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Govt unveils Rs 18.8tr federal budget, projects 4% growthPublished on: June 13, 2026 8:49 AM

Pakistan, June 13 -- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday presented an relief-oriented federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Assembly, with an outlay ... Read More


Government limits development expenditure to boost defence spendingPublished on: June 13, 2026 8:47 AM

Pakistan, June 13 -- Pakistan proposed an 18.77 trillion rupees ($67.49 billion) budget on Friday, raising defence spending, limiting development expenditure and setting a steep tax target as the gove... Read More


Should a housewife file income tax return? How does it work?

New Delhi, June 13 -- Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is a crucial financial obligation, and this requirement is not limited to salaried individuals alone. Homemakers, too, may be required to submit... Read More


Six, including Revenue Inspector arrested for Shaadi Mubarak fraud

Hyderabad, June 13 -- The Attapur police have busted a gang allegedly involved in forging documents under the State government's Shaadi Mubarak welfare scheme and fraudulently obtaining benefits worth... Read More


Inflation seen at 5% in FY27, 50-75 bps rate hikes likely as food and fuel risks build: Report

New Delhi, June 13 -- Inflation is headed higher to 5.0 per cent in FY27 with core at 4.6 per cent, ICICI Bank Global Markets said, as West Asia conflict and a below-normal monsoon keep upside risks a... Read More


SpaceX soars 23% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionairePublished on: June 13, 2026 8:41 AM

Pakistan, June 13 -- Shares of SpaceX soared 23% in their Wall Street debut on Friday, making the rocket maker's CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire. The shares opened at $150 and kept rising, ... Read More


PM launches nationwide campaign for sustainable double-digit growth

Ho Chi Minh City, June 13 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Chairman of the Central Council for Emulation and Commendation, launched a nationwide emulation movement aimed at achieving sustainable double... Read More


Bangladesh allows private labs to conduct chemical testing of imported goods under new NBR order

Dhaka, June 13 -- The National Revenue Board (NBR) has permitted the chemical testing of imported goods at private laboratories to safeguard public health, public safety, and the environment while acc... Read More


Indonesia to revamp 71,744 schools in 2026

Kudus, Central Java, June 13 -- The government aims to begin revitalizing 71,744 schools across Indonesia in 2026, following the renovation of 16,167 facilities last year, according to Primary and Sec... Read More


Government earmarks Rs 88,000 million for various power sector schemesPublished on: June 13, 2026 8:31 AM

Pakistan, June 13 -- The government has allocated an amount of Rs 88,000 million for various power sector projects under the Annual Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27. According to bu... Read More