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Pakistan unlikely to purchase spot LNG this summer despite intense heat
Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik says Pakistan will not buy spot LNG until November due to oversupply and high prices
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Govt unveils Rs18.877 trillion budget with record development fund, salary hikes
Income tax rates increased for salaried class, with individuals earning Rs50,000 per month exempted from income tax
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Budget 2024-25: Govt raises income tax rates for salaried individuals
Individuals earning Rs50,000 per month will be exempt from income tax
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Budget 2024-25: Govt to launch health insurance scheme for 15,000 journalists
Scheme to initially cover 5,000 media professionals, with an additional 10,000 in second phase
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Budget 2024-25: Finance minister announces 22-25% increase in govt salaries, 15% in pensions
Minimum wage also increased to Rs36,000 per month
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Don’t take us for granted, PPP warns PML-N
Main ally of PM Shehbaz’s govt had only a token participation in the National Assembly’s budget session
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Budget 2024-25: Reduction in taxes, duties on raw materials for solar panels announced
Total amount allocated for energy sector Rs253 billion
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Indian police accuse Pakistan of instigating violence in IIOJK that killed 12
'Our hostile neighbour wants to damage our peaceful environment,' claims Jammu state police chief
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Budget 2024-25: Govt likely to revise tax slabs for high-paid employees
Direct taxes are expected to increase by Rs3.45 trillion, customs duties by Rs267 billion
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10-year-old shoots himself with father’s gun over 'unfulfilled wish'
The police are conducting further investigations into the matter
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‘No permanent friends or foes in politics’: PTI's Gohar calls for dialogue
PTI chairman gives Achakzai green signal to lead the negotiation team
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Major traffic jam hits Karachi after lawyers block key road in protest
Lawyers' protest disrupts traffic flow; travellers face roadblocks and were unable to reach their workplaces on time
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Federal budget 2024-25: Can IMF measures sought by Pakistan sustain growth?
Pakistan faces $130bn debt with $29bn due in 12 months; can short-term economic gains hold against public discontent?
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Journalist Imran Riaz 'arrested' from Lahore airport
Individuals in plain clothes detained senior journalist while he was departing to Saudi Arabia for Hajj
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Rain threat looms over Pakistan's T20 World Cup hopes
If the game on June 14 is abandoned, USA would earn a point and secure qualification, eliminating Pakistan
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FIA arrests suspect for harassing woman on TikTok
The arrest follows a complaint from a couple who accused the suspect of blackmailing them with an inappropriate video
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‘PPP sold Sindh, its resources to gain power’
Awami Tahreek passed a resolution to give rights to all nations as per guaranteed in 1940 Lahore Resolution
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Two ANF personnel, private employee killed in Jhelum shootout
Incident occurs near Kala Pul on GT Road when an ANF team attempts to stop a suspicious car
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Education budget boosted by 204% for upcoming fiscal year
Previous year's allocation was Rs8.50 billion, however, Rs25.75 billion is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year
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Govt to end GST exemption on 7,000 Items
GST exemptions include removal of exemptions and concessions on income tax and customs duty
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Gaza civilian deaths in Israel's hostage raid may be war crimes, UN says
Israeli's horrific air and ground assault killed more than 270 Palestinians on June 8
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Implementation of child labour laws urged
Collective effort by govt, civil society needed to protect children against child labour
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Principal held for ‘sexually assaulting’ female student
Matric student subjected to physical violence when she resisted inappropriate advances
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PA approves allowance for engineers
Resolution to repatriate stranded Pakistanis from Bangladesh rejected
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Dutch bank offers loan for agri development in Sindh
CM Shah stressed the need for enhancing the canal system, irrigation network, and drainage system
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Electronic media allowed to report court proceedings
IHC Chief Justice Farooq hears petitions against notification issued by PEMRA imposing a ban on court reporting
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President calls for fair wheat price
President underscores steps to protect farmers’ interests
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PM orders reduction in load shedding
Shehbaz says a high-powered Chinese delegation will visit Pakistan soon
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New polls tribunals barred from hearing pleas
IHC CJ asks why was electoral law tweaks ordinance issued in haste
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Heavy rainfall likely in southern Sindh
PMD forecasts ‘more than usual’ rain from Jun 19
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Panel finalises Arbitration Bill draft
Govt to consult provinces to enact bill as an act of parliament
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Imran, Bibi want Iddat Nikkah case decided by sessions
IHC removes registrar’s objections, issues notices to Maneka for June 13
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11 terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat IBO
IBO being carried out in response to recent improvised IED explosion in district
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PCB reveals monthly salaries of Pakistan Cricket Team players
Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan classified as category A, each earning monthly Rs4.5 million
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Principal arrested for alleged sexual assault on female student in Karachi
Matric student subjected to physical violence when she resisted inappropriate advances
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PML-N, PPP drift apart over Budget 2024-25
Bilawal's party voices its apprehensions about not being included in budget discussions
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Imran Khan ready to forgive everything for country's sake, says Gohar
PTI chairman reiterates incarcerated former prime minister has not been offered any deal
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India to work on border solutions with Pakistan and China, says foreign minister
Indian FM Subrahmanyam Jaishankar emphasises need to address longstanding issues with both neighbouring countries
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‘If it's war, so be it’: Fazl plans to announce new strategy post-Eid
JUI-F chief denies having any contact with Imran in Adiala Jail, says lies are being spread on social media about this
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PM Shehbaz orders reduction in power load shedding across Pakistan
Premier directs provinces to join campaign against power theft amid heatwave
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Economic Survey 2023-24: Aurangzeb highlights GDP contraction, urgent need for IMF programme
Finance czar presents pre-budget document detailing country's socioeconomic milestones for the outgoing fiscal year
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan take on Canada amidst cloudy conditions, 15% chance of rain
Match set to begin at 7:30 pm PST
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SBP to boost payment mechanism for small, medium enterprises
Commercial banks mandated to implement digital supply chain finance solutions within six month
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Budget 2024-25: Hike in taxes on imported mobile phones expected
Govt plans to impose federal excise duty on imported phones; further increasing PTA, and GST on these imports
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Budget 2024-25: Will salaries, pensions increase and by how much?
According to sources, a 10 to 15% raise in salaries and a 10% increase in pensions are expected
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Muhammad Khan Bhatti granted bail in illegal recruitment case
Bhatti's counsel claims that the case was driven by political vendetta
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At least 11 terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat IBO
Operation took place on June 10-11 in response to an IED blast that killed seven soldiers on June 9
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How many holidays did government announce for Eid-ul-Adha?
The Eid holidays are starting from Monday, June 17 to Wednesday, June 19
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Closure of all eateries including Monal Restaurant on Margalla Hills ordered
Top court rejects Capital Development Authority’s report
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High-powered Chinese delegation to visit Pakistan soon: PM
Expressed confidence that collective efforts would lead to swift and successful execution of the second phase of CPEC