11 m. ago Karachi shaken again: Two more earthquakes reported, total now 42 since june 1

Karachi felt two more mild earthquakes on Monday, just minutes apart, sparking fresh concern among residents. The tremors were reported in various parts of the city. People rushed outside in fear, although no damage was reported. These back-to-back quakes have added to the city’s growing seismic anxiety. The Seismic Monitoring Center confirmed the magnitudes at […]

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15 m. ago Punjab announces 10% salary hike, 5% pension increase in ‘people

LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced a 10% increase in salaries and a 5% rise in pensions for government employees under the 2025–26 provincial budget, which officials describe as “people-friendly” and focused on development. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman shared the details during his budget speech at the Punjab Assembly on Monday. […]

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28 m. ago Ali Zafar slams budget 2025, warns it could paralyze Pakistan’s industry

ISLAMABAD – PTI Senator Ali Zafar has sharply criticized the federal government’s proposed budget, warning that it could seriously damage Pakistan’s already struggling industrial sector. He accused the authorities of burdening the economy with excessive taxes and flawed fiscal policies. Speaking during a Senate session on Monday, Zafar questioned the government’s claim that new taxes […]

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38 m. ago Royal Fans Express Sympathy for Prince Louis After Being Told Off by Kate Middleton and Prince George

Prince Louis appeared to be in high spirits during Trooping the Colour on June 14, 2025, laughing and enjoying the festivities with his brother, Prince George, and mother, Kate Middleton. However, moments later, royal fans expressed their sympathy for the young royal after noticing him being scolded by both Kate and George during the Royal […]

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73 m. ago New Minimum Wage set at Rs40000 per month in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced a new minimum monthly wage of Rs40,000 for workers across the region, effective

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77 m. ago Punjab allocates Rs79.5 billion for free medicines in budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab has allocated a record Rs630.5 billion for the health sector in the budget for the fiscal year

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96 m. ago Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem joins Forbes’ 30 under 30 hall of fame

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has made it to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for South Asia 2025. He was named in the Entertainment & Sports category, becoming the only Pakistani featured this year. Forbes honoured him for both his sports achievements and cultural impact. Arshad gained global fame after winning Olympic gold in […]

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1 hour ago Rumer Willis Shares Heartfelt Father’s Day Tribute Amid Bruce Willis’ Failing Health

Rumer Willis opened up about the emotional toll of her father Bruce Willis’ ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia in a heartfelt Father’s Day message. The actress shared her personal heartache as she reflected on her father’s struggles with memory loss and communication, revealing how difficult it is for her to connect with the once-vibrant actor. […]

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1 hour ago China’s nuclear arsenal grows rapidly, raises global concerns: Report

China now holds around 500–600 nuclear warheads, showing the fastest growth among all nuclear-armed countries, according to the Sipri Yearbook 2025. The Stockholm-based institute highlighted that China is not just increasing numbers but also improving delivery systems, such as long-range missiles and submarines. Analysts warn this could intensify nuclear competition globally. The report noted that […]

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1 hour ago Salaries Up 10%, Pensions Raised by 7% in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced considerable salary increase for its employees, with 10% hike in pay and a

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1 hour ago Salaries Up 10%, Pensions Raised by 5% in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced considerable salary increase for its employees, with 10% hike in pay and a

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1 hour ago Rs5.3 Trillion Punjab Budget 2025 unveiled with major allocations for Development, Youth, and Health

LAHORE – Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman unveiled a record-breaking Rs5.3 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26,

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2 h. ago Brad Pitt Refuses To Collaborate With Tom Cruise Unless This One Condition Is Met

Brad Pitt has shared the one condition that would make him consider working with Tom Cruise again. During the promotion of his upcoming movie F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski, Pitt told E! News that he would be open to collaboration, but only under one specific condition: “Well, I’m not gonna hang my a** off airplanes […]

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2 h. ago Saudi Airlines Flight With 250 Hajj Pilgrims Catches Fire After Landing at Lucknow Airport

A disaster was narrowly averted on Sunday when a Saudi Airlines aircraft carrying 250 Hajj pilgrims caught fire shortly after landing at Lucknow’s Amausi Airport. The fire, which began in the aircraft’s left wheel, caused sparks and smoke to billow out during taxiing on the runway, alarming passengers and crew. The aircraft, Flight SV 3112, […]

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2 h. ago SBP Holds Interest Rate At 11% Amid Geopolitical Tensions in Middle East

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, amid concerns that rising global commodity prices could add inflationary pressures due to ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. The SBP had previously reduced the policy rate by 1,000 basis points in seven intervals since June 2024, bringing […]

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2 h. ago Punjab unveils Rs5.3 trillion budget with 10% pay raise and no new taxes

Punjab’s Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman presented the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with a total volume of Rs5,335 billion. The budget session took place in the Punjab Assembly on Monday, while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her cabinet joined virtually from Iran due to official commitments. Meanwhile, opposition members gathered before the speaker’s […]

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3 h. ago MEXC Unveils “Proof of Trust” Campaign for Crypto Security, Audits, and User Protection

Victoria, Seychelles, 16 June, 2025 — MEXC,  a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, will launch Proof of Trust, a comprehensive global campaign aimed at strengthening user protection, operational transparency, and community trust across the crypto sector. This initiative combines concrete financial safeguards with security partnerships, open education, and user-first design — positioning MEXC as one of […]

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3 h. ago Senate urges FBR to set clear limits for arrests in tax fraud cases

ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to define clear thresholds for allowing arrests in tax fraud cases under the proposed Finance Bill 2025-26. Lawmakers stressed the need for fairness and clarity before granting such powers. In the current proposal, FBR seeks powers to arrest individuals, […]

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3 h. ago Air India Dreamliner Makes Emergency Return to Hong Kong After Technical Issue Mid

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating flight AI315 from Hong Kong to New Delhi, returned to its point of origin on Monday after experiencing a technical issue shortly after take-off. This latest incident follows a recent crash involving a similar Boeing aircraft. The plane, which had taken off at 12:20 PM local time, reached […]

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3 h. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s debt soars to Rs 723 billion, driven by foreign loans

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s debt has surged by Rs 43.59 billion over the past year, reaching a projected total of Rs 723.13 billion by July 1, 2025. According to official figures, the province began the current fiscal year with Rs 679.54 billion in debt. Interestingly, KP remains free from domestic borrowing. The entire debt burden […]

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