5 d. ago Indian opposition slams Modi for concealing losses in May 7 air battle

ISLAMABAD: India’s opposition parties have launched a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, accusing it of hiding critical information about the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) losses during the May 7 air clash with Pakistan. Opposition leaders allege that the government is compromising national security by concealing facts and bowing to external pressures, including […]

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5 d. ago Opposition protests removal of MPAs from Punjab House committees

LAHORE: Opposition lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly protested outside the legislature on Monday after the removal of four of their members from standing committee chairmanships through no-confidence motions. The opposition MPAs affected by the move were Ansar Iqbal (suspended), Rai Muhammad Murtaza Iqbal (suspended), Saima Kanwal (suspended), and Muhammad Ahsan Ali, who were chairing the […]

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8 d. ago Pakistani envoy commends Spain’s balanced Foreign Policy in key Senate talks

MADRID — Ambassador of Pakistan held high-level meeting with Senator José Ignacio Landaluce, President of the Senate Foreign Affairs Commission

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8 d. ago Senate body discusses plight of 67,000 intending pilgrims who could not perform Hajj

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Sub-Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Saturday discussed the plight of over 67,000 intending Pakistani pilgrims who were unable to perform Hajj this year. Agenda of the Senate body meeting presided by Senator Aon Abbas Buppi focused on issues related to Mashaheer Services as well. Last month, Pakistan had admitted […]

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8 d. ago 26 Opposition MPAs Suspended for Disrupting Punjab Assembly Session During CM Maryam’s Presence

The Speaker of the Punjab Assembly suspended 26 opposition lawmakers for 15 days on Saturday after their protest during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s presence in the House. The opposition MPs had disrupted the session on Friday by chanting slogans, raising placards, and causing a disturbance. Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan condemned the actions, calling them a […]

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1 week ago Pensioners protest unpaid dues, demand immediate release of pensions

KARACHI: Retired employees from the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and Town Municipal Corporations (TMCs) staged a protest inside the KMC building on Thursday during the corporation’s budget session, demanding immediate action on their long-pending financial grievances. The protesters, who included retired TMC employees, called for the release of their pending pensions, the implementation of the […]

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1 week ago Pakistan’s national assembly passes budget for 2025–26 with amendments

The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26. The approval came after several days of debate, discussions, and review by lawmakers during a special session held in Islamabad. Members of the assembly approved the Finance Bill 2025 through a clause-by-clause voting process, making it the official budget […]

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2 w. ago Sindh assembly debate highlights government achievements and opposition concerns

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly continued its budget debate for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, with a focus on the provincial government’s efforts to enhance public services and address key challenges across the province. The session, chaired by Deputy Speaker Anthony Naveed, saw various ministers outlining their departments’ performance and addressing concerns raised by the […]

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2 w. ago Azma Bukhari warns opposition of retaliation over misconduct in Punjab Assembly

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari warned the opposition on Wednesday of retaliation in response to any rude behavior or misconduct during the Punjab Assembly session. Speaking for the first time in five years on the budget, Bukhari emphasized that respectful discourse was essential, but any disrespect would be met with an equally stern response. […]

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2 w. ago Technical session on budget 2025–26 and economic policy held at Punjab Assembly

A comprehensive technical session on Budget 2025–26 and the province’s economic outlook was held at the historic Old Assembly Hall of the Punjab Assembly on Saturday. The session was designed to provide members of the assembly with valuable insights into the budget-making process, financial regulations, and the provincial economic strategy. The session commenced with registration […]

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2 w. ago Senate Chairman Gilani, Bishop Daniel pledge fostering Peace, Interfaith Cooperation

Bishop Abraham Azeem Daniel engaged in discussions with Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, focusing on Pakistan’s increasing

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2 w. ago Federal government cuts sales tax on solar panels from 18% to 10%, finance minister announces

The federal government has decided to reduce the sales tax on imported solar panel parts from 18% to 10%, said Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb during a Senate session. He explained that the earlier 18% tax was introduced to support local solar industry growth and create a fair competitive environment. After extensive consultations and suggestions from […]

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2 w. ago PTI stages senate walkout over ministerial absence, sparks uproar

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a walkout from the Senate on Friday to protest the absence of ministers during the ongoing session, creating disruption and heated debate. The session, chaired by Deputy Chairman Syedal Khan Nasir, began with visibly empty ministerial benches. Expressing displeasure, he directed the Senate Secretariat to immediately call in […]

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2 w. ago Ishaq Dar to present Pakistan’s stance at 51st OIC foreign ministers’ meeting

ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, set to take place in Türkiye on June 21-22, 2025. He will address key global and regional issues during the high-level session. During the plenary, Ishaq […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Dar asks PIA to liaise with MoFA for smooth evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran, Iraq

Deputy directs FO in coordination with other departments to expedite repatriation of Pakistanis DPM Dar warns of strict action against hoarding and overpricing of food items ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday instructed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure smooth and […]

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2 w. ago Senate panel approves tax on online educational platforms, academies in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday approved a proposal to impose taxes on online educational institutions

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2 w. ago Dar rejects false claims of nuclear threat to Israel, warns against any aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly rejected claims that Pakistan threatened to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if an attack occurred on Iran. Dar described the reports as “fake news” and dismissed them as baseless misinformation. Speaking in the Senate, Dar clarified that Pakistan’s nuclear program is solely for national defense and not […]

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2 w. ago Rs 1,028 billion budget: Balochistan aims for growth with surplus focus

The Balochistan government has announced a record-breaking Rs 1,028 billion budget, the largest in its history. Finance Minister Mir Shuaib Noshirovani presented the budget during a session chaired by Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai. For the first time, the province has introduced a budget that crosses the trillion-rupee mark. Notably, the budget also includes a surplus […]

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