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Govt plans to cut taxes on used car imports in budget 2025-26

Pakistan, June 10 -- ISLAMABAD - The government is considering reducing taxes on used car imports in the upcoming federal budget. This move is aimed at making imported vehicles more affordable for the... Read More


Benazir Taleemi Wazaif enrolls over two million children

Pakistan, June 10 -- As part of its continued efforts to promote inclusive and equitable quality education, the government has enrolled over two million children from underprivileged families under th... Read More


Over 6,000 professionals trained in latest IT skills

Pakistan, June 10 -- A total of 6,400 professionals were trained in advanced technologies, while certification is in progress for another 3,400 individuals. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey ... Read More


Climate change increases trend of employment in green, digital transitions

Pakistan, June 10 -- The future of employment in green and digital transitions in response to the escalating impacts of climate change and expanding opportunities of the digital revolution, economies ... Read More


Over $1.5bn secured for climate action amid rising pressures

Pakistan, June 10 -- Amid intensifying climate risks, Pakistan has mobilized over $1.5 billion in climate finance to combat environmental degradation and build resilience, according to the Pakistan Ec... Read More


Areas with unpaid electricity bills to face continued load shedding: Finance minister

Pakistan, June 10 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that load shedding will continue in areas where electricity bills are not paid. He made this statement while answering questions ... Read More


Trump confirms Iran's role in Hamas-Israel talks, UN warns Gaza aid being looted

Pakistan, June 10 -- The United States has proposed a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the ongoing crisis in Gaza. US President Donald Trump announced this during a press conference at... Read More


Scorching heatwave grips Punjab until june 12, authorities warn of severe health risks

Pakistan, June 10 -- Punjab is currently facing a severe heatwave, which is expected to last until at least June 12, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Temperatures in m... Read More


'Build together, grow together': Zardari highlights path to national prosperity

Pakistan, June 10 -- ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari has called for collective efforts to strengthen Pakistan's economy and work toward national prosperity. Speaking at Aiwan-e-Sadr during a sp... Read More


India: A Self-proclaimed Regional Power-II

Pakistan, June 10 -- In Part I of the same title, published in the Daily Times, Pakistan, on June 2, 2025, I argued that India is far from becoming a regional powerhouse, despite having claimed the ti... Read More