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Tom Cruise to receive first-ever Oscar for lifetime contributions

Pakistan, June 18 -- Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise will finally receive an Oscar - but not for a single role. The Academy announced on Tuesday that Cruise will be honored with an honorary Oscar at th... Read More


Cash in hand surges: Pakistan's broad money supply hits Rs38.09 trillion

Pakistan, June 18 -- KARACHI - Pakistan's broad money supply, known as M2, rose to Rs38.09 trillion by June 6, 2025, showing a weekly increase of Rs4.32 billion, according to the State Bank of Pakista... Read More


Hamza Ali Abbasi clarifies: "I did not give any interview against Imran Khan"

Pakistan, June 18 -- Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has clarified that he did not give any recent interview against Imran Khan, stating that some social media pages have misrepresented his statements. Hamza ... Read More


Shocking gap: Just 14% of Pakistani women use financial services

Pakistan, June 18 -- Despite progress in digital financial services across Pakistan, a new survey has revealed a major gender gap in financial inclusion. According to the Karandaaz Financial Inclusion... Read More


Tehran under siege: Fear spreads as Israeli strikes shake the city and lives are uprooted

Pakistan, June 18 -- TEHRAN - The Iranian capital is in a state of chaos as Israeli airstrikes continue to pound the city, forcing thousands to flee while others take shelter in metro stations. With b... Read More


Trump hosts lunch for field marshal Asim Munir, signaling Pakistan's strategic importance

Pakistan, June 18 -- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and his cabinet today at the White House in a high-level engagement seen as a sign of growing trust in Pak... Read More


New Zealand stuns Pakistan 4-3 in FIH nations cup comeback thriller

Pakistan, June 18 -- In a gripping encounter at the FIH Nations Cup 2025, New Zealand pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Pakistan 4-3, securing the top spot in Pool B. The match took place on We... Read More


Govt retains lower tax on hybrid cars, raises it for small vehicles

Pakistan, June 18 -- The federal government has withdrawn its plan to raise the sales tax on hybrid cars up to 1800cc. It will keep the current 12.5% rate instead of increasing it to 18%, as originall... Read More


Pakistan railways raises fares for passengers and cargo

Pakistan, June 18 -- Islamabad - After the recent fuel price hike, Pakistan Railways has raised fares for both passenger and goods trains, according to an official notification issued on Wednesday. A... Read More


SBP's new move to ease tax reporting for IT exporters and freelancers

Pakistan, June 18 -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has updated its foreign exchange income reporting format to better serve IT exporters, freelancers, and service providers. These changes apply to ... Read More