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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62 h. ago Fawad Chaudhry slams govt for financial mismanagement, biased trials

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday criticised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Punjab government over the alleged misuse of public funds and what he described as unchecked and unaccountable governance. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Fawad questioned the Prime Minister’s credibility, stating that he lacked the authority to […]

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5 d. ago PTI condemns Israel’s attack on Iran as an assault on ‘Muslim Ummah’

Israel’s brutal, genocidal war machine imperils regional peace and stability: Sh Waqas Slams Punjab govt for creating legal firewall to shield PML-N’s misuse of public funds ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) strongly condemned the unprovoked and cowardly Israeli attack on Iran, describing it as a blatant manifestation of Israel’s expansionist ambitions. PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh […]

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9 d. ago PTI slams govt’s economic survey, calls growth figures ‘fake and misleading’

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly rejected the federal government’s Economic Survey 2024–25, calling the reported GDP growth “fabricated” and accusing the coalition of pushing millions into poverty. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram said the government’s economic performance is no cause for celebration. Speaking at a press conference after the survey was released, Akram […]

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1 week ago Extreme heatwave alert Issued for eid holidays across Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a severe heatwave alert expected to impact most parts of the country during the upcoming Eid ul Adha holidays. A strong high-pressure system is predicted to form over Pakistan starting June 7, causing temperatures to rise sharply from June 8 onwards. According to PMD, daytime temperatures could soar […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan tops climate risk list: Sherry Rehman calls for urgent action

Pakistan is now the most affected country by climate change, according to the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI). Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice President of the PPP, expressed serious concern over this alarming development. She said it is time to prepare the public for dangerous weather. Rehman shared the CRI report on her social media, calling […]

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2 w. ago Industrial raw materials duty cuts under review for FY26 budget: Commerce committee updates

Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, is set to present proposals for reducing duties on industrial raw materials in the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26 budget. These measures aim to boost local manufacturing by making raw materials and industrial machinery more affordable. The proposals were discussed in the National Assembly Standing […]

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