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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


Freelancers warn govt: Tax plan threatens $1B+ in foreign earnings

Pakistan, June 10 -- Pakistan's freelancers and digital content creators are strongly opposing proposed tax measures in the upcoming federal budget. They believe such policies will hurt the fast-growi... Read More