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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has begun finalizing preparations for the upcoming budget 2026–27, with Finance and Planning officials indicating possible tax relief measures, especially for salaried individuals. Federal Minister for…

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed gratitude to the United States for its cooperation in the successful repatriation of 31 Pakistani and Iranian nationals who were previously held aboard a seized…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in short-term inflation, with the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) recording a year-on-year increase of 14.52% for the week ending May 14, according to official data. The surge in prices has placed…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a significant step in boosting its electricity supply by approving the import of additional power from Iran. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has authorized the purchase of 100…

LAHORE: All major theatres in Lahore have resumed their traditional late-night performance schedule starting today, following directives issued by the Lahore High Court. According to details, stage dramas will now be performed between…

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami staged a large protest at Aabpara Chowk in Islamabad against rising inflation and the soaring prices of petroleum products. Thousands of people joined the demonstration, chanting slogans against the government…

MASCAT: A cargo vessel registered in India has sunk in the Gulf of Oman following a suspected attack, sparking concerns over maritime security in the region and raising questions within India about the government’s ability to protect its…

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister has directed authorities to complete all monsoon-related preparations in a timely manner, warning that delays could lead to loss of lives and damage to infrastructure. Chairing a meeting on the…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with an 11-member Chinese business delegation led by the founder and president of IBI United Technology, Qian Xiaojun, at the Prime Minister’s House on Thursday. Welcoming the…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Paul Kapur, the United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, in Islamabad to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The…