5 h. ago Govt jacks up petrol price by Rs4.8 per litre, diesel by Rs7.95

The federal government on Sunday announced an increase in the petrol price by Rs4.80 per litre for the next 15 days, raising it to Rs262.59 from Rs254.64 per litre. In a notification, the Finance Division said that the new petrol price will take effect from June 16. The rate for high-speed diesel was also increased […]

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8 h. ago CM Maryam announces free high education for children of industrial workers

Eligible children will be granted admission at seven COMSATS University campuses, including Islamabad, Lahore, Abbottabad, Wah Cantt, Attock, Sahiwal, and Vehari   LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday announced a landmark initiative to provide free higher education at COMSATS University to the children of registered industrial and mines workers across the province. According […]

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14 h. ago Israel warns Tehran civilians to evacuate; Iran threatens devastating retaliation

Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated sharply after Israel warned civilians near Tehran’s nuclear sites to evacuate, signaling potential further attacks. In response, Iran has vowed a devastating military retaliation if Israeli strikes continue. Israel’s recent nighttime attacks on Tehran targeted oil refineries and key military infrastructure. According to Israeli sources, these strikes killed […]

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15 h. ago Humayun Saeed vows cheaper tickets for fans as ‘Love Guru’ wins hearts

KARACHI – Superstar Humayun Saeed has opened up about the struggles behind making his latest film Love Guru and shared a heartfelt promise to make cinema more affordable for fans. Speaking at a press conference at Karachi Press Club, Saeed highlighted the challenges filmmakers face in Pakistan, including the limited number of cinema screens and […]

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17 h. ago Iran warns against expansion of conflict with Israel, vows self

DUBAI – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday that Iran does not want its conflict with Israel to spread to neighboring countries unless forced. He emphasized that Iran’s actions so far are strictly in self-defense. Araqchi described the Israeli strikes on the offshore South Pars gas field, shared by Iran and Qatar, as […]

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18 h. ago CM Maryam pays tribute to volunteers on World Blood Donor Day

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on World Blood Donor Day, paid heartfelt tribute to individuals who

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28 h. ago Digital technology to help financially empower women: CM Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the remarkable results of the Punjab Information Technology Board’s (PITB) innovative digital initiatives aimed at financially empowering women. She described these efforts as a revolutionary step toward ensuring that the daughters of Punjab are equipped to live, learn, and lead with confidence. “The daughters of […]

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33 h. ago CM Maryam’s Vision: Digital tech to financially empower every daughter of Punjab

Says ‘SheWins’ program underway for women’s financial independence through e-commerce, social media marketing, content creation, and other training courses LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday stated with satisfaction that Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)’s innovative and revolutionary digital program for women’s financial empowerment has rendered remarkable results. “Daughters of Punjab have every right […]

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33 h. ago Honda CB150F 2025 Model launched in Pakistan; Check Price, Installment Plans

LAHORE – Honda family witnessed launching of latest model of Honda CB 150F in the Pakistani market. While the core

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36 h. ago Blood donors are benefactors of entire society: Maryam Nawaz

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday that voluntary blood donors are not just benefactors to individuals, but to the entire society. In her special message on International Blood Donor Day, the Punjab CM paid tribute to those who donate blood voluntarily and appealed to the youth to actively participate in this […]

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37 h. ago India pays a heavy price for military escalation: USD 103 billion in economic and strategic losses

NEW DELHI: The recent military escalation between India and Pakistan has resulted in a severe economic and strategic setback for India, with total estimated losses surpassing USD 103 billion. The failed ‘Operation Sindoor’ that began as a high-stakes show of strength quickly turned into a costly miscalculation, exposing critical vulnerabilities in India’s economic and diplomatic […]

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41 h. ago Iran vows continued strikes on Israel and US bases amid escalating conflict

Iran has pledged to keep attacking Israel following recent airstrikes, senior military officials said on Saturday. They warned that the conflict would intensify and affect more targets. Iran’s Fars news agency quoted these officials saying the strikes would be “painful and regrettable” for the aggressors. Officials stated the war would soon spread beyond Israel, targeting […]

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41 h. ago Salaried class still faces heavy Rs535 billion tax burden despite budget relief

The government plans to collect Rs535 billion in income tax from the salaried class in FY 2025-26, despite offering only Rs56 billion in tax relief. The relief comes from a 2% to 4% reduction in tax rates across various salary slabs. However, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance called this relief a “joke,” saying […]

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41 h. ago Fuel prices to spike june 16 as govt sets up watchdog committee

The government announced that petrol and diesel prices will rise starting June 16 due to a sharp surge in global oil prices. This increase follows recent missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, which have unsettled oil markets worldwide. The ex-depot price of high-speed diesel (HSD) may increase by about Rs 5 per litre, affecting transport […]

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41 h. ago Israel now facing consequences of its actions, says top Iranian commander

A top commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Ahmad Vahidi, has warned that Israel has entered the stage of facing consequences for its aggression. Speaking to Iranian media, General Vahidi said Israel has realized the seriousness of its mistake after attacking Iran. He emphasized that Tel Aviv is now paying the price […]

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42 h. ago New WHT rate as limit for cash withdrawals from banks increased to Rs75k

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has proposed increasing the withholding tax rate on cash withdrawals by non-filers from 0.6 percent

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43 h. ago Petrol Price in Pakistan: Expected rates from June 16 amid regional tension

ISLAMABAD – Petrol price in Pakistan is expected to increase in upcoming fortnightly review for June 2025 as global oil

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52 h. ago Blood Shortage Crisis Pakistan short of 5mn annual donations

Pakistan receives less than half of the five million blood donations it needs each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, highlighting critical gaps in the country’s health care system as it vowed to promote voluntary donations. About 1.9 million of Pakistan’s 2.3 million annual blood donations come from family or replacement donors, […]

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53 h. ago Iran hits back at Israel with barrage of missiles in retaliation for airstrikes on nuk sites

Iran’s state media confirms hundreds of ballistic missiles have been launched in response to recent Israeli strikes Top three Iranian military generals, 6 nuclear scientists killed in Israeli attacks with 200 bombers, attack drones President Pezeshkian admins vows Iran will avenge blood of every single individual killed in Israeli strikes Iranian state media says forces […]

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55 h. ago Want a Punjab where none is considered inferior on basis of skin, appearance: CM

CM Maryam describes Albinism as part of natural diversity, not a weakness LAHORE: Albinism is not a weakness; it is just a part of natural diversity, said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in her message on International Albinism Awareness Day. The Punjab chief minister said, “People with albinism are the bright side of beauty; it is […]

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