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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


PCB retains national selection committee, dismisses rumors of reshuffle

Pakistan, June 11 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that no changes have been made to the national selection committee, dismissing recent media speculation. In an official statement, t... Read More


Asian cup hopes fade for Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan

Pakistan, June 11 -- The hopes of four South Asian football teams - Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan - are fading fast in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. After poor performances and ear... Read More


Pakistan rejects Indian FM's "irresponsible" Brussels remarks

Pakistan, June 11 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has firmly rejected the recent statement made by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Brussels, calling it "irresponsible and provocative." In a ... Read More


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