2 h. ago Punjab Food Authority penalises food units for hygiene violations

MULTAN: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) carried out inspections across Multan, Vehari, and Khanewal districts, targeting dairy shops, sweet and bakery production units, departmental stores, and other outlets to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards. As a result, six food units were shut down until improvements were made. The authorities confiscated a variety of […]

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3 h. ago Exporters sound alarm over budget shocks, demand urgent fix from PM

Pakistan’s leading export groups have raised serious concerns over the recent budget changes. They say these changes will damage the country’s $11 billion value-added export sector. The sector includes garments, sports goods, and leather products. It contributes about one-third of national exports and is already under pressure from rising costs. The exporters demanded an urgent […]

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3 h. ago Punjab budget reveals major increases for CM office, governor house, and ministers’ offices

Punjab’s new budget shows significant increases in spending for top government offices. Documents reveal a major rise in funds for the Chief Minister’s Office, Governor House, and provincial ministers. The budget was presented in the Punjab Assembly just a day ago. According to official records, the Chief Minister’s Office budget has increased by Rs. 230 […]

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5 h. ago Solar Panels to get cheaper in Pakistan after end of 18% Sales Tax

KARACHI – Relief for Pakistani households and businesses turning to solar energy amid soaring electricity rates, as Senate Standing Committee

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6 h. ago India’s aviation regulator demands pilot training records after Air India crash

India’s aviation safety body has asked Air India for training records of the pilots and dispatcher of the crashed plane. This comes amid the investigation into the accident that killed at least 271 people. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also instructed flying schools to check their training compliance. These measures aim to improve […]

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7 h. ago Pakistan’s IT exports see first dip in 19 months despite strong annual growth

Pakistan’s IT exports slightly dropped by 1% year-on-year in May 2025, reaching $329 million. This marks the first yearly decline in 19 months. However, exports rose 4% month-on-month, crossing the 12-month average of $314 million. The daily average in May was $16.5 million, higher than April’s $15.9 million. Despite the dip, exports showed steady performance […]

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7 h. ago Doctor who supplied Ketamine to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty

LOS ANGELES – A California doctor accused of supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry in the weeks before his tragic death has agreed to plead guilty, according to court documents filed Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of illegal ketamine distribution, while federal prosecutors have agreed to drop several other charges, […]

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8 h. ago Muslim nations unite against Israeli strikes, demand immediate ceasefire in Iran conflict

In a powerful joint statement, Pakistan and 19 Muslim-majority countries strongly condemned Israel’s growing military aggression against Iran. The countries called for an immediate ceasefire and urged both sides to return to diplomacy. This joint stance came as tensions escalated since June 13, causing alarm across the region. The statement, released by Pakistan’s Ministry of […]

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8 h. ago Cement Prices to rise after 6% Royalty ruling by Lahore High Court; Check New Rates

LAHORE – The cost of construction in Punjab is expected to climb after a key court ruling that imposed 6percenty

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10 h. ago Govt to pass rising oil costs to consumers, keeps petroleum Levy unchanged

The government has decided not to increase the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) despite rising oil prices caused by tensions in the Middle East. Instead, the extra cost will be passed directly to consumers. This announcement came from the Finance Secretary during a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by […]

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10 h. ago Fertilizer sales slightly up in May, but urea and DAP face big drops for 2025

Fertilizer sales in Pakistan rose by 5% in May 2025, with Urea offtakes hitting about 418,000 metric tons. However, despite this increase, total Urea sales for the first five months dropped sharply by 31% compared to last year. Similarly, DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) sales jumped to 95,000 metric tons in May, more than double from May […]

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10 h. ago Pakistan’s current account records $103 million deficit in may despite strong yearly surplus

Pakistan’s current account posted a deficit of $103 million in May 2025, reversing the $47 million surplus seen in April, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday. This change mainly resulted from a rise in imports and a drop in exports. However, compared to May 2024, the current account […]

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11 h. ago PM Shehbaz orders Reko Diq to be linked with railway network by 2028

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to connect the Reko Diq mining site in Balochistan to Pakistan’s national railway network by the year 2028. The move aims to boost regional development and improve cargo transportation across the country. During a high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, officials presented a detailed briefing […]

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15 h. ago Punjab issues over 280,000 driving licenses in two weeks [Fees Structure 2025]

LAHORE – The Punjab government’s efforts to improve public service delivery continue with a significant boost in driving license issuance

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16 h. ago Canadian Dollar weakens against Pakistani Rupee today – 17 June 2025

LAHORE – The buying rate of Canadian dollar dropped by 50 pasias to settle at Rs205.5 in open market of

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30 h. ago Gold slips in Pakistan after recent surge, remains close to all time high levels

KARACHI – Gold rates in Pakistan moved down, mirroring drop in global markets, with per tola price of gold moving

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31 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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31 h. ago Gold price drops by Rs700 per tola in Pakistan after global market decline

Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Monday, following a similar trend in the global market. The price per tola dropped by Rs700, bringing it down to Rs362,300, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Along with this, the price of 10 grams of gold also decreased by Rs600. It now stands at […]

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32 h. ago Amazon to invest $13 billion in AI data centres across Australia

Amazon has announced a major $13 billion investment to expand its AI-powered data centres across Australia. This is the company’s biggest project in the region and will run through 2029. The move comes as demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence continues to grow globally. The investment will create many skilled jobs and improve Australia’s […]

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32 h. ago China’s nuclear arsenal grows rapidly, raises global concerns: Report

China now holds around 500–600 nuclear warheads, showing the fastest growth among all nuclear-armed countries, according to the Sipri Yearbook 2025. The Stockholm-based institute highlighted that China is not just increasing numbers but also improving delivery systems, such as long-range missiles and submarines. Analysts warn this could intensify nuclear competition globally. The report noted that […]

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