Pakistan

Barrister Gohar, Sheikh Waqas criticise tax policy and governance

Rs967 billion has been allocated for salaries and employee-related expenses

'Peace has never been as close as it is now,' the prime minister says

Salaried class sees tax cuts, pay raise

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Torrential rain and strong winds flatten roofs, walls

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Says plugging tax leakages will help boost revenues without imposing additional taxes

New petrol price is Rs373.78, HSD is Rs378.78

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

Bilawal welcomes PM’s invitation to form G-B government, terms recognition of PPP mandate 'democratic'

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

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

Says the budget aims at reducing the burden on the salaried class and promoting economic activity

Victims taken to DHQ Tajazai for treatment

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

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

MQM important coalition partner, role in promoting economic stability, public welfare acknowledged, says PMO

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

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

Demanding all ad hoc relief allowances be merged into basic pay and revised pay scale for 2026 be introduced

He says Pakistan will work with partners to dismantle 'twisted ideology' of hate speech

Total of 16 international teams from different armies participated in annual event, military's media wing says

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

Submarine is equipped with advanced combat systems, modern sensors, Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology

PMD said rain is expected in Islamabad, parts of Punjab, K-P, Sindh, Balochistan between June 11 and June 13

Prime Minister Shehbaz directs faster loan approvals, simpler procedures

Minister's figures were immediately challenged by PPP lawmakers

Says Kashmiri migrants cannot be stripped of voting rights through pressure tactics

IMF-linked austerity plan targets growth, taxes, and limited relief for the poor

Govt maintained external sector stability Fiscal deficit stood at 0.7% of GDP Current account posted surplus of

ILO cites millions working in hazardous sectors

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Also meets naval and air force chiefs

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Parties refer proposals to central leadership after key meeting

Move aimed at preventing inherited and chronic diseases

Committee also reviews broader issues related to heritage protection

Balochistan’s Doctors’ body stages protest, calls for security reforms, end to ‘retaliatory actions’ against doctors

PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir attend; martyrs to be laid to rest with full military honours

Pakistan and Turkiye discuss defence cooperation and regional security during military meetings