TODAY’S PAPER | June 12, 2026 | EPAPER

Aurangzeb says inflation projected at 8.2%, budget deficit at 3.6% of GDP & primary surplus at 2% of GDP for FY26-27

Budget 2026-27: Govt cuts taxes, ends surcharge for four salaried class income slabs
Budget 2026-27: Internet shoppers rejoice as govt proposes 90% cut in withholding tax on overseas card transactions
Budget 2026-27: Federal excise duty introduced on imported vehicles
PSX climbs around 2,700 points amid budget buzz

Four killed, 24 injured as wind storm hits K-P's Bannu

Heavy rains, fierce winds trigger widespread destruction, collapsing homes, walls

2 dead, several injured in suicide attack near mosque in K-P's Lakki Marwat: Rescue 1122

Victims taken to DHQ Tajazai for treatment

Former PML-N senator Taj Afridi dies in crash on M-1 motorway

At least five people wounded in two separate accidents on the Swat motorway

Govt proposes Rs1tr development budget

Water Resources Division is the largest beneficiary with Rs103.80b, followed by Rs88b proposed for Power Division

PTI slams budget as favouring elite at expense of common man

Dismisses govt’s growth narrative, saying economic gains have not reached ordinary people

Bilawal joins budget session after rumours of PPP boycott

Says under national interest, PPP will be part of the budget process

FM Dar, EU’s Kallas welcome progress in US-Iran talks, hope for lasting agreement

Both leaders reaffirm dialogue, diplomacy only viable means to resolve conflicts, achieve lasting peace and stability

President Zardari approves bill, completes legal requirement for PIA privatisation

Bill was passed by Senate on June 10 this year, subsequently approved by National Assembly on June 11

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