1 hour 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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7 h. ago May 9 riots: LHC seeks final arguments in Imran’s bail pleas

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday heard bail petitions filed by former prime minister Imran Khan in eight different cases related to the May 9 riots. A two-member bench, led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi, presided over the proceedings during which the prosecution concluded its arguments. The government lawyer submitted detailed records of co-accused individuals […]

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8 h. ago WCLA officials ‘fail’ to enforce implementation of building by

A nine-storey commercial plaza-complete with three unauthorised basements-has sprung up in the heart of Shah Alam Chowk, openly flouting the very heritage-protection project that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched to cleanse the Walled City of encroachments and restore its Mughal-era grandeur. The Rs10 billion “Revival of Lahore” scheme, endorsed by former premier Nawaz Sharif […]

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9 h. ago LHC adjourns Imran Khan’s bail plea for final arguments till June 23

Two-member bench hears bail petition of PTI founding chairman in eight cases related to May 9 riots LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday heard bail petitions filed by former prime minister Imran Khan in eight different cases of May 9, 2023 riots. A two-member bench, led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi, presided over the […]

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11 h. ago 9 EU nations demand end to trade with Israeli settlements in west bank

Nine countries from the European Union have asked the European Commission to propose steps to end trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. This move comes in response to growing concerns about the legality of these settlements under international law. According to a Reuters report published by The Times of Israel, foreign ministers […]

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11 h. ago Steel Melters Urge Senate to Link Import Tariff Cuts with Power Tariff Relief to Avert Industry Crisis

  The Pakistan Steel Melters Association has urged the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue to tie any reduction in steel import tariffs directly to a corresponding decrease in power tariffs for the industry. Mian Ahmad Hassan, Chairman of the Association emphasized that high power costs, which constitute over 70% of production expenses, already […]

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11 h. ago Dairy Association urges GST reduction to restore nutrition access and industry stability

The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) has called on the federal government to urgently revise its taxation policy on milk, warning that the current 18% General Sales Tax (GST) on packaged dairy products is undermining both public nutrition and the formal dairy economy. Speaking at a media briefing in Lahore, PDA Chairman Usman Zaheer, CEO Dr. […]

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12 h. ago China laments Trump’s use of force threat against Iran amid rising Middle East Tensions

BEIJING – China voiced strong opposition to the use of military force amid growing international concern over the escalating conflict

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12 h. ago Punjab budget envisions 100 Sahulat Bazaars under Rs10b CM’s Special Initiative

Construction of 13 Sahulat Bazaars already underway, expected to be completed at a cost Rs3.4b by August 2025 LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the establishment of 100 new Sahulat Bazaars across the province—a historic intervention to combat inflation, restore price stability, and provide year-round relief to the public at large. According to […]

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12 h. ago Theater Halls to remain closed in Punjab from June 27; full details here

LAHORE – All theater halls across Punjab including provincial capital Lahore will remain closed from 1st to 13th of Muharram

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12 h. ago ‘KP’s Rickshaws vs. Punjab’s Air Ambulance: Azma slams PTI’s govt priorities

Info Minister says nation applauds Field Marshal Asim Munir’s meeting with Trump—except Modi and the ‘Fitna’ Brigade LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Thursday fired a broadside at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and drew a comparison between the priorities of the two governments, saying while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is “launching modern air ambulances” to serve […]

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13 h. ago Lahore, Punjab weather: Rains, windstorms predicted from June 20

LAHORE – Rains and windstorms are predicted in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Friday and the next two days

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14 h. ago Fire ravages Millennium Mall in Karachi, shopkeepers blame delayed response

KARACHI: A devastating fire that broke out early Wednesday at Millennium Mall on Rashid Minhas Road in Karachi destroyed at least 250 shops and left merchandise worth billions of rupees in ruins. The fire reportedly started around 3:50 am on the rooftop, where generators and chillers were installed, and quickly spread to the third and […]

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15 h. ago Senate informed: 2,500 civil servants hold dual nationalities, bill still pending

ISLAMABAD – The Senate was informed on Wednesday that around 2,500 civil servants, including four federal secretaries, currently hold dual nationality. The revelation sparked debate during the ongoing budget session, highlighting national security and policy concerns. PML-N Senator Afnan Ullah Khan, who raised the issue, stated that he had submitted a bill to ban dual-national […]

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16 h. ago Govt’s Rs2.5 per litre carbon tax plan rejected by senate committee

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has rejected the government’s proposal to impose a Rs2.5 per litre carbon levy on fuel. This proposed levy, part of the federal budget, was expected to generate Rs48 billion to fund green energy projects. However, committee members expressed serious concerns over rising inflation and fuel prices already burdening the […]

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17 h. ago CM Maryam inaugurates second phase of Clinics on Wheels project, promises free medical treatment

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reiterated her commitment to improving healthcare access across the province, with a primary focus on providing free medical treatment to the public. During the inauguration of the second phase of the Clinics on Wheels project, she emphasized that her government is taking significant steps to ensure healthcare […]

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18 h. ago LHC summons final arguments in Imran Khan’s may 9 violence bail pleas

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday resumed hearings on eight bail petitions filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan in connection with the May 9 riots, summoning final arguments from both sides for June 23. A two-member bench led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi oversaw the session, during which the prosecution concluded its […]

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19 h. ago CM Maryam launches 100 Sahulat Bazaars across Punjab in Rs10bn bid to curb inflation

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the establishment of 100 new Sahulat Bazaars across the province

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21 h. ago North Korea condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, warns US and Europe against fueling war

North Korea strongly condemned Israel’s recent strikes against Iran, calling them a “crime against humanity” and warning the United States and European powers to stop fueling the conflict. A spokesperson for North Korea’s foreign ministry expressed “serious concern” over Israel’s military actions and accused it of killing civilians. The statement, released by North Korea’s state-run […]

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21 h. ago US officials prepare for possible strike on Iran amid rising middle East tensions

Senior US officials are preparing for a possible military strike on Iran in the coming days, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources familiar with the situation. The report said the situation remains fluid and plans could change, but some sources mentioned that a strike might happen over the weekend. This development adds to growing concerns about […]

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