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Over 140,000 homes near completion under 'apni chhat apna ghar' scheme, say Punjab Ministers

Pakistan, June 18 -- LAHORE - Punjab's flagship housing initiative, Apni Chhat Apna Ghar, is making swift progress as over 140,000 homes are nearing completion, according to provincial ministers. The ... Read More


"Clubs are for the elite's luxury": Govt approves tax on major clubs, says FBR chief

Pakistan, June 18 -- The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has approved a proposal to impose taxes on elite private clubs. The meeting took place under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwall... Read More


Punjab earmarks Rs5 billion for upcoming local body elections

Pakistan, June 18 -- LAHORE - The Punjab government has officially allocated Rs5 billion in its 2025-26 budget to conduct long-awaited local body elections, aiming to restore grassroots democracy acro... Read More


Khamenei warns U.S.: Iran won't surrender or tolerate threats

Pakistan, June 18 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's call for unconditional surrender, saying Iran would never accept threats. His remarks ca... Read More


India rejects U.S. role in ceasefire with Pakistan, reasserts bilateral policy

Pakistan, June 18 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected claims that the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May was mediated by the United States. According to a statement by ... Read More


Gold prices drop by Rs2,245 per tola in Pakistan, silver inches up

Pakistan, June 18 -- Gold prices in Pakistan continued to fall on Wednesday, following a downward trend in the international market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association... Read More


A quiet legacy: Kabul's British cemetery stands still after foreigners' departure

Pakistan, June 18 -- In the heart of Kabul lies a little-known place of reflection and history - the British Cemetery - now almost forgotten as foreign presence in Afghanistan has dwindled since 2021.... Read More


Russia warns U.S. against providing military aid to Israel in conflict with Iran

Pakistan, June 18 -- Russia has issued a strong warning to the United States, urging it not to provide direct military support to Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iran. Russian Deputy Foreign Minis... Read More


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 81% doctors fail written test for medical officer positions

Pakistan, June 18 -- In a surprising development, 81% of candidates failed the written examination for medical officer positions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to recently announced results. The wri... Read More


Erdogan backs Iran's right to defend against Israel's 'madness and terrorism'

Pakistan, June 18 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared that Iran's defense against Israel's "state terrorism and madness" is legal, natural, and justified. Speaking to members of his... Read More