25 h. ago Swat tragedy deepens: Court demands explanation on helicopter non

The Peshawar High Court took serious notice of the Swat incident. The court questioned why two helicopters were not used during the event. It demanded clear answers from the authorities responsible. This has raised many questions about the response and safety measures taken. The public and media are eagerly awaiting the official explanation. The court […]

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6 d. ago Trump approves $8.6 billion for arctic icebreakers to counter Russia, China

  President Donald Trump has approved a massive $8.6 billion budget to expand the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet, aiming to boost America’s Arctic presence. The move comes as Russia and China continue strengthening their operations in the polar region. The new funding will support the construction of multiple heavy, medium, and light Arctic Security […]

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9 d. ago New fiscal year brings heavy taxes, online business rules, and fuel levy hike

As the new fiscal year begins on July 1, Pakistan has officially enforced the 2025-26 budget after receiving presidential approval from Asif Ali Zardari. The budget introduces strict tax measures and financial changes that are expected to affect individuals and businesses across the country. The government has imposed Rs 389 billion in enforcement actions and […]

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1 week ago IHC demands explanation from govt for avoiding Aafia Siddiqui’s US case

ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday questioned the federal government’s decision not to become a party in the ongoing US legal case involving Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. The court demanded a clear explanation and legal reasoning for the refusal. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan presided over the hearing on a petition filed by […]

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1 week ago Shifting gears from mandatory certification to truthful labeling in Seeds

By Dr Riaz Ud Din Mahsood Ishangi The Pashto proverb “if someone leaves the footsteps of their ancestor, ultimately they would not be able to place their own steps on the path” aptly describes the current situation in the Federal Government of Pakistan’s right-sizing phase. The Ministry of National Food Security and Research, like other […]

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1 week ago ECC approves supplementary grants and new gas prices in key economic meeting

ISLAMABAD – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved several technical supplementary grants for different ministries during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. These grants are part of the budget for the 2024–25 financial year. The committee approved Rs 15.8 billion for the Ministry of Defence. Another Rs 6.3 crore was approved for rent […]

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1 week ago PSX surges after national assembly approves Rs17.6 trillion budget

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showed strong recovery on Friday as the KSE-100 Index gained 1,581.77 points, rising 1.3% to reach an intraday high of 123,628.23. The index fluctuated between a low of 122,222.69 and the high during trading, reflecting positive market sentiment after the National Assembly approved the federal budget. Trading activity was robust, […]

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1 week ago All opposition amendments rejected; Bilawal says PPP supported budget after all demands accepted

Budget sails through NA with sweeping tax reforms   The National Assembly on Thursday approved the Rs17.57 trillion federal budget

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1 week ago PPP resists ‘draconian powers’ for tax authorities amid budget approval tensions

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has refused to support the government’s proposal to grant the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) arrest powers in tax fraud cases, a move which has intensified negotiations between the ruling coalition partners ahead of the budget’s approval by the National Assembly. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reached out to […]

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1 week ago Punjab assembly passes Rs5,300 billion budget for fiscal year 2025–26

LAHORE, June 26, 2025 — The Punjab Assembly on Thursday approved the Punjab Finance Bill 2025–26 by a majority vote, passing the province’s annual budget with a total volume of Rs5,300 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. The approved budget includes Rs4,329 billion in demands for grants, covering a wide range of sectors including health, […]

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1 week ago Pakistan approves Rs17.57 trillion federal budget for 2025–26 with key tax reforms

The National Assembly of Pakistan has officially approved the Rs17,573 billion federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, passing the Finance Bill with a majority vote. All cut motions from the opposition were rejected during Thursday’s session. Under the approved budget, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set a tax collection target of Rs14,131 […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s national assembly passes budget for 2025–26 with amendments

The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26. The approval came after several days of debate, discussions, and review by lawmakers during a special session held in Islamabad. Members of the assembly approved the Finance Bill 2025 through a clause-by-clause voting process, making it the official budget […]

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2 w. ago National assembly approves Rs715 billion boost for energy sector in FY2026

ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly has approved a massive Rs715.45 billion budget for Pakistan’s energy sector for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with a strong focus on reducing power costs and tackling circular debt. The largest share of this allocation, Rs636.9 billion, has been granted to the Power Division to cover operational costs, […]

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2 w. ago Barrister Saif updates Imran Khan on KP budget, gets conditional approval

Barrister Saif met PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail and briefed him on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial budget. Saif, who serves as advisor to KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, explained why the budget was passed without delay. According to sources, Barrister Saif told Imran Khan that it was constitutionally necessary to pass the […]

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2 w. ago KP assembly passes budget without Imran Khan’s approval, opposition boycotts session

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly passed the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 without meeting former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur had previously stated the budget would not be finalized without Khan’s approval. However, the assembly approved the budget late last night. In total, the assembly approved Rs1,962 billion for […]

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2 w. ago KP budget won’t pass without Imran Khan’s approval: Barrister Saif

PESHAWAR: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Barrister Dr. Ali Saif declared that the province’s upcoming fiscal budget will not be approved without consultation with PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Barrister Saif emphasised that the people voted for Imran Khan’s ideology, and therefore the provincial budget […]

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3 w. ago Government accepts four major PPP demands, clears path for federal budget approval

The government has accepted four key demands from its coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), paving the way for smooth approval of the federal budget in the National Assembly. These demands include a reduction in GST on solar panels and full restoration of funds for Sindh’s universities. During the budget debate on Wednesday, Deputy […]

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3 w. ago Balochistan Budget 2025: 10% Salary increase, 7% Pension raise approved

QUETTA – Balochistan government on Tuesday unveiled the Budget for fiscal year 2025-26, announcing major relief for government employees and

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3 w. ago PTI proposes PPP boycott of federal budget to block government’s approval

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally urged the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to boycott the upcoming federal budget vote. This strategic move aims to increase pressure on the government and block the budget’s approval in the National Assembly. Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervez Ashraf at Parliament House to discuss a joint […]

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3 w. ago PTI formally offers PPP to boycott budget vote under major political turn  

ISLAMABAD – A major political turn has emerged ahead of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, as Pakistan

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