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Business
Policy Rate Held Steady as Pakistan Eyes Stable Growth Amid Risks
Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11 percent, emphasizing monetary stability amid…
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Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Sharply Across Pakistan from June 16
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices, raising the cost of petrol by Rs4.80…
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Pakistan Denies Supplying Missiles to Iran Amid Conflict Claims
Amid rising regional tensions, Pakistan missile denial has become a focal point in the latest wave of misinformation surrounding the…
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Pakistan Evacuates Pilgrims as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
Amid rising hostilities between Israel and Iran, Pakistani evacuation efforts have intensified. Islamabad has successfully evacuated at least 450 pilgrims…
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CEC Appointment Hits Snag as Speaker Rejects Committee Request
The ongoing deadlock over the CEC appointment process escalated after National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq turned down Opposition Leader Omar…
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India’s FATF Bid Fails as Pakistan Gains Global Support
India’s attempt to return Pakistan to the FATF grey list failed after strong opposition from key member states. During the…
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Business
Gold Prices Surge Again as Market Stays Bullish in Pakistan
The gold price in Pakistan continued its upward momentum for the fourth consecutive day, reflecting a strong bullish trend both…
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Lifestyle & Entertainment
Sadia Imam’s Emotional Video Sparks Online Buzz
A now-deleted Sadia Imam video on Instagram triggered a wave of concern and speculation among fans. The Pakistani actress and…
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Pakistan Backs Iran Amid Escalating Missile Strikes on Israel
As the Pakistan-Iran diplomacy front remains active, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call…
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Pakistan Condemns Israel’s “Unjustified Aggression” on Iran
Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s large-scale military strikes on Iran, labeling them as “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” and a blatant…
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SBP Launches PRISM+ to Modernize Pakistan’s Digital Payment System
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to launch PRISM+ digital upgrade—a major overhaul of the country’s national payment…
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Bilawal Warns US That India Pakistan War Risk Is Higher Than Ever
Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned that the threat of full-scale war between…
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World
Trump’s South Asia Pick Paul Kapur to Focus on Pakistan Ties
Paul Kapur, US President Donald Trump’s nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, plans to prioritize…
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Budget 2025-26: New Taxes Hit Pakistanis Hard
Pakistan’s federal budget for 2025-26 introduces new taxes on essentials such as petrol, pensions, power, and investments. While the government…
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Climate
Pakistan Braces for Intense Heatwave: PMD Countrywide Alert
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide heatwave alert, warning of dangerously high temperatures in several regions. The…
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Pakistan, UK Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
In a significant diplomatic engagement, UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on…
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Pakistan’s Defence Budget Sees Decade-High Surge Amid India Tensions
Pakistan’s defence spending will rise sharply in FY2025-26, with the government allocating Rs2.55 trillion to the armed forces. This marks…
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Business
Online Shopping Comes Under Tax Net in Finance Bill 2025-26
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially brought online shopping within the tax net under the Finance Bill 2025-26.…
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World
Trump Offers Hope for Kashmir Solution as US Praises Pakistan’s Diplomacy
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s sustained diplomatic outreach in Washington seems to be paying off, with the US State Department expressing optimism that…
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Federal Budget 2025-26 Set for Presentation Today Amid Economic Shifts
Pakistan is set to unveil its Federal Budget 2025-26 today in the National Assembly, with a projected outlay of Rs17.6…
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Govt to Present Rs17.6tr Budget for FY26 in NA Today
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to present the federal budget 2025–26 today in the National Assembly.…
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Economic Survey Highlights Hopeful GDP Outlook
Pakistan’s GDP growth outlook took center stage as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled the Economic Survey 2024-25. He projected a…
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Pakistan’s Purchase of J-35 Jets Sparks Surge in Chinese Stocks
Pakistan’s confirmation of acquiring J-35 stealth jets from China has triggered a rally in Chinese defence stocks. The deal, which…
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