14 h. ago India must accept indus waters treaty or face another war: Bilawal

Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, warned India to honour the Indus Waters Treaty. He said if India refuses, Pakistan will wage another war — and this time, all six rivers will belong to Pakistan. Bilawal returned from diplomatic visits to the US and Europe and was warmly welcomed in Karachi. Addressing […]

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21 h. ago Gold price drops by Rs1,595 per tola in Pakistan amid global decline

Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Friday, following a similar downward trend in international markets. The price of gold per tola dropped by Rs1,595, bringing it down to Rs357,000 in the local market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the 10-gram gold price also declined by Rs1,368. As a result, […]

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23 h. ago Gaza’s children face dangerous hunger crisis, UNICEF urges Israel to allow aid

UNICEF has raised alarm over the growing number of hungry and sick children in Gaza. Due to blocked aid, food and medicine are not reaching them. The number of malnourished children has increased sharply in recent months. Israel’s restrictions are making the crisis worse. In May, over 5,100 children under five suffered from severe malnutrition. […]

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24 h. ago Pakistan’s education spending falls to historic low amid worsening school dropout crisis

The federal government’s spending on education has hit a historic low, raising concerns about the future of millions of children, especially in underprivileged areas. According to Save the Children, despite the announcement of an “education emergency” last year, around 26 million children—one in every three—remain out of school in Pakistan. This alarming figure places Pakistan […]

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25 h. ago Government flags serious economic risks threatening next fiscal year’s budget

ISLAMABAD – The government has warned in a report submitted to Parliament that next year’s budget faces several serious economic and financial risks. These include slow economic growth, rising inflation, and an increasing debt burden. The report highlights key challenges such as below-target GDP growth, sudden inflation spikes, exchange rate fluctuations, declining revenues, rising debt […]

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29 h. ago Canadian Dollar dips against Pakistani Rupee today – 20 June 2025

LAHORE – The buying rate of Canadian dollar registered significant decline of 50 paisa to settle at Rs205 in open

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38 h. ago PSX falls again as regional tensions and fed outlook shake investor confidence

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Thursday in the red for a third day in a row. The benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped 463 points, closing at 120,002.59. The index had started strong, reaching over 121,700 points, but later reversed gains due to regional and global worries. Geopolitical tensions played a major role in the decline. […]

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38 h. ago Maintaining 20% FED will lead to decline in govt revenue from juice sector

The Fruit Juice Council (FJC), representing Pakistan’s formal juice industry, strongly urges the government to revise the Federal Excise Duty

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39 h. ago Iran still armed with advanced missiles, says Israeli intelligence

Iran still holds a significant number of advanced missiles, according to Israeli intelligence officials. A senior Israeli intelligence officer told NBC News that only 65% of the missiles launched by Iran in the last 24 hours were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome system—down from a 90% success rate just a day earlier. The decline highlights […]

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45 h. ago Gold extends losses for 4th day in Pakistan, falls to Rs358,595 amid global dip

KARACHI – Gold prices declined in Pakistan on Thursday, extending losses to a fourth day amid sluggish demand in the

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50 h. ago Canadian Dollar dips against Pakistani Rupee today – 19 June 2025

LAHORE – The buying rate of Canadian dollar registered significant decline of Rs2 to settle at Rs205.5 in open market

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51 h. ago UK Pound sheds value against Pakistani rupee significantly – 19 June 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of the British Pound against Pakistani rupee on Thursday registered significant decline of Rs2.67 as

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58 h. ago Tarbela Dam water levels drop to critically low levels, threatening power generation

HARIPUR: Water levels in the Tarbela Dam have fallen to dangerously low levels, raising concerns about electricity generation due to a lack of rainfall. As of now, the water level stands at 1,450.85 feet, only 48 feet above the dead level of 1,402 feet. The dam is experiencing a continuous decline in water inflow due […]

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66 h. ago CM calls for preservation of Indus delta to ensure environmental justice

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of protecting water resources on Tuesday, marking “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.” He stressed that water is vital for life and preserving natural resources is a collective responsibility. In his message, CM Shah highlighted the significance of raising awareness about desertification, drought, and […]

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2 d. ago Viral video sparks alarm over growing trend of keeping pet lions in Pakistan

KARACHI – A disturbing video circulating on social media has once again raised serious concerns about the growing trend of

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3 d. ago SC declines request to enforce PTI’s allocation of reserved seats

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected the request to enforce its decision regarding the allocation of seats to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for 39 members of the National Assembly. During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked, “Has the Election Commission declared all 39 members as belonging to PTI?” Advocate Faisal […]

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3 d. ago PM vows to defend Pakistan’s right on water as enshrined in Indus Water Treaty

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged all stakeholders to join hands in restoring lands and securing a climate-resilient future for next generations. In his message on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought today, he said land is a vital asset for Pakistan’s food security, water availability, biodiversity conservation, and rural livelihoods. Shehbaz Sharif […]

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3 d. ago Exporters sound alarm over budget shocks, demand urgent fix from PM

Pakistan’s leading export groups have raised serious concerns over the recent budget changes. They say these changes will damage the country’s $11 billion value-added export sector. The sector includes garments, sports goods, and leather products. It contributes about one-third of national exports and is already under pressure from rising costs. The exporters demanded an urgent […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan’s IT exports see first dip in 19 months despite strong annual growth

Pakistan’s IT exports slightly dropped by 1% year-on-year in May 2025, reaching $329 million. This marks the first yearly decline in 19 months. However, exports rose 4% month-on-month, crossing the 12-month average of $314 million. The daily average in May was $16.5 million, higher than April’s $15.9 million. Despite the dip, exports showed steady performance […]

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3 d. ago Muslim nations unite against Israeli strikes, demand immediate ceasefire in Iran conflict

In a powerful joint statement, Pakistan and 19 Muslim-majority countries strongly condemned Israel’s growing military aggression against Iran. The countries called for an immediate ceasefire and urged both sides to return to diplomacy. This joint stance came as tensions escalated since June 13, causing alarm across the region. The statement, released by Pakistan’s Ministry of […]

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