5 h. ago Info Secy Ambreen assures APNS of early resolution of outstanding issues

APNS to support govt over matters of national importance: Faisal Zahid Malik Federal Secretary for Information & Broadcasting, Ms.Ambreen Jan

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10 h. ago Govt rebukes fake news claiming Pakistan plans nuclear strike on Israel

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly rejected what he called “irresponsible” and “fabricated” fake news circulating on social media, which falsely attributed to a senior Iranian general a claim that Pakistan would launch a nuclear strike on Israel in retaliation for any attack on Iran. Nearly 80 people, including top army […]

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12 h. ago PM Shehbaz unveils Maritime Vision at PIMEC 2025; calls Blue Economy ‘Game

— PM says Pakistan Navy is formidable force through all conflicts and remains a strong pillar of our national security — Says even tapping a fraction of this economy could be a real game-changer — PM stresses transformation of Pakistan’s maritime sector into a driver of inclusive, sustainable economic growth ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz […]

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13 h. ago Fawad Chaudhry slams govt for financial mismanagement, biased trials

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Punjab government over the alleged misuse of public funds and what he described as unchecked and unaccountable governance. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Fawad questioned the Prime Minister’s credibility, stating that he lacked the authority to […]

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14 h. ago Don’t Hire Pakistanis, They’ll Scam You.” The Reality of the West’s Favorite Outsourcing Myth

A phrase thrown casually across freelance hiring platforms, Reddit threads, and global startup forums is: “Don’t hire Pakistanis – they’ll scam you.” What was once a mere fringe view has now taken the form of a modern stereotype, a cultural bias reinforced by anecdotes that often lack data and are generalized to slander the impact […]

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14 h. ago Long weekend ahead as Muharram 1 declared Official Holiday to Mark Islamic New Year

ABU DHABI – United Arab Emirates government announced public holiday for government sector employees on Friday, June 27, 2025. Federal Authority

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17 h. 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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18 h. 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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20 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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20 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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23 h. ago Petrol, diesel prices surge after budget; govt adds new carbon levy

ISLAMABAD – Just days after announcing the federal budget, the government has increased petrol and diesel prices, further burdening the public amid rising inflation. According to the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol has gone up by Rs4.80 per litre, while high-speed diesel has seen an even sharper hike of Rs7.95 per litre. With […]

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34 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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37 h. ago Sheikh Waqas Akram criticizes regime’s governance, warns of economic collapse

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram has strongly condemned the current regime, accusing it of incompetence and poor governance. In a statement issued on Sunday, he highlighted the worsening economic conditions of ordinary Pakistanis, stating that the country is now trapped in a severe debt crisis. Waqas emphasized that while the […]

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43 h. ago Fazlur Rehman calls for govt support to traders, highlights Karachi’s economic role

KARACHI – JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the government to support and respect Pakistan’s business community, calling traders the backbone of the country’s economy and key to national progress. During a visit to the residence of Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh in Karachi, Fazlur Rehman met with leading industrialists including Sultan Chawla, Javed […]

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46 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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46 h. ago Hyderabad’s Rs20 billion development plan misses key basics like water and sewage

HYDERABAD – The Sindh government has allocated over Rs20 billion for various development projects in Hyderabad for the fiscal year 2025-26. However, crucial projects related to water filtration, sewage treatment, and public parks have been surprisingly left out of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The pollution of the Indus River and its canals in […]

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60 h. ago PTI blasts govt for making power ‘inaccessible, unaffordable’ for people

Common people bearing the brunt of frequent adjustments to FAC in electricity bills: Omar KP, Balochistan enduring 12 to 18 hours of load shedding daily: Waqas Millions in ex-FATA denied electricity entirely: Jhagra ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lashed out at the government for its “short-sighted, flawed, and misguided” policies that have severely damaged multiple sectors, […]

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65 h. ago Govt considers raising retirement age to 62 to tackle soaring pension costs

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has supported increasing the retirement age from 60 to 62 years. He said this move could help reduce the country’s growing pension liabilities. Speaking in a Senate Finance Committee meeting, he shared concerns about rising unfunded pensions. He noted that pension reforms had already started, including the introduction of a Defined […]

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68 h. ago Govt unveils Rs2.42 trillion circular debt plan, tariff changes await NEPRA nod

The Power Division has shared its plan with the National Assembly to tackle the massive Rs2.42 trillion circular debt in the energy sector. Minister Awais Leghari confirmed the strategy is part of the Circular Debt Management Plan, backed by the Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, and a task force. He added that Rs1.2 trillion […]

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68 h. ago Govt to enforce Rs77 petroleum levy and Rs5 carbon levy from july 1

The federal government will impose a Rs77 per litre petroleum levy and Rs5 per litre carbon levy on petrol, diesel, and furnace oil from July 1, 2025. This decision is part of Pakistan’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) to promote climate resilience and stabilize the economy. […]

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