: A man tragically lost his life on Monday after taking his own life by jumping in front of a train at Rawalpindi Railway Station....

Sindh employees may receive 12% salary hike in upcoming budget

Muhammad ibrahimJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026June 1, 202602034

KARACHI: The Sindh government is ramping up its efforts to finalize the provincial budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with indications that it will be...

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