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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


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