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US media warns: Israel may attack Iran anytime, US prepares for fallout

Pakistan, June 12 -- US media reports claim Israel could launch an attack on Iran at any moment. According to these reports, Israel has already informed the United States about its plans ahead of time... Read More


PM demands report on big salary increase for senate, NA leaders

Pakistan, June 12 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken serious notice of the sharp increase in salaries for the National Assembly speaker and Senate chairman. He has asked both leaders to explai... Read More


FEDERAL BUdget 2025-26 at a glance

Pakistan, June 11 -- outlay represents overall decrease in spending by 7 percent GDP/DEFICIT * GDP growth projected to be 4.2 percent * Nominal GDP seen at 129.57 trillion rupees * Fiscal deficit ... Read More


Govt unveils Rs17.57tr Federal Budget

Pakistan, June 11 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has unveiled the federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26, laying stress on the government's focus on economic stability and growth. In his budg... Read More


Govt employees get 10pc salary hike

Pakistan, June 11 -- The federal cabinet has given the nod of approval for a 10% hike in the salaries of government employees and a 7% increase in pensions of retired public servants. Although the ca... Read More


Defence spending hiked by 20.2pc to Rs2,550bn

Pakistan, June 11 -- The government has announced major allocations for defence, civil administration, pensions, subsidies, and grants in its budget for the financial year 2025-26. The defence budget ... Read More


Big relief for salaried class

Pakistan, June 11 -- The government has taken a significant step to provide substantial relief to lower and middle-income sectors, proposing up to a four per cent decrease in income tax across various... Read More


Pakistan tells UK lawmakers it wants Indus Waters Treaty revived amid India tensions

Pakistan, June 11 -- A Pakistani parliamentary delegation visiting key global capitals in the wake of last month's military standoff with India told British lawmakers Islamabad remains committed to en... Read More


Pakistan says China has offered to sell new military equipment, including J-35 fighter jets

Pakistan, June 11 -- Pakistan's government this month announced that China has offered to sell it its new military equipment, including 40 of its advanced fifth-generation J-35 fighter jets and ballis... Read More


CM, US envoys discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation

Pakistan, June 11 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with US Charge d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker and US Consul General Kristin K. Hawkins, here on Tuesday. The CM extended a warm welcome... Read More