74 m. ago State Bank keeps Policy Rate steady at 11pc to maintain economic stability

KARACHI – State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced to keep benchmark interest rate unchanged at 11pc, as inflation trends and

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1 hour ago Pakistan powers up: final agreements for Karachi’s nuclear plants approved

Pakistan is moving ahead with signing power purchase agreements for its two major nuclear power plants in Karachi — K-2 and K-3. These agreements involve three parties: the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G). The approval came during a recent meeting of […]

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2 h. ago Pakistan approves Rs 25 billion for key projects, focuses on energy, education, and digital growth

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved eight major projects worth Rs 25.19 billion. Additionally, it recommended a Rs 10.67 billion hydropower project in Gilgit-Baltistan to ECNEC for final approval. These decisions were made in a meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, aiming to boost growth in energy, education, transport, and IT sectors. […]

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16 h. ago Humayun Saeed opens up about challenges in making ‘Love Guru’

Superstar and producer Humayun Saeed has opened up about the challenges behind the making of his latest film, Love Guru and announced plans to make cinema more accessible to his fans. Speaking at Karachi Press Club, Humayun shed light on some of the most pressing issues plaguing local cinema, including the shortage of screens across […]

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18 h. ago Vawda and Maulana Fazl discuss political future, condemn security concerns

KARACHI: In a significant political meeting on Sunday, former federal minister Senator Faisal Vawda hosted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Karachi. The two leaders discussed the country’s pressing political issues, with Vawda lauding Fazl as a vital mentor and emphasizing the need for his leadership to stabilize Pakistan. Vawda […]

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21 h. ago Mild earthquake shakes Turbat, Karachi continues to feel ongoing tremors

TURBAT – A mild earthquake shook parts of Turbat in Balochistan on Sunday, creating brief panic but causing no reported damage or injuries, according to initial reports. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale. It struck at a depth of 34 kilometers, with its epicenter […]

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21 h. ago Karachi, Hyderabad, Sindh weather: Intermittent rains expected

KARACHI – Rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad and parts of Sindh on

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23 h. ago Training camp for 15 cricketers to begin in Lahore on Monday

LAHORE – The National Cricket Academy will host a 20-day Skills Development camp from Monday, June 16. A total of

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23 h. ago Iran sends secret messages to Israel through Cyprus amid rising tensions

NICOSIA — Cyprus revealed on Sunday that Iran has asked it to deliver “some messages” to Israel, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate in the Middle East. President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed the development while urging all parties to show restraint. Although he did not disclose the content or sender of the messages, […]

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24 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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25 h. ago Humayun Saeed vows cheaper tickets for fans as ‘Love Guru’ wins hearts

KARACHI – Superstar Humayun Saeed has opened up about the struggles behind making his latest film Love Guru and shared a heartfelt promise to make cinema more affordable for fans. Speaking at a press conference at Karachi Press Club, Saeed highlighted the challenges filmmakers face in Pakistan, including the limited number of cinema screens and […]

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26 h. ago Lawmakers urge tax relief, slam harsh measures in federal budget debate

ISLAMABAD – Lawmakers from across party lines voiced strong concerns during the National Assembly’s budget debate on Saturday, calling for meaningful tax relief for the public and opposing aggressive tax enforcement measures. While some appreciated key incentives, many demanded greater fairness and economic balance in the 2025-26 federal budget. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan […]

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26 h. ago Sindh CM unveils bold budget plan, slams centre over withheld funds and project cuts

KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah laid out the province’s fiscal and development agenda during a post-budget press conference on Saturday, while sharply criticising the federal government for financial shortfalls. He revealed that Sindh was informed just a day before the budget announcement that Rs105 billion in expected federal funds would be withheld. […]

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26 h. ago Blistering heat grips Karachi as humidity soars — light rain may bring relief soon

KARACHI – Karachi continues to face intense heat as the city endures its second consecutive day of scorching weather, with both high temperatures and humidity making conditions worse. On Saturday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported a maximum temperature of 37.1°C. However, the high humidity, which peaked at 65%, made it feel even hotter than […]

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27 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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27 h. ago Iranian missile strike hits Israeli coastal town, leaves over 100 injured

A deadly Iranian missile strike struck the Israeli coastal city of Bat Yam overnight, leaving at least four people dead and more than 100 injured, local officials confirmed on Sunday. Israeli rescuers worked through the early morning hours, searching the rubble of an eight-story building hit during the attack. Bat Yam’s mayor told Reuters that […]

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38 h. ago Sindh, KP up in arms for ‘being ignored’ in federal projects

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah criticised the federal government for failing to meet its financial commitments to the province, while promising enhanced development and relief measures in the 2025-26 budget. Speaking at a post-budget press conference on Saturday, Shah said the provincial budget totalled Rs3.45 trillion, with a record Rs1.018 trillion allocated for development […]

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43 h. ago China, Iran foreign ministers hold talks as Wang Yi condemns Israeli strikes

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Araghchi briefed Wang on the latest developments, condemning Israel’s recent military strikes on […]

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45 h. ago KP’s Finance Advisor terms provincial budget ‘realistic, development

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Finance Advisor, Muzzammil Aslam, announced that the provincial government has prepared a realistic budget for 2025-26, focusing on financial discipline and development needs without taking new loans. Addressing a post-budget press conference, he said that KP did not receive its full share of funds under the National Finance Commission (NFC) and Annual […]

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46 h. ago New High: Gold prices hit Rs363,000 per Tola in Pakistan amid Global surge

KARACHI – Gold shines brighter than ever in Pakistan as yellow metal set new record, touching Rs363,000 mark in Pakistan

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