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BUDGET 2026-27: Budget timing in doubt after NEC meeting put off again

Centre, provinces struggle to reach consensus over fiscal space; KP says demand could push provinces into deficit.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:16am

Iran, Israel pause attacks ‘on Trump’s urging’

US president tells Netanyahu to be careful or "you will be on your own"; Tehran warns of stronger response if Lebanon attacks continue.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:32am

PPP poised to form govt in GB

The Pakistan Peoples Party is emerging as the single largest party and we will be attempting to form government, says Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:36am

KP speaker reluctant to summon PA amid fears of backlash

PESHAWAR / MANSEHRA: Following the emergence of a dissident group of lawmakers within the ruling PTI, Khyber...

Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:30am

AJK braces for long march as tensions persist

"Proscribed" JAAC to go ahead with rally from Bhimber to Muzaffarabad, sit-in outside assembly; officials say govt "will not allow" march to go ahead.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:25am

Dar assures PPP leaders their budget proposals will be considered

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday assured the PPP of incorporating its proposals in the federal...

Published 08 Jun, 2026 06:45am

PPP leads GB poll tally despite crying foul

Preliminary count has PPP ahead on 10 seats; PML-N has upper hand in six constituencies.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:22am

Four cops martyred, 20 injured as AJK protest spirals

Police clash with supporters of newly-proscribed JAAC in Rawlakot; law enforcers use tear gas, batons to disperse protesters.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 07:22am

BUDGET 2026-27: Political, fiscal reality to reshape uplift budget as NEC meets today

Rs4.7tr federal, provincial development plans may be revised.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 07:34am

Iran launches first attack on Israel since truce

Naqvi discusses peace process with Araghchi, delivers PM Shehbaz’s letter addressed to Ayatollah Khamenei.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 06:45am

US, Iran trade blows as Gulf allies targeted

Iran launches fresh missile, drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain; Kuwait says new attack "dangerous escalation"; Bahrain denounces "blatant aggression".

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 07:40am

Naqvi takes CDF’s message to Tehran amid stalemate

IRNA says "important message" meant for Iran’s supreme leader; interior minister receives instructions from premier before departure.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 07:32am

GB votes for 24 assembly seats today

GILGIT: As many as 396 candidates will vie for 24 seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan elections today (Sunday) amid strict...

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:52am

Analysis: BUDGET 2026-27: Can Pakistan afford to delay its dams?

Water, hydropower projects may get only Rs179bn in PSDP; officials warn low allocation may slow major dam, power projects.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 08:27am

AJK govt cracks down on JAAC after imposition of ban

Police arrest at least 72 people, recover "weapons, suspicious documents"; situation tense in Poonch after trader gunned down.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:29am

AJK proscribes JAAC ahead of June 9 demo

Asks tourists to leave territory in peak season; orders all hotels vacated

Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:07am

BUDGET 2026-27: ECC expands bureaucrats’ stipend, okays Rs40bn grants

Approves Rs100bn financing facility for Pakistan State Oil; special honoraria expanded to more ministries, departments; Rs10.15bn cleared for Pakistan Navy’s Hangor Project.

Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:14am

Petrol price cut by Rs4, diesel rate unchanged

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday cut the price of petrol by Rs4 per litre while keeping the price of high-speed...

Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:07am

Govt unveils fixed tax scheme for small traders

ISLAMABAD: After the apparent failure of the Tajir Dost scheme announced last year to expand the tax net, the...

Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:07am

US slaps fresh sanctions as rockets, drones fly in Hormuz

Centcom denies Iranian claim of firing "warning shots" at American destroyers; Araghchi threatens Gulf states hosting US bases.

Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:31am

Trump incensed after lawmakers vote to end war

• Calls vote ‘unpatriotic’; says it comes during final talks with Tehran • Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke

Published 05 Jun, 2026 07:15am

FO slams fresh Indian bid to ‘weaponise’ Indus waters

• Says Chenab-Beas link tunnel and Salal Dam plans violate treaty, international law • Warns action against Afghanistan will...

Published 05 Jun, 2026 07:11am

IHC seeks answers on action under ‘Zainab’ child protection law

Notes that the Zainab Alert Act was enacted to protect children’s rights, including the right to life and protection from violence, abuse, neglect, abduction and exploitation.

Updated 05 Jun, 2026 07:33am

Govt eyes centralised tax model to curb official-taxpayer contact

Field officers to lose powers to issue notices, conduct audits; reforms aim to curb collusion, harassment.

Updated 05 Jun, 2026 10:16am

BUDGET 2026-27: Situationer: Building resilience or just ticking climate boxes?

From penalising green technology to sidelining adaptation, the government’s spending choices seem to contradict its own climate commitments.

Published 05 Jun, 2026 07:04am

US signals end to ‘Epic Fury’ as Gulf rocked by more attacks

• One Indian citizen killed, over 60 injured as Kuwait airport hit • US carries out strikes near Hormuz; targets missile sites,