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ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26: Provinces’ development freeze to persist beyond next fiscal year

Economic Survey shows major targets missed as Aurangzeb claims resilience amid three major shocks; says budget to offer incentives for agriculture, housing.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 01:22pm

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Oil price shock hits consumers

KARACHI: A fresh oil price shock triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran threatens to reignite inflation in...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:58am

AJK remains shut for third straight day

At least one person was killed and four others injured in a clash between law enforcement and participants of a proscribed JAAC gathering on the outskirts of Rawalakot.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 08:04am

Trump unveils ‘great’ Iran deal, signing expected in Europe

Announcement comes after US calls off Iran attacks; Tehran says American attacks have rendered ceasefire "practically" meaningless.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 07:53am

PTI leaders asked to silence colleagues ‘airing dirty laundry’

Party’s KP chief directs committee members to avoid contact with leaders "violating party discipline"; In purported "leaked clip", Gandapur criticises directive as "dictatorial".

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 07:58am

FO rebuffs India’s remarks on AJK unrest

Accuses New Delhi of diverting attention from situation in occupied Kashmir

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:58am

Pakistan experiences back-to-back ‘warmest years’

Rapid warming spikes sharply up north; AJK, GB, KP record highest annual temperatures in 65 years.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:29am

26 terrorists killed in strikes along Afghan border

• Info minister says four targets, including training centre and ammunition cache, destroyed • Operation launched after recent

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:06am

BUDGET 2026-27: NEC trims uplift plans; Punjab takes biggest hit

Overall development outlay slashed by 25pc to Rs3.218tr; no new projects except for interior, defence ministries; federal PSDP reduced to Rs1tr.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 08:40am

10 die as van catches fire on Murree Expressway

RAWALPINDI: At least 10 people were killed and 13 others injured when a fire broke out in a van after it fell into a...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:06am

Income tax may fall for some salaried segments

Those earning between Rs230,000-Rs341,000 per month likely to get some relief; maximum tax rate expected to be lowered from 35pc to 30pc.

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:06am

Army aviation helicopter crashes in Muzaffarabad: ISPR

Military’s media wing says no survivors; AJK PM expresses sorrow over tragedy

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:06am

US, Iran trade threats after tit-for-tat strikes

Trump warns will "hit Iran hard" again; says PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir convinced him to give Tehran "a break".

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 07:28am

Results on five GB seats withheld till re-polling on 15th

GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Comm­ission has directed that the results of the June 7 election must not be...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:47am

Sedition cases, ‘head money’ against JAAC leaders ordered

Clashes with law enforcers reported as rallies from various parts of region attempt to converge on Muzaffarabad; PM Rathore urges a return to talks.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 11:01am

BUDGET 2026-27: Centre, Punjab & Sindh agree on spending cuts

Extra FBR revenue to stay with Centre; "strategic needs" may require Rs1.3-1.7tr.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 07:20am

A backdoor NFC revision?

NFC shares may be frozen under budget pressure; critics say Centre ignores revenues kept outside divisible pool.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 07:34am

Mideast on the brink after US chopper downed near Hormuz

Trump says US must ‘respond to attack’, yet hopeful of deal

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:47am

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