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Opposition bet on Pakistan's default, says information minister Atta Tarar

ISLAMABAD, June 10 -- Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has accused opposition leaders of betting on Pakistan's economic default, saying their negative expectations have proven wrong. Speaking t... Read More


Federal cabinet approves Rs18 trillion budget for FY2025-26

ISLAMABAD, June 10 -- The federal cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the Rs18 trillion federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The approval came during ... Read More


"Don't let them silence you," Aseefa urges after Sana Yousaf's murder

Pakistan, June 10 -- First Lady and MNA Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari strongly condemned the murder of teenage influencer Sana Yousaf, calling it a tragic reminder of violence against women in Pakistan. Sana,... Read More


PSX hits record high as investors cheer pre-budget momentum

Pakistan, June 10 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic peak on Tuesday, boosted by strong investor sentiment ahead of the 2025-26 federal budget. The KSE-100 index jumped by 782.56 ... Read More


Palestinian president urges hamas to disarm, calls for international forces

Pakistan, June 10 -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called on Hamas to lay down its arms and transfer all military capabilities to Palestinian security forces. His demand came in a letter add... Read More


PIA begins post-hajj flights: First batch of 307 pilgrims returns from Jeddah

Pakistan, June 10 -- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-732 departed from Jeddah on June 10, carrying 307 Pakistani pilgrims back home. The flight is part of PIA's post-Hajj operation. Th... Read More


Bilawal raises alarm over India's actions endangering regional security

Pakistan, June 10 -- LONDON - Pakistan People's Party Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari led a high-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation to brief the UK Parliament's All-P... Read More


Jam Kamal launches PharmEx Pakistan to boost pharma exports to $3 billion

Pakistan, June 10 -- Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has announced the near-launch of PharmEx Pakistan. This is a new Pharma Export Promotion Council under the Trade Development Authority... Read More


Govt plans tough actions against non-filers in budget 2025-26

Pakistan, June 10 -- The federal government is set to present the budget for 2025-26 today. This time, strict actions are expected against tax non-filers. Sources say a foreign travel ban for non-file... Read More


Pakistan posts $1.9 billion current account surplus, boosted by remittances and IT exports

Pakistan, June 10 -- In a rare economic turnaround, Pakistan recorded a $1.9 billion current account surplus during July-April FY2025. This marks a sharp contrast to the $1.3 billion deficit in the sa... Read More