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Netanyahu reports progress in hostage talks, but cautions against high hopes

Pakistan, June 10 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that there has been "significant progress" in negotiations to release hostages held in Gaza. However, he warned it i... Read More


Iran and US set for sixth round of nuclear talks amid tensions

Pakistan, June 10 -- Iran and the United States will hold a sixth round of nuclear talks on Sunday, June 15, in Muscat, Oman. The negotiations have been ongoing since April, but both sides remain divi... Read More


Supreme court's budget increased to Rs. 6.64 billion for 2025-26

Pakistan, June 10 -- The federal government has allocated Rs. 6.64 billion for the Supreme Court's expenses in the 2025-26 budget. This funding will cover salaries, allowances, operational costs, and ... Read More


Youth skill development gets a boost in Pakistan's 2025 budget

Pakistan, June 10 -- The federal government has allocated Rs. 4.3 billion for the Prime Minister's Youth Skill Development Program in the 2025-26 budget. This initiative aims to train 161,500 young in... Read More


Pakistan moves to regulate e-commerce with new tax rules

Pakistan, June 10 -- The federal government has decided to bring e-commerce businesses into the tax net under the 2025-26 budget. Individuals and companies selling goods or services online will now be... Read More


Rs13.5 billion allocated for digital growth: Pakistan's 2025 budget fuels IT and tech infrastructure

Pakistan, June 10 -- The federal government has proposed Rs13.5 billion for IT and digital infrastructure projects in the 2025-26 Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The goal is to accelerate ... Read More


Strict tax measures: Non-filers banned from buying property and cars

Pakistan, June 10 -- The government has introduced strict financial restrictions on non-filers in the 2025-26 budget. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented these measures in the National Assem... Read More


Pakistan's 2025 defense budget sees 20% rise to address growing regional security challenges

Pakistan, June 10 -- Pakistan has raised its defense budget to Rs. 2,550 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This marks a 20% increase from last year's Rs. 2,122 billion. The government aims to stren... Read More


Pakistan's budget 2025: Big tax cuts for property buyers

Pakistan, June 10 -- The government has announced major tax relief for the real estate sector in the 2025-26 budget. The new measures aim to reduce costs for property buyers and encourage investment i... Read More


Pakistan introduces carbon levy on petroleum products

Pakistan, June 10 -- The government has announced a carbon levy of Rs. 2.5 per liter on petrol, diesel, and furnace oil in the new budget. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented this policy dur... Read More