12 h. ago Tehran District 3 on High Alert as Israeli Military attacks Iran’s civilian zones

TEHRAN – Israeli forces have launched a series of airstrikes targeting civil-military sites in Tehran, escalating tensions between two sides after

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13 h. ago Punjab announces 10% salary hike, 5% pension increase in ‘people

LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced a 10% increase in salaries and a 5% rise in pensions for government employees under the 2025–26 provincial budget, which officials describe as “people-friendly” and focused on development. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman shared the details during his budget speech at the Punjab Assembly on Monday. […]

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63 h. ago Iran urges UN to act against Israel over airstrikes on military and civilian sites

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the United Nations to take urgent action against Israel’s recent attacks. He held a phone call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, where he detailed the scale of Israeli strikes on Iran. These included attacks on military bases, nuclear facilities, and residential areas. Araghchi labeled the strikes as […]

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3 d. ago Sindh presents Rs 3.45 trillion budget with salary and pension increases

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presented the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, totaling Rs 3.45 trillion. He announced a 10 to 12 percent ad hoc relief allowance for government employees. Additionally, five taxes will be abolished to reduce the financial burden on citizens, including the removal of professional tax and entertainment duty. […]

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3 d. ago Israel’s major strike kills top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists

Israel launched a major attack on Iran early Friday. The strike killed Iran’s armed forces chief, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, and the Revolutionary Guard’s commander, Major General Hossein Salami. Six nuclear scientists also died, confirming a severe blow to Iran’s military and nuclear programs. Iranian media reported civilian casualties too, including women and children. The […]

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5 d. ago Govt increases military and civilian pension budget by Rs74 billion for FY2025–26

ISLAMABAD – In the federal budget for FY2025–26, the government has increased allocations for pensions by Rs74 billion, setting aside a total of Rs1,055 billion. The largest share, Rs742 billion, has been earmarked for military pensions, while Rs243 billion is allocated for civilian pensions. Compared to the current fiscal year, military pensions have seen a […]

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6 d. ago Budget 2025: Family Pensions duration in Pakistan revised in major overhaul

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government unveiled major pension reforms as part of Budget 2024-2025, in bid to improve fiscal stability and

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6 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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2 w. ago India faces setback as Colombia condemns civilian loss in Pakistan

India faced a diplomatic embarrassment this week as Colombia expressed regret over civilian deaths in Pakistan during India’s military operation. This development followed the Pahalgam incident and came as a result of Pakistan’s strong diplomatic outreach. The international community continues to question India’s narrative in the recent tensions with Pakistan. Indian newspaper The Hindu reported […]

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3 w. ago Field marshal hosts dinner with political and military leadership, praises national unity 

Field Marshal Asim Munir hosted a grand dinner in Islamabad to honor Pakistan’s top political and military leadership. The event was attended by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, service chiefs, and senior military officials. The gathering reflected the close coordination between civilian […]

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4 w. ago Record petrol levy hike expected from july as govt plans Rs194 billion increase

ISLAMABAD – Starting July 1, 2025, Pakistani citizens may face the highest petroleum levy in the country’s history, as the government prepares to impose an additional burden of Rs194 billion in the upcoming fiscal year. This increase is part of the government’s target to collect Rs1,311 billion in petroleum levy during the 2025–26 financial year. […]

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