Pakistan Assembly Passes Rs18.8 Trillion Expansionary Budget
The National Assembly passed the Rs18.8 trillion federal budget, targeting Rs15.3 trillion tax revenue, with key allocations for defence and dams, and tax changes on mobiles and cars.
The National Assembly passed the Rs18.8 trillion federal budget, targeting Rs15.3 trillion tax revenue, with key allocations for defence and dams, and tax changes on mobiles and cars.
ECP sets July 1 deadline for K-P and Islamabad to submit maps and data for local government elections; summons senior officials to explain delays.
PM Shehbaz Sharif told the National Assembly that if the 2018 election was legitimate, his government is too, challenging opposition claims and calling for an inquiry starting from 2018.
Pakistan's mediation in the US-Iran conflict wins diplomatic praise and potential economic benefits, but analysts warn it won't fix deep economic issues like weak exports and IMF dependence.
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RecommendedThe 12th Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group on counter-terrorism met in Islamabad, focusing on the regional terrorist threat from Afghanistan and its risks to neighboring states and regional security.
Aleema Khan, sister of Imran Khan, demands his medical treatment in family presence and full implementation of court orders for prison meetings, alleging injustice and calling for political resolution.
The V2V Compact, launched by 74 climate-vulnerable economies and over a dozen development banks, aims to unlock cheaper, predictable funding to address climate shocks and rising debt costs.
A UN commission found evidence that Israeli forces deliberately killed Palestinian children as part of a genocide in Gaza, erasing childhood and targeting demographic continuity.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged a delicate mission pitching Washington's Iran peace deal to Gulf Arab leaders, who fear concessions will strengthen Tehran and reshape regional security and oil flows.
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RecommendedPresident Asif Ali Zardari praised women diplomats for advancing dialogue and peace, citing Pakistan's legacy including Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan and Benazir Bhutto on International Day of Women in Diplomacy.
Pakistan and Uzbekistan reaffirmed commitment to deepening ties in regional connectivity, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange during a meeting between Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev and Minister Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad.
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar says Israeli attacks on Lebanon derailed US-Iran talks in Switzerland; Iran was flexible on downblending enriched uranium stockpile to 0.7%.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif condemned the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in AJK, calling for a firm response to voices influenced by an external and anti-Pakistan agenda.
Five months after Mahmood Khan Achakzai was appointed opposition leader, his speech in the National Assembly escalated tensions, with the government rejecting allegations and the Speaker warning against criticizing institutions.
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RecommendedEconomists and health experts call for inflation-adjusted tobacco taxes and a climate tax, warning inaction costs Pakistan's health system, economy, and environment billions.
Life in Rawalpindi and Islamabad halted on Tuesday due to unprecedented security for Iranian President Pezeshkian's arrival and the central Muharram procession, causing severe disruption to daily life, transport, and businesses.
LHC Rawalpindi adjourns hearing on petition challenging up to 40% taxes on sanitary pads until federal budget FY 2026-27 is approved; government proposes tax abolition.
Two people, including a woman, were murdered in separate incidents in Rawalpindi, while the decomposed body of an unidentified woman was recovered from a rented house, police said.
K-P Information Minister Shafi Jan reiterates that funds for federal government require Imran Khan's nod, citing CM Afridi's stance and alleged federal dues.
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RecommendedBalochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa temporarily suspended mobile phone and internet services for 7th Muharram processions, citing security precautions. Heavy deployment of police and FC secured routes.
Punjab government orders surveillance cameras at marriage halls, farmhouses, and food chains to monitor transactions and curb tax evasion, aiming for a digital payment transition.
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan rejected Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique's invitation, asserting parliamentary supremacy. Opposition members linked Punjabi language neglect to moral decline and extremism.
Two suspected robbers were killed in an alleged police encounter near Rana Town, Lahore, after they opened fire on a CCD team. The deceased were identified as Umar Maqbool and Faisal, both linked to multiple crimes including a fatal robbery the previous d
The US hit five Cuban state entities with sanctions, targeting GAESA-linked firms and potentially scaring off foreign investors amid a severe economic crisis on the island.
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RecommendedKarachi Traffic Police finalises traffic management plan for central Muharram processions on 8th, 9th and 10th Muharram (June 24-26), with MA Jinnah Road closed and alternative routes for commuters.
Karachi police finalize security plan for 8th-10th Muharram, deploying over 7,500 personnel. Routes sealed, rooftop deployment at sensitive points, says AIG Khan.
Sindh Assembly budget debate saw treasury and opposition clash over fiscal priorities, development, and Karachi's problems. Ministers defended performance; opposition questioned public services and local governance.
MQM-P lawmakers in Sindh Assembly criticize provincial government for severe water shortages and 14-18 hour power outages in Karachi during Muharram, calling it a grave injustice to citizens and mourners.
A Karachi court ordered the exhumation of 18-year-old Misbah to determine her cause of death after alleged domestic violence; a medical board was formed.
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RecommendedKP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati ordered monitoring of bureaucrats' attendance after noting their frequent absence, warning of budget delays for non-compliant departments.