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Punjab to unveil ‘Rs5.3tr’ tax-free budget today

Punjab to unveil ‘Rs5.3tr’ tax-free budget today
The proposed hike in salaries of Punjab government employees is expected to be in line with raise announced by the Centre; Balochistan Assembly to hold budget session tomorrow.
Published 16 Jun, 2026 08:20am
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A year on, stalemate persists

Delhi announces projects to build canals that will divert water from Pakistan’s Chenab river system into the Beas basin.
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Navigating the Hormuz dilemma

Islamabad has an opportunity to pitch the idea of ‘renting oil and gas storage facilities’ to the Arab Gulf states.
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Climate choices

The country is confronting increasingly volatile weather patterns with consequences for agriculture, infrastructure, public health and economic planning.
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