86 m. 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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3 h. ago UAE Dirham to Pakistani rupee exchange rates today – 19 June 2025

KARACHI – The UAE Dirham (AED) is being traded at Rs77.20 against Pakistani rupee in open market on Thursday after

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7 h. ago ‘I LOVE PAKISTAN’: TRUMP Trump praises Field Marshal for India ceasefire

US President Donald Trump said it was an honour to meet Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during a luncheon held in his honour at the White House. Speaking to the media after the event on Thursday, Trump extended his gratitude to Asim Munir for visiting and acknowledged the army chief’s role in […]

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9 h. ago LHC seeks proposals for relocating Tollinton Market to address environmental concerns

LAHORE: Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has called for proposals regarding the relocation of animals from the Tollinton Market, a move aimed at improving the environment, controlling smog, and protecting groundwater. The court was hearing petitions related to environmental pollution and smog control. Amicus curiae Izat Fatima suggested that officials visit […]

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13 h. ago ‘Mere Statements Won’t Work’: PTI urges govt to take a clear stance on Israel issue

Sh Waqas Akram strongly condemns ‘unchecked’ Israeli aggression, describing it as a major threat to regional peace and stability PTI information secretary lashes regime for placing Imran Khan in a death cell ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called on the government to take a proactive and decisive stance, rather than limiting itself to issuing statements, […]

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14 h. ago iPhone 16, 16 Pro Max New Prices in Pakistan & Revised PTA Tax for June 2025

Apple’s latest iPhone 16 series continues to rake in sales in Pakistan, with price of base model of iPhone 16

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14 h. ago Blast derails Jaffar Express near Jacobabad, passengers evacuated safely

JACOBABAD: Six bogies of the Jaffar Express were derailed on Wednesday following an explosion near a cattle market in Jacobabad. The blast occurred while the train was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. Initial reports confirmed that no casualties were reported among passengers, who were safely evacuated. A senior railway officer informed PTI that by 6 […]

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14 h. ago CM Maryam vows to transform major Punjab cities into global IT hubs

Punjab CM reviews progress on Nawaz Sharif IT City Project, stresses effective, swift steps for early completion of project LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday presided over a special meeting in which progress on the Nawaz Sharif IT City (NSIT) project was reviewed. On the occasion, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz vowed to transform […]

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14 h. ago Dar directs urgent evacuation of Pakistanis stranded in Iran, Iraq

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has ordered the swift evacuation of all Pakistani nationals currently stranded in Iran and Iraq. He chaired a high-level meeting to assess ongoing efforts and instructed officials to accelerate the repatriation process. Dar expressed satisfaction with the steps taken so far but emphasized the need for urgency. […]

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15 h. ago Sherry Rehman slams govt’s cuts in FY26 climate budget amidst rising temperatures

ISLAMABAD: Former climate change minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President, Senator Sherry Rehman, has strongly criticized the federal government’s decision to cut the environment protection budget in the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, calling it an abdication of responsibility in the face of escalating climate challenges. During a press briefing on Wednesday, she noted […]

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15 h. ago China, Central Asian countries sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation

ASTANA: In a historic first, the China-Central Asia Summit was hosted in a Central Asian country, as leaders of China and five Central Asian nations gathered on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, for the summit’s second edition. In a new landmark, the six countries signed the Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation […]

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16 h. ago New Train Ticket Prices from Lahore to Karachi After 3% Fare Hike; full details here

LAHORE – Pakistan Railways officially announced surge in fares for both passenger and freight train services. According to a spokesperson

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17 h. ago Govt vows to keep sugar prices stable, meets dealers for market transparency

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a high-level meeting today with representatives of the Pakistan Sugar Dealers Association to address the current situation of sugar supply and pricing across the country. During the meeting, the minister emphasized the government’s firm commitment to ensuring that sugar remains affordable and available […]

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17 h. ago Good News for Alto Buyers as Govt drops Sales Tax surge on Small Cars

ISLAMABAD – Some relief for small car owners as the government plans no tax hike on Alto and other 850cc

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18 h. ago Govt reduces solar GST to 10%, keeps digital tax with provinces: Dar

In a major budget announcement, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the government has revised key tax decisions after consulting coalition partners. Speaking in the National Assembly, he confirmed that the digital sales tax on services will remain under provincial control, as per the Constitution. This decision follows broad consultations, including talks […]

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18 h. ago Govt retains lower tax on hybrid cars, raises it for small vehicles

The federal government has withdrawn its plan to raise the sales tax on hybrid cars up to 1800cc. It will keep the current 12.5% rate instead of increasing it to 18%, as originally suggested in the finance bill. Officials say this change could cost the government about Rs7 billion in revenue. This is the second […]

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18 h. ago Pakistan railways increases passenger and freight fares after fuel price hike

ISLAMABAD – Following the recent surge in petroleum product prices, Pakistan Railways has officially increased fares for both passenger and freight trains across the country. According to a notification issued by the department, passenger train fares will see a 3% hike, while freight train charges will go up by 4%. The new rates come into […]

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19 h. ago “Clubs are for the elite’s luxury”: Govt approves tax on major clubs, says FBR chief

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has approved a proposal to impose taxes on elite private clubs. The meeting took place under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla. FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial said that these clubs are built for the luxury of a few thousand people. He stressed that many of them own land […]

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20 h. ago Khamenei vows ‘no mercy’ as Iran fires hypersonic missiles at Israel

Iran launched hypersonic missiles at Israel, marking a significant escalation. Supreme Leader Khamenei warned Iran would show “no mercy” to Israel. Iran claims it used advanced Fattah-1 missiles in the attack, which targeted Israeli territories. Meanwhile, Israel responded with air strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, killing top scientists and commanders. These actions increase fears of […]

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20 h. ago Gold Prices in Pakistan drop for third day in a row amid global dip

KARACHI – Gold rates in Pakistan moved down for third straight session with the price of 24-karat gold coming down

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