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Govt increases military and civilian pension budget by Rs74 billion for FY2025-26

Pakistan, June 11 -- ISLAMABAD - In the federal budget for FY2025-26, the government has increased allocations for pensions by Rs74 billion, setting aside a total of Rs1,055 billion. The largest share... Read More


Govt hikes SOE funding by 80% in FY26, pushes ahead with reforms and privatisation

Pakistan, June 11 -- The federal government has allocated Rs354.81 billion to State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for FY2025-26, reflecting an 80.3% increase from Rs196.83 billion last year. These funds, r... Read More


US CENTCOM commander calls Pakistan an exceptional counterterrorism partner

Pakistan, June 11 -- General Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), praised Pakistan as a vital partner in the global fight against terrorism. Speaking before the US Senate A... Read More


Bangladesh interim leader Yunus vows to step down after april elections

Pakistan, June 11 -- Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said he will not seek to stay in power after the upcoming elections. He announced the polls for April 2026, the first since a mass upris... Read More


Trump expresses doubts over Iran nuclear deal amid tough talks

Pakistan, June 11 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he feels less confident about reaching a nuclear deal with Iran. In a recent podcast, he admitted his optimism has declined over the past few mont... Read More


Budget 2025-26: GST hike may raise hybrid car prices by up to PKR 1.4 million

Pakistan, June 11 -- The federal government has proposed increasing the General Sales Tax (GST) on hybrid vehicles from 8.5% to 18% in the 2025-26 budget. This change is expected to raise prices of ma... Read More


Dar, Marriott discuss trade, security in push to boost Pak-UK ties

Pakistan, June 11 -- UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Wednesday to boost bilateral ties. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen coopera... Read More


Pakistan's remittances jump to $3.68bn in may, on track for record $38bn in FY25

Pakistan, June 11 -- Remittances to Pakistan rose sharply to $3.68 billion in May 2025, marking a 16% increase from April and a 13.67% rise year-on-year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. This ... Read More


Sana Mir makes history as first Pakistani woman in ICC hall of fame

Pakistan, June 11 -- Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir has become the first Pakistani woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. This honour highlights her long and successful career and breaks ne... Read More


Famous YouTuber Rajab Butt faces serious crime allegations

Pakistan, June 11 -- Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt, along with Maan Dogger and others, is now in legal trouble. A woman filed a case against them in Lahore's Nowshera Town. She accused them of kidnapp... Read More