6 h. ago National Tariff Policy aims to eliminate RDs, ACDs in 5 years, draft shows

The federal government has unveiled the draft for the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 at the Regulatory Reforms Conference on Wednesday. The conference, organised by the Board of Investment (BoI), aimed at advancing regulatory simplification and industrial competitiveness, bringing together federal ministers, diplomats, and private sector representatives for a strategic dialogue on Pakistan’s economic direction. […]

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33 h. ago 4,650 harassment cases addressed in four years, says Punjab Ombudsperson

MULTAN: Punjab Ombudsperson for Women, Nabila Hakim Ali, revealed that her office has handled 4,650 harassment complaints during her four-year tenure. Of these, only 50 cases are still under investigation, while the remaining have been resolved. Speaking at the National Civil Society Convention 2025 at the University Law College in Multan, she expressed satisfaction with […]

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35 h. ago 20 Muslim nations condemn Israel’s aggression against Iran, call for immediate ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, along with 19 other Muslim-majority nations, has condemned Israel’s escalating military actions against Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic dialogue. In a joint statement issued on June 13, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi […]

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44 h. ago Babar Azam signs with Sydney Sixers for BBL 2025 amid national team exclusion

LAHORE –  Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has officially joined Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) franchise, the Sydney Sixers, ahead

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62 h. ago Aqib Javed clears air on Babar Azam’s T20 future, reveals key development plans

LAHORE – Pakistan’s high-performance director Aqib Javed has clarified that former captain Babar Azam is not permanently excluded from the national T20 squad. He emphasized that team selection will continue to be based purely on performance and merit. Speaking at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium, Aqib addressed growing speculation about Babar’s future in T20 […]

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3 d. ago Remittances from overseas Pakistanis a cornerstone of national economy: PM

In his message on Int’l Day of Family Remittances, the premier pays heartfelt tribute to global Pakistani community ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that today, Pakistan joins the international community in observing the International Day of Family Remittances, a day dedicated to honouring the vital contributions of migrant workers who, through their […]

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4 d. ago Opposition protest breaks national assembly microphones worth Rs. 350 million

During the budget session for the financial year 2025-26, the opposition protested loudly in the National Assembly. They shouted slogans, tore budget papers, and threw them around the house. Opposition Leader Omar Ayub slammed budget copies on desks. This caused chaos and disrupted the session for a long time. Because of the protest, the microphone […]

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4 d. ago LUMS Hosts UX Pakistan 2025: The Country’s Largest Design Conference Promoting Human

The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) recently hosted the 8th edition of UX Pakistan 2025, the country’s largest and longest-running design conference, bringing together a vibrant assembly of designers, technologists, educators, and thought leaders from across Pakistan and beyond. With the theme “Design for Social Impact”, the two-day event marked a pivotal moment in […]

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5 d. ago Babar Azam joins sydney sixers: Pakistan star ready to shine in BBL 15

Sydney Sixers have signed Pakistan’s top batter Babar Azam for the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 season. This deal is one of the biggest in the league’s history. Babar will add his batting skills and leadership experience to the Sixers squad this summer. Fans eagerly await his debut in Australia. According to BBL rules, teams […]

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6 d. ago BOP Junior National Tennis Championship begins with thrilling day

LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab Junior National Tennis Championship 2025 officially commenced on Thursday at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore, amidst a vibrant and well-attended opening ceremony. The tournament was inaugurated by Mr Rashid Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), Senior Executive Vice President of the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA), who graced the occasion as the chief […]

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7 d. ago International exposure: PCB allows key players to join foreign leagues

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for several key players, allowing them to join international leagues this summer. Big names like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan are among those cleared to play. This step is part of the board’s strategy to balance player workload and increase international […]

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8 d. ago Budget 2025 imposes 18% tax on imported solar panels to boost local industry

The federal government presented the Budget 2025-26 in the National Assembly today. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled a key proposal aimed at reforming the country’s sales tax system. One of the major changes includes imposing a new tax on solar panel imports. The finance minister announced an 18% sales tax on imported solar panels. This […]

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8 d. ago Reforms in pension policy: Family pensions limited to 10 years in budget 2025

The federal government has introduced key pension reforms in the Budget 2025-26. These changes aim to ease pressure on the national treasury. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb shared these updates during his budget speech. He explained that the pension system had seen several changes through executive orders over past decades. These changes increased the financial burden […]

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8 d. ago National assembly session begins, finance minister presents budget 2025

The National Assembly started its session today, with the Finance Minister presenting the budget for 2025-26. Despite protests from opposition members, the session began on schedule under the leadership of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already arrived at the assembly to witness the proceedings. The government aims to demonstrate strength and unity, […]

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8 d. ago Budget 2025–26: Govt to roll out Rs17.6 trillion plan with major tax reforms

ISLAMABAD – The federal government will present a massive Rs17,600 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 in the National Assembly today. The session will begin at 5 PM under the chairmanship of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead a federal cabinet meeting at 4 PM to approve the budget draft. […]

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1 week ago Why was Babar Azam missing from PCB’s Eidul Azha Greeting Video?

KARACHI – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) raised eyebrows with special Eid greeting video featuring national players as fans failed to

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1 week ago Operation Baniyanum Marsoos a turning point in national unity, Pakistan’s global recognition: Muqam

Federal Minister says the nation has outright rejected the politics of lies, hatred, and chaos SWAT: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON Engineer Amir Muqam on Friday said that the success of Operation Baniyanum Marsoos has given Pakistan a renewed global identity and stands as a symbol of national unity and strength. He stated […]

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1 week ago Govt achieves Rs4 trn development outlay three years ahead of schedule

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said the incumbent government had achieved a significant milestone by preparing a Rs4 trillion national development outlay for the fiscal year 2025–26, in just the second year of its five-year term, a target originally scheduled for 2028–29. Speaking to the media at the […]

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2 w. ago “Never followed him!” Salman Ali Agha busts instagram unfollow rumors about Babar Azam

Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha addressed swirling social media rumors about his relationship with star batsman Babar Azam, specifically the claim that he had unfollowed Babar on Instagram. After Pakistan completed a clean sweep against Bangladesh by winning the third T20 match by 7 wickets, Salman spoke at the post-match press conference. When asked […]

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2 w. ago Pak volleyball team qualifies for CAVA Nation’s League semis

Pakistan volleyball team has qualified for the semifinals of the CAVA Nation’s League 2025 based on their overall performance in the group stage at Fergana, Uzbekistan. On Saturday, Pakistan faced Kazakhstan in a closely contested match during the league stage of the tournament. Despite a strong performance, Pakistan lost the match by 3-1, with highly […]

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