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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

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

• Overall development outlay slashed by 25pc to Rs3.218tr • Federal PSDP reduced to Rs1tr, provincial ADPs to Rs2.218tr

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:06am

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

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